Business Education and Computer Science
Consumer Economics
Grade 10
This course is designed to prepare students to make informed and educated decisions concerning money and financial topics. This class will emphasize the connections between budgeting, saving, and credit as well as introduce student to major financial commitments such as renting an apartment and buying a car. Students will also have the opportunity to learn about online banking, budgeting with a future income, understanding income, levels, student loans, as well as other topics students are curious about in the realm of financial literacy. Students in this class will also participate in a Stock Market Challenge where they will learn and apply investing strategies with real funds, and compete against other schools to get the best returns.
Computer Science Discoveries
Grade 11
Computer Science Discoveries (CS Discoveries) is an introductory computer science course that empowers students to create authentic artifacts and engage with computer science as a medium for creativity, communication, problem solving, and fun. Computer science discoveries leverages the curriculum and tools offered by CODE.org, a platform created by silicon valley experts, and employees at Google, Amazon, and Microsoft.
Digital Media & Graphic Design
Grade 11
This class provides an introduction to the skills and tools used in the field of graphic design and digital art. Students will begin to develop technical, creative, and problem solving skills required for good work in any area of the design field. Design begins with fundamental concepts and principles of composition, color, and typography. The emphasis of this course is on creative problem solving, the creative design process, visual organization, and hands-on digital-based instruction. Components of visual communication including Gestalt Theory, typography, illustration, image creation, photography and other communication systems are integrated with an understanding of professional practice. Students will learn and utilize graphic-deign software including the Adobe Suite and Pro-Create.
AP Computer Science Principles
Grade 11
CSP introduces students to the foundational concepts of computer science and challenges them to explore how computing and technology can impact the world. The AP Program designed AP Computer Science Principles with the goal of creating leaders in computer science fields and attracting and engaging those who are traditionally underrepresented with essential computing tools and multidisciplinary opportunities. AP Computer Science Principles leverages the curriculum and tools offered by CODE.org, a platform created by silicon valley experts, and employees at Google, Amazon, and Microsoft.