Classes

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"AP Computer Science Principles is an introductory college-level computing course. Students cultivate their understanding of computer science through working with data, collaborating to solve problems, and developing computer programs as they explore concepts like creativity, abstraction, data and information, algorithms, programming, the internet, and the global impact of computing " - CollegeBoard.org

The AP CS Principles Assessment is two parts: Create Task and the Multiple Choice End of Course Exam.

This course uses the curriculum from Project Lead The Way (PLTW). PLTW's description of the course:

"Identify cybersecurity threats and protect against them. Detect intrusions and respond to attacks. Begin to examine your own digital footprint and better defend your own personal data. Learn how organizations protect themselves in today’s world.

Whether seeking a career in the emerging field of cybersecurity or learning to defend their own personal data or a company’s data, students in PLTW Cybersecurity establish an ethical code of conduct while learning to defend data in today’s complex cyberworld."

This class is designed to be an introduction course for students who have not taken computer science classes before and need an introduction to the program.

Prerequisite: AP Computer Science Principles

"AP Computer Science A is an introductory college-level computer science course. Students cultivate their understanding of coding through analyzing, writing, and testing code as they explore concepts like modularity, variables, and control structures. " - CollegeBoard.org

The AP CS A Assessment includes a End of Course exam that includes a multiple choice question section and a free response section.

BUSINESS

Introduction to Business is a one-semester course designed to highlight each of the career clusters and pathways for the Department of Career Education. Emphasis is placed on the following: understanding the importance of Career and Technical Student Organizations(CTSO), soft skill development, and Business Management, Information Technology, Finance, Hospitality and Tourism, Marketing career clusters and pathways as offered at the high school level.

Survey of Business is a two-semester course. It is designed to introduce students to business and marketing programs of study and related technology to help students succeed in business and marketing careers. The clusters and related programs of study are: Business Management & Administration: Management, Medical Office Administration, and Office Administration;Finance: Accounting, Banking, and Securities, Investments, Risk and Insurance;Hospitality and Tourism: Hospitality and Tourism; Marketing: Marketing and Entrepreneurship;Information Technology: Web Technologies and Social Media and Communications; and Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics: Supply Chain and Logistics. Using industry recognized software, students will focus on skills in word processing,spreadsheets, database, presentations, and cloud computing as they relate to business and marketing careers. This course will focus on skills needed to obtain Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certifications