Course Title:  Computer Information Systems

Course Objectives:

 Students apply problem-solving skills to real-life situations through word processing, spreadsheet, and database software, and through integrated software activities.  Students work individually and in groups to explore computer concepts, operating systems, and emerging technologies.

Course Requirements (please include time required outside class time and any special projects)

• All assignments and projects are completed in the computer lab. 
• Each student will complete an Office Simulation Assignment in class.

Course Assessment:

Class Participation  10%
Class/Homework  45%
Quizzes  15%
Tests  30%
 

Enrollment Restrictions:

 Open to grades 10-12

Material Requirements:

* pen with blue or black ink
* number two (2) lead pencil
* 3.5 inch Floppy diskette
 

Course Title:  Keyboarding Applications

Course Objectives:

This course is designed for secondary school students to develop and enhance touch skills for entering alphabetic, numeric, and symbol information on the keyboard.  Students apply keyboarding skills to produce a variety of personal and business documents.

Course Requirements:

• All assignments and projects are completed in the computer lab. 
• Each student will complete an Office Simulation Assignment in class.

Course Assessment:

First Nine Weeks

Technique 40%
Assignments 25%
Timed Writing 10%
Quizzes & Test 25% (7% & 18%)

Second-Nine Weeks

Technique  25%
Timed Writings  25%
Assignments (participation included) 25%
Quizzes & Test 25% (7% & 18%)

Third-Nine Weeks

Technique  15%
Timed Writings  25%
Assignments (participation included) 30%
Quizzes & Test  30% (10% & 20%)

Fourth-Nine Weeks

Timed Writings 25%
Assignments (participation included) 35%
Quizzes & Test  40% (12% & 28%)
 

Enrollment Restrictions (please include prerequisite and/or numerical limitations):

 Open to grades 9-12

Material Requirements (please list physical needs of the course):

* pen with blue or black ink
* number two (2) lead pencil
* 3.5 inch Floppy diskette