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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: CURRICULUM & PROGRAMS
All staff and students have access to a fully networked, state-of-the-art computer lab. Equipment includes computers installed in ergonomically correct desks, flat screen monitors, color graphic printers, scanners, DVD writers, overhead projectors, digital and video cameras, color copier, laptops, Danas, a large plasma screen for the high school science lab, and an extensive DVD and CD library. Regular instruction for all classes includes a comprehensive curriculum that is tailored to meet individual needs, interests, and levels of expertise. Special activities are offered during and after school for students interested in information technology.
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School-wide Curriculum
| Alphasmart/Dana Wireless Lab |
| Computer Literacy/Basic skills |
| Graphic Design |
| Inspiration |
| Internet Browsing: Research, Web Development |
| Keyboarding |
| Microsoft Home Publishing |
| Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Power Point |
| Mobile Laptop Lab |
| Report Writing: research, composition, editing |
| WeatherNet |
Elementary & Middle School students receive weekly instruction in the above areas as well as in specialized programs:
| Encyclopedias |
| Excel/graphs |
| Kidspiration (elementary only) |
| Storybook Weaver |
| Educational programs that facilitate problem solving and logical thinking and support skills in math, vocabulary, social studies, e.g., Carmen SanDiego, Tonka, Oregon/Yukon Trail, etc. |
High School Courses and Programs for Independent Study:
High school students may take courses ranging from a one marking period elective to individualized five credit courses. Courses vary according to students' needs.
| CD Production: music compilation, cover design, liner notes, title |
| Web Design: page layout, graphic formatting, hyperlinks |
| Animation: keyframing, tweening, scripting |
| Digital Illustration: bezier curves, repeats, swatches |
Video Editing: capturing, transitions, titles |
| Multimedia Design: Compositing, layouts, sound editing |
| Photo Editing: layers, filters, image adjustment |
| 3D Modeling: polygon design, shading, texturing |
| Film Production: screenplay, storyboard, acting, filming, editing |
Hands-on Business Experience for Students
High School and Middle School students may participate in various computer-based activities that emphasize technology expertise and workplace skills such as personal responsibility, time management, budgeting, and communication.
GET WITH IT*
This after-school program is mainly for high school students interested in *Information *Technology although some advanced 8th graders may participate as well. Activities focus on many aspects of IT*:
| Hardware |
| Building computers |
Installing wiring |
| Talking to sales representatives |
| Installing software |
| Talking to technical support personnel to solve problems |
| Performing maintenance tasks |
| Testing new equipment |
| Making recommendations for use of equipment |
| Inventory skills |
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