Microsoft ITA : Excel and Access Grades 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 1 Unit Prerequisite : None Studies in Microsoft IT Academies benefit from world-class Microsoft curriculum and cutting-edge software tools to tackle real-world challenges in the classroom environment . The first part of this class is designed to help students use the newest version of Microsoft Excel interface , commands and features to present , analyze and manipulate various types of data . Students will learn to manage workbooks as well as how to manage , manipulate and format data . In the second part , students will learn how to create and work with a database and its objects by using the newest version of Microsoft Access . Students will learn how to create , modify and locate information as well as how to create programmable elements and share and distribute database information . Mathematics is reinforced . Simulations , projects and teamwork activities provide opportunities for application of instructional competencies . . Students completing this course have the opportunity to obtain a Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access certification . The Microsoft certifications can be used in lieu of the CTE end of course assessment if students pass both certifications
Microsoft ITA : Excel and Access Honors Grades 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 1 Unit Prerequisite : None Studies in Microsoft IT Academies benefit from world-class Microsoft curriculum and cutting-edge software tools to tackle real-world challenges in the classroom environment . The first part of this class is designed to help students use the newest version of Microsoft Excel interface , commands and features to present , analyze and manipulate various types of data . Students will learn to manage workbooks as well as how to manage , manipulate and format data . In the second part , students will learn how to create and work with a database and its objects by using the newest version of Microsoft Access . Students will learn how to create , modify and locate information as well as how to create programmable elements and share and distribute database information . Mathematics is reinforced . Simulations , projects and teamwork activities provide opportunities for application of instructional competencies . Honors courses are more challenging than standard level courses in order to foster growth for advanced learners . Honors courses have more depth and scope of work required . Students completing this course have the opportunity to obtain a Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access certification . The Microsoft certifications can be used in lieu of the CTE end of course assessment if students pass both certifications
Multimedia and Webpage Design * |
Grades 10 , 11 , 12 |
1 Unit |
Prerequisite : Microsoft Word & PowerPoint |
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This course focuses on desktop publishing , graphic image design , computer animation , virtual reality , multimedia production and webpage design . Communication |
skills and critical thinking are reinforced through software applications . English and arts are reinforced . Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course are |
service learning , field trips and job shadowing . Simulations , projects and teamwork activities provide opportunities for application of instructional competencies . |
Principles of Business & Finance |
Grades 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 |
1 Unit |
Prerequisite : None |
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This course introduces the major principles and concepts that are the foundation for future study of business and management . Topics of study include basic business |
principles , finance concepts , management concepts , systems thinking , quality management and the current environment for business in a multinational marketplace . |
Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course are field trips , job shadowing , simulations , projects and teamwork . This course articulates with Cleveland |
Community College and other NC community colleges if you make a “ B ” or better in the course and score Proficient on the CTE exam . |
Personal Finance |
Grades 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 |
1 Unit |
Prerequisite : None |
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Personal Finance prepares students to understand economic activities and challenges of individuals and families , the role of lifestyle goals inn education and career |
choices , procedures in a successful job search , financial forms used in independent living and shopping options and practices for meeting consumer needs . This |
course also prepares students to understand consumer rights , responsibilities and information , to protect personal and family resources and apply procedures for |
managing personal finances . Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include career shadowing and service learning . |
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