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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