Curriculum+Planning

Survey Results from the Staff: We looked over the results and used the information to guide our curriculum planning.

These are the skills that will be taught at each grade level: //*We agree that keyboarding skills are a primary focus in the 6th grade. Basic operation skills like saving and downloading images will be introduced and mastered.//
 * Grade 6: Word and Powerpoint; Saving to a Flashdrive; Saving Documents; Downloading pictures and images from the Internet; Adding Sound and Pictures to Powerpoint**

//*We agree that keyboarding skills must still be the primary focus and basic Powerpoint skills will be introduced.// //Saving and downloading pictures is to be practiced and applied.//
 * Grade 7: Word and Powerpoint**

//*We agree that keyboarding skills will be reviewed but the primary focus is to be geared to higher level use of Word and Powerpoint. Word: Formatting margins, alignments, spacing, font, size, spell checking, report specifications, letters, columns, outlining, bulletting////, and mastery of image control////.// //PowerPoint: Slide layout, animation, transitions, sounds, and mastery of image control.//
 * Grade 8: Word and Powerpoint**

//*Keyboarding skills will be reviewed. Students will develop higher level skills in the application of Word and Powerpoint. Excel will be introduced and students will be expected to format a worksheet, insert formulas, and apply for applicable needs. Searching skills for the internet to get information that is accurate and reliable. Proofreading and spell checking skills.//
 * Grade 9: Computer Application 1**

//*We agree that this course will provide students the opportunity to discover their own strengths and interests. Students will investigate career options as well as understand the process to successfully attain a career. These components would include education options, training options, applications, resume's, interviewing skills, and skills employers are looking for in employees.//
 * Careers**:

1. Concern expressed pertaining to keyboarding skills. Students hunt and peck and should we emphasize keyboarding skills and speed. **(Addressed in grades 6 & 7)** 2. Students who transfer to our school who do not have the same level of keyboarding and application skills. **(We are interested in putting the courses on-line via the school website. We need to find a electronic version of our texts, a computer tutorial for keyboarding, or appropriate web sites that can help students.)** 3. Teachers would like to know all this stuff too. **(We have trained in the past and could continue to do this. After school staff development time or Tech Fest opportunities in the summer.)** 4. Internet Etiquette for students. **(Include in course introductions and as teaching moments allow. We need to talk with the LMC/Media Program Study to coordinate.)** 5. Field Trips to colleges and tech schools to help students understand higher education. **(Budget issue.)** 6. Job Shadowing opportunities. **(This is challenging as local businesses have issues with people coming in due to data privacy and liability concerns. Local businesses are available and willing to share with our students.)** 7. Online courses. **(Mr. Enerson would like teachers to put their courses on their school websites including presentations, assignments, and classroom resources. The opportunity for the class to be delivered on-line provides flexibility for teachers and students.)**
 * Concerns:**