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6280 Computer Applications I (half year grades 7-8)
This half year course will enable 7th or 8th grade students to operate computer keyboards by the touch system. Students will develop skill in operating the letter, figure, symbol, and service keys on computer keyboards and in arranging and keying personal/business correspondence, reports and simple tabulations. Students will develop word processing skills through Microsoft Word software and will be introduced to creating basic multi-media presentations using Power Point. This course is designed for students with little or no computer keyboarding skills.

6285 Computer Applications II (half year grades 7-8)
Students in this half-year course will expand their knowledge of the capabilities of a personal computer and how it can be used as a tool for school-related assignments. Students will become self-sufficient in the use of various formats common to most computers including word processing, data bases, spreadsheets, and graphics. More advanced computer terminology will also be presented. By the end of the course, students should be able to research and retrieve information from various sources on the internet. In addition, students will demonstrate learning through various presentational formats. This course is designed for students who have achieved proficiency in rudimentary keyboarding skills.

6000 Career Exploration (half year grades 7-8)
In this half year elective, 7th and 8th grade students will develop career planning and workplace readiness skills. They will identify personal values, interests and skills with regard to potential careers. Students will use critical thinking, decision making and problem solving skills. Students will research potential careers.

6060 Interdisciplinary Enrichment (half-year grades 7-8)
This course is designed to provide high-level academic experiences for middle school students. Utilizing cultural and scientific themes, students will explore integrated learning through guided research, project development and self-directed study. Students will demonstrate knowledge of creative and critical problem-solving models and apply these models to a current or future problem, showing flexibility in problem definition, solution, and presentation. It is recommended that students have some basic proficiency in computer applications, such as Microsoft Word.