Computer Applications



Computer Applications is a course focusing on computers and the Microsoft Office Suite applications and their use in business and school.


This class uses a new approach that lets students excel through curriculum at the advanced rate that we know you are capable of. Here it is, all spelled out for you to complete without the teacher holding you back. All you have to do is read, follow instructions, and demonstrate that you can master each concept as designed. For many of you the instruction given in each standard will be enough. Others will want to take advantage of the mini-lessons taught in class. Grading is simple. You get credit for each standard that you master! Mastery is achieved with a grade of 90% and above.

Microsoft Office Applications

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Keyboarding Students will demonstrate touch-typing skills at a rate of 30 words per minute with not more than 2 errors per minute.
Computer Basics Students will understand how the basic hardware,software and operating system components derive computing concepts. click here to proceed
Internet ResearchStudents will understand electronic research concepts and systems. They will perform a variety of research tasks through several search methods employing technical reading skills. Click here for Internet Research Unit Work
Microsoft Access Database ApplicationStudents will demonstrate an understanding of database concepts necessary to gather, synthesize, sort, and analyze data.more.....
Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet ApplicationStudents will understand spreadsheet concepts necessary to gather, analyze, and format data. They will utilize correct formulas, formats, and tools to produce useable information in a well-formatted document.
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    • Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation Application Students will understand presentation technology by utilizing presentation software to produce graphically enhanced delivery aides.
    Microsoft Publisher Desktop Publishing ApplicationStudents will demonstrate an understanding of desktop publishing concepts. They will utilize various multimedia technologies to manipulate and produce publications in correct format. more....
    Microsoft Word Word Processing ApplicationStudents will demonstrate competency on a word processing program by formatting essential business documents including letters, reports, and tables. more....
    Integrated ProjectStudents will integrate all previously learned computer applications into a culminating project while demonstrating an understanding of the elements of technical reading and writing.