Introduction to Computer Applications

One Term       Grade 9, 10, 11, 12        Required

 Prerequisite: Previous Computer Experience w/20 WAM

This course provides students the computer skills that they will use throughout their lifetime, both personally and on the job. The course will focus on developing skills in word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software applications. This course will help students prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist exams in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Students will develop production pieces such as emails, memos, MLA reports, flyers, business cards, labels and business letters. Students will create worksheets with formulas and functions, and graphical charts. Students will learn to develop presentations with charts, graphics and special effects, and become familiar with the ethics of copyright, downloading, and file sharing. This course may include participation in a Business Professionals of America (BPA) student organization.

WHS Business Classes

• Accounting 1 A & B
• Accounting 2 A & B
• Advanced Trojan Textiles
• Advanced Computer Applications
• Business Economics
• Business Internship
• Business Math
• Business – Sports Management
• CISCO-1
• CISCO-2
• Intro to Computer Applications
• Personal Finance
• Sales & Marketing
• Trojan Textiles
• Video Game Design
• Video Production
• Web Design
• Yearbook A & B
• Yearbook C & D