Elementary School Programs

We begin by teaching elementary students that technology is fun through projects that incorporate basic computer skills.

Some of the skills taught:

• Properly handling computer and laptops
• Problem Solving
• Formatting and inserting objects into Microsoft Suite
• Creativity
• Typing

Some of the possible projects:

• Pixel art in Microsoft Excel
• Cartoon animations in Microsoft PowerPoint
• Design your own emoji in Microsoft Word
• Design your own Pokemon in Microsoft Word
• Create your own iSpy in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• All About Animals (research animal and create PowerPoint presentation)
• Plan a Trip (create a travel brochure in Microsoft Word)

Middle School Programs

For our middle school, we teach that technology skills are useful, strengthening their skills while incorporating their interests in music, art, programming, robotics and video.

Some of the skills taught:

• Problem solving
• Interpersonal skills
• Creative thinking skills
• Practical uses and real world application of Microsoft Suite
• Intermediate formatting tools in Microsoft Suite

Some of the possible projects:

• Pictionary in Microsoft Word
• Exploring careers in tech in PowerPoint
• Paper airplane in Excel (data activity)
• Charting my brain in Excel (data activity)

High School Programs

Our high school students learn that technology skills are necessary for their future, and are given several certification opportunities to enhance their workforce readiness and college preparedness.

Students take one of two paths – school day elective Intro to Computing and Programming or Business Computing which includes college and career exploration.

Some of the skills taught:

• Advanced Microsoft Word and Excel skills
• Business computing
• Troubleshooting
• Computer hardware
• Soft skills and networking
• Intro to programming
• Presentation skills
• Business Ethics

Some of the possible projects:

• Create a resume in Microsoft Word
• Game of Life in Microsoft Excel (budget spreadsheet)
• Beyonce record sale chart in Microsoft Excel
• Programming a Raspberry Pi
• Programming Mad Libs on repl.it