cfa Academy - Electives

Computer I (Glencoe)

Prerequisite: None

Eligibility: 9, 10, 11, 12

In the Computer I course, students learn several Microsoft Office 2007 applications. Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point are the main focuses. Through hands-on learning, students create letters, lists, charts and mailing labels with Microsoft Word. With Microsoft Excel, students learn to use functions, generate charts and format worksheets. Microsoft PowerPoint allows students to construct elaborate slide show presentations that include charts and pictures. Students edit and enhance these presentations through layouts, graphics, slide transitions and formatting. This course also emphasizes critical thinking to help students apply the applications to real world experiences. iCheck Microsoft Office 2007 is an engaging top-bound text, which provides students with applications that apply to everyday life! Written specifically for high school students, this rigorous series provides extensive step-by-step exercises and projects that prepare students for MCAS certification. It is age-level and interest-level appropriate. The student edition includes integration of basic language arts and mathematics skills. This course credit or documentation proving computer competency is required for graduation.

AP Computer Science A (SevenStar)

Prerequisite: A in Algebra I, A in Geometry, A in Algebra II, 4.0 GPA

Eligibility: 10,11,12

Students will play the role of a "survivor" while they work their way through the course material. AP Computer Science A is a college-level computer course covering the applications of computing within the context of programming methodology, algorithms, and data structures. This is a one-year course and students will be able to take the College Board Computer Science A examination in May. The computer language that will be used is Java, which is a free download for either a Macintosh or a Windows platform.

Design and implement computer-based solutions to problems in a variety of application areas.
Use and implement well-known algorithms and data structures.
Develop and select appropriate algorithms and data structures to solve problems.
Code fluently in an object-oriented paradigm using the programming language Java.
Use the standard Java library classes from the AP Java subset.
Read and understand a large program consisting of several classes and interacting objects.
Identify the major hardware and software components of a computer system, their relationship to one another, and the roles of these components within the system.
Recognize the ethical and social implications of computer use.

Senior Internship

Prerequisite: Part-time job or ability to secure job

Eligibility: 12

The Senior Internship course is designed for students seeking on-the-job training in the workplace or for those students who have a part-time job. Through a cooperative agreement between the schools, the employer, the student and his/her parent, the student receives a unit of credit for successfully fulfilling employment requirements. Written training agreements between the school, employers and students are developed. The student is required to work at least 20 hours per month and the employer completes a quarterly evaluation of the student’s job performance.

Teacher /Office Assistant

Prerequisite: Dependability

Eligibility: 10, 11, 12

The Teacher/Office Assistant course is designed for those students who are interested in pursuing a career in education, business, or other related fields. Students have the opportunity to receive hands-on experience in a classroom or office setting. They serve as an assistant in a classroom, office, or the library with the teacher’s supervision. Students are expected to demonstrate maturity, responsibility, integrity and an interest in acquiring practical experience.