Class Syllabus

We write an essay every week based upon WASL-like prompts. In addition, the students must complete at least one computer applications project weekly.

Computer applications introduced this year will include:

• The creation of an identity or business card.

• How to create a two column newsletter.

• Survey taking and the interpretation of data put into tables.

• How to set up and use an Excel grade sheet.

• Basic Excel formulas and charting.

• Net pay and the use of Excel to develop a monthly budget.

• How to use Power Point to develop a slide show resume’.

• The use of Publisher to create a flyer.

• Resume‛ basics in Word and Powerpoint.

• Business and personal letter writing formats.

• How to scan and use a digital camera.

• Printing options.

• Internet surfing for information and graphics.

• Test-taking techniques and how to beat test anxiety.

• Word Resume‛ writing.

• Data sorting and compilation.

• Basic HTML language used in web designs.

• Graphics and photo enhancement using Photoshop.

• Animation used on web pages.

• Essay and  research project that uses computer applications and the Internet to create a Native American Sovereign Nation.