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Life Skills Courses
Program Level
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
Foods and
Nutrition
Foods and
Nutrition
Foods and
Nutrition
Foods and
Nutrition
Foods and
Nutrition
Multicultural
Foods
Multicultural
Foods
Multicultural
Foods
Computer
Applications
Computer
Applications
Computer
Applications
Computer
Applications
Career Focus
Career Focus
Career Focus
Career Focus
Child
Development &
Parenting A/B
Child
Development &
Parenting A/B
Child
Development &
Parenting A/B
Life Skills: High
School & Beyond
Life Skills: High
School & Beyond
Life Skills: High
School & Beyond
Personal Skills
Development
700520 Computer Applications
Embark on a journey to master the essential tools of modern computing with our Computer
Applications course. This course thoroughly covers Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access,
ensuring a solid grasp of these vital applications used in almost all career pathways. Successful
completion of this course leads students to prestigious Microsoft Office Industry certifications, which
significantly enhances students’ professional credentials and employability skills. In addition to technical
skills, students will develop problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and efficient time management
– all highly valued in today’s workplace. Through hands-on exercises, students will become proficient
users of these applications and learn to leverage them for enhanced productivity. Join us in Computer
Applications and equip yourself with the skills and certifications needed to excel in today’s professional
landscape. This course may be repeated for credit per teacher approval. (Pending board approval)
Prerequisites: None
Credit: .25
Grades Taught: 9, 10, 11, 12
Industry Credentials: Microsoft Office Certification in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Access
are available.
72232 Career Focus
Career Focus is a course devoted to college and career planning. Through guided research and personal
interest inventories, students develop personal goals and identify professional interests. The course
encourages students who have already chosen their desired career path to take a careful look at all the
options available within that career while others may focus on selecting a suitable career path. Work
environments, work styles, aptitudes and interests are examined through the use of digital programs
such as Xello. Students also devote time to exploring post-secondary opportunities and other important
factors regarding their futures.
Prerequisites: None
Credit: .25
Grades Taught: 9, 10, 11, 12
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