AP Computer Science

Practical Arts

Course Description

Students will develop computational thinking skills vital for success across all disciplines,including the use of computational tools to analyze and study data.Students will work with large data sets to analyze, visualize, and draw conclusions from trends. The course engages students in the creative aspects of the field by allowing them to develop computational artifacts based on their interests. Students will also develop effective communication And collaboration skills by working individually and collaboratively to solve problems, and will discuss and write about the impacts these solutions could have on their community, society, and the world.

Grade Level Offerings

11,12

Course Length

1 Year

Credits

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Practical Arts

Accounting

Credits: 0.5

This introductory course provides students with a foundational understanding of accounting principles and practices. Students will learn how to record, classify, and summarize financial transactions using the accounting cycle. Topics include the role of accounting in business, basic financial statements, debits and credits, journal entries, and ethical practices in financial reporting. Through hands-on activities, simulations, and real-world examples, students will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary for personal financial literacy and future business coursework.

Practical Arts

Intro to Business

Credits: 0.5

This course is designed for high school students interested in gaining a foundational understanding of business principles through hands-on experience. This course provides students with the opportunity to learn key aspects of running a business by managing a school breakfast store. Students will explore various business functions, including branding, marketing, finance, operations, customer service, and management, as they apply these concepts in a real-world setting. This course will require students to arrive at school early to take turns running the breakfast store.

Fine Arts

Drawing I

Credits: 1

Introduction of drawing techniques and use of drawing pencils along with a review of the Elements of Art and the Principles of Design. Students will be taught how to use line, shape, value and compositional strategies to create drawings from observation. A variety of subjects will be covered, some of which might be still life, portraits, figure drawings, landscapes, and interiors. A variety of materials will be used. Drawing from observation is fundamental in the creation of art. The ability to alter, abstract, or change what is observed is critical and necessary for the visual communication of ideas. Visual perception is developed using technical and analytical skills necessary for rendering observed reality.

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