Internet Safety
Internet Safety training begins when students start using computers here at ACS. In First and Second Grade they use a few specific closely monitored learning websites.
In 3rd grade students start their first larger projects. At this grade they are trained in proper searching and internet safety (cyberbullying, online predators, what information to give online, etc). This continues each year in Computer Science all way through 8th grade. In 6-8th grade they complete projects about cyberbullying, online predators, proper downloading, how to avoid viruses, and similar topics. They present these projects to their classmates in class.
At the high school level, there are various protections within their software, and they continue to receive Internet Safety Training along with training regarding proper Social Media behavior.
In 3rd grade students start their first larger projects. At this grade they are trained in proper searching and internet safety (cyberbullying, online predators, what information to give online, etc). This continues each year in Computer Science all way through 8th grade. In 6-8th grade they complete projects about cyberbullying, online predators, proper downloading, how to avoid viruses, and similar topics. They present these projects to their classmates in class.
At the high school level, there are various protections within their software, and they continue to receive Internet Safety Training along with training regarding proper Social Media behavior.
Technology Courses
1st Grade-3rd Grade:
Students in 1st , 2nd, and 3rd grade have class once per week. Students use online "games" to learn the fundamentals of keyboarding and other computer base functions. Students learn the beginnings of computer programming and may use programs from Code.org. Also, during these school years students begin their initial journey into the word processing programs using Google Docs.
4th Grade-5th Grade:
The 4th and 5th grade students have computer science classes once per week. During these years the emphasis switches to keyboard speed building and more in depth word processing skills. They use Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides. Several projects utilize the skills learned to reinforce them. The 4th and 5th grade classes are also trained in internet safety.
6th--8th Grade:
6th Grade 1 semester, 7th and 8th grades 1 quarter each
In depth focus on Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides. Typing and keyboarding skills are re-emphasized as a daily warmup. All grades receive additional internet safety training and computer coding each year.
Computer Applications 9th Grade: 1 semester
This class satisfies the high school technology credit requirement. It is a project-based class in which students learn by applying the different processes they have learned. Students use Windows Movie Maker, Adobe Photoshop, computer coding, and Arduino. Students also reinforce their previous learning of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Graphic Design: Juniors and seniors
This class can either satisfy the technology credit or can qualify as a fine arts credit. It is a class 11th-12th grade students who have an interest in design and publications using technology. The four questions students ask themselves when making presentations and videos are:
1) Does it promote Christ?
2) Is it professional?
3) Is it proper?
4) Is it creative?
Students use Adobe Suite of programs to create programs.
Students are responsible for developing, creating, and publishing the secondary yearbook. They develop photography skills, layout designs, and work as a production team to complete the yearbook.
STEM: Juniors and seniors
This course is designed to help students solve problems using Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math through
hands-on projects that focus on Innovative Vehicle Design. The construction and modification of Go-Karts, RC cars,
and table-top automated vehicles will help student work through design, construction, and trouble-shooting of
engineering projects.
Students in 1st , 2nd, and 3rd grade have class once per week. Students use online "games" to learn the fundamentals of keyboarding and other computer base functions. Students learn the beginnings of computer programming and may use programs from Code.org. Also, during these school years students begin their initial journey into the word processing programs using Google Docs.
4th Grade-5th Grade:
The 4th and 5th grade students have computer science classes once per week. During these years the emphasis switches to keyboard speed building and more in depth word processing skills. They use Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides. Several projects utilize the skills learned to reinforce them. The 4th and 5th grade classes are also trained in internet safety.
6th--8th Grade:
6th Grade 1 semester, 7th and 8th grades 1 quarter each
In depth focus on Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides. Typing and keyboarding skills are re-emphasized as a daily warmup. All grades receive additional internet safety training and computer coding each year.
Computer Applications 9th Grade: 1 semester
This class satisfies the high school technology credit requirement. It is a project-based class in which students learn by applying the different processes they have learned. Students use Windows Movie Maker, Adobe Photoshop, computer coding, and Arduino. Students also reinforce their previous learning of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Graphic Design: Juniors and seniors
This class can either satisfy the technology credit or can qualify as a fine arts credit. It is a class 11th-12th grade students who have an interest in design and publications using technology. The four questions students ask themselves when making presentations and videos are:
1) Does it promote Christ?
2) Is it professional?
3) Is it proper?
4) Is it creative?
Students use Adobe Suite of programs to create programs.
Students are responsible for developing, creating, and publishing the secondary yearbook. They develop photography skills, layout designs, and work as a production team to complete the yearbook.
STEM: Juniors and seniors
This course is designed to help students solve problems using Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math through
hands-on projects that focus on Innovative Vehicle Design. The construction and modification of Go-Karts, RC cars,
and table-top automated vehicles will help student work through design, construction, and trouble-shooting of
engineering projects.
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