Page 47 - HHS Curriculum Guide 2021-22
P. 47
collaboration in group projects, networking with knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet,
guest speakers, and interpretation of financial publication and presentation software. The Google
concepts that shape investment strategies and Apps for Education environment will also be utilized
business operations. Students will learn to design and build an e-portfolio web site. In
communication and critical thinking skills, along addition, this course will cover every day financial
with decision-making techniques. This course meets decisions including banking, credit cards, insurance,
the State of Ohio Financial Literacy Requirement. investing and general economic concepts. This
course meets the ½ credit Computer Science
requirement as well as the Ohio Financial Literacy
ENTREPRENEURSHIP requirement.
Option 1: 1 semester, ½ HS credit
Option 2: 1 semester ½ HS credit, and CCP course COMPUTER SCIENCE 1
for Hiram College (3 college credits – Grades 11-12)
Prerequisite: Accounting Principles- may be waived (1 semester, ½ credit, Grades 9-12)
with department approval. Prerequisite: Algebra I
This course meets the ½ credit computer
Entrepreneurship is designed to help students requirement
understand the entrepreneurial process, from This course meets the ½ credit computer
conception to the birth of a new venture. Attributes graduation requirement and qualifies for 1 credit
of successful entrepreneur’s will be explored, and Mathematics graduation requirement (if taken
concepts related to marketing, finance, after Algebra 2)
management, business risk, and operations will be
studied in depth to provide students with This course is a must for students interested in how
computers work! This course is very helpful for
foundational principals needed to establish viable
students majoring in Computer Science or
business models. Students will develop a business
plan, network with professionals, and have the Engineering in college. Computer Science I is a
beginning programming course with an emphasis on
ability to utilize resources in the school’s
understanding the science of Computer Science.
Makerspace to develop marketing materials, and
prototypes of products. Students with strong Topics studied include the history of computers,
number system conversions and how the Internet
business plans will have the opportunity to
works. Students will program using the Visual Basic
participate in various entrepreneurial competitions
in conjunction with the Business Club. language on Windows-based computers.
Programming will involve problem solving, control
Lab Fee: $50, dependent on project(s) selected structures, data structures and logical design.
Computer and programming terminology along with
industry programming practices will be emphasized.
INTEGRATED COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
The course culminates with students coding a game
(1 semester, ½ credit, Grades 9-12) or two! This course is a recommended prerequisite
Prerequisite: None for AP Computer Science A.
This course meets the ½ credit computer
requirement
This course meets the State of Ohio Financial AP COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES
Literacy requirement. (Full year, 1 AP credit, Grades 10-12)
Prerequisite: Algebra II Previously or Concurrently
The design of Integrated Computer Applications will
emphasize utilizing application programs for This course meets the ½ credit computer
requirement
maximum efficiency. Students will explore the
Windows operating system and develop a working
46
