Course Descriptions
Kindergarten: The following topics are taught in kindergarten
-mouse manipulation
-drawing-basic shapes
-word processing-shift key, delete, enter/return, spaces between words
-graphic organizers-completing teacher generated webs
-slide shows
First Grade: The following topics are taught in first grade
-drawing-complete drawings
-word processing-shift key, delete, enter/return, sentence structure
-graphic organizers-creating simple webs
-creating books
-slide shows-creating pages, adding sounds and transitions
Second Grade: The following topics are taught in second grade
-drawing-detailed drawings
-word processing-composing complete paragraphs
-graphic organizers-create more complex graphic organizers
-Internet research-teacher guided web sites
-slide shows-5 slide presentations with sound and transitions
Third Grade: The following topics are taught in third grade
-keyboarding
-drawing
-word processing-font, alignment, paragraph development
-graphic organizers
-Internet research
-slide shows
-podcasting
Fourth Grade: The following topics are taught in fourth grade
-keyboarding
-drawing
-word processing
-graphic organizers
-Internet research
-PowerPoint presentations
-podcasting
Fifth Grade: The following topics are taught in fifth grade
-keyboarding
-drawing
-word processing
-graphic organizers
-Internet research
-PowerPoint presentations
-podcasting
-iMovie presentations
Ink and Toner Recycling Program
The students and staff are encouraged to bring in any empty ink cartridges and toners to the computer lab. These cartridges and toners will be recycled with a local company. The school is given money for each one recycled. Please bring in all of your empty cartridges in sealable plastic bags to the computer lab.
Practice using your home row fingers when typing. You will become a faster and more accurate typer!

Don't be afraid to try. You will be surprised what you will learn.