Classes in all of the subjects include hands-on experiences designed to help students make the connection between academic theory and practical applications for the real world. Their main purpose is to educate students to meet the challenges ahead of them, whether they plan to start a career immediately after high school or to continue their education. In the elementary schools, the computer studies program includes hands-on learning activities that enhance and reinforce classroom skills. Each elementary school has classroom computers and a computer laboratory, where students are taught basic keyboarding and how to use various types of software.
Computer literacy is a required cycle course for all sixth and seventh graders.
They learn computer terminology and have discussions and assignments related to the history and current uses of computers. The students also use the computers in preparation for oral assessments in social studies and language arts. Computer studies is a required semester course for all eighth graders. An integrated software package is used to provide experiences with word processing, database analysis and spreadsheet development. Elective courses in computer applications are also available at the junior high school.