General Enrichment

Keyboarding skills are necessary as they impact the ability of a person to communicate both socially and professionally in today’s ever-changing technological world. Keyboarding skills are used in word processing and database software, email or instant message communications. In an academic setting, keyboarding skills are a substantial time-saver and a tool for students at any level; those who are unable to use this tool may fall behind or spend unnecessary time typing their work on a computer. Proficiency in this skill is a requirement in today’s job market. Keyboarding also facilitates the development of writing, spelling and grammar. This is a hybrid class with an expectation of online work to be done at home to be eligible for full high school credit. Although lessons will be facilitated in keyboarding skills, a creative writing component has been added to the course as a supplemental piece to assist in developing the mechanics of the keys with practical applications of basic writing skills. Limit 15 students. No class Feb. 20, and Apr. 23.

This English course will focus in writing and communication in the workplace. The course will introduce formatting, punctuation, spelling, editing, tone and language, audience, special purpose writing and how to write business correspondence through email. The majority of lessons and assignments will be done electronically, so students should be proficient with basic computer skills and word document creation. Limit 15 students. No class Feb. 18, and Apr. 21.

This course is ideal for adult students who want to refresh or build and develop the basic skills of math that are necessary for further integration into more complicated math skills. Academic areas to be covered: place value, units of measure, four operations, automaticity in addition and multiplication, reading one-step and two-step word problems, tables/graphs, conversions, maps, math vocabulary and finally, introduction to fractions/decimals. This course will also assist parents of children in early education to work with them at home. It builds self-confidence, pride in accomplishment and the ability to share their knowledge with their children. Limit 15 students. No class Feb. 19, and Apr. 22.

ODYSSEYWARE science courses are designed for all levels and topics of interest in science. You will work independently toward your science credit with the help of a science instructor. You must finish an ODYSSEYWARE course within the academic year it is started and students may earn a maximum of four credits through ODYSSEYWARE. No class Feb. 19, and Apr. 22.