Parents are required to grant permission for students to access the Internet; a form is included in the Holy Trinity Catholic Middle School Parent Handbook. The Diocese has protected access to the Internet and access is monitored.

Grade 6

Computer

Students review word processing and keyboarding skills. Database, spreadsheet, and telecommunication applications are introduced during the quarter. Class projects are utilized for exploring and introducing multimedia and also for Internet related activities. This class is mandatory for all sixth graders.

Grade 7

Computer

Students work on word processing and desktop publishing activities. Spreadsheet applications are utilized to analyze and graph data. Databases are explored and students work on Internet related projects. This class is mandatory for all 7th graders. An elective in Keyboarding and Introduction to Business is also available for students in seventh grade.

Keyboarding I

This class will focus on basic skills and correct hand placement needed for using the keyboard with speed and accuracy, correct punctuation, capitalization, and proofreading skills.

Introduction to Business

This class will provide students with an overview of the world of business. Students will become familiar with topics such as supply and demand, competition, profit, money, supply and pricing. They will be able to create and apply business planning tolls such as Mission Statements, Business Plans, Marketing Plans, and Strategic Plans.

Grade 8

Computer

The computer class will focus on developing advanced skills needed to produce Microsoft Office documents. More emphasis is placed on multimedia presentation, web creation, and internet research. Other electives include: Web Design, Advanced Web Design, Multimedia/Internet, Keyboarding II, Desktop Publishing, and Finance.

Web Design

This class will focus on creating editing, and producing web pages utilizing MS Word, Font Page, and HTML. Interactive pages will include animation, video, music, and film clips. Writing HTML is introduced.

Keyboarding II

This class will focus on increasing speed and accuracy at the keyboard. You will learn to create and edit great looking papers for classes by learning advanced work processing skills.

Desktop Publishing

This class will focus on designing and publishing brochures, newsletters, and flyers. The class will work with both graphics and text, and utilize the internet.

Multimedia/Internet

This class will focus on learning and developing presentation skills for use in the classroom. Microsoft Office 2003 is used for this class.

Finance

This class will focus on preparing students to make sound financial decisions now and in the future. The class will familiarize students with concepts including work, saving, investing, and planning. Students will create household budgets, learn to balance a checkbook, prepare a resume, evaluate credit cards, and develop savings plans for large purchases.

Marketing

This class will introduce students to the activities involved in producing and selling products for businesses. This will include the creativity and promotional skills that are needed to promote and advertise the products.