Central Middle School – Computer Technology and Literacy

In this required course, students gain important 21st Century technology skills, which will be demonstrated by a variety of

assessments and projects. These skills are necessary building blocks for lifelong learning, and include an understanding

of basic operations and concepts; social, ethical and human issues; productivity, communication, and research tools; and

problem-solving/decision-making tools.

Please Note: Completion of this course is required in either 7th or 8th grade.

The guidelines listed below are for seventh and eighth grade students to follow in their course selection for the school year.

• Seventh and Eighth grade students are required to take a full year of math, science, language arts, social studies (These

courses will be automatically scheduled).

• Seventh and Eighth grade students are required to take three nine-week sections of physical education (These courses will

be automatically scheduled).

• Middle school students are required to take one nine-week course of Computer Technology and Literacy in

seventh or eighth grade. Students who already possess exceptional computer skills may choose to take a

competency test to opt out of this required course. Students who attain 75% or higher on the competency test will

be permitted to elect an additional exploratory course.