Elizabeth Seton High School

and Microsoft Office 2007. Students will
use Microsoft programs, including Word,
Excel, and Pow erPoint to learn the essential
techniques of formatting effects, columns,
tables, charts, graphics, spreadsheets, and
presentations. Students may replace this
course with Advanced Office Productivity by
opting to take a Placement Test at Registration
or upon appointment with Technology
Department Chair.
239 ADVANCED OFFICE PRODUCTIVITY
(Grades 9, 10, 11, 12)
1/2 credit
This course is designed to build on Office
Productivity. In addition to mastering Microsoft
Office 2007 Word, Excel, and PowerPoint,
students will be introduced to Publisher and
other software programs used to enhance
documents. The exercises and projects
completed throughout the semester will challenge
students beyond the basic computer
literacy level. It is recommended that a student
complete this course the semester following
Office Productivity.
Prerequisite: (1) Completion of 211 Office
Productivity OR (2) Placement Test Result
826 DIGITAL IMAGING
(Grades 10, 11, 12)
12
1/2 credit
See description under Art offerings. This
course may be taken as either a Technology
or Art credit.
Prerequisite: (1) 211 Office Productivity minimum
average of 85. Art Smart-Design Basics
highly recommended first.
236 GRAPHIC DESIGN
(Grades 10, 11, 12)
1/2 credit
This course will introduce the student to the basics
of graphic design using various programs
in the Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign,
Photoshop, and Illustrator. Emphasis will be
on print media and the integration of text and
image. The student will learn how to design
both attractive and effective pieces of work.
The student must demonstrate a high level of
computer literacy before being admitted to the
class. This course will include a Production
Fee of $20.
Prerequisites: (1) Completion of 211 Office
Productivity & 810 Art Smart-Design Basics
(2) Instructor approval
247 WEB DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
(Grades 9, 10, 11, 12) 1/2 credit
This course will introduce the student to the
basics of web page design using HTML. The
student will learn to design attractive pages
with effective use of images, graph ics, hyperlinks,
and tables. The course will also cover the
use of copyrighted vs. public domain material
in the creation of a web page. Students may
collaborate on updat ing an actual web page
for public use.
248 ADVANCED WEB DESIGN & DEVEL-
OPMENT
(Grades 10, 11, 12)
1/2 credit
This course is designed as a continuation of
Web Design & Development with an emphasis
on using CSS. Students will learn the basics
of Adobe Dreamweaver, Flash and Fireworks
for developing more professional and attractive
web sites.
Prerequisites: (1) Completion of 211 Office
Productivity & 247 Web Design & Development
(2) Instructor approval
361 PHOTO JOURNALISM 1,2,3
(Grades 10, 11, 12 elective)
1 credit
Students in this course will be respon sible
for publishing the school yearbook, Caritas.
Instruction and practice will be given in the
following areas: layout and design using
Adobe InDesign software, copy and caption
writing, headline writing, proofreading, and
photography. Students will be required to meet
all deadlines. Students MUST have an excellent
com mand of grammar, a love of writing,
and an interest in journalism. Students must
be able to stay after school occasionally for
yearbook work sessions.
Prerequisites: (1) 236 Graphic Design OR
826 Digital Imaging (2) Instructor approval
250 TECHNOLOGY LAB ASSISTANT
(Grades 11,12)
1/2 - 1 credit
Assists the students and teacher in the computer
lab. Needs to have a working knowledge
of the equipment and software used in the
computer lab.
Prerequisites: (1) Completion of 1 Technology
credit (2) Instruc tor approval
256 JAVA PROGRAMMING
(Grades 10, 11, 12)
1/2 credit
This course will teach the basics of Java
programming, including methods, classes,
and objects. In addition, control structures,
data types, sorting, and arrays will be explored.
Students will also be introduced to
programming documentation standards.
This course may be taken concurrently with
second semester of Geometry with approval
of Guidance Department and Technology
Department Chair.
Prerequisites: (1) Completion of 1 Tech nology
credit (2) Completion of Geometry with a
minimum grade of B or Honors Geometry
with a minimum grade of B-. (3) Department
Chair approval.
Maryland State & Elizabeth
Seton HS Requirements
Elizabeth Seton High School is accredited by
the Maryland State Department of Education
and the Middle States Association of Colleges
and Secondary Schools. The School requires
a minimum of twenty-four credits for a diploma.
Ordinarily no half-credits are given for full
credit courses. Students must have the following
minimum number of credits (excluding
religion) before they may be promoted to the
next year level:
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
5 credits
11 credits
17 credits
A student is required to carry a minimum of
6 1/2 credits each academic year. Elizabeth
Seton High School is a college preparatory
high school, students are encouraged to take
a fourth year of mathematics and a third/fourth
year of a foreign language.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
DISCIPLINE
UNITS
Religion 4*
English 4
Social Studies 3
Mathematics 3
Science 3
Foreign Language 2
Fine Arts (Music, Art) 1
Physical Education 1*
Health 1/2
Technology 1
Electives (as needed) ___
* Seton Requirements
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