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Welcome VMMS Students! 



Dear Students, 

          During the next 18 weeks (7th and 8th Grade) or 9 weeks  (6th Grade) you will be participating in the Business and Computer Science Connections Course.  The goal of this course is to provide middle school students with an introduction to the principles of computer science, basic keyboarding skills, Internet safety and usage, and computer applications.  Students will also explore career choices and develop 21st Century employability skills.  

        

Business and Computer Science Standards:

6th Grade                                                

ü       Computer Fundamentals  

ü       Careers

ü       Keyboarding

ü      Internet

ü      21st Century Skills

ü      Introduction to Computer Applications

 

7th Grade      

   ü       Keyboarding and Ergonomics 

      ü       21st Century Skills

ü       Career - Pathways

ü      Computer Applications

ü       Internet and Internet Safety

ü       Intro to Business

ü       Information Systems

8th Grade                                                          

  ü    Keyboarding

      ü      21st Century Skills

ü      Business Foundations

ü      Exploration of 21st Century Skills- Pathways

ü      Internet and Internet Safety

ü      Financial Literacy

 

 Special projects: 

     Websites

  Animated stories and games using Scratch

  Newsletters using MS Publisher

  Documentaries using MovieMaker 

  Game creation using GameMaker

    Georgia Student Media Festival

  Reflections Art Contest (video category)

 

   

 

 

 




Veterans Memorial Middle School
Ms. Larsen's Business and Computer Science Classes
Veterans Memorial Middle School
2008 Old Guard Road
Columbus, Ga 31909