Dual Enrollment Classes

We are now offering several classes that provide Parkway students with both high school and college credits. This is a great way for students to get a head-start on their college career.

Problem Solving and Programming Techniques

A language-independent introduction to program development. Emphasis is placed on problem analysis, algorithm, and pseudocode development, as well as various data and control structures. Both structured programming and object oriented programming are discussed.

Computer Concepts

An introduction to personal computer application software.  Microsoft Word 2007 is taught in the class and covers an introduction to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.

Software Applications

This is an advanced class that follows Computer Concepts.  Microsoft Word 2007 is also taught in the class but covers advanced features of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.

Introduction to Visual BASIC

This course is intended to introduce students to the Visual BASIC programming language and to reinforce the skills developed in Problem Solving and Programming Techniques. Specific techniques discussed include programming style, user interface design, coding, debugging, and documentation skills. 

Marketing Education

Marketing Education is a cooperative arrangement between the school and employers whereby students receive classroom instruction and on-the-job training in a marketing occupation. These two experiences must be planned and supervised by the school and employers so that each contributes to the student's education and employability. Each student is employed an average of fifteen hours a week. This course is combined with Entrepreneurship to provide an entire school year of instruction.

Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship is designed to train students in what it takes to start a small business. To a budding entrepreneur, starting a small business offers the opportunity for a personally and financially rewarding endeavor. Entrepreneurship offers a chance to build something from scratch, to control one's destiny, to be independent and to work autonomously.

IBCA - Introduction to Business Computer Applications

IBCA is a one-credit introductory course designed to provide students with basic computer application skills. Emphasis is placed on mastering the touch method of key stroking, word processing, and spreadsheet applications. Software used: MicroType, Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

BCA - Business Computer Applications

Business Computer Applications is designed to acquaint students with basic principles and terminology associated with data "information processing." The one-credit course includes units in fundamental computer concepts, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations. Software used: Microsoft Office Suite. Business Computer Applications is designed to provide job training for entry-level employment in computer information processing related areas or to prepare students for advanced study in the area of computer/information processing at the post-secondary level.

Desktop Publishing

Desktop Publishing is designed to introduce desktop publishing concepts and effective communication techniques to produce business and personal documents.  Software includes Microsoft Word, Publisher, and Adobe Photo Elements.

 Accounting

Accounting stresses principles that relate to the basic understanding and skills required in keeping financial records for a business. Emphasis is on providing students with entry-level skills for the accounting profession and/or preparation for further study in accounting.  

Word Processing

Word Processing is designed to introduce students to word processing concepts, procedures, application, job opportunities, and the implementation of change in the office. Emphasis is on entering, storing, retrieving, editing, printing, and disseminating documents using technologically up-to-date equipment. Concepts that will allow students to function effectively in a high tech environment will be incorporated. Equipment operation and skill development are integrated throughout the course.