5th Grade
Competency - Demonstrate basic keyboarding skills
Exhibit proper posture while using the computer.
Apply correct finger placement on the keyboard.
Identify and utilize the keys of the keyboard.
Maintain a typing speed of fifteen words per minute.

Competency - Demonstrate beginner basic spreadsheet skills
Identify different cell functions.
Format cells in different ways.
Create simple formulas.

Competency - Apply knowledge of PowerPoint to create a slideshow
Demonstrate the ability to search the Internet for relevant material.
Identify the value of using different types of presentations.
Create a useful and meaningful presentation.

6th Grade
Competency - Demonstrate intermediate keyboarding skills
Exhibit proper posture while using the computer.
Apply correct finger placement on the keyboard.
Identify and utilize the keys of the keyboard.
Maintain a typing speed of twenty words per minute.

Competency - Expand knowledge of word processing programs
Understand and apply basic functions or word processing.
Format different types of documents correctly.
Demonstrate ability to work between different windows and the Internet.
Demonstrate ability to format pictures, links, and other media within a document.

Competency - Apply knowledge of spreadsheets
Format cells in a spreadsheet.
Use functions and formulas within a spreadsheet.
Demonstrate ability to have the spreadsheet do the work for you.

Internet Skill

Competency 1 – Apply knowledge of personal safety and positive behaviors in a digital society. (Digital Citizenship)
  • Compare and contrast a physical community and digital community
  • Analyze and determine the qualities that make a good digital citizen
  • Interpret the risks of revealing identifying information online and maintain a private online profile
  • Demonstrate an understanding of cyber bullying as a negative behavior
  • Understand the concept of ethical online behavior

Competency 2 –Demonstrate responsible use of digital tools and digital information.
  • Select and properly use digital tools effectively
  • Identify ways to trouble shoot issues when using digital technologies
  • Identify and describe possible threats to a computer system to include, viruses, worms, trojan horses and malware
  • Demonstrate safe practices when using the Internet and other digital devices


7th grade
Competency – Maintain and demonstrate advanced keyboarding skills
Exhibit proper posture while using the computer.
Maintain proper finger placement on the keyboard.
Identify ALL the keys on the keyboard.
Achieve a typing speed of twenty-five words per minute.

Competency - Advanced knowledge of word processing
Demonstrate the ability to work between different screens and different programs.
Demonstrate the ability to format different types of documents.
Use knowledge of Word and the Internet to create ‘Current Events’.

Competency - Expanded knowledge of spreadsheets
Review and expand on the formatting of a spreadsheet.
Create different types of spreadsheets with different practical uses.
Create spreadsheets using calculations to add, subtract, and multiply.

Competency - Demonstrate a variety of multimedia software
Demonstrate ability to locate information using the Internet.
Apply knowledge of saving and formatting pictures.
Exhibit knowledge of PhotoStory 3 by creating a presentation.


8th Grade

Competency – Maintain and demonstrate advanced keyboarding skills
Exhibit proper posture while using the computer.
Maintain proper finger placement on the keyboard.
Identify ALL the keys on the keyboard.
Achieve a typing speed of thirty words per minute.

Competency - Advanced knowledge of word processing
Demonstrate formatting of different documents.
Re-create Acceptable Use Policy to demonstrate digital citizenship
Use knowledge of Word in a project

Competency - Expanded knowledge of spreadsheets
Review and expand on the formatting of a spreadsheet.
Create different types of spreadsheets with different practical uses.
Create spreadsheets using calculations to add, subtract, and multiply.

Competency - Demonstrate a variety of multimedia software
Demonstrate ability to locate information using the Internet.
Exhibit knowledge of Word, Excel, Inspiration, PowerPoint, and Chief Architect to create a final project.