Academics

Technology/Business

The mission of the Central Catholic Technology/Business Department is to build a solid foundation in technology skills and business principles that will prepare the student for post-secondary study, entry-level business careers, or general knowledge in adherence with the mission of Central Catholic High School.

Grade Level: 10-12 | 1 Credit
AP Computer Science Principles offers a multidisciplinary approach to teaching the underlying principles of computation. The course will introduce students to the creative aspects of programming, abstractions, algorithms, large data sets, the Internet, cyber security concerns, and computing impacts. AP Computer Science Principles also gives students the opportunity to use current technologies to create computational artifacts for both self-expression and problem solving. Together, these aspects of the course make up a rigorous and rich curriculum that aims to broaden participation in computer science.

Credit Status: Elective | Prerequisites: Algebra I
Grade Level: 10-12 | 0.5 Credit
Entrepreneurship is a course for visionary students who want to develop entrepreneurial skills for the 21st century marketplace. Students will evaluate their potential for work in the for-profit or non-profit sectors and focus on: strategic foresight, design thinking, innovation, emerging technologies, problem solving, leadership, collaboration, and marketing. They will develop a product or service (which could range from publishing an app to publishing a novel) that falls within their interests and skill sets. They will market and sell using multimedia platforms ranging from virtual reality, social media, and traditional print. In the process, students will have opportunities to establish working relationships with the greater Central Catholic community and industry professionals in the Portland-area through panel discussions and off-site activities.

Credit Status: Elective | Prerequisites:
Grade Level: 10-12 | 0.5 Credit
Understanding and managing personal finances are key to one’s future financial success. This one-semester course is based on Personal Finance competencies and presents essential knowledge and skills to make informed decisions about real world financial issues. Students will learn how choices influence occupational options and future earning potential. Students will also learn to apply decision-making skills to evaluate career choices and set personal goals. The course content is designed to help the learner make wise spending, saving, and credit decisions and to make effective use of income to achieve personal financial success.

Credit Status: Elective | Prerequisites:
Grade Level: 9 | 0.5 Credit
This semester course meets the technology requirement for all students beginning with the class of 2020 and any other students who have not previously met their technology requirement. The course focuses on problem solving techniques, programming methodologies, software design processes, features of Java programming language, simple data structures, algorithms, and responsible use of computer systems. Students will be able to interpret existing programs, their design, and their development.

Credit Status: Required | Prerequisites:

Technology/Business Faculty

Craig Pyne
Craig Pyne
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  • AP COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES
  • INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE