Prepare students for the real world after graduation with Office Applications I: Microsoft® Word®, PowerPoint®, and Publisher®. This online academy elective for grades 9-12 dives into the basics of office software applications, including using applications to design, develop, create, and share business documents.

Great for building practical skill sets, this five-unit course introduces students to general computer usage needs that employers look for and colleges recommend. Lesson topics include mail merge, tab stops, reference features, modification of documents, and collaboration of presentations. Course units contain quizzes and tests to evaluate progress and student mastery.

Note: Students enolled in this course are required to have the 2010 version of Microsoft® Office® software for completing course projects.

Practical for soon-to-be graduates, this online course helps students apply business concepts to daily life and examine corporate citizenship. This elective includes step-by-step explanations, helpful illustrations, and fun projects to promote comprehension. Additional topics include career choices, economics, business structures, team building, and business technology. Course units contain quizzes and tests to evaluate progress and student mastery.

In 8th grade Bible, students continue their study of practical Christianity and church history. Utilizing the King James Version, this online academy Bible course covers the establishment of the church and the purpose of worship. Scripture memorization, colorful illustrations, and practical exercises are included through lessons to build comprehension and engage students in learning.

This online academy Bible course includes helpful topics such as prayer, sin and salvation, God’s love and justice, Proverbs, God’s will and attributes, and the role of parents and children. Early church leaders, the history of the church in the Roman Empire, the importance of the Jews, the Jerusalem church, and early churches at Antioch and the New Testament churches are also discussed. Course units contain quizzes and tests to evaluate progress and student mastery.

The course also focuses on Earth Science with lessons on earthquakes, volcanoes, the rock cycle, soil, and the importance of water on Earth. In addition, the course expands beyond our planet to study the other planets in our solar system, as well as the sun, moon, and stars.

What does the future hold? College Planner is designed to help students prepare for all aspects of college and career choice. This one-semester course from our online academy guides students in evaluating their educational future, selecting a college based on goals, applying to colleges, college entrance exams, and admission essays.

Lessons continue with an examination of college affordability, including topics such as financial aid, the true cost of college, scholarships, and grants and loans. A section for non-college options such as apprenticeships, internships, and military is also included. Additional activities include preparing for interviews and seeking God’s will for the future. This course from our online academy contains quizzes and tests to evaluate progress and student mastery. Projects are included.

Additional Details

College Planner is recommended to be taken in the sophomore or junior year of high school.

Teach student how to drive! AOA offers an online driver’s education course through a third-party website provider for students in grades 9-12. The cost of the course at DriversEd. com varies by state. An outside elective fee must be paid to the academy. Use the code AlphaOmega when enrolling at DriversEd.com to earn 20% off the cost of the course. You must send in certificate of completion to get credit.

Currently, the states that recognize the DriversEd.com course in some capacity (satisfies driver’s ed requirement, for example) are California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Minnesota, Nevada, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Virginia. There are ongoing discussions between DriversEd.com and several other states, so this list may change at any time.

With computer literacy, students learn computer software with a step-by-step presentation that includes a helpful tutorial CD. Narration and practical exercises are included to build comprehension. This course focuses on building basic skills and understanding of the Windows® 7 operating system.

System requirements include a Pentium® PC or higher, DVD drive, 200 MB hard drive space, sound card with speakers or headphones, Windows® 7, 16 MB of RAM and a 1024 x 768m 16-Bit display. A tutorial CD guide is included to explain course content.

Continue students’ study of business computer information systems! In Business Computer Information Systems I-B, students learn different ways that communication technologies are used together for effective and efficient communication. Topics of study in this course from our online academy include telecommunication technology, email ethics and Internet etiquette, desktop publishing and design considerations, and presentation technology.

Preparing students in grades 9-12 for success in the 21st century business world, lessons continue with informative topics on computer networks, computer operating systems, interfaces, programs, files, and desktop customization basics. Students also explore the differences between Macintosh®, Windows®, and Linux systems. This course from our online academy contains quizzes and tests to evaluate progress and student mastery. Projects are included.

Additional Details

For LIFEPAC, a multimedia CD is included to explore the use of technology applications discussed within the course. (Neither course nor CD includes software applications.) Software is required to complete projects within the course.

Perfect for filling graduation requirements, this course from our online academy continues with valuable lessons on communication etiquette, job interview preparation, group dynamics, leadership styles, and public speaking. Practical application exercises allow students to practice skills such as writing a speech and presenting it, conducting interviews, or attending local community meetings. This course contains quizzes and tests to evaluate progress and student mastery.

The course provides key knowledge and skills in the following areas: communication, business technology, word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications, telecommunications, desktop publishing, and presentation technology, computer networks, and computer operating systems.