Middle School technology instruction is designed to develop the basic skills necessary for becoming an independent user of computers and computer software, to help recognize the importance of computer technology in today’s world, and to teach computer applications which are valuable in the pursuit of learning in all disciplines.

Technology is taught for one quarter each year during Middle School. Through a set of general rules about business, the students create a company that sells products (real or not), has corporate and sales location, advertises etc. The fifth grade students learn the different productivity capabilities in MS Word while writing a business plan that will be used later on in the career. The sixth grade students get into the mechanics of MS Excel with the use of business spreadsheets such as inventory control, balance sheet, advertising budget and income statements. The seventh graders are introduced to MS PowerPoint and given several basic learning projects and a final presentation promoting their business. The eighth grade students are introduced to databases with MS Access. They create several databases for learning and then produce one for their company. The computer curriculum ends with a test given at the end of the eighth grade year. The four quarters of technology study result in students completing a state approved examination for a half credit in high school technology.