(1 term) Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra or concurrent enrollment, student and parent signature on CHS Student Contract and Computer Use Agreement for Internet. Two letters of recommendation from CHS staff are also required. Open to all students. This course may be retaken for credit. An after school practicum for additional credit is required.

This class is an information age class which offers students the opportunity to acquire skills and knowledge in computer networking, applications, and support. This class focuses on how Local Area Networks and Wide Area Network telecommunications operate, and provide training to students and staff in the district in a training and support function. CSS is different from a normal class in several ways; students are actually building a working system rather than just learning how to build one, the teacher is not present during all activities, students are expected to display an unusual amount of self-discipline and self-direction and students have extra responsibilities and privileges. Much of the work is done off-campus and some is done outside the regular school day (this class could possible meet on a zero or sixth hour, ex: 6 am to 7 am or 2 pm to 3 pm). Much of the learning is provided by student and adult mentors, rather than by the teacher. Everyone is learning something different; learning is student-driven rather than teacher-assigned.