This elective course is for students who are interested in learning the skills of interviewing, investigating, photography, newspaper layout, and reporting. Student enrolled in this course will gain writing skills as well as the opportunity to be published in the school's newspaper.

This course introduces computers and computing.  Students will learn about computers in society, hardware and software applications and computer functions.  Students will learn basic hands-on skills in spreadsheets, word processing, graphics, the internet, typing, and multimedia presentations. 

Students will learm basic programming for the web. The skills students will learn are in writing HTML, JavaScripting, Actionscript, and CSS codes, plus web design. Students wil learn about computers in society, hardware, software applications, and computer functions. Upon completion, students will be able to program and design web pages. this course requires previous math and computer skills.

Students will be given the tools to execute effective writing, such as vocabulary building, exposure to wide varieties of literature, correct writing mechanics, the various writing styles and when to use them, poetic devices, and other techniques.

iTeach is an 11th and 12th grade Academy for students interested in working with children. The students take Human Development and Educational Psychology, work with students in Pre-K through 5th grade at ER Taylor, have opportunities to earn college credit through City College San Francisco, and participate in a paid internship over the summer. Graduates are guaranteed a paraprofessional position while attending college in a teacher prep program, if they choose.