Foundation class for all the BETA pathways. Provides a basic overview of the current business and information systems and trends and introduces students to fundamental skills required for today’s business and academic environments. There is an emphasis on developing fundamental computer skills including mastery of Microsoft Word, Power Point and Excel. This class offers students the opportunity to take industry certifications in the MS Office Bundle worth thousands of dollars, completely free to the student. In addition to the academic and industry certification opportunities, the BETA magnet program DIT class also has built in academic support for its 9th and 10th graders. The teacher provides vital tracking of student progress for all classes and teachers AVID strategies for academic success.