Technology In order to graduate, every student must successfully complete the grade 9 computer course. Students new to Portledge after grade 9 are excused from the grade 9 course requirement, but must take a Computer Proficiency Skills test to demonstrate competency. All students are expected, by graduation, to be able to keyboard 30 wpm with 90% accuracy. For those who need it, a Computer Proficiency Course is scheduled. Computer 9: Grade 9 students use laptops exclusively. This course is tailored to build upon students' existing computer skills. Course content for the first quarter is an introduction to Microsoft Office. The student then learns in the second quarter webpage design using Front Page. Computer electives are offered in response to student interest. Recent electives include Advanced Computer Skills, Digital Logic Design, Introduction & Advanced, and Computer Science Programming in Java. Keyboarding for the College Bound: (not for credit) Students work independently 4 times per week under the supervision of a member of the Department. A score of 40 wpm or greater is required for the course to count toward the computer requirement.