North Hills Students Earn Microsoft Certifications

Five students enrolled in the North Hills Senior High School’s Microsoft Applications class earned Microsoft Office 2010 certifications during the spring semester.   The following students hold certification in the respective computer application: 

• Michael Zheng, grade 10:  PowerPoint
• Katie Marchese, grade 12:  Word
• Jonathan Zeitler, grade 12:  Access
• Sally Lin, grade 9:  PowerPoint
• Madisen Fischer, grade 11:  Word  

Students worked independently with the instructor, Kellee Kanith, going above and beyond the core curriculum of the Microsoft Applications course to prepare for the certification tests. 

Microsoft Office Specialist certification is a globally recognized standard designed to validate desktop computer skills using Microsoft Office applications. 

“Earning a Microsoft Office Specialist certification helps students differentiate themselves in today's competitive job market, broadens employment opportunities by displaying advanced skills, and results in higher earning potential,” Mrs. Kanith said.  

Microsoft Applications is offered to North Hills Senior High students in grades 9 – 12 through the school’s Business & Computer Information Technology department. The course allows students to gain competency in the use of Microsoft Office applications through simulated business projects including word processing, database and spreadsheet management, and multimedia presentations. 

-       Submitted by Tina Vojtko on behalf of the North Hills School District. Have news you'd like to share with Patch readers? Email information and photos to Richard Cook at richinpgh@gmail.com.

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