Information technology

Prerequisite: Grades: 9-10 Credit: One (state)

This course will be an introductory level course launching a student on their way to becoming a computer expert. The course will develop computer literacy skills to adapt to emerging technologies used in the global marketplace. Students will enhance reading, writing, computing, communication, and reasoning skills and apply them to the information technology environment. Career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations will be studied in greater depth.
Computer Maintenance

Prerequisite: Grades: 10-11 Credit: One (state)

Have you ever wanted to take your computer apart and see what is inside? If you have, then this exploratory course is just for you. Students acquire principles of computer maintenance, including electrical and electronic theory, computer hardware principles, and broad level components related to the installation, diagnosis, service, and repair of computer systems. Career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations will be studied in greater depth.
Telecommunications and Networking

Prerequisite: A. Grades: 10-11 B. Successful completion of Computer Maintenance Credit: One (state)

Now that you know what the inside of the computer looks like…do you want to know how all the computers in the building are connected? This course develops knowledge of the concepts and skills related to telecommunications and data networking technologies and practices in order to apply them to personal or career development.
Computer Programming

Prerequisite: Grades: 10-11 Credit: One (state)

Students will acquire knowledge of structured programming techniques and concepts appropriate to developing executable programs and creating appropriate documentation. Students analyze the social responsibility of business and industry regarding the significant issues relating to the environment, ethics, health, safety, and diversity in society and in the workplace as it relates to computer programming
Advanced Computer Programming

Prerequisites: A. Grades: 11-12 B. Successful completion of Computer Programming Credit: One (state)

This advanced level course will expand student’s knowledge and skills in structured programming techniques and concepts by addressing more complex problems and developing comprehensive programming solutions.
Digital and Interactive Multimedia

Prerequisites: Grades: 10-11 Credit: One (state)

In this course students will design and create multimedia projects with emerging technologies. Students will design, import, and manipulate text, graphics, audio, video, and animation with editing software. With the use of interactive media, the students will be able to identify appropriate software needed to solve customer needs and resolve real world problems.
Web Technologies

Prerequisite: Grades: 10-11 Credit: One (state)

This course provides students with an opportunity to develop and impact the sharing of information through web design. This course explores the roles of the Internet, and the use of web pages in real world applications. Students will develop skills in designing, creating, editing, and installing web pages while learning to access, navigate and maintain online services.
Problems / Solutions – Web Game Programming

Prerequisite: Grades 11-12 Credit: One (state)

After successfully completing Web Technologies, students will have the opportunity to use their acquired skills to demonstrate their understanding of technology concepts, systems and operations in the development of a fully functional online game.
Computer Technician

Prerequisites: A. Grade: 12 Credit: Two-Three (state)

B. Successful completion of Computer Maintenance and/or Telecommunications and Networking.

This capstone activity has been designed to give students knowledge and skills in the area of computer technologies, including advanced knowledge of electrical and electronic theory, computer principles, and components related to the installation, diagnosis, service, and repair of computer-based technology systems. Students will be provided with hands-on campus based activities within the computer maintenance / technician world. National certifications will also be offered based upon the student interest. Teacher approval is required prior to enrollment.

Prerequisites: A. Grade: 12 Credit: One (state)

B. Successful completion of a coherent sequence of courses within the Information Technology cluster.

This capstone course has been designed for the student who wants to take their study of the Information Technology cluster to the next level. Students gain advanced knowledge and skills in the application, design, production, implementation, maintenance, evaluation, and assessment of products, services, and systems. Teacher approval is required prior to enrollment.

Prerequisites: A. Grade: 12 Credit: Three (state)