Technology Major application Process

Dear Student and Parents,

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   During the Spring 2011 term, Ms. Gargano, the 9^th grade counselor, will conduct in-class visits to provide an overview of the majors offered at Information Technology High School.
   
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   During the in-class visit students will view a presentation introducing the technology majors being offered. Upon completion of the presentation, your child received this package that includes a preference ranking form and description of each major being offered. We encourage you to review this information with your child and assist him or her in completing the preference-ranking sheet.
   
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   Once your child has completed the preference sheet, please return the completed sheet to Ms.Gargano. All preference sheets must be returned to Information Technology High School no later than Friday, April 15, 2011. Once your child’s application is received, the application committee will review it and a placement decision will be made. You will be notified in writing as to your child’s acceptance into one of the majors of study on or before Friday, May 13, 2011.
   
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   If you wish to appeal your child’s placement, you must submit a written request for placement review. This request must include your child’s name and OSIS number, major in which your child was admitted, major in which you are requesting admission, and reason for change. Please address all appeals to Mr. Reed, A.P. of Organization. Appeals must be received by Information Technology High School no later that Friday, May 25^th, 2011.
   

High Schools with Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs integrate rigorous academic study with workforce skills in specific career pathways. Students participate in programs that meet business and industry standards. Students receive instruction in an industry-related area and have the opportunity to graduate high school with industry-specific competencies and skills that lead to postsecondary education, further industry training and/or entry into the workforce.

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  F (Fall Term) F-9^th (9^th grade fall term)
  
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  S (Spring Term) S-10^th (10^th grade spring term)
  

The selection criteria include Grade Point Average (GPA), NYS Regents Exams results, and student preference.

Students are required to pass a certification exam, 40 hours work base learning experience, and plan, submit, and defend an exit project in order to successfully complete these majors.

Successful completion of the major may lead to a New York State CTE Diploma Endorsement.

Video Production Academy

Video Production Academy is a three-year program divided into Elements of Video, Digital Video and Video Production. Using state of the art computers and software, students learn the technical art of animation and video production.

Basics of video production: understanding the stages of a production (including framing, camera angles and the role of lenses, lighting & sound), storyboarding, shot listing and editing.  Students will be introduced to special effects editing.

The Digital Video curriculum develops knowledge in storytelling, capturing and editing video and audio, and finalizing content for DVD or web through emphasis on design, project management, and video technology. Each project builds on lessons learned previously.

The Video Production curriculum uses a project-based resource for teaching video production skills to students at all levels working with faculty from leading film schools and universities; Adobe has created this resource as a capstone course to enhance real world skills of our students.

Web Design Academy

The Visual design curriculum is a project-based course that develops skills in design and print production using Adobe tools. Skills learn in this course can be implemented in the graphic design and printing industry. It develops key digital communication skills such as design, project management, and graphic and print technology. Each project builds on lessons learned previously.

Cisco Academy

The Cisco CCNA Exploration Major provides an integrated and comprehensive coverage of networking topics, from fundamentals to advanced applications and services, while providing opportunities for hands-on practical experience and soft-skills development. The curriculum teaches networking using a standardized industry methodology and covers networking concepts using a top-down, theoretical, and integrated approach from network applications to the network protocols and services provided to those applications by the lower layers of the network.

CCNA Exploration is designed for students with advanced problem solving and analytical skills. The curriculum offers a comprehensive and theoretical learning experience for analytical students, and uses language that aligns well with engineering concepts. Interactive activities are embedded in the curriculum, along with detailed, theoretical content. Advanced labs build critical thinking and problem solving skills and encourage exploration and research.

Apple Academy

The Apple Certified Technician Major is a school-based training for the in-depth study of Macintosh/Apple Computer Technology and Networking. This major will prepare a student to be fully competent and Industry Certified in the service and support of Macintosh Computers and other Apple products.