Description: Students will learn about the computing tools that are used every day. Students will foster their creativity and innovation through opportunities to design, implement, and present solutions to real-world problems. Students will collaborate and use computer science concepts to access, analyze, and evaluate information needed to solve problems. Students will learn the problem-solving and reasoning skills that are the foundation of computer science. By using computer science knowledge and skills that support the work of individuals and groups in solving problems, students will select the technology appropriate for
the task, synthesize knowledge, create solutions, and evaluate the results. Students will learn digital citizenship by researching current laws and regulations and by practicing integrity and respect. Students will gain an understanding of the principles of computer science through the study of technology operations and concepts. Note: Course can be used as a LOTE credit for graduation.
Description: This course prepares students for jobs in the Information Technology field. For entry-level IT technicians, this course covers preventative maintenance, basic networking, installation, troubleshooting, communication and professionalism. Students also research current technology. Students will demonstrate mastery of the industry-defined employment skills. Possible Certification: +CompTIA A+*
Description: Computer Science I will foster students' creativity and innovation by presenting opportunities to design, implement, and present meaningful programs through a variety of media. Students will collaborate with one another, their instructor, and various electronic communities to solve the problems presented throughout the course. Through data analysis, students will identify task requirements, plan search strategies, and use computer science concepts to access, analyze, and evaluate information needed to solve problems. By using computer science knowledge and skills that support the work of individuals and groups in solving problems, students will select the technology appropriate for the task, synthesize knowledge, create solutions, and evaluate the results. Students will learn digital citizenship by researching current laws and regulations and by practicing integrity and respect. Students will gain an understanding of the principles of computer science through the study of technology operations, systems, and concepts. This is a Project Lead the Way course. Note: Course can be used as a LOTE credit for
graduation.
Description: This course provides the student with theory and hands-on experience. The students gain experience in resolving hardware and
software conflicts. Students practice SCAN Skills (industry-defined employment skills). Students develop 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. To prepare for success, students will have opportunities to reinforce, apply and transfer knowledge and skills to a variety of settings and problems. Possible Certification: +CompTIA Network*
Prerequisite: 2 courses in Information Technology or STEM
Course: 1851CA/CB; Credit: 2
Length: 36 weeks (2 semesters)
Description: This personalized independent study course will allow students interested in pursuing a career in information technology opportunities for advanced learning beyond the classroom environment. Students will engage in a variety of industry relevant experiences such as competition and or product innovation, classroom teaching opportunities, and/or advanced topics research and development. If a student does not have transportation, opportunities will be limited. Possible Certification: +Oracle Certified Database Associate
Description: Students develop computer literacy skills to adapt to emerging technologies used in the global marketplace. Students implement personal and interpersonal skills to prepare for a rapidly evolving workplace environment. Students enhance reading, writing, computing, communication and reasoning skills and apply them to the information technology environment. Students investigate the vast wealth of career opportunities in the Information Technology field. Students learn beginning computer programming skills and the program design process.
Description: Students will acquire knowledge of web communications and technological operations and concepts. This is an exploratory
course in web communications. The six strands include creativity and innovation; communication and collaboration; research and information fluency; critical thinking; problem solving, and decision making; digital citizenship; and technology operations
and concepts.
Description: In Web Design students will acquire knowledge of web design and technological operations and concepts that support creativity, innovation, collaboration, information fluency, critical thinking and decision making. The six strands include creativity and innovation; communication and collaboration; research and information fluency; critical thinking; problem solving, and decision
making; digital citizenship; and technology operations and concepts.
Possible Certification: WD Certified Web Design Certification Possible