CTE AP Computer Science Principles

CTE Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles offers a multidisciplinary approach to teaching the underlying principles of computation. The course will introduce students to the creative aspects of programming, abstractions, algorithms, large data sets, the Internet, cybersecurity concerns, and computing impacts. Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles also gives students the opportunity to use current technologies to create computational artifacts for both self-expression and problem-solving.

Academic Credit: VPAA, SMR and CTE Completer

CTE Computer Networking and Repair

In this course, students begin by learning to identify, install, configure, upgrade, trouble-shoot and repair computers and peripherals. The curriculum covers a broad range of topics, such as basic PC systems servicing techniques, controlling boot processes, using multi-meters, managing/modifying directories, creating and executing .BAT, .COM, and .EXE files, mapping memory and utilizing the Microsoft diagnostic (MSD) utility. The course then transitions to the designing, building, and maintaining computer networks. The curriculum covers a broad range of topics, from basic networking skills such as pulling cable to more complex concepts. Students will gain hands on experience with installation, configuration, and troubleshooting basic networking hardware, protocols and services. Much of the content for this course is delivered in an on-line format. 

Academic Credit: VPAA and CTE Completer

CTE Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity focuses on the evolving technological environment with an emphasis on securing personal, organizational, and national information. The course explores the broad topic of cybersecurity in a way that personally matters to an individual. Students will learn how to protect their personal data and privacy online and in social media, and why more and more IT jobs require cybersecurity awareness and understanding. Students will investigate the high-skills, high-wage, and in-demand career opportunities in the vast field of cybersecurity.

Academic Credit: VPAA, SMR and CTE Completer

STW Information Technology Intern

Prerequisite: School to work Coordinator approval, and completed or co-enrolled in one of the following courses - CTE AP Computer Science Principles, Cybersecurity, or Web Page Development I

This course offers students the opportunity to spend a portion of their school day working in an information technology related training site in the community. This employment experience is related to the career goals of the student and is supervised by a school-to-work coordinator. The student will develop workplace skills and leadership traits in their chosen area of specialty. Evaluation of job performance and assessment of coursework is the responsibility of the STW Coordinator with input from the training site supervisor. This program adheres to all federal and state labor laws.