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Programs Offered to Grades 9 Students |
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guide for program selection, priority order, number of applicants and
program capacity are listed based on 2000 - 2001 data. Screened
programs include the range of academic grades |
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Information Technology |
Code - K70A |
Courses that center on multimedia applications such as web page design
and animation, computer programming, communications technology, and
computer networking will be offered to students. Some of these
courses will end in certification upon completion, as well as passing
an exam given by an independent computer company
Our students will be able to access, retrieve, interpret, evaluate
and apply information. Upon completion of 4 years of study graduates
will be prepared to pursue a post-secondary education, the world of
work or explore entrepreneurial options |
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Selection
Method |
Priority
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Number of
Applicants |
Program
Capacity |
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K70A |
Screened |
1-4 |
1065 |
200 |
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English, Math, Science, Social Studies 75-95 |
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
The A+ Computer Repair sequence teaches students the latest computer repair technologies and
prepares them for A+ Certification. Students will learn how to troubleshoot hardware and software
problems. In addition, students will learn about the DOS operating system. A+ certification indicates that
the certified student has the knowledge and skills necessary to serve as a computer service technician.
A+ certification is recognized throughout the computer industry and is used by many companies as a
minimum requirement for training in other fields.
The Electrical Technology and Applications sequenced leads students through the various fields of
current electrical installation. Students progress from learning about residential wiring to learning about
the wiring requirements needed to support information technology systems and programmable logic
controls. Students will learn about cable and fiber optics wiring and telephony systems used by
companies like Verizon.
In the Cisco Networking Academy students learn about the operation of networks, the differences
between various types of networking products, how to design and troubleshoot networks so that the
network is available to users, how to ensure that a network is protected from unauthorized users and
other general topics. Upon completion of the academy, students are qualified for the Cisco certification
exam.
Multimedia Internet Technology students will learn an array of skills to build and maintain web sites.
Training will include HTML, JavaScript and XML programming, as well as the use of flash technology and java
embedded programs as a tool to integrate into web sites. The course also
includes graphic design and video production components. Students of this program may be certified as
webmasters.
In the Project Lead The Way sequence students will build on their knowledge of CAD
learned in the 10 th grade. Students will learn to use the technical language and equipment which
architects, engineers, product designers and manufacturers use and the standards, codes and written
requirements applied in these engineering fields. Student will also learn to use and receive certification in
the computer based design program used throughout these fields known as AutoCAD. |
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Vision Care Technology |
Code - K70R |
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Fabricating single vision and multi-focal eye glasses, surface
grinding of prescriptions onto glass and plastic lenses, shaping to
fit frames, pattern making, automatic and hand leveling of lenses
using varied optical instruments and advanced optical and computer
aided machinery |
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Grade |
Code |
Selection
Method |
Priority
Code |
Number of
Applicants |
Program
Capacity |
| 9 |
K70R |
Screened |
1-4 |
357 |
75 |
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English, Math, Science, Social Studies 70-90 |
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