About AOIT

The Academy of Information Technology (AOIT) is a high school program featuring a three-year academic sequence in which students take specialized courses each year in the area of information technology. The Academy introduces students to the broad career opportunities in a digital workforce. Other opportunities while in the academy include field trips, team building activities, collaborative learning activities and an internship.

The Academy is a member program of the National Academy Foundation (NAF) and is in high schools nationwide.

ACADEMY FEATURES

• An introduction to many facets of the IT industry
• Exposure to current technology
• Small learning community
• Leadership development
• iPad Checkout
• Student Leadership Club Competitions
• College Tech Prep/College Prep Course of Study
• Team building Activities
• Classroom instruction integrated with workplace experience
• A six to eight week internship completed between their junior and senior year

ACADEMY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COURSES

• 10th grade
  • AOIT English II - IT Focus
  • AOIT Civics - IT Focus
  • CTE Pathway Course
• 11th and 12th grade choices
  • AOIT English III - IT Focus
  • CTE Pathway Course
• 12th Grade
  • CTE Advanced Studies
  • Career & College Promise Courses

WHAT’S IN IT FOR THE STUDENT?

• Internship opportunities
• Scholarship opportunities
• Opportunity to earn industry certifications ( Adobe, CCENT, CompTia A+, Pro Tools)
• Participation in Mentoring/Shadowing program
• Visits to IT companies
• Preparation for future employment
• Preparation for 2 or 4 year college
• Collaborative projects with English class
• Valuable insight from guest speakers
• Fun, team building activities