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