SMART SCHOLARS PROGRAM
WHAT WE DO IN SMART SCHOLARS
Computer basics
Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access)
Website design (HTML/CSS)
Coding (how to program a computer)
Languages learned: Python, Javascript, Visual Basic
2D/3D Video game design in Unity/Godot
Computer hardware (how to build/fix computers)
Robotics (how to build and code a robot)
Electronics (how to build circuits with a "Raspberry Pi" microcontroller)
Cyber Security (how to protect yourself online)
Job skills (how to look and apply for high paying jobs)
Students interested in earning college credits should apply for "Smart Scholars" (see info below)
WHAT IS SMART SCHOLARS?
Students in the "Smart Scholars" program have the unique opportunity to take Advanced Studies college classes and earn up to 25 college credits through SUNY Erie college while earning their high school diplomas!
Find out more about Advanced Studies courses through SUNY Erie college by clicking here
VIDEO GAME DESIGN
After school "Smart Scholars" program featuring video game design using the Unity Game engine - Students are coding in C# language
HOW TO JOIN SMART SCHOLARS
Smart Scholars is open to CURRENT 9TH GRADE STUDENTS AT HUTCH TECH
Make sure that you choose "Computer Technology" during "Choose Your Major" week!
You will be able to apply for the Smart Scholars program
Ariana Jones and Christopher Nix (left), 12th grade Tech students are removing a motherboard from a lab computer.
The students work hands-on with tools and complete labs during class. Each lab builds on the one before it and gives the students a solid foundation of knowledge of computer hardware.
