Information
Systems Technology
Course Descriptions
EXPLORATORY
AND INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY (3
credits)
All Grade 9 students go through the Exploratory Program. Please
see page 7 for more detail. Students deciding to enter the
field of information systems technology are introduced to basic
concepts of computer hardware and software. Instruction is
provided in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint)
and students demonstrate beginner skills in these programs.
Students will be exposed to the basics of safety, as well as
equipment identification and use. The introduction to computer
hardware includes knowledge of computer components and computer
accessories. Technology-related mathematics, reading, writing,
vocabulary and science are integrated throughout the curriculum.
INTERMEDIATE
SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS (3 credits)
In Grade 10, students demonstrate intermediate-level skills
in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint). Students
are then introduced to other Microsoft products and to Adobe
and Macromedia products. Basic computer programming, accounting
basics, school-to-work and job readiness skills are also introduced.
Students are prepared to take Microsoft Office User Specialist
(MOUS) Certification Tests. Students continue to receive
instruction in safety requirements and demonstrate sound safety
practices. Technology-related math, reading, writing, vocabulary
and science are integrated throughout the curriculum.
WEB
DESIGN AND INTRODUCTION TO NETWORKING (3 credits)
In Grade 11, students demonstrate more advanced skills in web
design and desktop publishing. Programming skills are refined
and developed and HTML, Java and Java Script programming are
introduced. Advanced accounting skills are taught and developed.
A working knowledge of computer hardware is reintroduced. Networking
skills are introduced and students are able to set up small
networks and test them. Troubleshooting skills are taught and
refined. School-to-work and job readiness skills are continued.
Students continue to receive instruction in safety requirements
and demonstrate sound safety practices. Students reaching an
acceptable level of proficiency may be eligible for Work Based
Learning (WBL). Technology-related math,
reading, writing, vocabulary and science are integrated throughout
the curriculum.
ADVANCED PROGRAMMING AND TECHNICAL SKILLS (3 credits)
In Grade 12, students continue to advance their programming
and technical skills. Programming languages skills include
C++, Visual Basic and Advanced Java. A senior project is completed
using advanced skills. Students specializing in hardware are
prepared for A+ and networking certification examinations.
Students are also prepared for and encouraged to seek E-commerce
programming and Microsoft certifications. Students continue
to receive instruction in safety requirements and demonstrate
sound safety practices. Students will demonstrate the ability
to complete a job application and interview and to perform
entry-level job readiness and trade skills. Each student will
take National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI)
exam, is a performance-based test. Students reaching an acceptable
level of proficiency may be eligible for Work Based Learning
(WBL). Technology-related mathematics,
reading, writing, vocabulary and science are integrated throughout
the curriculum.
Students
successfully completing this course of study will be able
to pursue a two year computer technology degree at state
colleges and universities or go on to a four year computer
engineering degree. Students can obtain immediate
employment in the information systems area. Jobs
include: helpdesk assistant; sales; systems technician;
and database maintenance; to name a few. Students
graduating from Information Systems Technology also find
great success in the military in fields like communications,
information management and information systems technician,
to name but a few.
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College Career Pathways – Students successfully
completing this program can receive advanced college
credit.
