ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS

TECHNOLOGY

The SCSD High School Technology program offers students of all academic levels opportunities to explore different avenues in the exciting world of technology. Students can fulfill their graduation Art requirement with Design and Drawing for Production (DDP), or explore a variety of specific paths in technology. Students who are interested in a career in computers can follow the IT Essentials and/or Cisco Sequences and work towards obtaining different certifications. Students who are interested in architecture, construction, or engineering would want to take advantage of the Advanced Architectural Principles, Construction Technology, Engineering Principles, and IB Design Technology courses offered. If students are pursuing an Advanced Regents diploma, they can substitute five units in Technology Education for the Foreign Language requirement.

GRADES 9-12

Design Draw for Production (1 Credit) fulfills art req

Makerspace Product Design and Engineering (1 Credit) fulfills art requirement

GRADES 10-12 (NO PRE-REQUISITES)

Intro to Architecture (.5 Credits)

Electronics (1 Credit) fulfills science requirement

Construction Technology (.5 Credits)

Robotics (.5 Credits) fulfills science requirement

IT 1: Fundamentals (.5 Credits; 3 CHS credits CIS 110)

Cisco I (1 Credits; 3 CHS credits CIS 240)

GRADES 10-12 (PRE-REQUISITES)

Makerspace Enterprise (1 Credit)

IT 2: Advanced (.5 Credits; 3 CHS credits (CIS 111))

Engineering Principals (.5 Credits) fulfills science requirement

Cisco II (.5 Credits; 3 CHS credits CIS 241)

Cisco III (.5 Credits; 3 CHS credits CIS 247)

CTE PATHWAYS

IT ESSENTIAL PATHWAY 3.5 CREDIT SEQUENCE

IT Essentials is a hands on, career-oriented e-learning solution with an emphasis on practical experience to help students develop fundamental computer skills along with essential career skills. The program helps students prepare for entry-level IT career opportunities. Students will take the CompTIA A+ certification, which will also help distinguish them in the marketplace to advance their careers. The Comptia A+ certification is the industry recognized certification for entry level computer repair and support technicians.

IT ESSENTIALS PATHWAY

Design and Drawing for Production (1 credit) and fulfills art requirement

Electricity/Electronics - (1 credit) fulfills science requirement

Career and Financial Management (½ credit)

IT 1 & 2 - (½ credit & ½ credit) and 6 UHS Credits from SCCC

CCNA PATHWAY 4.5 Credit Sequence

Students will learn theory, design, implementation, and maintenance of computer networks. The program consists of six-1/2 unit courses (Cisco 1, 2, 3, Career and Financial Management, and CEIP) and one full year course (Design and Drawing for Production) for a total sequence of four units. The courses prepare students to take industry recognized certification tests - either the Cisco Certified Entry level associate (CCENT) or the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).