InformatIon technology—ProgrammIng

The Information Technology program provides students with a range of computer skills from fundamental to advanced, along with the problem-solving skills necessary to succeed in the computer career field.

IT Programming—Program Skills & Certifications:

• Software development (business applications & video games)• Programming logic• Advanced Placement Exam for Computer Science

Java• Teamwork• Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certifications• WOW Certification• Programming VEX Robots

Programming Languages:• HTML,/JavaScript• Java• C++/ Robot C• , Visual Basic• ASP.Net• SQL (Structured Query Language)

Software Utilized:• Microsoft Office Suite, Access, and Visual Studio

• Eclipse• Adobe Photoshop

Local & National Competitions:• Skills USA—2012 Maryland Bronze medal Web Design

• Skills USA—2011 Maryland Silver and Bronze medal winners in Computer Programming

• Skills USA—2010 Maryland Silver Medal Web Design • University of Maryland High School Programming

Contest• CCBC Programming Contest

Internships:

During their senior year, students may participate in the work-study program, dual enrollment program, or stay at Western for a full schedule. Information Technology courses are offered to students remaining at Western for their senior year.

Articulation with CCBC:

Most courses in the Information Technology program give students the opportunity to earn articulated college credits at CCBC. IT Programming students can earn between up to 23 college credits.

It—ProgrammIng

Content Area 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

English English 9 English 10

English 11OR

AP English Language & Composition

English 12OR

AP English Literature & Composition

Math

Algebra I Algebra II Std Geometry

Trigonometry w/Algebra

ORPre-College Math

Honors Algebra IIGT Geometry

ORHonors Geometry

GT Pre-CalculusOR

Hon Trig/Analyt Geo & Hon College

AlgebraOR Hon Trig/Analyt

Geo

AP Calculus ABOR

Hon CalculusOR

Hon College AlgebraOR

AP Statistics

GT Geometry

GT Pre-calculusOR

Hon Trig/Analyt Geo & Hon College

AlgebraOR

Hon Trig/Analyt Geo

AP Calculus ABOR

Hon CalculusOR

Hon College Algebra

AP Calculus BCOR

AP Calculus ABOR

Hon CalculusOR

AP Statistics

Science Biology Chemistry Physics Science Elective

Social Studies American Government

World HistoryOR

AP World History

US HistoryOR

AP US History

EPI (.5 cr)OR

AP Economics

Graduation Requirements

Physical Education(1 cr.)

Introduction to Engineering &

Technology Concepts (1 cr.)

Fine Arts (1 cr.) Health (.5 cr)

Completer Classes

Visual Basic (1 cr.)

HTML / JavaScript(1 cr.)

C++ Programming (1 cr.)

AP Computer Science (1 cr.)

Computer Applications (.5 cr.)

Database Applications (.5 cr.)

Capstone Experience

Paid Internship/Unpaid Internship

ORConcurrent Enrollment

ORAP Classes at Western Tech

Foreign Language/ Electives

Foreign Language Foreign Lang. Foreign Lang.

ORElective

Application can be obtained here: http://www.bcps.org/offices/omp