The Pre-Information Technology Program offers an innovative, integrated learning environment focused on computers, technology, and communications. Students who participate in Pre-Information Technology acquire foundational knowledge and skills in basic programming techniques, software, and web development, and emerging digital technologies. Emphasis is placed on a college preparatory curriculum directly linked to career pathways in the IT career cluster. For more information, please contact Salam Shuhaiber.

Curriculum (may be subject to change):

6th Grade: ICT Essentials and Career Planning - Introduces students to computer science as a vehicle for problem-solving, communication, and personal expression. Focuses on the visible aspects of computing and computer science, and encourages students to see where computer science exists around them and how they can engage with it as a tool for exploration and expression.

• ICT Computing Essentials
• ICT Gaming Essentials
• ICT Cyber Security
• ICT Web Design

7th Grade: Digital Discoveries in Society 

• Students develop their own website and design.
• Students continue to work through technology as a means to solve problems and communicate.

8th Grade: Computer Fundamentals 

• Prepares for the IC3 industry certification exam.
• Computer for College and Careers (CCC) course - High School level course
• Basic overview of current business and information systems and trends.
• Digital literacy- proficiency with computers in the exploration and utilization of databases, the internet, spreadsheets, presentations, applications, management of personal information and email, word processing, document manipulation, and the integration of these programs using software that meets industry standards.