1. Page 1 Hanna High School Information Technology AKA…HIT Program

2. Page 2 Informational Technology Informational Technology Magnet/Program Hanna Only Informational Technology Pathway – All High Schools

3. Page 3 Program Overview Information technology (IT) focuses on design, development, support and management of hardware, software, systems integration services, multimedia and graphic design.

4. Page 4 Program Goals The program strives to provide students with a challenging and focused curriculum through experiences and exposure to various Information Technology occupations.

5. Page 5 Program Goals The “HIT” program is an excellent magnet program choice for students who wish to pursue a rigorous curriculum focused on Information Technology.

6. Page 6 Magnet Program Four Year Guide The HIT program implements a four-year curriculum. Four years of English, Math, Science, Social Studies and Information Technology.

7. Page 7 “HIT” Programs of Study Web & Digital Media Network Systems

8. Page 8 9th Grade10 th Grade11 th Grade12 th Grade English I Pre- AP English II Pre- AP English III AP/DE English IV AP/DE Algebra I Pre- AP or Geometry Pre-AP Geometry Pre-AP or Algebra II Pre- AP/DE or Pre-Cal Pre- AP/DE or Calculus AP/DE World Geography Pre-AP World History Pre-AP/AP US History AP/Dual Government AP/Pre-AP/DE Economics Pre-AP/DE Biology Pre- AP Chemistry Pre-AP Physics Pre- AP/AP/DE Anatomy & Physiology Pre-AP Foreign Language I Foreign Language II Foreign Language III Fine Arts PE/PEHealth/ Professional Com. Web Technlogies “A” Research in IT Solutions Principles of Information Technology “A” Digital & Interactive Media “A” Web Technologies “A” Research in IT Solutions Web & Digital Media Program of Study

9. Page 9 9th Grade10 th Grade11 th Grade12 th Grade English I Pre- AP English II Pre- AP English III AP/DE English IV AP/DE Algebra I Pre- AP or Geometry Pre-AP Geometry Pre- AP or Algebra II Pre- AP/DE or Pre-Cal Pre- AP/DE or Calculus AP/DE World Geography Pre- AP World History Pre-AP/AP US History AP/Dual Government AP/Pre- AP/DE Economics Pre-AP/DE Biology Pre-APChemistry Pre- AP Physics Pre- AP/AP/DE Anatomy & Physiology Pre-AP Principles of Information Technology “A” Computer Maintenance “A” Telecomunicati ons & Networking “A” Research in IT Solutions Fine ArtsElective or Professional Communication s PE/Elective Network Systems Program of Study

10. Page 10 Principles of Information Technology Class Students develop computer literacy skill to adapt to emerging technologies used in the global marketplace.

11. Page 11 Digital & Interactive Multimedia Class Students will analyze and assess current and emerging technologies, while designing and creating multimedia projects.

12. Page 12 Web Technologies Class Students learn to make informed decisions and apply the decisions to the field of information technology.

13. Page 13 Research in IT Solutions Class Students gain advanced knowledge and skills in the application, design, production, implementation, maintenance, evaluation, and assessment of products, services, and technology concepts and standards.

14. Page 14 Computer Maintenance Class Students acquire principles of computer maintenance, including electrical and electronic theory, computer hardware principles, and broad level components related to the installation, diagnosis, service, and repair of computer systems.

15. Page 15 Telecomunications & Networking Class Students will develop knowledge of the concepts and skills related to telecommunications and data networking technologies and practices in order to apply them to personal or career development.

16. Page 16 Student Organizations Students participating in the “HIT” Magnet will be able to join one of two CTSO’s (Career Technology Student Organizations), Business Professionals of America or Skills USA.

17. Page 17 Careers Webmaster Systems Analysts Programmers Engineers Software Designers Graphic Artists Graphic Designers

18. Page 18 Careers Media Producer Advertising Director Art Director Graphic Designer Multimedia Artist Robotics Engineer Environmental Scientist

19. Page 19 Top Paying Jobs Information Systems Managers $112,280 Computer Software Engineers $94,520 Management Analysts $92,920 Computer Scientists and System Analysts $78,830

20. Page 20 Top Paying Jobs Computer and Information Scientists and Researchers $100,900 Information Security Manager $119,000 Computer Hardware Engineers $98,000 Professional Hackers $85,000

21. Page 21 Certifications A+ Certification N+Certification Cisco Certification

22. Page 22 Career Opportunities LocalStateNational Nokia Panasonic General Electric T-Mobile Apple Hewlett Packard Intel IBM Dell Google Adobe E-Bay Microsoft Yahoo

23. Page 23 Admission to the “HIT” Program Apply during your 8 th grade year. Applications are distributed by the 8 th grade counselor. Private schools and out of district applicants apply through Hanna High School.