Information Technology

CTE Pathway Programs

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National Academy of Information Technology (AOIT)
            Computer Maintenance, Repair, and Networking
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            Network Operations

Network Operations

High Schools With Programs:
	Thomas Edison HS of Technology
Program Details:

Status:

Academy is Operational
Courses Available

Graduation Requirements:

CTE Completer

Advanced-Level Coursework:

College Tech Prep Credit

Industry Certifications:

A+
Network +

National and State Standards:

National Workforce Center for Emerging Technologies
MSDE Skills for Success

Cluster: Information Technologies

Academy Description:

Academy of Network Operations
Network Operations is an exciting program that helps students prepare for college information system majors and lucrative technical industry certifications. Students prepare for CompTIA A+ Core Hardware, A+ Operating Systems, and Network+ certification exams through hands-on labs and instructions. CompTIA certification is a recognized industry standard for foundation-level information technology (IT) skills, and the skills learned are applicable to other certifications such as Microsoft’s MCSE, Cisco’s CCNA, and Novell’s CNE. Students explore current technologies related to PC hardware and operating systems, network design concepts, and the installation and administration of local and wide area networks. Articulated college credits may be earned through successful completion of the program.

High School Program Planner

Grade 9	Grade 10	Grade 11	Grade 12
English	English	English	English
Mathematics Geometry or Geometry (H)	Mathematics Geometry Algebra 2 with Analysis	Mathematics Algebra 2 Pre calculus with Analysis	Mathematics Pre calculus AP Calculus
Science Matter & Energy	Science Biology	Science Chemistry Engineering Science	Science Physics
Social Studies U.S. History	Social Studies National, State & Local Government	Social Studies Modern World History	Foreign Language Spanish/Japanese
Fine Arts Fundamentals of Art or Digital Art	Foreign Language Spanish/Japanese	Network Operations A/B (3 credits) Computer Programming 1A/B Computer Programming 2A/B Advanced Web Tools* Network Design* Computer Maintenance Technology/Technician 1A/B	(Elective) (Elective) Computer Programming 2 A/B (Adv. Tech Credit) Computer Science Internship (Optional)
Physical Education	Health (.5)/ Elective (.5) Entrepreneurship and Business Management
Technology Education Credit (Select one) Software Applications by Design A & B Discovering Programming Concepts A/B Computer Programming 1A/B	One credit from the following AOIT courses: Discovering Programming Concepts A/B Computer Programming 1 A/B Web Site Development A/B

Highly Recommended Courses: Web Site Development	Recommended Courses: Entrepreneurship and Business Management
Course meets one of these Indicators of Rigor: 2 credits of foreign language 2 credits in advanced technology Math courses beyond Algebra 2 and Geometry 4 credits in science
Internships: A paid internship in an information technology field is required for this program.

Network Operations Requirements for Program Completion 3 credits A
Code	Course #	Course Title	Credit
A	4202 4203	Network Operations A Network Operations B	1.5 1.5

Division of Career & Technology Education