Information Technology Academy

• Experience the thrill of working in a rapidly changing, technology-driven industry
• Write the code that powers the modern world from gaming to interactive websites, mobile apps, and business applications
  
• Work individually and in teams to develop unique software solutions
• Design, install, troubleshoot, and maintain advanced computers and network systems
• Investigate and eliminate security threats to networks, hardware, and software in the world of cyber security
• Build, upgrade, maintain, and troubleshoot, powerful PCs, mobile devices, laptops, and peripherals

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration 10 Hour General Industry
• TestOut PC Pro Certification
• TestOut Network Pro Certification
• TestOut Office Pro Certification

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• CTPROG001 Java Programming - 3 Semester Hours

• CTIM004 Internet & Web Languages - 3 Semester Hours

• CTPROG002 Computer Logic - 3 Semester Hours

• CTIT014 PC Operating System, Hardware Operation & Maintenance /A+ - 3 Semester Hours

• CTIT005 Introduction to Desktop Operating Systems - 3 Semester Hours

Kent State University

• IT 11000 Intro to Office Productivity Apps – 3 Semester Hours

• IT 11005 Intro to Operating Systems & Networking – 3 Semester Hours

• IT 1006 Intro to Website Technology – 3 Semester Hours

• IT 12000 Intermediate Office Productivity Apps – 3 Semester Hours

• CPET 1050 Assembling, Upgrading & Repairing PC - 2 Semester Hours 

• CPET 2050 Advanced Assembly & Repair of PC - 2 Semester Hours

• CPET 2060 Preparation for A+ Certification - 2 Semester Hours 

• ENGR 1000 Introduction to Engineering Technology - 2 Semester Hours 

• MECT 1150 Technical Communications - 3 Semester Hours

Lakeland Community College

• ITIS 1005 Computers and Information Processing - 3 Semester Hours

• ITIS 1007 Principles of Info. Technology & Computer Science – 3 Semester Hours 

• ITIS 1510 Microsoft Office Word: Skills & Techniques – 3 Semester Hours

 

Junior Year Courses

• Career Technical Program: 4 High School Credits

• English: 1 High School Credit

• Government: 1 High School Credit

• Math: 1 High School Credit

Senior Year Courses

• Career Technical Program: 4 High School Credits

• English: 1 High School Credit

• Math: 1 High School Credit

• Science: 1 High School Credit

Drug Free Club

Drug Free Club is a voluntary club that gives students an added reason to say “no” to drugs. By participating, students agree to random drug screens during the school year. A-Tech will also offer several perks to the students to encourage their participation. We will schedule the first drug test within the first two months of the school year. After the student takes the first drug test, they will receive a membership card from the Drug Free Club. During the rest of the school year, they may be randomly tested. To participate in the program students and their parents need to complete the membership application and turn it in to the Student Services Office.

National Technical Honor Society

The National Technical Honor Society is an educational non-profit that exists to honor, recognize, and empower students and teachers in Career & Technical Education. As the honor society for Career & Technical Education, NTHS serves over 100,000 active members annually in both secondary and postsecondary chapters across the country.
Since its founding in 1984, nearly 1 million students have become NTHS alumni. NTHS honors the achievements of top CTE students, provides close to $300,000 in scholarships annually, and strives to help connect education and industry to build a highly skilled workforce.

SkillsUSA

SkillsUSA is a national organization serving a quarter-million high school and college students and professional members who are enrolled in technical, skilled, and service occupations, including health occupations. SkillsUSA also provides the opportunity for students to participate in career-technical competitions where they can demonstrate their skills alongside goal-oriented peers at the local, state, and national levels.

Student Ambassadors

Student Ambassadors are involved in tours, sophomore visits, and many other school activities on and off campus. Student Ambassadors work at various events held throughout the year.

The following are considerations for eligibility to become a Student Ambassador:

• Good grades

• On track for a Career-Technical Certificate

• Outstanding Attendance

• Recommendation from Career-Technical Instructor

• Permission from parent or guardian

• A friendly, outgoing attitude and be willing to participate in district events.

Youth Philanthropy Board

Youth Philanthropy Board is composed of A-Tech students who have the mission of assisting the direction of funding non-profit organizations with special projects that need monetary assistance in our community. 

With the goal of directly benefiting the people in our area, students also focus on ways to give back through service learning, expanding leadership skills, and the use of their individual talents and energy to help in this type of endeavor. The Ashtabula Foundation provides funding for the Youth Philanthropy Board to distribute to worthy community groups and organizations, who meet certain criteria on their applications as a 501 C3 non-profit. 

To be on the Youth Philanthropy Board, a student must have a recommendation from an A-Tech Instructor. Other areas that are considered when making the selections are a student’s grades, discipline, and attendance.

Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers

Ohio Annual Salary- $60,730

Ohio Hourly Wage- $29.20

Education- High School Diploma

Install, set up, rearrange, or remove switching, distribution, routing, and dialing equipment used in central offices or headends. Service or repair telephone, cable television, Internet, and other communications equipment on customers' property. May install communications equipment or communications wiring in buildings.

Computer User Support Specialist

Ohio Annual Salary- $47,760

Ohio Hourly Wage- $22.96

Education- Bachelor’s Degree

Provide technical assistance to computer users. Answer questions or resolve computer problems for clients in person, via telephone, or electronically. May provide assistance concerning the use of computer hardware and software, including printing, installation, word processing, electronic mail, and operating systems.

Computer and Information Systems Manager

Ohio Annual Salary- $129,850

Ohio Hourly Wage- $62.43

Education- Bachelor’s Degree

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.

Computer Programmer

Ohio Annual Salary- $76,070

Ohio Hourly Wage- $36.57

Education- Bachelor’s Degree

Create, modify, and test the code and scripts that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn up by software and web developers or other individuals. May develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information.

Video Game Designer

Web DevelopersOhio Annual Salary- $77,150

Ohio Hourly Wage- $37.09

Education- Bachelor’s Degree

Design core features of video games. Specify innovative game and role-play mechanics, story lines, and character biographies. Create and maintain design documentation. Guide and collaborate with production staff to produce games as designed.

Web and Digital Interface Designer

Ohio Annual Salary- $77,150

Ohio Hourly Wage- $37.09

Education- Bachelor’s Degree

Design digital user interfaces or websites. Develop and test layouts, interfaces, functionality, and navigation menus to ensure compatibility and usability across browsers or devices. May use web framework applications as well as client-side code and processes. May evaluate web design following web and accessibility standards, and may analyze web use metrics and optimize websites for marketability and search engine ranking. May design and test interfaces that facilitate the human-computer interaction and maximize the usability of digital devices, websites, and software with a focus on aesthetics and design. May create graphics used in websites and manage website content and links.