11 Information Technology                             
                                                                                       Plan of Study
Sub-Pathways: Network Systems Pathway; Information Support Services; Interactive Media Pathway; Programming and Software Development Pathway. 
High School
 
9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
English 9 Speech and Writing Experiences or Journalistic Writing  American Literature and Advanced Writing or Guided Writing Projects  Contemporary Literature or Classical Literature and Newspaper Laboratory 
Algebra 1 (or Geometry) Geometry (or Algebra 2) Algebra 2  (Pre-Calculus or Discrete Math) Discrete Math, Pre-Calculus, or AP Statistics (or AP Calculus)
Molecular Biology  Chemistry  Physical Science or Physics  Advanced Chemistry or Physics
American Studies II Contemporary American History or Historical Viewpoints Modern Western Civilization or Geography   American Government and Economics or Psychology or Sociology  
  Lifetime Fitness Educ. PE/Health PE/Health PE/Health
  Computer Applications I      
Electives
 
World Languages: In our global society, taking multiple years of a World Language is highly recommended for all post-secondary endeavors and is a requirement for many colleges. 
Related High School Electives: Supplementary materials including the student ‘Course Guide’ showing elective course offerings that relate to each career cluster are available in the schools and on the district web site at: http://www.davenport.k12.ia.us/students.asp
Sample Focused Elective Sequences: With the diverse array of career opportunities available under each career cluster, there is no one right combination of elective course offerings. Students, in conjunction with parents, counselors and other caring adults must determine what is right for them. More details can be found at: http://davenportschools.org/curriculum/ACP/Foc_El.pdf 
Sample Career-Focused Elective Sequences Follow:
Computer Software-Related Careers: Choose at least 3 units from the following: Computer Applications II - 0.5; Fundamentals of Web Design I - 0.5; Java 0.5; Visual Basic Programming 0.5; Advanced Visual Basic Programming 0.5; Information Technology 1.0; Introduction to Engineering Design 1.0; Introduction to Electronics 0.5; Digital Electronics 1.0; Computer Graphics & Design I - 0.5; Computer Graphics Design II - 0.5  
Work in Progress
Post- Secondary
 
Kirkwood College Clinton, Muscatine and Scott Community College University of Northern Iowa
www.kirkwood.cc.ia.us/programs q  Information Technology www.uni.edu
Local Area Network Management q  Software Development Computer Information systems
Computer Information Systems q  Networking Computer Science
Computer Support Specialist q   A+ Iowa State University
Geographic Information Systems q  Network + College of Business
Information Systems Management q  CISCO Networking http://www.bus.iastate.edu/
PC Technician q  Web Design    
Telecommunications Technology q   Graphic Arts Western Illinois University
Web Design & Development q  Software Applications Specialist www.wiu.edu
  q  PC Repair Technician Computer Science
  q  Computer Science: Business/Scientific Information Systems
  Black Hawk College Kaplan University St. Ambrose University `
  www.bhc.edu   www.kaplan.edu   www.sau.edu
  Business Information Technology Networking Technology Computer Information Systems
  CISCO Networking (CCNP) Information Technology Computer Network Administration
  Computer Information Programmer Software Development Computer Science
  Computer Operations and Repair Computer Programming  
  Computer Science Transfer Computer Information Systems  
Post- Secondary
 
Blackhawk College continued…. University of Iowa Indian Hills Community College
  Computer Science Information Systems www.uiowa.edu www.indianhills.edu
  Microcomputer Support Specialist Management Information System Computer Forensics
  Microsoft Networking Engineer Certificate Augustana College Computer Networks & Security
  PC Application Programmer Certificate www.augustana.edu Computer Programmer/Analyst
      Computer Science Electronics/Computer Occupations
          Microcomputer specialist
Career Enhancement Options
 
Work-based Learning Options Software Development
q     Job-Shadowing: q     Advanced Networking  q Internet Network and Security                         
q     Internship/Mentorship: Work in Progress
q     Desktop Certifications
q   Network +
q     On-The-Job Training: q Windows XP  
     
Parent/Guardian: Please sign and return this document indicating that you are aware of your student's career cluster interest and have reviewed the courses recommended for this particular cluster. These are only recommendations. Students will be able to customize their Academic Career Plans to best meet their postsecondary and career goals.
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