[ Computer Science ] [ Computer Aided Design and Drafting ]
[ Digital Electronics ] [ Cisco Networking Academy Program ]
At the end of their sophomore year, each student chooses from four technology course options to carry them through high school for the next two years. Two of the course options available (Computer Science and Computer Aided Design and Drafting) are held at the Brookdale Community College. The third option is a continuation of the Project Lead The Way high school curriculum, a course called Digital Electronics. The fourth, (Cisco Networking Academy Program), is taught by a CCNA (Cisco Certified Networking Associate) and CCAI (Cisco Certified Academy Instructor) teacher.

One course track focuses on computer programming and students learn the basics of computer science in addition to assembly and high-level programming languages. These CompSci students have one lecture class each week as well as one lab class to work on writing their own programs. The students take a different college class each semester.
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The other college course option focuses on Computer Aided Design and Drafting where students begin with the basics of drafting and technical drawings and then move on to 3-D designing and architectural designs. CADD students gain experience in the operation of industry-standard programs such as AutoCAD and AutoDesk VIZ in creating computer-generated technical drawings. These students also take a different class each semester.
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The Digital Electronics course is taught by Mr. Bob Dennis. It is "a course in applied logic that encompasses the application of electronic circuits and devices. Computer simulation software is used to design and test digital circuitry prior to the actual construction of circuits and devices."
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The last elective is the Cisco Networking Academy Program. Students taking this course learn the basics of networking in Local and Wide Area Networks and train in router operation and configuration. Each student is given the option of taking the CCNA (Cisco Certified Networking Associate) test at the completion of their course. If they pass, they earn a certification from Cisco Systems, Inc. With this, students are certified to work in the corporate world once they graduate from high school.



A student studying for the next test.




The Cisco class works on a lab in the school's basement.
Photographs taken by Katherine Wu.
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