The Academy of Information Technology (AOIT)
Overview
Wheaton 's Academy of Information Technology (AOIT) consists of a 9th through 12th grade curriculum developed to address the growing demand of IT workers across the nation. This nationally recognized and endorsed program is aligned with relevant academic, employment, and workplace standards. It is a member program of the NAF Network.
Students in the AOIT participate in a rigorous academic curriculum as they are introduced to the broad career opportunities in today's digital workforce. In the process, students gain an understanding of the connections that exist between their education and the workplace and are equipped with the personal, analytical, technical and communications skills they need to thrive.
Students are required to complete the identified academy courses and have opportunities to enroll in a college-level course or complete a compensated internship program during their junior or senior years. Various career-based experiences such as focused job shadows, team competitions, and college/industry site visits are also available to reinforce the connection between school and work. A number of industry certifications may also be earned.
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AOIT Recommended Pathway
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Grade 9 |
Grade 10 |
Grade 11 |
Grade 12 |
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English English 9/ Honors |
English English 10/ Honors |
English English 11/ Honors/ AP |
English English 12/ Honors/ AP |
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Mathematics Algebra 2/ Honors or Geometry/ Honors or Algebra 1 |
Mathematics Pre-calculus/ Honors or Algebra 2/ Honors or Geometry/ Honors |
Mathematics AP Calculus AB/ BC or Pre-calculus/ Honors or Algebra 2/ Honors |
Mathematics AP Statistics/ College Level Math or AP Calculus AB/ BC or Pre-calculus/ Honors |
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Science Biology/ Honors |
Science Chemistry/ Honors and/ or Physics/ Honors/ AP I |
Science Chemistry/ Honors/ AP or Biology/ Honors/ AP or Physics/ Honors/ AP |
Advanced Elective (select 2) Science Social Studies World Language |
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Social Studies U.S. History/ Honors/ AP |
Social Studies National, State, & Local Government / Honors/ AP |
Social Studies Modern World History/ Honors/ AP |
Fine Arts Engineering |
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World Language |
World Language1 |
World Language1 |
Physical Education and Free Elective |
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Academy Coursework AP Computer Science Principals |
Academy Coursework Programming I or Website Development |
Academy Coursework AP Computer Science A or Advanced Website Tools |
Academy Coursework Programming 3 Guided Research Internship Montgomery College Course |
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Fine Arts Elective |
Health and Physical Education |
Technology Education1 Introduction to Engineering Design or Foundations of Technology |
Guided Research Internship Montgomery College Course AP Computer Science A |
1 Foundations of Computer Science or Computer Science Principles may be used to meet the technology education graduation requirement if 4 additional Academy credits are completed.
Please consult your counselor for additional information regarding graduation requirements or the college entrance requirements.
Summer Enrichment or Internship Suggested in the summer between Grade 11 and 12. Students find their own internship.
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Course Descriptions
AP Computer Science Principles
This course advances students’ understanding of the technical aspects of computing including, programming and algorithm design, computer system organization and operation, and data representation and information organization. Specific programming languages may include Processing, C++, and Java. (leads to new AP exam offered starting in May 2017)
AP Computer Science - Java
Using the Java language, students explore in-depth work with text files and arrays, abstract data types, recursion, searching and sorting algorithms, and program efficiency. Examination of specified class behaviors, interrelated objects, and object hierarchies are studied. Students may elect to take the Advanced Placement Computer Science exam upon completion of this course.
Guided Research
This course provides an opportunity for NAF students to apply the knowledge and skill sets from their programs of study to complete a structured research project or authentic internship. Students may collaborate with professionals and mentors in the related career field and participate in program-specific learning, leadership seminars, networking opportunities, and relevant workplace experiences.
Internship
Students apply knowledge and skill sets acquired in their program of study to an authentic internship. Collaborating with professionals and mentors in the related career field, students participate in program-specific learning, leadership seminars, networking opportunities and relevant workplace experiences.
