CTE - IT / Computer Science Pathway
For today's learner and worker, computer science is a literacy— much like reading and writing—that is an important part of participating in our increasingly technological world. In this program, students learn programming languages and apply computational thinking to design solutions and build applications that solve problems.
Courses in the IT / Computer Science Pathway
Career and Technical Student Organization
A career and technical student organization (CTSO) is an extracurricular group for students in CTE pathways to further their knowledge and skills by participating in activities, events, and competitions. Students within the Computer Science/IT program have the opportunity to participate in Science Olympiad.
Science Olympiad comes in many shapes and sizes to fit your needs. At the K-6 level, try an Elementary Science Olympiad (ESO) program, which can come in the form of a competitive tournament, a hands-on science Fun Day or an expert-filled Science Olympiad Fun Night. In grades 6-12, Science Olympiad functions much like a football or soccer team, requiring preparation, commitment, coaching and practice throughout the year. Each school-based team is allowed to bring 15 students who cross-train for a variety of events in their skill set, but some school clubs have more than 75 members, allowing for an apprentice and mentoring system.
To view the Science Olympiad program of work for the Computer Science/IT program, please visit the link below.
Program Advisory Committee
A CTE Program Advisory Committee is a group of individuals whose experience and abilities represent a cross section of a particular occupational area. The primary purpose of the CTE Program Advisory Committee is to assist educators in establishing, operating, and evaluating the CTE program – which serves the needs of the students, the community, and the business/industry partners – and to provide expertise and insight about current/future industry and technological changes.
Each CTE Program reflects on their strengths and sets goals to address challenges. A Program of Work is then created that guides the actions and discussions of the Advisory Committee. The LPHS Computer Science/IT Program of Work can be accessed via the following link:
STEM/Information Technology Program of Work
Advisory Committee meetings are scheduled to occur semi-annually and discussions are captured in meeting minutes, as linked below:
STEM/Information Technology Pathway Agenda & Notes
If you are interested in serving on the Computer Science/IT Advisory Committee, please complete the Contact Us form.
Program Approval
Each CTE program must undergo a regular approval process in which local employment demand, occupational information and work-based learning opportunities are combined with pathway determination, course sequencing, programs of study and assurances. To view the program approval for the Computer Science/IT/Cyber program, please visit the link below.
Program Performance
Performance metrics are gathered on each CTE program in the areas of graduation rates, academic achievements, post-program placement, non-traditional concentration and participation in work-based learning opportunities. To view the performance metrics for the Computer Science/IT program, please visit the link below.
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Programs of Study
A CTE program of study is a comprehensive, structured approach for delivering academic and career and technical education to prepare students for postsecondary education and career success. It consists of a coherent sequence of academic and career and technical courses offering students the opportunity to earn an industry-recognized credential or certificate at the secondary or postsecondary level, or an associate or baccalaureate degree related to the focus of the program of study. To view the programs of study for the Computer Science/IT/Cybersecurity program, please visit the links below.