Information Technology Programs

There are two programs focused on Information Technology in PWCS. The Center for Applied Sciences, Interactive and Information Technology at Battlefield High School and the Center for Information Technology at Forest Park High School provide students opportunities to study a variety of areas related to computer science (programming), interactive media, networking, and information technology. Specifics about each program can be found below.

Note: Applications for this program are open for rising 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students.

Transfer Program – Students participating in this program will transfer to the program location for all courses and activities. Express Bus Transportation is available to accepted students living outside the program location boundaries through Specialty Program Transportation.

View course sequencing and additional program information in the course catalog.

Center for Applied Sciences, Interactive and Information Technology

The Center for Applied Sciences, Interactive and Information Technology (CASIIT) at Battlefield High School offers students the opportunity to choose from three focus areas: Applied Science, Interactive Technologies, and Information Technology. Within each area, students then have the freedom to specialize their learning to a more personal level.

The ever-changing and interactive nature of the technology workplace will also require students to demonstrate highly developed social and technical intelligence. The CASIIT program provides the courses and the foundational knowledge to prepare students for entry into the future world of industry and technology.

Students must be enrolled in at least one CASIIT core class and must complete a sequence of CASIIT classes in grades 9-12.

All students in this program may choose from an extensive list of Advanced Placement core and elective courses to complement the CASIIT courses.

Center for Information Technology

The Center for Information Technology (IT) at Forest Park High School offers opportunities for students to study a wide range of information technology programs covering three main areas: computer science (programming), gaming, and interactive media. Students can pursue coursework focusing on one strand or they can complete coursework surveying multiple strands of the program.

Programs leading to professional and general certification are offered. These certificate programs include computer graphics, multimedia, computer repair, computer programming, and networking. Students need at least two years in upper-level classes to prepare for the advanced graphics, network, and programming certifications.

Students must be enrolled in at least one IT core class and must complete a sequence of IT classes in grades 9-12.

All students in this program may choose from an extensive list of Advanced Placement core and elective courses to complement the IT courses.