Information Technology Programs
There are two programs focused on Information Technology in PWCS. The Center for Applied Sciences, Interactive & Information Technology at Battlefield HS and the Center for Information Technology at Forest Park HS provide students opportunities to study a variety of areas related to computer science (programming), interactive media, and 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.
Program Type
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.
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 grade 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.
Program Location
Battlefield High School
Coordinator: Ms. Hostutler
Telephone: 571-261-4400
Email: [email protected]
Visit the Battlefield High School website
Information Nights
November 2, 2023, 7 p.m. at Battlefield HS
January 11, 2024, 7 p.m. on Zoom
Attendance Area
Battlefield HS, Brentsville HS, Gainesville HS, Osbourn Park HS, Patriot HS, and Unity Reed HS
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 four main areas: computer science (programming), gaming, interactive media, and networking. 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 grade 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.
Program Location
Forest Park High School
Coordinator: Dr. Chapman
Telephone: 703-583-3200
Email: [email protected]
Visit the Forest Park High School website
Information Nights
November 15, 2023, 7 p.m. at Forest Park HS Auditorium
January 17, 2024, 7 p.m. at Forest Park HS Auditorium
Attendance Area
Colgan HS, Forest Park HS, Freedom HS, Gar-Field HS, Hylton HS, Potomac HS, and Woodbridge HS