High School Classes
Looking for ways to increase your IT skills and knowledge while you're in high school?
These activities will help you decide if IT is the right career path for you. They will also help you prepare for college or certifications.
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General High School Classes That Can Prepare You for IT
Below are some of the classes you could take in high school to prepare you for an IT career:
- Algebra I and II
- Analytic geometry
- Computer applications
- Computer programming
- Computer-assisted art
- Electronics
- Keyboarding
- Multimedia
- Network systems
- Pre-calculus
- Technical writing
- Trigonometry
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Specific IT Courses for High School Students
There are four primary ways to jump start your IT education while you're still in high school:
- Technical certification where you earn credentials recognized by schools and employers. This includes programs like those offered at the Computer Technology Academy for High School Students.
- Skills enrichment classes where you learn valuable skills without the pressure of academic or certification exams. Check your local community education department for more information.
- Post-secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO). This allows you to take college-level classes while still in high school.
- K-12 online courses for elementary, middle, and high school students.
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Hobbies and Activities
There are many hobbies and activities that can help you learn more about information technology. Try one or more of these activities:
- Join Business Professionals of America (BPA).
- Join Skills USA.
- Join the school newspaper or yearbook committee.
- Set up computers and install software.
- Job shadow the technology coordinator at a high school or college.
- Use multimedia for school projects.
- Create a website for a local organization.
- Set up your own local area network (LAN) for gaming.
- Volunteer to provide technical support for a nonprofit agency.
- Create your own website with a database and interactive elements.
