1. FIRESTONE HIGH SCHOOL
333 RAMPART AVE, AKRON, OHIO 44313
(330) 873-3315 EXT. 306 FAX: (330) 873-3318
I N F O R M AT I O N T E C H N O L O G Y
Est. 1964

2. MISSION STATEMENT
It is the mission of the Firestone
High School Information
Technology Program to
prepare our students to attain
their highest degree of
academic success with an
emphasis on 21st Century Skills.

3. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
• A four-year challenging, highly technical, hands-on
program.
• Emphasis is on the career concentrations of network
systems, information support and services, programming
and software development, and interactive media.
• New and emerging developments in information
technology basics, applications, and systems.
• Develop enhanced technical skills, academic
foundations, communication, leadership, teamwork,
ethics, and legal responsibilities.
• Communication skills, problem solving, research, and
critical thinking are reinforced in this course.

4. COURSE DESCRIPTION
• C136 IT 1
Introductory course with computer assisted instruction modules covering the four areas of Information
Technology: (1) Programming and Software Development, (2) Interactive Media, (3) Network Systems and
(4) Information Support and Services.
Open to: 9 Periods: 1 Credits: 1 (year course)
Prerequisite: Application Process
• C137 IT 2
Exploratory course with computer assisted instruction modules covering in-depth the Information
Technology areas of: Programming and Software Development, and Interactive Media
Open to: 10 Periods: 1 Credits: 1 (year course)
Prerequisite: IT 1
• C146 IT 3
Exploratory course with computer assisted instruction modules covering in-depth the Information
Technology areas of: Network Systems, and Information Support and Services.
Open to: 11 Periods: 1 Credits: 1 (year course)
Prerequisite: IT 2
• C155 IT 4
Senior-level course providing the opportunity for in-depth study of the student’s chosen area of
concentration. Interactive Media
Open to: 12 Periods: 3 Credits: 3 (year course)

5. COURSE BOOKS

6. CLASSROOM SOFTWARE

7. CLASSROOM SOFTWARE

8. COURSE COMPETITIONS
NEOSA CoolTech Challenge
Winner: 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011
Multiple Finalist: 2007 -2011
Over $10,000 in Prizes

9. INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS

10. COLLEGE ARTICULATION
AGREEMENT
Possible 12 Credit Hours of College Credit through
Testing and course completions.

11. UNIVERSITIES & MILITARY
Students from the Information Technology Program are attend
many universities and are serving in the US Military