Pathfinder Tech
Programming & Web Development
SKILLS ACQUIRED AT EACH GRADE LEVEL
Grade 9
- Shop Safety Procedures
- HTML
- CSS
- Photoshop
- Introduction to Computer Programming
- Special Interest Project
Grade 11
- Computer programming
- Data structures
- Decision making logic
- External and internal modules
- Special interest projects
- Hardware
- Software
- Error handling
- Operating Systems – Windows and Mac
Grade 10
- JavaScript
- Programming Concepts – Loops and functions
- Introduction to Python
- Database programming
- Special Interest Projects
Grade 12
- Object oriented programming
- Special interest projects
- Advanced web programming
- Networking
- Security
- Programming with API’s
- Application Design
Programming & Web Development
The demand for skilled technology professionals has never been higher. Our students are prepared for a successful career in technology upon graduation.
The Programming and Web Development program provides a foundational level of technology instruction which will prepare students to pursue careers in areas such as computer programming, web development, technical support and several other technology related fields. Students in our program are well prepared to enter either the workforce or college upon completion. Course topics include HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python and other popular programming languages. We also focus on hardware, software and networking where the students have a chance to design and troubleshoot in a live environment.
Our students also have an opportunity to create websites for local clients and work at the school’s Help Desk. Upon successful completion of our program, students have the opportunity to matriculate into two local community colleges where we have articulation agreements for earned credits. We also compete in STEM project competitions and Skills USA on an annual basis.
NOTEWORTHY PROJECTS
- Game design
- Graphic design
- STEM competitions
- Recycling drive
OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDUSTRY RECOGNIZED CREDENTIALS
- Comptia ITF+
- Comptia A+
THIS PROGRAM RELIES HEAVILY ON THE FOLLOWING ACADEMIC SKILLS and/or DISCIPLINES
- Math
- Writing
- Logic
- Problem Solving
POSSIBLE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES UPON COMPLETION OF PROGRAM
Upon graduation:
- Jr Web Developer
- Jr Computer programmer
- Help Desk Technical Support
- I.T. support technician
- I.T. Support Specialist
After completion of 1-2 years of post-secondary technical training (apprenticeship, certificate program or associate’s degree):
- Hardware / software analyst
- Network support
- Business Analyst
- Technology Specialist
- Mobile App Developer
After completion of Advanced degree (4 year college degree or higher)
- System Analyst
- Sr Help Desk Support Analyst
- Network Administrator
- Security Analyst
- Computer Programmer
- Web Developer
- Video Game Developer
- IT Manager
