Recommended Course Sequencing

Each course covers one semester. A single asterisk (*) indicates a course that was not created by NAF, but may usually be found within a high school's existing curriculum. A double asterisk (**) denotes courses that may be offered by a local college or university.

Option I: Academy of Information Technology: Four-Year Program

Ninth Grade

• Strategies for Success
• Computer Applications

Tenth Grade

• Introduction to Information Technology
• Introduction to the Internet
• Logic for Programming

Eleventh Grade

• Digital Networks
• System Support & Maintenance
• Programming (C++ and Java)
• Digital Media

Twelfth Grade

• Advanced Web Tools
• Databases
• College level IT course

Option II: Academy of Information Technology: Integrated Pathway Model (4 year)*

Example shown with Oracle Internet Academy   

Ninth Grade

• Strategies for Success
• Computer Applications

Tenth Grade

• Introduction to Information Technology
• Introduction to the Internet
• Logic for Programming

Eleventh Grade

One of the following three courses:

Digital Networks or Digital Media or System Support & Maintenance

And Oracle Database Fundamentals I & II

Twelfth Grade

Oracle Java I

Oracle Java II

*other pathways include Cisco Networking Academy or A+

While this option is valid for many Academies, NAF strongly recommends providing students with exposure to a range of career paths (Option I).  We request that any Academy considering this model please consult with NAF before making its final course sequencing decision.