Computer Science and Information Technology

The Computer Science and Information Technology Department offers students a wide variety of courses in computing and technology.  Student experiences can vary from computer programming to computer networking.  AP Computer Science is offered for those students taking computer programming.  AP students take the AP test in May to potentially earn college credits.  Students taking computer networking are enrolled in the Cisco Networking academy program.  These students can earn college credits for successfully completing these courses.   In addition, the department offers a semester-long Trending Topics in Technology course, where students student current topics in technology.  The ultimate goal of the department is to prepare students for careers in computers and technology and allow them to sample various fields and ideas in computing and technology.

Senior Opportunities

Diversified Work Experience – SFHS IT Department and other employers in the areas of IT and programming

Highlights

AP Computer Science and AP Computer Science Principles are available for students who have successfully completed Intro Computer Science with the potential to earn college credits by passing the AP Exam in May. 

Cisco classes have an articulation agreement with MATC to earn MATC college credits for students who have a B average or better.

The former SFHS FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) Chapter sent students to Nationals three times.  In 2012, a team in Network Design took 2nd in state and finished in the top 10 in Nationals in San Antonio over the summer.  Previous Network Design teams completed in Nationals in Atlanta and Anaheim.  The team that competed in Atlanta in 2009 placed 2nd in the country.