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Buena Vista High SMART Technology Pathway
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SMART Technology is an emerging field that continues to advance the way humans interact with each other on a global level as well as the world around us. Students in the SMART Technology pathways will learn about and create the tools that are changing the way we live our daily lives. This cutting edge field will provide many diverse career and college opportunities for students to work in high demand, high-wage jobs.
Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality, and Nanotechnology
This pathway will support students in understanding the basics of computing before digging deeper into evolving innovations including artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and nanotechnology.
Mechatronics
This pathway, in addition to its partnership with Metro Community College, will prepare students with the fundamentals of mechanical-electrical systems as well as the incorporation of manufacturing robotics in these systems.
Software Design and Application Development
Students will participate in coursework that provides foundations of computing before embarking on computer science principles as well as their culminating course in software development.
Automation and Robotics
Students in this pathway will take coursework in Industrial Robotics to continue enhancing their knowledge and skills in incorporating robotics into daily life.
Cybersecurity
This pathway will explore not only the response to security breaches but also the proactive approach to preventing data breaches. Partnerships will enhance students' experience in this pathway.
Information Technology
Students in this pathway will explore coursework in information technology essentials and network systems and support before their final course entitled Network Management and Security in order to prepare them for the wide field of opportunities in Information Technology.
Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality, and Nanotechnology Pathway Courses
Mechatronics pathway courses
Software Design and Application Development Pathway Courses
Automation and Robotics Pathway Courses
Cybersecurity Pathway Courses
Information Technology Pathway Courses
SMART Technology Pathway Courses
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Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality, and Nanotechnology
Required Pathway Courses:
- Grade 9: Freshman Seminar
- Grade 10: Foundations of Computing 1-2
- Grade 11: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence 1-2, Introduction to Virtual Reality 1-2
- Grade 12: Technology and Innovations 1-2
Suggested Electives:- Performing and Fine Arts
- Computer Graphics 1-2
- World Languages (minimum of two years of same language, encouraged four years)
- Social Studies
- African American History
- Mexican American History
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Native American Identity and Culture
- Science
- Chemistry (H)
- AP Chemistry
- H. Physics
- AP Biology
- AP Physics
- Forensic Science (1-2, 3-4)
- Environmental Science (H)
- Business
- Accounting 1-2 (H)
- Accounting 3-4 (H)
- Business and Consumer Law 1-2
- Entrepreneurship
- Honors Intro to Business
- Marketing 1-2 (H)
- Honors Marketing 3-4
- Marketing Internship
- Principles of Business Marketing, and Management (H)
- Web Design 1-2
- English
- Digital Journalism
- Honors Digital Journalism 3-4
- Honors Digital Journalism 5-6
- Honors Digital Journalism 7-8
High Demand, High Skilled, High Wage Jobs in Douglas County: GenAI Developer, AI Content Writer, Software Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer, Data Scientist/Engineer, Electronics/semiconductor industry, Materials Science, Auto and Aerospace Engineering, Biotechnology, Medical fields and pharmaceuticals, Environmental monitoring, control, and remediation, Geosciences, Microscopy
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Mechatronics
Required Pathway Courses:
- Grade 9: Freshman Seminar
- Grade 10: Mechanical Electrical 1-2
- Grade 11: Mechanical Electrical 3-4
- Grade 12: Mechanical Electrical 5-6
Suggested Electives:- Performing and Fine Arts
- Computer Graphics 1-2
- World Languages (minimum of two years of same language, encouraged four years)
- Social Studies
- African American History
- Mexican American History
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Native American Identity and Culture
- Science
- Chemistry (H)
- AP Chemistry
- H. Physics
- AP Biology
- AP Physics
- Forensic Science (1-2, 3-4)
- Environmental Science (H)
- Business
- Accounting 1-2 (H)
- Accounting 3-4 (H)
- Business and Consumer Law 1-2
- Entrepreneurship
- Honors Intro to Business
- Marketing 1-2 (H)
- Honors Marketing 3-4
- Marketing Internship
- Principles of Business Marketing, and Management (H)
- Web Design 1-2
- English
- Digital Journalism
- Honors Digital Journalism 3-4
- Honors Digital Journalism 5-6
- Honors Digital Journalism 7-8
High Demand, High Skilled, High Wage Jobs in Douglas County: Robotics Engineer/Technician, Automation Engineer, Control System Design/Troubleshooting Engineer, Electronics Design Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, Data Scientist/Big Data Analyst, Instrumentation Engineer, Software Engineer
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Software Design and Application Development
Required Pathway Courses:
- Grade 9: Freshman Seminar
- Grade 10: Foundations of Computing 1-2
- Grade 11: AP Computer Science Principles 1-2
- Grade 12: Software Development 1-2
Suggested Electives:- Performing and Fine Arts
- Computer Graphics 1-2
- World Languages (minimum of two years of same language, encouraged four years)
- Social Studies
- African American History
- Mexican American History
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Native American Identity and Culture
- Science
- Chemistry (H)
- AP Chemistry
- H. Physics
- AP Biology
- AP Physics
- Forensic Science (1-2, 3-4)
- Environmental Science (H)
- Business
- Accounting 1-2 (H)
- Accounting 3-4 (H)
- Business and Consumer Law 1-2
- Entrepreneurship
- Honors Intro to Business
- Marketing 1-2 (H)
- Honors Marketing 3-4
- Marketing Internship
- Principles of Business Marketing, and Management (H)
- Web Design 1-2
- English
- Digital Journalism
- Honors Digital Journalism 3-4
- Honors Digital Journalism 5-6
- Honors Digital Journalism 7-8
High Demand, High Skilled, High Wage Jobs in Douglas County: Software Engineer, Website Designer, Software Designer, Graphic Designer, Application Developer, IT Application Analyst, Web Tester
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Automation and Robotics
Required Pathway Courses:
- Grade 9: Freshman Seminar
- Grade 10: Introduction to Robotics 1-2
- Grade 11: Introduction to Robotics 3-4
- Grade 12: Introduction to Robotics 5-6
Suggested Electives:- Performing and Fine Arts
- Computer Graphics 1-2
- World Languages (minimum of two years of same language, encouraged four years)
- Social Studies
- African American History
- Mexican American History
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Native American Identity and Culture
- Science
- Chemistry (H)
- AP Chemistry
- H. Physics
- AP Biology
- AP Physics
- Forensic Science (1-2, 3-4)
- Environmental Science (H)
- Business
- Accounting 1-2 (H)
- Accounting 3-4 (H)
- Business and Consumer Law 1-2
- Entrepreneurship
- Honors Intro to Business
- Marketing 1-2 (H)
- Honors Marketing 3-4
- Marketing Internship
- Principles of Business Marketing, and Management (H)
- Web Design 1-2
- English
- Digital Journalism
- Honors Digital Journalism 3-4
- Honors Digital Journalism 5-6
- Honors Digital Journalism 7-8
High Demand, High Skilled, High Wage Jobs in Douglas County: Field Maintenance Technician, Application Engineer, Robotics Engineer, Mechanical/Electrical Technician, Network Administrator, Automation Analyst
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Cybersecurity
Required Pathway Courses:
- Grade 9: Freshman Seminar
- Grade 10: Foundations of Computing 1-2
- Grade 11: Honors Cybersecurity 1-2
- Grade 12: Cybersecurity 3-4
Suggested Electives:- Performing and Fine Arts
- Computer Graphics 1-2
- World Languages (minimum of two years of same language, encouraged four years)
- Social Studies
- African American History
- Mexican American History
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Native American Identity and Culture
- Science
- Chemistry (H)
- AP Chemistry
- H. Physics
- AP Biology
- AP Physics
- Forensic Science (1-2, 3-4)
- Environmental Science (H)
- Business
- Accounting 1-2 (H)
- Accounting 3-4 (H)
- Business and Consumer Law 1-2
- Entrepreneurship
- Honors Intro to Business
- Marketing 1-2 (H)
- Honors Marketing 3-4
- Marketing Internship
- Principles of Business Marketing, and Management (H)
- Web Design 1-2
- English
- Digital Journalism
- Honors Digital Journalism 3-4
- Honors Digital Journalism 5-6
- Honors Digital Journalism 7-8
High Demand, High Skilled, High Wage Jobs in Douglas County: IT Security Analyst, Law Enforcement, Intelligence Analyst, Network Analyst, Cyber Operations Engineer, Information Security Engineer
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Information Technology
Required Pathway Courses:
- Grade 9: Freshman Seminar
- Grade 10: IT Essentials 1-2
- Grade 11: Network Systems and Support 1-2
- Grade 12: Network Management and Security
Suggested Electives:- Performing and Fine Arts
- Computer Graphics 1-2
- World Languages (minimum of two years of same language, encouraged four years)
- Social Studies
- African American History
- Mexican American History
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Native American Identity and Culture
- Science
- Chemistry (H)
- AP Chemistry
- H. Physics
- AP Biology
- AP Physics
- Forensic Science (1-2, 3-4)
- Environmental Science (H)
- Business
- Accounting 1-2 (H)
- Accounting 3-4 (H)
- Business and Consumer Law 1-2
- Entrepreneurship
- Honors Intro to Business
- Marketing 1-2 (H)
- Honors Marketing 3-4
- Marketing Internship
- Principles of Business Marketing, and Management (H)
- Web Design 1-2
- English
- Digital Journalism
- Honors Digital Journalism 3-4
- Honors Digital Journalism 5- 6
- Honors Digital Journalism 7-8
High Demand, High Skilled, High Wage Jobs in Douglas County: IT Support Analyst, Data Center Technician, Hardware and Networks Operations, IT Security Analyst, Information Technology Coordinator