Buena Vista SMART Technology Pathway

  • 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.  

    Grade

    Required Pathway Courses

    Suggested Electives

    9

    Freshman Seminar
    • 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

     

    10

     

    Foundations of Computing 1-2

     

    11

     

    Introduction to Artificial Intelligence 1-2

    Introduction to Virtual Reality 1-2

     

    12

     

    Technology and Innovations 1-2

     

    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

     

     

     

    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. 

    Grade

    Required Pathway Courses

    Suggested Electives

    9

    Freshman Seminar
    • 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

     

    10

    Mechanical Electrical 1-2

    11

     

    Mechanical Electrical 3-4

    12

     

    Mechanical Electrical 5-6

     

    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

     

     

    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.  

    Grade

    Required Pathway Courses

    Suggested Electives

    9

    Freshman Seminar
    • 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

     

    10

    Foundations of Computing 1-2

    11

    AP Computer Science Principles 1-2

    12

    Software Development 1-2

    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

     

     

    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. 

    Grade

    Required Pathway Courses

    Suggested Electives

    9

    Freshman Seminar
    • 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

     

    10

    Introduction to Robotics 1-2

    11

    Introduction to Robotics 3-4

    12

    Introduction to Robotics 5-6

    High Demand, High Skilled, High Wage Jobs in Douglas County:

    Field Maintenance Technician, Application Engineer, Robotics Engineer, Mechanical/Electrical Technician, Network Administrator, Automation Analyst

     

    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. 

    Grade

    Required Pathway Courses

    Suggested Electives

    9

    Freshman Seminar
    • 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

    10

    Foundations of Computing 1-2

    11

    Honors Cybersecurity 1-2

    12

    Cybersecurity 3-4

    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

     

     

    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.  

    Grade

    Required Pathway Courses

    Suggested Electives

    9

    Freshman Seminar
    • 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

    10

    IT Essentials 1-2

    11

    Network Systems and Support 1-2

    12

    Network Management and Security

    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