18
Credits
Begin an enriching journey with our 18-Credit Career and Technical Program in Programming at Zoni American High School. Designed to prepare students to enter the workforce in the programming field, this track provides a dynamic opportunity for students to obtain their industry certifications in the field upon graduation.
Career & Technical High School Diploma Program
Programming Track
Unleash your potential in the realm of technology and programming. Join our 18-Credit Career and Technical Program and take a decisive step toward a fulfilling and successful future. Your journey to mastering programming skills and achieving industry certification starts here at Zoni American High School. Dive into your education and unlock a world of possibilities!
Graduation
Requirements
for the Programming High School Diploma Program:
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0.5
0.5
Note: 1 Math Credit Substituted for Industry Certification. Financial Literacy, Programming 2A, Programming 2B, and Career Research and Decision Making substituted for work-based learning requirements.
Programming 3 Year Course Sample
English I
Algebra I
Environmental Science
World History
Principles of IT 1A (0.5)
Principles of IT 1B (0.5)
Global Perspectives
English II
Geometry
Biology + Lab
U.S. Gov (0.5)
Economics (0.5)
Intro to Programming 1A (0.5)
Intro to Programming 1B (0.5)
U.S. History
English III
Algebra II
Chemistry + Lab
Programming 2A (0.5)
Programming 2B (0.5)
Financial Literacy (0.5)
Career Research and Decision Making (0.5)
English IV
Our program equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to prepare and earn these certifications.
Certifications
Internet Core Competency Certification (IC3) Digital Literacy Global Standard 5
CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+)
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Programming and Logic Certification
Types of Jobs Available with these certifications
Software Developer
Computer Programmer
Facts about the
Programming industry
Average Salary in U.S. Dollars
$80,000 – $96,000 Per Year
*Zoni American High School is not guaranteeing jobs or wages. All wage information comes from the Dept. of Labor and Statistics.
The demand for software developers and programmers has been steadily growing since 2022, with a strong job outlook.
Programming-related job titles can vary widely and may include: software developer, computer programmer, systems analyst. data scientist and more.
This program is well-suited for remote work and telecommuting, which became more common during the Covid 19 pandemic.
Programming encompasses a wide range of specializations, such as web development, mobile app development, game development, data science, artificial intelligence, and more.
In addition to coding skills in various programming languages, professionals in this field often need strong-problem solving, critical thinking, and communication skills.
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