Emmanuel T. Fleurantin/ Lead Teacher

Mission Statement

 

The mission of the Academy of Information Technology is to prepare students to enter the business world and successfully participate in a rapidly-changing, culturally-diverse global society by using human and technological resources in the school environment, in the business community, and in the family setting.

 

Vision

 

The Vision of the Academy of Information Technology is that it will provide our students context rich courses, following the NAF newly devised curriculum that integrates classroom and workplace learning experiences to enable students to compete in a global society. The academy programs at Miami Norland are standards-driven. NAF courses will provide contest to enrich an already rigorous academic curriculum. Students will not only gain the knowledge necessary to continue their education in the field, but will also have the opportunity to gain experience through visitations, job shadowing, and internships.

 

What is the Academy of Information Technology?

 

The Academy of Information Technology (AOIT) reveals itself to be an affiliate of the National Academy Foundation (NAF). The National Academy Foundation serves as a key intermediary with 20-plus years’ experience bringing the worlds of education and business together. The Academy of Information Technology is a program of study that introduces students to the broad career opportunities in today’s digital workforce. The program equips students with personal, analytical, technical and communication skills needed for success. The academy serves students of all abilities. Information technology is a broad, ever-growing field. Over 10 million people are employed in IT related jobs.

 

Academy Sponsor:
 
 

Miami Norland Senior High School
Academy of Information Technology
Four Years At-A-Glance

9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Any year
AOIT Introduction to IT*
Multimedia Foundations I
Multimedia Foundations II
Multimedia Foundations III
College enrichment classes

* All AOIT 9th graders will take AOIT Introduction to IT

Experiences and Benefits to Students

• Internships
• Preparation for college and work
• Hands-on, project-based instruction
• Participation in college-level courses
• Practical experience in the business world
• Scholarship potential
• Facility tours, job shadowing and career fair experiences
• Professional mentors
• Annual recognition and awards ceremony
• Academy graduation recognition
• Academy graduation credential certificates, diploma seals and honor cords
• Letter of recommendation from the Academy Coordinator
• Increased potential for a smooth transition into post-secondary educational programs

Criteria for Admission to the Academy of Information Technology

Students can enroll in the academy in grade 9 or 10.
• Students must express an interest (related aptitude & grades) to their counselor or to the Academy Coordinator.