AITE Overview & Concentrations
The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering (AITE) is an inter-district, college-preparatory magnet high school with a STEAM focus. With high academic standards and rigorous graduation requirements, students take 4 credits of English, math, science, social studies, and world language. Seniors are also required to complete a capstone project and submit documentation verifying a minimum of 50 hours of community service. In addition to college preparatory academic requirements, students can choose to take courses in our nationally renowned Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Biomedical, Computer Science or Engineering pathways, dual-credit college courses, and Virtual High School online courses. Our Career and Technical Education courses also prepare students for college and career pathways upon graduation.
Beginning with the Class of 2030, all students are required to select one of four pathways:
Biomedical Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or Digital Media & Design. Students will take an exploratory course in grade 9 and then enroll in the first course of their selected pathway. Pathway changes may be made in grade 10 if space is available. No pathway changes may be made in grades 11 and 12, when students are in the specialization and capstone phases.
Biomedical Sciences Pathway
Students in the Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Biomedical program take a sequence of four, full-year courses: Principles of the Biomedical Sciences, Human Body Systems. Medical Interventions, and a capstone course. Students also take 4 additional science courses concurrently and may elect to take additional science courses. This is an exceptional program for students who are interested in exploring post-secondary options in the fields of health sciences or medicine. All PLTW courses are honors weighted.
Computer Science Pathway
Students in the Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Computer Science program take specialized courses over four years that immerse them in real-world challenges, exploring topics such as programming, data analysis, and cybersecurity. This pathway equips students with essential skills in critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving. Students who successfully complete the program may be eligible to earn college credit. Courses in the program include AP Computer
Science Principles and Cybersecurity, which is an honors weighted course). Although they are not PLTW designated courses, Introduction to Computer Science, and AP Computer Science A complement this pathway.
Digital Media & Design Pathway
Students in the Digital Media & Design Pathway complete a sequence of courses that enable them to build skills in visual communication, design, interactive media, storytelling, and design strategy. Students examine ethical and legal issues, user experience, and professional workflows while developing a digital portfolio. In their senior year, students collaborate with students in other pathways to complete a capstone project where they design original solutions to authentic real-world problems.
Engineering Pathway
Students in the Project Lead the Way (PLTW) engineering program take specialized courses offered over four years where they engage in real-world challenges that help them become better critical thinkers, collaborators, communicators, and problem solvers. Students who successfully complete these courses may be eligible to earn college credit. All PLTW courses are honors weighted.
Virtual High School
Online courses through Virtual High School are offered to juniors and seniors who have demonstrated the ability to work independently and meet deadlines. This online platform helps to expand the course offerings at AITE. Parents and students are required to sign a contract of expectations and course requirements. For more information about this program, students can contact their school counselor. For the complete catalog of courses offered by VHS, please visit vhslearning.org
