Poquoson City Public Schools
Academic & Career Plan
Pathway: Information Support & Services
High School: Poquoson
GRADE
EDUCATION
LEVELS
This Academic & Career Plan of Study can serve as a guide, along with other career planning materials, as learners continue on a career path. Courses listed within this plan are only recommended coursework and should be individualized to meet
each learner’s educational and career goals.
English/ Language
Arts
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies/
Science
Recommended Career and Technical Courses
Source:
Administrative Planning Guide
http://www.cteresource.org/apg/
Other Required Courses
Recommended Electives
Learner Activities
SECONDARY
MIDDLE
Graduation Requirements: http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/graduation/index.shtml
7
English 7 (1110)
Math 7 (3111)
Life Science (4115)
U S History (2354)
8
English 8 (1120)
Math 8 (3112)
Physical Science
(4125)
Civics & Economics
(2357)
9
English 9 (1130)
Algebra I (3130)
Earth Science (4210)
World Geography
(2210)
Keyboarding/Computer Applications (6611) or
Computer Information Systems (6612)
10
English 10 (1140)
Geometry (3143)
Biology (4310)
World Studies (2352)
Computer Information Systems (6612) or
Desktop Publishing/Multimedia Presentations (6630)
Keyboarding/Digital Input Technology (6609)
11
English 11 (1150)
Algebra II (3135)
Chemistry (4410)
US/VA History (2360)
Desktop Publishing/Multimedia Presentations (6630) or
A+ Computer Hardware & Operating Systems (6650)
taught online by instructors from ECPI University or
Computer System Technology I/II (8622/8623)(NHREC)
12
English 12 (1160)
Trigonometry/Functio
ns (3151)
Physics (4510)
US/VA Government
(2440)
A+ Computer Hardware & Operating Systems (6650)
taught online by instructors from ECPI University or
Computer System Technology I/II (8622/8623)(NHREC)
List related certifications/credentials approved by VDOE and offered locally:
Additional Learning Opportunities:
Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth (CTECS)
Microsoft Office Specialist
A+
Computer Networking Fundamentals
NOCTI
Work-Based Learning:
CTSO Organization(s):
Career Research
Job Shadowing
DECA
FEA
FBLA
HOSA
Cooperative Education
Service Learning Project
Foundations of
Communication (6150)
Economics & Personal
Finance (6120)
Health & PE (2 years)
Foreign Language (2 years)
Other Electives to
Complement Pathway (Core
Academic and CTE)
FCCLA
SkillsUSA
SAMPLE – Occupations
Relating to This Pathway:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/career_
technical/career_clusters/sample_plans_study
/index.shtml
http://www.careerclusters.org
http://www.cteresource.org/cpg/
 Account Manager
 Applications Integrator
 Call Center Support
Representative
 Customer Service
Representative
 Data Systems Designer
 Database Administrator
 Database Analyst
 E-Business Specialist
 Help Desk Specialist
 Information Systems Architect
 Instructional Designer
 Maintenance Technician
 PC Support Specialist
 PC Systems Coordinator
 Product Support Engineer
 Support Engineer
 Systems Analyst
 Technical Communicator
 Testing Engineer
FFA
TSA
Internship
Mentorship
Student Apprenticeship
POSTSECONDARY
College Entrance Exams such as ACT & SAT
Postsecondary: Placement Assessments such as COMPASS & SAT II
SAMPLE POSTSECONDARY PROGRAMS RELATED TO THIS CAREER PATHWAY
Individual plans must include locally agreed upon courses at the postsecondary level (See page 2)
Pathway
Information Support & Services
Associate Degree, College Certificate, or
Apprenticeship
Computer Science – A.S.
Information Technology – A.S.
Information Systems Technology – A.A.S.
Bachelors Degree
Postgraduate Degree
ODU, HU, VCU, VA Tech, etc.
Public Colleges and Universities
Private Colleges and Universities
Public Colleges and Universities
Private Colleges and Universities
Page 2
POSTSECONDARY - COMMUNITY COLLEGE or APPRENTICESHIP Determined Locally
College: Thomas Nelson Community College
English
Mathematics
Degree: A.A.S. in Information Systems Technology
Science
Required Courses or Recommended Electives
POSTSECONDARY PLAN OF STUDIES MUST INCLUDE POSTSECONDARY ACADEMIC, CTE, AND OTHER ELECTIVE COURSES APPROPRIATE FOR AN ASSOCIATE DEGREE.
ENG 111 College
Composition I
ENG 112 College
Composition II or
CST Speech
MTH 158 – College
Algebra
SDV 100 - College Success Skills
HLT/PED - Health or Physical Education Elective(s)
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
PSY 200 – Principles of Psychology
BUS 100 – Introduction to Business
BUS 201 Organizational Behavior
ITD 110 – Web Page Design I
ITD 130 – Database Fundamentals
ITE 119 – Information Literacy
ITE 120 – Principles of Information Systems
ITE 160 – Introduction to E-Commerce
ITN 100 – Introduction to Telecommunications
ITP 100 – Software Design
ITP 258 – Systems Development Project
Electives (6)
Postsecondary information provided is only one example of a program of study. Contact the postsecondary institution for more information on various degrees offered.
Related Industry Certifications Available:
Additional Suggested Learning Opportunities:
Work-Based Learning:
UNIVERSITY
Cooperative Education
Internship
Job Shadowing
Service Learning Project
Notes:
University/College: Old Dominion University
Degree or Major: Computer Sciences
Number of Articulated CC Credits:
Mentorship
Registered Apprenticeship