Standards
There are over 800,000 job openings for networking specialists in 2006.
There will be over three million job openings for networking specialists in
the next six years. Students majoring in networking technologies will be
preparing themselves to become certified. This type of industry-recognized
certification could provide graduates with a wide variety of advancements in
the networking field.
The Cisco Networking Academy is a program designed to
introduce students to the networking field. Students learn the theoretical
background of computer networking and they gain hands on experience in the
shop. Topics covered in the first year of the program include electricity,
optics, the OSI reference model, and IP addressing. Students learn about the
devices needed to make a Local Area Network (LAN). The focus of the second
semester is on routing. A router is a device that "routes" data from one
system to another. Routers make the Internet possible. Naturally, students
learn about Cisco routers since this is a Cisco course. Most of the material
from the first year is not specific to Cisco products. The third and fourth
semester expand on the knowledge gained so that students can sit and write
their CCNA (Certified Cisco Networking Associate) exam before they leave
high school.
Our Cisco program is also recognized by Pikes peak
Community College and you will earning credits for the college at the same
time you are earning high school credits.
Technology
TECH 5.0 -demonstrates the ability to work with a variety of technologies
and equipment
TECH 5.1- demonstrates computer literacy-uses key boarding skills, computer
programs, and understands basic computer operations
TECH 5.2 - selects technology-chooses appropriate procedures, tools or
equipment
TECH 5.3 - applies technology-understand overall intent and proper
procedures for using selected technology and equipment
TECH 5.4 - uses technical information-interprets and uses data
generated from a variety of technological devices
Mathematics
MA1.1 - demonstrate meanings for real numbers, absolute value, and
scientific notation using physical materials and technology in
problem-solving situations
MA4.0 Students use geometric concepts, properties, and relationships in
problem-solving situations and communicate the reasoning used in solving
these problems.
MA5.3 determining the degree of accuracy of a measurement (e.g. by
understanding and using significant digits.)
MA6.0 Students link concepts and procedures as they develop and use
computational techniques, including estimation, mental arithmetic,
paper-and-pencil, calculators, and computers in problem-solving situations
and communicate the reasoning used to solve.
MA6.1 use ratios, proportions, percents in problem-solving situations
MA6.2 select and use appropriate methods for computing with real numbers in
problem-solving situations from among mental arithmetic, estimation,
paper-and-pencil, calculator, and computer methods, and determining whether
the results are reasonable
Reading and Writing
RW5.0 Students read to locate, select, and make use of relevant information
form a variety of media, reference, and technological sources.
RW5.4 use strategies to gain information from journals, research studies,
and technical documents
Workforce Communications
COM1.0 Demonstrates the ability to receive and relay information clearly and
effectively.
Workforce Organization
ORG2.0 demonstrates the ability to work effectively and efficiently
ORG2.1 planning-devising and outlining a process to achieve a goal and
timeline
ORG2.2 time management-applies appropriate time to task and manages multiple
priorities
ORG2.3 using resources-identifies, organizes, plans and allocates resources
Workforce Thinking Skills
TS3.0 demonstrates the ability to use reasoning
TS3.1 problem solving-identifies and recognizes a problem, considers
alternatives, devises and implements a logical plan of action
TS3.2 decision making-uses a process to identify goals and constraints,
evaluate alternatives and reach a conclusion
TS3.3 creative thinking-generates new and innovative ideas
TS3.4 learning-uses efficient techniques to acquire and apply new knowledge
and skills
TS3.5 analyzing-identifies bias of information sources, evaluates
contradictory information and effectively manages information
TS3.6 mathematics-performs basic computations and solves practical problems
by applying appropriate mathematical techniques
Workforce Quality
WQ4.0 demonstrates the characteristics of an
effective worker
WQ4.1 self-management-demonstrates punctuality, readiness to work,
initiative and the capacity for life long learning and personal growth
WQ4.2 team member-contributes to group effort through cooperation and
consensus
WQ4.3 responsibility-follows through consistently with honesty and integrity
WQ4.4 flexibility-shows versatility and the ability to change
WQ4.5 leadership-creates a direction/vision for others to follow, aligns
management methods with vision and implements a system of accountability
WQ4.6 works with diversity-accepts differences and works well with
individuals from a variety of backgrounds and/or with divergent philosophies
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