Information Systems Academy
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The Information Systems Academy has three pathways:
- Computer Engineering
- Software Development and Game Design
- Cybersecurity
*Students can only be in one of the pathways while at CATA.
Course Sequence Information
In addition to the core classes required for graduation, students will take academy classes each year at CATA. The course sequencing for each pathway in the Information Systems Academy is listed below.
Computer Engineering - Class of 2026 and later
9th
CompTIA IT Fundamentals
Microsoft Excel Expert
10th
Computer Engineering Tech I
Computer Engineering Tech II Honors
11th
Network Engineering Tech I Honors
Network Engineering Tech II Honors
12th
Optional electives: Electronics DC Honors (Level 1), Electronics AC Honors (Level 2), Robotics Honors
Network Engineering Tech III Honors
Software Development and Game Design - Class of 2027 and later
9th
Microsoft Excel Expert or Visual Art 1
AP Computer Science Principles
10th
Python Programming I Honors (Programming track) OR
Adobe Visual Design 1 Honors (Arts track)
AP Computer Science A (Programming track) OR
Adobe Video Design 1 Honors (Arts track)
11th
3D Modeling and Animation I
AP Computer Science A
3D Modeling and Animation II
12th
Game Art & Design Honors
Advanced Game Art & Design Honors
Cybersecurity - Class of 2026 and later
9th
CompTIA IT Fundamentals
AP Computer Science Principles
10th
Network Engineering Tech I Honors
Python Programming 1 Honors (Optional)
PLTW Intro to Cybersecurity
AP Computer Science A (Optional)
11th
CTI 140: Virtualization Concepts
NOS 120: Linux/UNIX Single User
CTI 141: Cloud and Storage Concepts
NOS 230: Windows Administration I
12th
SEC 110: Security Concepts
SEC 150: Secure Communications
SEC 160: Security Administration I
SEC 258: Security Compliance
During 11th and 12th grade years, Cybersecurity students will take classes through South Piedmont Community College.
Full Sail University Partnership
CATA has entered into a partnership with Full Sail University which gives our students in the IT and Performing Arts academies an opportunity for a scholarship to their school, specialized industry speakers in their field of study and also gives our academy teachers up-to-date professional development. The link to Full Sail University’s page is below, along with a description of the scholarship offered to students that are in the IT and Performing Arts academies.