Academy of Information Technology and Engineering

Spruce Creek High School • 801 Taylor Rd • Port Orange, FL • 32127 • Phone: (386) 322 6272 • Fax: (386) 756 7270

Welcome to the 2009-2010 School Year!

June 19, 2009

Dru Urquhart, Director

Academy News

Welcome to the 2009-2010 school year! Here are some important dates to remember:

AITR Parent Meeting Thursday, September 3rd, 6:00 p.m.

Aunt Catfish Pancake Breakfast Saturday, October 24th, 6:30 - 10:30 a.m.

RobotFest Friday, December 11th, 3:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 12th, 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

The Academy of Information Technology and Robotics is designed to introduce high school students to the rapidly expanding digital and technological workplace and to the wide variety of career opportunities that it offers. Students will take courses in programming, database administration, web design, digital design, PC repair and networking. There will also be a gaming and simulation track offered next school year. See course listings here...

Robotics

Students will have the opportunity to join our Team Daytona Robotics team. The team participates in two competitive leagues FIRST FRC and FTC. Students will work in the areas of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, programming, CAD, Web Design, graphics, animation and project management during the busy competition seasons. FTC is the Junior Varsity team consisting off freshmen and sophomores and FRC is Varsity - juniors and seniors. Students meeting participation standards for Varsity will receive a Varsity Letter in Robotics.

In order to be eligible for $9,000,000.00 in scholarships, Academy students are required to have accumulated 200 hours of service on the Robotics Team over the four-year Academy program.

Microsoft IT Academy Program

The AITR is a member of the Microsoft IT Academy program. The Microsoft IT Academy program enables academic learning institutions to connect the world of education to the world of work by enabling faculty and students to acquire new technology skills in an academic setting. Microsoft IT Academies benefit from world-class Microsoft curriculum and cutting-edge software tools to experience real-world challenges in the classroom environment.