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Crooms Academy of Information Technology

Crooms Academy of Information Technology2200 Historic Goldsboro Blvd.

Sanford, FL 32771Phone: 407-320-5750 Fax: 407-320-5798

www. croomsaoit.org

To be eligible for a magnet program,

students must reside in Seminole County

and must have successfully completed

the 8th grade.

Applications are available online

at seminoleschoolchoicesapplication.us

Transportation is provided to students

living more than two miles from the school.

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Specializations in Computer Programming,

Networking and Hardware, Digital Media,

Gaming and Simulation

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Comprehensive offering of Advanced

Placement coursework

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Offering expansive dual enrollment

coursework leading to an Associate Degree

in Information Technology and

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems

Technology (Seminole State College)

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Personal laptop assigned for use at school

and home

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Award-winning, student-centered learning

environment

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Project-based learning

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Constantly rated as a high performing “A”

school on Florida’s School Accountability

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Listed in US News and World Report’s

list of U.S. Best High Schools

Listed in US News and World Report’s

# Most Connected Classrooms

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• Highest graduation rate in Orange,

Seminole, Volusia and Osceola counties

S E M I N O L E C O U N T Y P U B L I C S C H O O L S9/2016-1500

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Report

• Listed in Newsweek Magazine’s Beating the Odds list

National Academy FoundationDistinguished Academy

Crooms Academy of Information Technology

Offering students a wide range of

educational choices, Crooms Academy of

Information Technology (AOIT) is a dedicated

magnet school that provides cutting-edge

innovation in teaching and learning through

a technology-enriched environment. Students

at Crooms AOIT engage in a rigorous and

relevant curriculum that prepares them for a

post-secondary education with industry-

validated technology skills.

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• Teacher facilitated computer courses

• The latest in up-to-date technology

Crooms AOIT is affiliated with:

• Tech Fest showcase

• Job shadowing and internship

opportunities

• Scholarships for

graduating seniors

From the master network

control room in the main lobby

to the media center, Crooms

AOIT is state-of-the-art. Every

student enrolled at Crooms

receives a laptop computer

to use at school and at home.

The wireless network provides remote

Internet access in every room of the school

building. This, in turn, facilitates on-line

student-to-student and student-to-teacher

communication.

The school features 10 computer labs,

including two Game and Simulation Labs.

Crooms AOIT offers students a well-rounded

high school experience, including:

• Fall, Winter and Spring sports

• A full selection of student clubs, including

the school’s national award-winning

Business Professionals of America

organization

• Chorus, Steel Drum, Keyboarding/Piano

• Homecoming, prom, pep rallies and LAN

(Local Area Network) Fest, a signature

Crooms all-night online gaming event

In addition to receiving high school diplomas

Crooms AOIT graduates will be equipped with:

• Job shadowing experiences with local

information technology businesses such

as Convergys, EA Sports, Symantec, Lockheed

Martin, and Seminole County Public Schools

• College credits

• Numerous industry-validated

technology certifications

• Internships with local

information technology

corporations

Information TechnologySpecializations

MULTIMEDIA DESIGN TECHNOLOGY3-D Modeling

Business Software Applications

Digital Design

Digital Video and Sound

Game and Simulation

Graphic Design

Web Design

COMPUTER SCIENCE• Game and Simulation Programming

• Computer Programming

(Visual Basic, C++, Java, SQL, C#)

NETWORK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY• Computer Hardware and Operating

Systems

• Database Technology

• Network Administration and

• Cybersecurity

Support Services

IT INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS

• Adobe Certified Associate

(Dreamweaver, Flash, Photoshop,

Illustrator, InDesign, & Premiere Pro)

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Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

CompTIA Linux +

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• Oracle Certified Associate

in Math, Science and Technology; Oracle

Academy; Microsoft Academy;

and Certified Cisco Academy.

These alliances provide Crooms

with an industry-validated curriculum

as well as comprehensive professional

development.

OPPORTUNITIES TO EARN COLLEGE CREDIT

• Associate of Arts degree in

Information Technology at

Seminole State College

• Early college coursework offered on site

and at Seminole State College

• Advanced Placement coursework

PARTNERSHIPS WITH BUSINESSAND INDUSTRY

• Business Advisory Council

• Classroom speakers

Crooms offers an integrated

curriculum with an emphasis on:

Project-based learning

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Microsoft Technology Associate

The National Academy Foundation:

The National Academy Consortium for

Specialized Secondary Schools

• CompTIA Network +

Microsoft Office Specialist•

• NCS Modeling and Simulation