ICT Career Learning Community
about ict learning community
In August 2020, the Information and Communications Technology Academy opened joining the three other ACPS academies (Math Engineering Science Academy (MESA), Health and Medical Science Academy (HMSA), and Environmental Studies Academy (ESA)). Like the other academies, the ICTA will serve a small community of students that are highly interested in a specific pathway. Also like our other academies, participating in ICTA is only a part of a student’s schedule allowing them to continue to participate in many of the other great opportunities in Albemarle Schools. Beginning in 2022-23 the academy model will be replaced with the new Career Learning Community Model. Center I will be the site for the Information and Communication Technology Career Learning Community.
our campus
ICT has its own private campus centrally located off Greenbrier Drive near Costco. The facility was built and designed to emulate a modern work environment and is often remarked by visitors that it looks and feels like “Google Headquarters”. Shuttle buses run daily from each school departing after all other busses arrive in the morning and returning before the end of the school day. There is also plenty of parking for any students who choose to drive.
our courses
ICT offers a collection of courses for students in grades 10-12 designed to both meet core graduation requirements as well as develop talent within areas such as Cybersecurity, Game Design, and Media Communications. With thematic, integrated core courses students will find their studies in these areas to be relevant to the skills they are developing in their elective courses. Teachers at ICT develop learning experiences using Project Based Learning to enhance engagement and draw in student interest.
student schedule
Students in ICT attend Center I part-time taking four classes on our campus and four classes at their base high school campus. Below is a typical student schedule that is attending Center I.
| Center I Classes | Classes at Base High School |
| English | Math |
| Social Studies | Science |
| ICT Pathway Elective | World Language or Elective |
| ICT Pathway Elective | Elective |
Check the sidebar on the right for more information.
Brochure - English | Espanol
our pathways
Students may study one or more pathways over their High School career and enter any pathway at any grade level.
media communications
Studying media communications prepares students for a range of careers and college programs including broadcasting, journalism, animation, writing, audio production, social media content creation, and filmmaking.
Academy Coursework
- Year 1 - Registration Code S9891 - Media Communications 1
- Year 2 - Registration Code - S9895 - Media Communications 2
- Digital Visualization or Video and Media Technology
- Introductory Capstone Experience
- Year 3
Complementary Coursework
Courses below are taught at the base high schools and make great companion electives to ict coursework. Students that have found interest and success in one or more of these courses may want to consider the ict to further develop their skillset.
- Audio Production
- Television Production
- Filmmaking
- Visual Art
- Creative Writing
cybersecurity
Cybersecurity is one of Virginia’s fastest growing career fields. Students who study cybersecurity are prepared for careers and college programs in cyber defense, information systems, computer networking, and information security analytics.
Academy Coursework
- Year 1 - Registration Code S9890 - Cybersecurity 1
- Year 2 - Registration Code S9894 - Cybersecurity 2
- Cybersecurity Software Operations 2
- Introductory Capstone Experience
- Year 3
Complementary Coursework
Courses below are taught at the base high schools and make great companion electives to academy coursework. Students that have found interest and success in any one or more of these courses may want to consider the ict academy to further develop their skillset.
- Design Multimedia and Web Technologies
- Computer Science
- Visual Art
game design & development
Game design and development is a pathway for a wide variety of careers and college programs such as software development, graphic and animation design, computer programming, and computer game development.
Academy Coursework
- Year 1 - Registration Code S9892 - Game Design 1
- Year 2 - Registration Code S9896 - Game Design 2
- Digital Visualization
- Introductory Capstone Experience
- Year 3
Complementary Coursework
Courses below are taught at the base high schools and make great companion electives to academy coursework. Students that have found interest and success in any one or more of these courses may want to consider the ict academy to further develop their skillset.
- Design, Multimedia, and Web Technologies
- Computer Science
- Visual Art
- Creative Writing
logistics
ict students attend every other day and continue to attend their base high school on the opposite day. Students remain eligible to participate in performances, athletics, and activities as part of their base high school.
admissions
Students request to participate in ict by selecting a pathway in the parent portal while course requests are open or registering through their school counselor. There is no application process.
transportation
ict students can ride ACPS busses or provide their own transportation to Center I.
core courses
In addition to the academy courses listed above, students can also earn credit towards core graduation requirements. These courses are themed and integrated into the information and communication technology coursework.
Courses include English 10, 11, 12, World History 2, US/VA History, and Government. Credit can be earned at the academic or honors level where applicable, Dual Enrollment options are also available.
contact us
Michael Craddock
Director, Center I
434-244-8900
mcraddock@k12albemarle.org