Software Developer

 

Learn the skills to become a Software Developer—the coder who builds the digital world. You’ll get hands-on experience using Java to create console or app programs and learn how
to test and fix object-oriented software. HTML, CSS, and JavaScript help you design websites while PHP, SQL, and MySQL ensure powerful back-end development. You’ll make things run faster, designing and building features for real systems.

Future Careers

 

At Meridian Technical Charter High School, our software development focus area leads to careers in high-demand fields like:

 

  • Software Developer/Engineer: Design and build apps and programs.
  • Web Developer: Code and design websites you use every day.
  • Computer Programmer: Write the code that makes software work.
  • Database Administrator: Keep important data secure and organized.
  • Computer Systems Analyst: Figure out how to make a business’s tech better.
  • Information Security Analyst: Protect computers and networks from hackers.
  • Data Scientist/Analyst: Use data to help companies make smart choices.

Certifications

 

  • Grade 10: IT Specialist (JavaScript, HTML and CSS) and Microsoft (PowerPoint).
  • Grade 11: IT Specialist (Java), Microsoft (Word and Excel), OSHA (10-Hour General
    Industry).
  • Grade 12: IT Specialist (Software Development) or Entrepreneurship and Small
    Business

Postsecondary Pathways

 

Your MTCHS education prepares you for a seamless transition into Idaho’s public institutions:

  • AAS degrees in Software Dev, Computer Science – College of Western Idaho, College of Eastern Idaho, College of Southern Idaho or North Idaho College
  • BS Computer Science – Boise State University, University of Idaho
  • BS Computer Science – Idaho State University
  • BAS Software Development; AAS Computer Science – Lewis-Clark State College

Graduation Requirements

 

Minimum Grade: C (70%) | Senior Internship: 300 Hours

🐉Passing grade required to continue at MTCHS

🎓Course offers Dual Credit opportunities to earn college credits during high school

💎Dual Credit course designated as Idaho General Education Matriculation (GEM) course

 

Freshman - 15 Credits

 

Core Courses:

  • English 1 (2)
  • Math: CC HS Math 1 or 2 Adv (2)
  • Earth Science (2)
  • Spanish 1 (2)
  • Technology Tools (1)
  • Flexible Learning Time (2)
  • School to Work (1)
  • Citizen and Professionalism (1)

Pathway Courses:

🐉Computing and Internet Core (2):
A hands-on rotation, which satisfies the state Digital Literacy requirement, where students try out tech areas before choosing one.
Sophomore - 15 Credits

Core Courses:

  • English 2 (2)
  • Math: CC HS Math 2 or 3 Adv (2)
  • Biology (2)
  • US History (2)
  • Spanish 2 (2)
  • Health (1)
  • Citizenship and Professionalism (1)
  • 🐉 Business 1 (1)

Pathway Courses:

🐉Web Design 1 (1)
🐉Computer Science 1A (.5)
🐉Web 1B (.5)
Junior - 15 Credits

Core Courses:

  • English 3 (2)
  • Math: CC HS Math 3, College Algebra💎, or Calculus💎 (2)
  • American Government💎 (2)
  • Physics (2)
  • Citizenship and Professionalism (1)
  • 🐉Business 2🎓 (1)
  • 🐉 Employment Preparation (1)

Pathway Courses:

🐉Computer Science 1B🎓 (2)
🐉Computer Science 2 (1)
🐉Web Design 3 (1)
Senior - 17 Credits

Core Courses:

  • English 4💎 (2)
  • Math: Business Math💎, College Algebra💎, or Calculus💎 (2)
  • Consumer Economics, which statisfies thw state Personal Finance requirement🎓 (1)
  • Speech (1)
  • Citizenship and Professionalism (1)
  • Senior Seminar (1)
  • Senior Internship (5)

Pathway Courses:

🐉Computer Science 3A🎓 (4)

OR

🐉Business 3A, 3B🎓 (4)