Web Development

 

In the Web Development focus area, learn to make and design websites! You’ll master how to build and style the parts of the website you see (using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript) and help with the parts behind the scenes (using PHP and SQL). You’ll keep sites running smoothly, fix problems, and update content with tools like WordPress. You will also improve SEO, design web graphics, and collaborate effectively to deliver functional, aesthetically pleasing websites.

Future Careers

 

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

 

  • Web Developer: Code and design websites you use every day.
  • Computer Programmer: Write the code that makes software work.
  • Software Developer/Engineer: Design and build apps and programs.
  • 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 (HTML 5 App Development) and 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/Technical Certificates in Web Development or Software Development – College of Western Idaho, College of Eastern Idaho, College of Southern Idaho, or North Idaho College
  • BS Computer Science (with relevant electives/certificates) – Boise State University,
    University of Idaho and 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)
🐉 Media Design 1 (1)
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:

🐉Web Design 2💎 (2)
🐉Media Design 2🎓 (2)
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:

🐉Media Design 3A🎓 (4)
OR
🐉Business 3A, 3B🎓 (4)