Carencro High School

Carencro High School
Location
Lafayette, Louisiana
Information
Principal	Bill Murray
Enrollment	1400
Color(s)	Blue and Gold
Mascot	Golden Bears
Newspaper	Paw Prints
Website	www.carencrohighschool.org

Carencro High School is a Lafayette Parish high school located in Carencro, Louisiana with a Lafayette postal code.

Academy of Information Technology (AOIT)

Academy Affiliation and Vision

The Academy of Information Technology at Carencro High School is an affiliate of the National Academy Foundation, through which the AOIT receives curricular, professional development and program support, regional/national connections and the collective experiences of AOIT programs throughout the nation. The AOIT will introduce students to the opportunities in the Information Technology industry and will equip them with the skills they need to seek higher education and/or enter the digital workforce.

Opportunities After High School

Post-Secondary Education - Because the Academy's curriculum meets TOPS requirements and incorporates college preparatory courses, students will be ready for the challenges of higher education. Articulation agreements with the local institutions of higher learning will allow AOIT students to graduate from CHS with college credit.

World of Work - Students will be able to develop the personal, analytical, technical and communication skills they need to succeed in the job market. They will have the opportunity to obtain national/international industry certifications and get work experience in the IT field through the AOIT internship program.

Community Connections

The AOIT is guided by an Advisory Board, composed of members of local IT professionals, an AOIT parent, student and alumnus; and representatives of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, technical colleges and Lafayette Parish School System. This and other community partnerships are geared toward providing real-life experiences and toward keeping the Academy program grounded in the reality of the IT field.

AOIT Curriculum

Students take two technology classes and four core academic courses per year. Courses include Computer Technology Literacy I and II (CTL II emphasizes Networking and Computer Maintenance & Support), Introduction to Business Computer Applications, Digital Graphics and Animation (which includes Digital Photography, Video and Animation), Web Mastering, C++ Programming, Computer Business Applications I & II, Advanced Web Tools and Databases. Seniors will be given the opportunity for a college class, an industry certification class, or a senior capstone project class. Additional activities will include video game design, guest speakers, field trips, job shadowing, socials, and community service. A paid summer internship in the IT field is required in the summer between the junior and senior year.

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AOIT Video and Animation Festival

Every year, the Academy of Information Technology holds their annual Video and Animation Festival in which students enter videos they have made and compete against each other. The Festival is geared mostly towards Academy students (for whom participation is mandatory); however, non-Academy students are allowed and even encouraged to participate as well. The videos, after being pre-screened by AOIT staff, are then passed on to official judges, most of whom are professionals in the cinematics industry. The winners are given "Academy Awards" (a play on Academy of Information Technology), and, in a few cases, cash prizes.

Notable Winners:

The Most Dangerous Game, Space Journey, Urushiol Bomb in Baghdad, The Law Offices of William Pee, The Battle of Fredericksburg, and Peeling Oranges With Aaron and Pablo.

Notable Nominees:

Fun With A Wheelchair, Mortal Kombat, For the Flag, Rush Hour, Peeling Oranges With Aaron and Pablo II, Space Journey II, Drama at St. Nicholas Memorial, Cliffhanger, and Lambchopp and the Duck.

Clubs and Organizations

Carencro High School has a variety of Clubs and Organizations including: 4-H Club, Art Club, Band/Flag Corps, Bears for Christ, Beta Club, Cheerleaders, Chess, Choir, Dazzlers, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Future Farmers of America (FFA), National Honors Society (NHS), Newspaper, Renaissance Club, Spanish Club, Speech & Debate Team, Stomp Team, Student Council, Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), and Yearbook.

Counseling Department

Freshman

Debbie Burrow

Sophomore

Vicki Guilliot

Junior

Barbara Marshall

Senior

Rona Garner

Dances

Carencro High School offers several dances per school year, including Homecoming, Sadie Hawkins, Sweetheart, and Prom.

Sports

Carencro High School is home to many sports organizations including: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball, and Wrestling.

Football

Carencro High School is home to the 1992 State Football Champions.

Soccer

In 2006, Carencro High School were State Soccer Champions. In 2007, Boys' Soccer Team were District Champtions. In 2008, Boys' and Girls' Soccer Teams were second in district.

Feeder Schools

Students that attend Carencro High School come from several different feeder schools: Acadian Middle, Carencro Middle, L.J. Alleman Middle, N.P. Moss Middle, Paul Breaux Middle, Scott Middle, Carencro Catholic, Immaculate Heart, and St. Leo Seton.

External links

• http://www.lpssonline.com - Lafayette Parish School System
• http://www.carencrohighschool.org - Carencro High School
• http://www.carencroaoit.org - Carencro AOIT