Online portfolios. Industry certifications. AICE. Video Game Design. 3D animation. Digital photography.
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First introduced by Cambridge in 1994, the Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) program is an innovative and accelerated method of academic study offered solely through the University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE).
It is a flexible, broad-based, two-year curriculum, which is offered worldwide at schools and colleges in over 150 countries.
Students at North have the opportunity to build online portfolios to showcase their accomplishments to colleges, parents, and the local community.
The Gallery section contains a variety of works, including digital photographs and 3D animations, from dozens of current and former North High students.
Students in the NCA will be fully immersed in pre-AP (Advanced Placement) courses in Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, and Math during their 9th and 10th grade years.
Upon successful completion of the pre-AP track at the end of the 10th grade year, students will choose from a variety of options, with the assistance of their academic advisor, to complete their high school requirements.
The Center for Arts and Media provides an exciting opportunity for artistically talented high school students in the West Zone.
Once selected, students will become part of an artistic environment designed to develop their talents to the highest possible level while fostering an appreciation and love of the arts which will serve them well in the pursuit of the next step in their educational training and chosen careers.
North High's Animation and Game Design Academy introduces students to the fundamental principles of game and simulation development.
The AGDA program is a four-year sequence of project-based courses oriented to game design, animation, and development that aligns relevant academic, employment, and workplace standards.
In the area of visualization and animation, students at North use a modeling, rendering, animation package called Autodesk 3ds Max.
3ds Max is a full-featured 3D modeling, animation, and rendering solution used to produce top-selling games and award-winning film and video content.
3ds Max is also the tool of choice for quickly generating realistic characters, seamless CG effects, jaw-dropping games, and top-quality film and television content.
Using the latest software from industry leader AutoDesk, one of the world’s leading 2D and 3D CAD tools, AutoCAD 2010 gives students the background and skills to successfully compete in today's digital world.
Students who enroll in technology electives are immersed in the latest software applications available, including Office 2007, Adobe CS4, AutoCAD 2010, and 3ds Max 2010.
North High is also an official Certiport testing center for both Adobe and Microsoft, and offers students the ability to gain valuable industry certifications in applications such as Adobe Dreamweaver, Flash, Photoshop, and various Office 2007 applications.
North High currently employs nine Adobe Certified Educators, as well as five educators certified in Office 2007.
Digital Photography courses are offered through North High's Business and Technology Education program. The courses allow students to gain knowledge of the art and science of Digital SLR Photography.
Students are taught how to create, manipulate, and optimize images for both print and the Web using applications such as Adobe Photoshop CS4.
...North High is the only school in the Lee County School District to receive a grade of "A" for both the 2007-08 and 2008-09 academic school years.
...31 North faculty members (37%) hold a master’s degree or higher. In addition, 10 teachers (12%) are adjunct professors at the local community college.
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