Pioneer High School Cisco Networking Academy
Email Mr. Bayne		Cisco Networking Academy Website cisco.netacad.net

Welcome to the Cisco Networking Academy at Pioneer High School, Woodland! This site is designed to serve as an information resource for those thinking of joining the Cisco Networking Academy program here at PHS, as well as current students. Come back here often for resources and information!

Frequently Asked Questions:

Where can Guidance Counselors go to get more information?

A Curriculum Roadmap, designed especially for High School Guidance Counselors, can be found at http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/779/edu/academy_roadmap/index.htm. This will help determine which Networking Academy courses are right for your student, and gives an interactive overview of each course and program. Additional information, including links to curriculum descriptions and videos, can be found at http://www.cisco.com/web/learning/netacad/it_skills/guidance_counselor/guidance_counselor.html.

I have posted a presentation that I gave to the WHS counselors on Monday, September 11, 2006. It is available here (zipped file--requires download). Note that the PowerPoint includes embedded videos (also in the same folder). I will be working on more materials for them in the near future, including putting some of the videos onto DVD for their instructors to show during class. More details to follow...

What is the Cisco Networking Academy?

Cisco Systems, Inc. (www.cisco.com) established the Networking Academies in 1998 after their customers complained that about having trouble getting qualified, certified employees. It is a global cooperative of programs operating under the Cisco Networking Academy model. Further information is available online at cisco.netacad.net. Pioneer High School is pleased to be part of this global program.

Who should participate in Cisco Networking Academy classes?

The Cisco Networking Academy curriculum is designed to prepare students for the working world. All high school students are on the verge of becoming adults, and need useful skills that can allow them to become productive citizens. The Industry-standard certifications provided within the Academy provide proof to employers that the students have the necessary skills. Employers look to the certifications as a "neutral, third-party" method of evaluating the qualifications of potential employees. In addition, the skills learned in Academy courses, including troubleshooting, safety, and working through problems, will benefit students no matter what they choose to do after they leave the program.

What courses are offered?

Pioneer High School and Yolo County ROP have teamed to offer the following courses:

IT Essentials I is a hands-on course which provides students with experience building and troubleshooting computer hardware and software. The curriculum is designed to prepare a student for the Computing Technologies Industry Association (CompTIA) A+ Certification. This is traditionally considered a required entry-lever certification for those who install and maintain computer systems. More detailed information is available online at http://www.comptia.com/certification/a/. The Cisco Networking Academy has provided a PDF document describing the IT Essentials course.

CCNA 1 & 2 (Internetworking 1 ROP) is a hands-on course designed to prepare students to install, maintain, and troubleshoot computer networks, including physical cabling and equipment installation. Cisco Systems provides over 75% of the equipment that keeps networks, including the Internet, running world-wide. Combined with CCNA 3/4 (also a one-year, hands-on course), the 4-semester (2 year) curriculum is designed to prepare a student for the Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) Certification. This is a foundation certification within the Cisco Systems Certification model. Students completing the CCNA certification are often employed as equipment installers at large companies and network managers at small companies. The Cisco Networking Academy program has provided a PDF document describing the CCNA courses.

CCNA 3 & 4 (Internetworking 2 ROP) introduce Advance Networking concepts. Students learn about virtual LANs and how to troubleshoot more complex networking topologies. Like CCNA 1 and 2, these courses allow students real-world, hands-on skills that can provide students with skills necessary for the complex workplaces of the future.

Articulation agreements are being negotiated which will allow students completing the CCNA and IT Essentials courses to receive college credits. See Mr. Bayne for details.

Further coursework can be taken, usually at the community college and university level, toward the Cisco Certified Networking Professional (CCNP) and Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert (CCIE) certification. Those, of course, are beyond the scope of the program at Pioneer High School.

How do Students Enroll?

Pioneer High School students need only see their counselor to enroll. However, they are strongly encouraged to speak directly with Mr. Bayne to make sure the Cisco Networking Academy program will meet their personal needs. Prerequisites: Successful completion of Tech 9 with "C" grade or better, or teacher approval.

Woodland High School and Cache Creek High School students need to contact their counselor for enrollment into the ROP program at PHS. A bus runs daily at lunch to transport students; contact the main office for bus times.

Adults who are also eligible for enrollment; for more information on Adult enrollment, please contact Kim Parker at the Yolo County ROP office, 530-668-3755. Again, students are strongly encouraged to speak or email directly with Mr. Bayne prior to contacting the district office or Y-ROP about the program.

Please feel free to contact me with any additional questions and concerns. -Mr. Bayne, PHS

Many documents on this site require the free Adobe Acrobat Reader software.

Update 03/19/2007 08:31 AM