BTHS Information Technology Academy
The students of the Information Technology Academy participate in a coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards. The students are provided with relevant technical knowledge and skills. This prepares students for further education and careers in all aspects of the Information Technology industry. The content includes, but is not limited to, computer application skills, computer hardware, database management, software applications, web applications, analytics, programming, systems support and network concepts. The academy is sponsored by Citi.
Mission
The mission of the Information Technology Academy is to engage students in a rigorous project-based curriculum in the expanding field of Information Technology, that integrates hands-on learning experiences with business and higher education partners, resulting in students being ready to enter the workforce and/or pursue further training in the Information Technology field upon high school graduation.
Program of Study
Academy News
This morning, the BTHS Ambassadors talked with 8th graders from Freedom Crossing Academy. The Ambassadors shared all of their favorite things about their program! The 8th graders were very attentive!
Bartram Trail Ambassadors spoke to 364 Swiss Point Middle School students to explain the programs of interest and inform the 8th graders what they had to look forward to in high school next school year. Many shared thier favorite experiences over the past 3-4 years in the academy or AFROTC! Their messages were well recieved
Two Scad graduates came to Bartram Trail to present their EV car design and explain to all CTE academy students about 3D printing, software design, color theory, interior design, industrial design and fine arts. All students were engaged and participated as they were very interested.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025, two Bartram Trail I.T. Academy Alumni, returned to class to pay it forward, and speak to current I.T. Academy students and supervise an after-school computer build. Chris T. and Kevin K., both Class of 2021, took the day before returning to classes at the University of Florida, to talk to students
I am honored to share that I have been awarded the Citi of Jacksonville Scholarship—a scholarship dedicated to supporting young women in tech as they pursue higher education in computer science. This award goes directly towards my college tuition, and I am truly grateful for the doors it opens. A heartfelt thank you to Citi
Contact
- Chris Force, Career Specialist
(904) 547-8380
Location
7399 Longleaf Pine Parkway
St. Johns, FL 32259
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