Students in Information Technology (I.T.) gain valuable 21st century skills that benefit all occupations. Students thrive in a project-based-learning environment where they fix computers, build Web sites, make video games, photoshop images, and create videos and animations.

Students in I.T. are engaged in the learning process through the use of technology and problem-solving. They graduate prepared to thrive in today’s global economy of the Information Age. It is a modern vision of student success.

What do we do?

Students start I.T. by learning computing fundamentals. We learn the parts of a computer and how the computer works. Students move on to learn about system software, business applications, and creative software. We become proficient with industry-standard applications like Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite. We use our knowledge and skills to create interactive media projects. The senior capstone project is a digital portfolio. This digital resume includes examples of student work.

Along the way, students can earn industry certifications that prove content mastery to future employers.  Students can also take advantage of our dual-enrollment option with Stark State College to earn college credit and high school credit simulatneously.  These credits will transfer to any public college or university in Ohio.  Articulation agreements open even more opportunities for college credit after graduation. 

I.T. Careers

Students interested in I.T. careers find that Information Technology professionals are in high demand. The career field is growing, and I.T. is consistently listed among the highest earning and most in-demand careers. The main career categories include Information Support and Services, Network Systems, Programming and Software Development, and Interactive Media Production. The 90% percentile earners in I.T. are often six figures.

Explore these and other careers at CareerOneStop.org.

The Ellet I.T. Program

The Ellet Information Technology program is a challenging, four-year, highly technical, hands-on program that has been accelerated into three years. A computer applications class is suggested as a prerequisite in 9th grade. Students in 9th grade must then choose to start I.T. 1 in 10th grade. I.T. 2 and I.T. 3 coincide in one class junior year. Seniors take I.T. 4 with advanced studies in Interactive Media Production. The Ellet I.T. program is considered a "College-Tech-Prep" program and qualifying students can earn college credit both before and after graduation.

Freshman interested in taking I.T. next year need to get a program application from the their counselor. For more information, talk to Mr. Hunyadi in Rm 126, email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , or call 330-794-4120 ext.263.

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