Program Pathways:
The following courses meet the NH DOE Computer Science Credit Requirement (page 6)
Electives:
Introduction to Computer Networking (Grades 9-12)
Computer Science Principles (Grades 9-12)
AP Computer Science Principles (Grades 11-12) *Grade 10 with recommendation from math teacher
Essentials of Computer Literacy (formerly Digital Life) (Grades 9-12)
Year 1: (Grade 10 or 11, 12)
Linux I
IT Essentials
Year 2: (Grade 11 or 12)
Introduction to Networking
Routing, Switching and Wireless Essentials
Year 3: (Grade 12) - Independent Study - Student Choice
Cyber Security
Linux II
Certified Cloud Practitioner
Python for Network Automation and Programmability
Microsoft Systems Administration
Focus on Industry Certifications: CCNA, Network+, Linux+
Note: All courses offered are dual enrollment/Running Start through Great Bay Community College. Students who successfully complete the Cisco Academy courses receive a Certificate of Completion from Cisco Networking Academy. This is a recognized industry certificate of completion and is a great start on a pathway to an industry certification.
CyberPatriot
Dover High School has an e-Sports Team that competes on a National level with over 2,000 teams across the country. Currently DHS CyberWave is #1 in the State of New Hampshire, we are always looking for new members. No experience necessary. We meet during Flex and after school. Come with a desire to learn. Bonus if you already have an interest in Linux and/or Windows operating systems.
Meet the Teacher
Hi,
My name is Ms. Deborah Minassian. This will be my 8th year teaching at Dover High School. I love teaching computer science. It is my passion and desire to provide my students with the opportunity to learn and develop the skills they need to work in the 21st Century. I have over 30 years experience working with technology. I remember the analog world and have a genuine respect for how technology has changed and shaped the world we know today. I am proud to have played a part in that history through my work at Bay, Nortel, and Cisco Systems.
I have high expectations, but want students to have fun and enjoy learning.
Students who have completed 2 or 3 years in the Tech program have gone off to the following colleges:
2-Year Colleges
Great Bay Community College
NHTI Concord
Rochester Community College
4-Year Colleges
UNH
Plymouth State
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Worcester Polytech
Rochester Institute of Technology
Southern New Hampshire University
San Francisco State University
I have also had several students who went right into industry. They had the confidence and skills to walk into an entry level, IT job.
No matter which pathway my students have chosen, I am proud of them all.
Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions or concerns at anytime.
We are a partnership in learning.
-Deb Minassian, M.Ed.
Instructor, Computer Science
Instructor, Cisco Networking Academy
Adjunct Professor, Great Bay Community College
603-516-1318