Computer Systems
Students examine hardware, operating systems, peripherals, maintenance, and the components that make computers work.
Chickasaw Middle/High School
Digital Technology & Computer Science
Building technical knowledge, digital confidence, problem-solving skills, and pathways to tomorrow.
Technology With Purpose
Understanding the Systems Behind Our Digital World
The Information Technology program helps students understand how computers, networks, software, data, and digital systems work together. Students develop practical technical skills while learning to troubleshoot problems, communicate solutions, protect information, and use technology responsibly.
What Students Explore
Networks and Connectivity
Students explore how devices communicate, share information, connect to networks, and support reliable digital access.
Coding and Logic
Students use logical thinking, algorithms, and programming concepts to design solutions and understand software.
Cybersecurity and Citizenship
Students learn to protect devices and information while practicing safe, ethical, and responsible technology use.
Learn, Build, Test, Improve
How Students Learn Digital Technology
Students learn technology most effectively by working through authentic tasks, investigating problems, testing ideas, and improving their solutions.
- Using hardware, software, and digital tools safely
- Diagnosing problems and testing possible solutions
- Planning, building, and revising digital projects
- Applying logical and computational thinking
- Collaborating and documenting technical work
- Practicing cybersecurity and responsible digital citizenship
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Developing Technical Confidence
From Foundations to Solutions
Foundations
Understand
Learn essential vocabulary, safe practices, digital tools, and the parts of common technology systems.
Application
Use
Apply technical knowledge to complete tasks, manage information, and operate hardware and software effectively.
Problem-Solving
Troubleshoot
Identify causes, compare solutions, test changes, and clearly document the steps used to resolve a problem.
Innovation
Create
Combine technical skills, creativity, and feedback to design useful digital products and improved solutions.
Meet the Teacher
Mrs. Michelle Phillips
Digital Technology & Computer Science Teacher
Mrs. Phillips helps students build technical confidence through practical experiences that develop digital skills, logical thinking, responsible technology use, collaboration, and career awareness.
From Classroom to Career
Preparing for a Connected World
Technical Support
Students develop the communication, systems knowledge, and troubleshooting habits used to assist technology users.
Networks and Security
Students gain awareness of the infrastructure and protective practices that keep devices, networks, and data available.
Software and Digital Solutions
Students use creativity and computational thinking to understand how digital tools and software solve real problems.
Think Logically. Build Confidently. Solve Responsibly.
Digital Technology prepares students to understand digital systems, adapt to changing tools, protect information, communicate clearly, and create solutions for school, work, and life.