School Profile

ACADEMY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING   

2020-2021 School Profile

411 High Ridge Road, Stamford, CT 06905    Phone: 203-977-4346    Fax: 203-977-6638    CEEB Code: 070707

Website: https://www.stamfordpublicschools.org/aite-high-school

SCHOOL

The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering (AITE) is a college-preparatory, inter-district magnet public high school serving approximately 650 students throughout Fairfield County in grades 9-12. There 150 seniors and 65 teachers. AITE is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. AITE has approximate per-pupil spending of $18,756. AITE offers an optional senior internship during the fourth quarter of the senior year. Students are able to participate in over 20 clubs and in the Fairfield County Interscholastic Athletic Conference (FCIAC)  through their district comprehensive high school.

COMMUNITY

Stamford is located in Fairfield County in southwestern Connecticut and is the second-largest city in the state with 129,113 residents.  It is located approximately 35 miles from New York City and is a business and corporate center.  There are two comprehensive public high schools, one magnet high school, one state technical high school, and one private high school.

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Academy of Information Technology & Engineering is to maintain a safe and supportive environment which nurtures the heart, mind and body of every student. Our dedicated educators are committed to providing a rigorous, STEAM focused, college preparatory curriculum designed to prepare and inspire students to reach their highest potential and to contribute positively to our global community.

EXPECTATIONS & BELIEFS ABOUT STUDENT LEARNING

The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering, in partnership with parents and community partners, is a dynamic learning organization which helps children to reach their highest potential academically, physically, and social-emotionally. Our innovative approach to instruction and curriculum reflects the skills, knowledge and performance that prepare students to be college and career ready. Communication, collaboration, critical thinking, problem solving and risk taking are embedded in the daily activities of all classes. Students are engaged in inquiry, experiential and project-based learning which allows them to demonstrate conceptual understanding and application of learning. We prepare our students to be resilient and to make ethical decisions so they are inspired to contribute positively to our global community.

POST-SECONDARY PLANNING

CLASS OF 2020

2020 TESTING SUMMARY

GRADING SYSTEM

ATTENDANCE POLICY

If a student is passing a course for the semester but exceeds the absence limit, he/she will receive the earned grade but will lose course credit.  This is designated by an asterisk (*) in the credit column on the transcript.  Exceeding 10 absences per semester course or 20 absences per year course results in automatic credit loss.  Students who fail a course because of a violation of the attendance policy cannot make up the course in remedial summer school. This policy is suspended for the 2020-2021 school year due to COVID-19.

RANK

AITE does not rank. Students are placed by decimal. Class placement is determined at the end of the junior year. 

NOTES

AITE  does not share disciplinary records with secondary institutions.  We counsel students to answer honestly any questions regarding their disciplinary history.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

All students in the class of 2021 are required to complete a minimum of 20 credits for graduation. 

Graduation requirements include a full year of U.S. History and a semester of Civics.

COURSE OFFERINGS 2020-2021

Full course catalog: https://www.stamfordpublicschools.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif3841/f/uploads/2020-2021_aite_program_of_studies_final.pdf

SAMPLE OF COURSE OFFERINGS 2020-2021

AITE employs a heterogeneous, open curriculum with no prescribed tracking system.  Over 120 courses are offered.

AITE employs a heterogeneous, open curriculum with no prescribed tracking system.  An independent study program is available, as well as a volunteer experience as student aide.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS