For immediate release
April 18, 2001

Young programmers help Bayside Secondary School staff

        Students, Tyler Seniuk and James Dutrisac, are training the teachers at local high schools. Tyler and James are part of the first ever NetSolutions class at Bayside Secondary School.
        In the NetSolutions program, students take a four credit intensive program that gives them the flexibility to work with real clients to help them solve their technology-based networking needs. In the case of Tyler and James, they worked with staff at Bayside Secondary School to write a software program that makes it easier for teachers to use the new computerized provincial Report Card.
        "They've been able to work through the whole software development process - planning, programming, implementations and troubleshooting," said NetSolutions teacher, Paul Pickard. "We've had some good feedback on how easy it is to use and they've already been contacted by other schools who are interested in the program."
        NetSolutions is an exciting and innovative new program for students who want a head start in high tech. It's offered through a partnership with Bayside Secondary School,  Nortel Networks*, and Loyalist College. In addition to networking and telecommunications skills, students develop their communication, human relations and problem-solving skills. Upon completion of the program, students will be prepared to work on the leading edge of networking technology and may gain industry-recognized certification.
        Nineteen students are involved in the program this year with each receiving four credits in math, computer science, co-operative education, and computer engineering. The program is open to any Grade 11 or 12 student in the Quinte area, however, space is limited. For more information on how to apply for NetSolutions, please contact Bayside Secondary School at 966-2922.
 

For information contact:
Paul Pickard, teacher, Bayside Secondary School, 966-2922