Carrick High School is a public school in the Carrick neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.Carrick is one of ten high schools in the Pittsburgh Public Schools, and one of the few to offer Business Technology and Health Technology programs.Business Technology programThe Business Technology program has three levels, the first being an Introduction to Entrepreneurship which lasts one year. Students explore business careers and success strategies while learning computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Powerpoint and Publisher. Level Two consists of a year of accounting, followed by half a year of Excel Spreadsheets and half a year of Access Database. The third and final level provides two options; students can either choose to take a year of Accounting II, or they can opt to take half a year of Web Design and half a year of Business Law.Feeder DistrictThe City of Pittsburgh neighborhoods which are served by Carrick High School are as follows: Allentown, Arlington, Beltzhoover, Bon Air, Carrick, Overbrook, Mt. Oliver (Pittsburgh Section), Southside Slopes and St. Clair.Health Technology ProgramThe program was established in 1988, and prepares students for a career in the medical field. The program is divided into three levels, the first being Health Technology I. During this time, students become aware of medical terms and definitions and take part in community service projects and field trips. Health Technology II involves a youth internship program with UPMC hospitals, as well as the exploration of areas such as Anesthesiology, Emergency Medicine, Gerontology, Nursing and Occupational Therapy. The final stage, Health Technology III, links together the high school and the Community College of Allegheny County, offering students the opportunity to enroll and gain credits in at least one college level course.
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Lowest grade taught: 9th Grade - Highest grade taught: 12th Grade