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Who Am I?

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            Hi, my name is Brian Velazquez. I go to Information Technology High School and I'm currently a senior in Web Design. I'm interested in Computer Science because this field of study allows me to express myself through my own creations. I also find programming and learning how to code interesting so as it can help learn how to create more and more things. as I continue on the field of Computer Science. Also since technology is advancing and growing exponentially the need for programmers will also be in demand so pursuing a career in Computer Science would be very good for me in the future as it will help me get a job as those skills would be more in demand.             In my free time I like to play games with my friends, hang out with them, sometimes I like to read as well and I also like to spend time with my family. My dream is to one day create or maybe even help create a game that everyone can enjoy and have fu...

What Does a CTE Diploma Means to Me?

            What diplomas can students receive in High School? There are different diplomas that students in High School can get but for each one they have different standards in order to achieve them. One of the diplomas that a student can receive is a Regents diploma this is the basic diploma students need to graduate High School with and can receive. The Advanced Regents diploma is a diploma that students can aim for while in High School this diploma is for students who have a taken more regents and whose grades exceed those of regular students. To get the Regents diploma, a student needs 8 English credits, 8 S.S credits, 6 Math  credits, 6 Science credits, 2 credits in LOTE, 4 credits in PE, 1 credit in Health, 2 credits in Art and 7 elective credits. You will also need to pass 5 regents exams on English, any math, any science, and social studies, and any additional regents. Compared to the Regents diploma the Advanced Regents diploma is different ...