Lewis J. Bennett School of Innovative Technology
The Lewis J. Bennett High School of Innovative Technology (formerly known as Computing Academy of Technological Sciences and C.A.T.S.) is an American high school located in Buffalo, New York. Opening in 2016, the school focuses on computer science education to students. Presently, the school is housed at the Bennett High School campus.[1] The current principal is Mr. Carlos Alvarez, and the current assistant principal is Mr. Jamie Barden.
Lewis J. Bennett High School of Innovative Technology | |
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Address | |
2885 Main Street Buffalo, New York 14214 Starin Central | |
Coordinates | 42°56′38″N 78°49′56″W |
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Funding type | Public |
Opened | 2016 |
School district | Buffalo Public Schools |
School number | 363 |
Principal | Carlos R. Alvarez, Jr. |
Vice Principal | Jamie Barden |
Grades | 9-12 |
Website | PS 363 |
History
Lewis J. Bennett High School opened as Computing Academy of Technological Sciences in 2016 to replace Bennett High School, which was being phased out due to low academic performance. It opened in 2016 to an enrollment of 102 students.
Former Principal
Previously assignment and reason for departure noted in parentheses
- Ms. Susan M. Doyle–2016-2017 (Principal - Middle Early College High School, returned to position)
Former Assistant Principal
Previously assignment and reason for departure noted in parentheses
- Ms. Elizabeth C. Crispin–2016-2017 (Assistant Principal - Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy, named Principal of Leonardo da Vinci High School)
Administration
Year | Superintendent | Principal | Vice Principal |
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2016-2017 | Kriner Cash | Susan Doyle | Lizzy Crispin |
2017-2018 | Kriner Cash | Carlos Alvarez | Jamie Barden |
2018-2019 | Kriner Cash | Carlos Alvarez | Jamie Barden |
2019-2020 | Kriner Cash | Carlos Alvarez | Jamie Barden |
Academics
Bennett High School of Technology offers a broad-based education in computer science as well as a general education program that teaches to the New York States Board of Regents standards. Students choose to focus from multiple areas of study, including graphic design and animation, software development, and networking and hardware. Specific classes include software engineering, computer networking, animation, gaming, coding, mobile application design, digital design, computer hardware, web design, information systems, and computer programming.[2]
References
External links
- Buffalo Public Schools homepage