SmithTech: School of Computer Science, Innovation and Design

About

SmithTech is a Virginia College Partnership Laboratory School led by Old Dominion University with Chesapeake Public Schools that provides 6th-8th grade students with opportunities to apply computational thinking and design thinking to real-world challenges while building critical problem-solving, collaboration, and data analysis skills.

Mission

The mission of SmithTech: School of Computer Science, Innovation, and Design is to empower middle school students through transformative learning opportunities and experiences. With an innovative focus on computer science principles, we cultivate curiosity, empowering students to actively shape their educational journeys as computer scientists. As SmithTech scholars, inquirers, and contributors, our students take proactive ownership of their learning, embodying the attributes that define our dynamic educational community.

Our mission extends beyond the classroom, aiming to positively impact workforce development by nurturing a diverse pool of talent equipped with the skills demanded by the evolving technology sector. SmithTech envisions preparing students not just as consumers but as creators, contributing meaningfully to the workforce and fostering innovation within Title I communities.