• COMPUTER SCIENCE

  • Computers are such a necessary tool for success in today's economy

     

    APCS Principles provides skills in computers from how computers work to programming fundamentals in JavaScript.

    This class has an industry certification requirement of CompTIA's IT Fundamentals, College Board Exam, and a College Board Project to develop an App.

    Students will practice attention to detail and logic skills.

    CompTIA ITF+ Industry Certification

    AP Computer Science A

    Want to Learn Programming?

    Java is a widely used programing language that has many parallels to Python and other popular languages.

    APCS Principles or knowledge of programming is a prerequisite to taking this course!

    This course often provides college credit for passing the College Board Exam.

    ITS Industry Certification

    JAVA Industry Certification

  • ADVANCED PLACEMENT COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES

    Course Number: 0200335

    For Grade(s): 9-12

    Credit: 1.0

    Prerequisite(s): Algebra I with a grade “B” or higher

    Meets Requirement(s):

    Major Concepts/Content:  AP Computer Science Principles offers a multidisciplinary approach to teaching the underlying principles of computation. The course will introduce students to the creative aspects of programming, abstractions, algorithms, large data sets, the Internet, cybersecurity concerns, and computing impacts. AP Computer Science Principles also gives students the opportunity to use current technologies to create computational artifacts for both self-expression and problem solving. Together, these aspects of the course make up a rigorous and rich curriculum that aims to broaden participation in computer science.

    ADVANCED PLACEMENT COMPUTER SCIENCE A

    Course Number: 0200309

    For Grade(s): 11-12

    Credit: 1.0

    Prerequisite(s): Algebra II Honors with a grade “B” or higher AND Advanced Placement Computer Science Principals

    Meets Requirement(s):

    Major Concepts/Content:  This course emphasizes object-oriented computer programming methodology using Java with a concentration on problem solving and algorithm development and is the equivalent of a first semester college level course in computer science. It is required that the student takes the Advanced Placement Examination in Computer Science A.
Last Modified on July 26, 2023