Computer Programming
Introduction to Computer Science I
Part one of a full year interactive introduction to computer science. Students will learn the basics of computer programming along with the basics of computer science. The material emphasizes computational thinking and helps develop the ability to solve complex problems. This course covers the basic building blocks of programming along with the other central elements of computer science. It gives a foundation in the tools used in computer science and prepares students for further study in computer science, including AP Computer Science Principles and AP Computer A courses. In addition, students will have the opportunity to showcase their accomplishments by participating in BPA (Business Professionals of America) Competitions.
Introduction to Computer Science II
Part two of a full year interactive introduction to computer science. Students will learn the basics of computer programming along with the basics of computer science. The material emphasizes computational thinking and helps develop the ability to solve complex problems. This course covers the basic building blocks of programming along with the other central elements of computer science. It gives a foundation in the tools used in computer science and prepares students for further study in computer science, including AP Computer Science Principles and AP Computer A courses. In addition, students will have the opportunity to showcase their accomplishments by participating in BPA (Business Professionals of America) Competitions.
AP® Computer Science A - I
Part one of a full year AP Computer Science A course which introduces students to computer science with fundamental topics that include problem solving, design strategies and methodologies, organization of data (data structures), approaches to processing data (algorithms), analysis of potential solutions, and the ethical and social implications of computing. The course emphasizes both object-oriented and imperative problem solving and design. These techniques represent proven approaches for development solutions that can scale up from small, simple problems to large, complex problems. In addition, students will have the opportunity to showcase their accomplishments by participating in BPA (Business Professionals of America) Competitions.
Part one of a full year interactive introduction to computer science. Students will learn the basics of computer programming along with the basics of computer science. The material emphasizes computational thinking and helps develop the ability to solve complex problems. This course covers the basic building blocks of programming along with the other central elements of computer science. It gives a foundation in the tools used in computer science and prepares students for further study in computer science, including AP Computer Science Principles and AP Computer A courses. In addition, students will have the opportunity to showcase their accomplishments by participating in BPA (Business Professionals of America) Competitions.
Introduction to Computer Science II
Part two of a full year interactive introduction to computer science. Students will learn the basics of computer programming along with the basics of computer science. The material emphasizes computational thinking and helps develop the ability to solve complex problems. This course covers the basic building blocks of programming along with the other central elements of computer science. It gives a foundation in the tools used in computer science and prepares students for further study in computer science, including AP Computer Science Principles and AP Computer A courses. In addition, students will have the opportunity to showcase their accomplishments by participating in BPA (Business Professionals of America) Competitions.
AP® Computer Science A - I
Part one of a full year AP Computer Science A course which introduces students to computer science with fundamental topics that include problem solving, design strategies and methodologies, organization of data (data structures), approaches to processing data (algorithms), analysis of potential solutions, and the ethical and social implications of computing. The course emphasizes both object-oriented and imperative problem solving and design. These techniques represent proven approaches for development solutions that can scale up from small, simple problems to large, complex problems. In addition, students will have the opportunity to showcase their accomplishments by participating in BPA (Business Professionals of America) Competitions.
AP® Computer Science A - II
Part two of a full year AP Computer Science A course which introduces students to computer science with fundamental topics that include problem solving, design strategies and methodologies, organization of data (data structures), approaches to processing data (algorithms), analysis of potential solutions, and the ethical and social implications of computing. The course emphasizes both object-oriented and imperative problem solving and design. These techniques represent proven approaches for development solutions that can scale up from small, simple problems to large, complex problems. In addition, students will have the opportunity to showcase their accomplishments by participating in BPA (Business Professionals of America) Competitions.
Part two of a full year AP Computer Science A course which introduces students to computer science with fundamental topics that include problem solving, design strategies and methodologies, organization of data (data structures), approaches to processing data (algorithms), analysis of potential solutions, and the ethical and social implications of computing. The course emphasizes both object-oriented and imperative problem solving and design. These techniques represent proven approaches for development solutions that can scale up from small, simple problems to large, complex problems. In addition, students will have the opportunity to showcase their accomplishments by participating in BPA (Business Professionals of America) Competitions.
AP® Computer Science Principles I
Part one of a full year AP Computer Science course is designed to be equivalent to a first-semester introductory college computing course – specifically Harvard’s CS50 course. In this course, students will develop computational thinking skills vital for success across all disciplines, such as using computation tools to analyze and study data and working with large data sets to analyze, visualize, and draw conclusions from trends. The course is unique in its focus on fostering student creativity. Students are encouraged to apply creative processes when developing computational artifacts and to think creatively while using computer software and other technology to explore questions that interest them. They will also develop effective communication and collaboration skills, working individually and collaboratively to solve problems, and discussing and writing about the importance of these problems and the impacts to their community, society, and the world.
Part one of a full year AP Computer Science course is designed to be equivalent to a first-semester introductory college computing course – specifically Harvard’s CS50 course. In this course, students will develop computational thinking skills vital for success across all disciplines, such as using computation tools to analyze and study data and working with large data sets to analyze, visualize, and draw conclusions from trends. The course is unique in its focus on fostering student creativity. Students are encouraged to apply creative processes when developing computational artifacts and to think creatively while using computer software and other technology to explore questions that interest them. They will also develop effective communication and collaboration skills, working individually and collaboratively to solve problems, and discussing and writing about the importance of these problems and the impacts to their community, society, and the world.
AP® Computer Science Principles II
Part two of a full year AP Computer Science course is designed to be equivalent to a first-semester introductory college computing course – specifically Harvard’s CS50 course. In this course, students will develop computational thinking skills vital for success across all disciplines, such as using computation tools to analyze and study data and working with large data sets to analyze, visualize, and draw conclusions from trends. The course is unique in its focus on fostering student creativity. Students are encouraged to apply creative processes when developing computational artifacts and to think creatively while using computer software and other technology to explore questions that interest them. They will also develop effective communication and collaboration skills, working individually and collaboratively to solve problems, and discussing and writing about the importance of these problems and the impacts to their community, society, and the world.
Computer Programming Q (Advanced and Personalized)
This CTE “Q” course is a continuation of the Computer Programming series and is designed for students who are serious about a career as a computer programmer. The advanced and personalized curriculum with available certification(s) will be determined based on student interest and specialization within the finance program, as the core curriculum has been completed. Areas of concentration may include, but are not limited to, other programming languages such as C, C#, Objective-C, Ruby, PHP and SQL. It is a “hands-on” class and much of the work is completed independently. You will have the opportunity to showcase your accomplishments by participating in BPA (Business Professionals of America) Competitions.
Part two of a full year AP Computer Science course is designed to be equivalent to a first-semester introductory college computing course – specifically Harvard’s CS50 course. In this course, students will develop computational thinking skills vital for success across all disciplines, such as using computation tools to analyze and study data and working with large data sets to analyze, visualize, and draw conclusions from trends. The course is unique in its focus on fostering student creativity. Students are encouraged to apply creative processes when developing computational artifacts and to think creatively while using computer software and other technology to explore questions that interest them. They will also develop effective communication and collaboration skills, working individually and collaboratively to solve problems, and discussing and writing about the importance of these problems and the impacts to their community, society, and the world.
Computer Programming Q (Advanced and Personalized)
This CTE “Q” course is a continuation of the Computer Programming series and is designed for students who are serious about a career as a computer programmer. The advanced and personalized curriculum with available certification(s) will be determined based on student interest and specialization within the finance program, as the core curriculum has been completed. Areas of concentration may include, but are not limited to, other programming languages such as C, C#, Objective-C, Ruby, PHP and SQL. It is a “hands-on” class and much of the work is completed independently. You will have the opportunity to showcase your accomplishments by participating in BPA (Business Professionals of America) Competitions.