This course is designed for the student who has been successful in AP Computer Science A and anticipates a career in a technological field that requires computer science knowledge. Students design solutions using appropriate data structures including stacks, queues, priority queues, linked lists, binary trees, sets and maps. Individual projects may include participating on a…

In the Foundations of Cybersecurity course, students will develop the knowledge and skills needed to explore fundamental concepts related to the ethics, laws, and operations of cybersecurity. Students will examine trends and operations of cyberattacks, threats, and vulnerabilities. Students will review and explore security policies designed to mitigate risks. The skills obtained in this course…

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…

During the first year of computer science, students identify task requirements, plan search strategies, and use computer science concepts to access and evaluate information. Students learn digital citizenship by researching current laws and regulations and by practicing integrity and respect. No prior knowledge of computer science is assumed or required.  This course can count towards…

AP Computer Science A is equivalent to a first-semester, college-level course in computer science. The course 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…

In Principles of Information Technology, students will develop computer literacy skills to adapt to emerging technologies used in the global marketplace. Students will implement personal and interpersonal skills to prepare for a rapidly evolving workplace environment; enhance reading, writing, computing, communication, and reasoning skills and apply them to the information technology environment.

#Certification opportunity: CompTIA A+ Students will acquire an understanding of hardware technologies, identify the purpose and function of computer components, explain how mobile devices connect and share data, and understand error messages and symptoms of hardware failures. They will have hands-on experience as they install and configure software programs, configure and verify network connections, and…

In this unpaid lab and/or work based capstone course, students gain skill in the area of computer technologies, including advanced knowledge of electrical and electronic theory, computer principles, and components related to the installation, diagnosis, service, and repair of computer- based technology systems. They will demonstrate professional standards and employability skills required by business and…

In the Practicum in Information Technology, students will gain advanced knowledge and skills in the application, design, production, implementation, maintenance, evaluation, and assessment of products, services, and systems. Knowledge and skills in the proper use of analytical skills and application of IT concepts and standards are essential to prepare students for success in a technology-driven…