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…

Students will use digital media to communicate and work collaboratively; apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information; use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make decisions; understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology; practice

#Certification Opportunity: Code HS Web Design Level I This second year course will allow students who were successful in Web Design to apply more advanced skills as they publish and maintain websites. Students will learn more sophisticated web development techniques such as interactive forms and animation.

This course begins the progression of the Coding in Python sequence, introducing the early fundamentals of coding. It blends detailed technical knowledge with engaging coursework, allowing students free-range creativity without sacrificing academic rigor. The course emphasizes logical thinking and problem-solving, critical thinking, and real-world coding application. Students taking this course will receive the basic tools…

#Certification Opportunity: PCEP-Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer This course builds on the basics learned in CS1261, rounding out the students’ knowledge of CS coding fundamentals. The course introduces image-based graphics, allowing students to produce the sorts of familiar games and dynamic interactive programs that they are already enthusiastic about. Emphasis is on code organization and the…

The second half of the Python curriculum begins to cover more advanced CS topics in more depth, compared to previous courses. Students begin to learn the advanced coding skills that truly prepare them to write detailed, realistic programs, as well as learning all the tricks and techniques that can give their personal programs the next…

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…