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ALL IN THE CODE
BY: JACK, ANDREW, MICHAEL
Priory is proud to host an excellent language program. Whether it’s French, Spanish, Japanese, or Chinese, you’re guaranteed to receive the best quality instruction to help you become fluent. But did you know that Priory offers another language? That’s right, students in the renowned computer science program have the opportunity to learn coding/programming.
Coding, in essence, is a set of rules and commands given to computers to perform certain functions, just as languages have rules of grammar and spelling to effectively convey ideas. Simple, right? However, students who have had no experience in computer science don’t pursue coding because they see it as too difficult. “I don’t think coding is difficult to learn,” says computer science teacher Mrs. Hemiup. “I think students get intimidated by seeing the words coding and programming, but it actually is not difficult.”
With STEM fields beginning to take precedence in the modern world, many Priory students are taking advanced computer science classes that incorporate coding to prepare for their future careers. “Coding is the future,” says
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AP Computer Science student Mikhail Saliba (11). “It’s important to learn to code because there are many good, well-paying jobs that you can get if you are able to code.” With the fabulous instruction that Priory students receive in the computer science program, there’s not doubt that securing a job will be a breeze!
However, some Priory students are choosing to learn to code for reasons other than securing a good salary. “I’m learning to code because because women are underrepresented in STEM fields,” says AP Computer Science student Samantha Allison (11). “As a woman, coding is important to know so that I can have the skills to enter into a STEM career and help increase visibility of women in these areas.”
If you feel hesitant to learn coding, don’t be! Take advantage of the excellent classes here at Priory. After all, you’ll never know how far it can take you.
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