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environment using the most current methodologies and AP COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES
programming languages. The application development
life cycle will include creating, designing, programming New for 2016-17!
and launching apps for handheld devices. Students will (Full year, 1 AP credit, Grades 10-12)
develop communication techniques designing interfaces Prerequisite: Algebra II Previously or Concurrently
as well as logical and critical thinking skills programming This course meets the ½ credit computer requirement
their apps in this truly engaging course!
This course will follow the AP Computer Science
COMPUTER SCIENCE 1 Principles curriculum as defined by the College Board.
AP Computer Science Principles is a unique course that
(1 semester, ½ credit, Grades 9-12) introduces students to the central ideas of computer
Prerequisite: Algebra I science through a very broad curriculum. This course
This course meets the ½ credit computer requirement accentuates the concepts and computational thinking
practices central to the discipline of computer science.
This course is a must for students interested in how It is a rigorous course that promotes deep learning of
computers work! This course is very helpful for students computational content, developing analysis and
majoring in Computer Science or Engineering in college. collaboration skills while encouraging students to think
Computer Science I is a beginning programming course creatively. Students will consider the vital impact
with an emphasis on understanding the science of advances in computing have on people and society.
Computer Science. Topics studied include the history of Students will investigate 7 big ideas, a portion of which
computers, number system conversions and how the is coding, which provide a pathway for becoming a well-
Internet works. Students will program using the Visual educated and informed citizen who understands how
Basic language on Windows-based computers. computer science impacts people and society.
Programming will involve problem solving, control
structures, data structures and logical design. Computer Fees: The fee for this required exam is $92
and programming terminology along with industry
programming practices will be emphasized. This course AP COMPUTER SCIENCE A
is a recommended prerequisite for AP Computer
Science A. (Full year, 1 AP credit, Grades 10-12)
Prerequisite: Computer Science 1 and Algebra II
WEB DESIGN AND PROGRAMMING This course meets the ½ credit computer requirement
(1 semester, ½ credit, Grades 10-12) AP Computer Science is a great course for students
Prerequisite: Computer Science I, Multimedia interested in majoring in Math, Engineering or
Technology or Integrated Computer Applications Computer Science. This year-long class emphasizes
This course meets the ½ credit computer requirement object-oriented programming methodology with an
emphasis on problem solving and algorithm
Web Design and Programming is a semester course in development. Students will code in Java to learn the
which students will utilize Web Design theory to code fundamentals of programming and Computer Science.
original, functionally effective and attractive websites. This class will follow the approved College Board
While creating their own projects, students will design curriculum for the AP Computer Science A course and is
standard-compliant sites utilizing XHTML and Cascading designed to be the equivalent of a first-semester college
Style Sheets (CSS). Design concepts will include keeping course in Computer Science. Students may waive the
style separate from content and client side scripting Computer Science I prerequisite with department
using JavaScript. In addition, students will design and approval. Students enrolled in this class are required to
build an e-portfolio site in a WYSIWYG environment. take the AP Exam in May.
Fees: The fee for this required exam is $92
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