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CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION AP COURSE OFFERINGS

AP COMPUTER SCIENCE A
Description: AP Computer Science A is a hands-on Java coding course designed to teach the
fundamentals of object-oriented programming, including program design, implementation,

analysis, data structures, operations, and algorithms through lessons, labs, and projects.

Skills for Success: Students should be comfortable with algebraic concepts, especially functions
and function notation, and have a strong foundation of mathematical reasoning. In addition,
students should possess a strong work ethic due to the pace and rigor of the course.

Academic Suitability: Students should have a strong mathematical reasoning ability and have
completed Algebra I and Geometry prior to taking AP Computer Science. Completion of
Precalculus or Accelerated Precalculus is encouraged.

Out of Class Commitments: Homework is assigned frequently, and includes readings and
videos, exercises, and quiz and test preparation. It is strongly encouraged that students
download Eclipse at home to allow more work time on labs and practice.

Summer Work: None