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Foundations of Computer Science - 466110 creativity Students will learn how mathematics is a
10 Credits Grade(s) 9-12 crucial part of technology and how it directly affects the
1 Year Course creation of the robotics that they build.
UC Requirement c
CSU Requirement Math Math Tutor – 249700
School Site(s) LHS 10 Credits Grade(s) 11-12
Description: This course introduces students to the 1 Year Course
breadth of the field of computer science through an School Site(s) BCHS, LHS, IHS
exploration of engaging and accessible topics. The focus Minimum GPA requirement for all sites
is on the conceptual ideas of computing and helping Description: Students perform various tasks as
students understand why certain tools or languages assigned by the instructor and work with individual
might be utilized to solve particular problems, rather students on a one-to-one basis or with small groups of
than focusing the entire course on learning particular students. Students assist the instructor during
software tools or programming languages. Strong activities carried out by the class.
problem solving skills will be needed and used. The
course goal is to develop in students the computational
practices of algorithm development, problem solving
and programming within the context of problems that PHYSICAL EDUCATION
are relevant to the lives of today’s students. Students
will also be introduced to topics such as human Physical Education 1 – 250000
interface design, limits of computers, introduction to 10 Credits Grade(s) 9
robotics, and societal and ethical issues. No prior 1 Year Course
computer hardware or software knowledge is necessary. School Site(s) BCHS, LHS, MHS, THS,
Assessment will be based on homework, teamwork, and IHS, MCHS
projects; there will be no tests. Description: Students are offered a wide variety of
team and individual sports and activities. Students
AP Computer Science A – 465716 take part in a fitness program that includes exercising
10 Credits Grade(s) 11-12 and running. Units of study include, but are not limited
1 Year Course to, volleyball, tennis, tumbling, track and field, ultimate
UC Requirement frisbee, badminton, conditioning and weight training,
CSU Requirement swimming, square dance, golf, basketball, volleyball,
School Site THS tennis, flag football, self defense, soccer, softball, indoor
Description: The AP Computer Science A course is an hockey, pickle ball, project adventure and
introductory course in college-level computer science. nontraditional games. Communication, honesty,
Because the design and implementation of computer sportsmanship, and teamwork are emphasized through
programs to solve problems involve skills that are physical activity and sport. Lessons on HIV/AIDS will
fundamental to the study of computer science, a large be incorporated into the curriculum. .A primary goal of
part of the course is built around the development of this course is to develop a life-long interest in physical
computer programs that correctly solve a given fitness.
problem. These programs should be understandable,
adaptable, and, when appropriate, reusable. At the Physical Education 2 – 255000
same time, the design and implementation of computer 10 Credits Grade(s) 10-12
programs is used as a context for introducing other 1 Year Course
important aspects of computer science, including the School Site(s) BCHS, LHS, MHS, THS,
development and analysis of algorithms, the IHS
development and use of fundamental data structures, Description: This second level course expands on the
the study of standard algorithms and typical units of study and areas of emphasis from Physical
applications, and the use of logic and formal methods. Education 1. A primary goal of this course is to develop
In addition, the responsible use of these systems is an a life-long interest in physical fitness.
integral part of the course. This AP course uses the
JAVA programming language, currently the top Weight Training – 255100
programming language worldwide. 10 Credits Grade(s) 10-12
1 Year Course
Applied Mathematics with Robotics - 465900 School Site(s) BCHS, IHS, LHS & MHS,
10 Credits Grade(s) 9-12 THS
1 Year Course
Description: This physical education program is a
School Site BCHS, THS conditioning and weight training class designed to meet
Description: The goal of this course is to teach the individual needs of students interested in all phases
mathematics through the use of robotics and to develop of musculature development. Class may include use of
st
21 century skills like: cooperation and collaboration, free weights, weight machines, and aerobic
teamwork and problem solving, critical thinking and conditioning.
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