Do you have a passion for applying logical reasoning to problem solving? Do you have a desire to work on cutting - edge technologies? Want to use your creativity to develop innovative solutions?
The Computer Science Academy is designed for students who have experience with computer programming and have an interest in expanding their understanding and skills of computer science concepts. The Computer Science Academy begins with Advanced Placement Computer Science A (AP CSA). This College Board certified course utilizes the Java programming language and is designed to be equivalent in scope to an introductory college-level computer science course. The second course in the sequence requires the student to examine advanced data structures associated with object-oriented programming design techniques. In the third, and final course, of the sequence students will study advanced topics being pursued by contemporary computer science researchers. Students will use the knowledge and skills developed through programming and algorithm design and analysis to perform hands-on project-driven exploration of advanced topics.
Location
Your current school
Depending on interest and enrollment, this academy may be offered at your home school. Contact your school's guidance counselor for more information.
Grades
9-12
Related Academies
Electives
- Computer Science Principles - AP
- PLTW Digital Electronics
Prerequisites
Completion of Algebra I prior to enrollment in academy coursework.
Completion of Computer Science Principles AP with teacher approval.
Industry Recognized Credentials
Students are offered the opportunity to sit for the IT Specialist: Python certification test at the end of Programming Fundamentals - G/T. Additional certifications may be available as students progress through the courses.
College Credit
Students who successfully complete courses and earn a score of 4 or 5 on the Advanced Placement exam for Computer Science A - AP may be eligible for college credit at post-secondary institutions.
Successful Academy Students:
- Maintain a C average in all academy coursework.
- Upon completion of Computer Science A - AP, students are encouraged to take the AP Computer Science A exam.
Suggested Course Schedule
– Fulfills HCPSS graduation requirement.
| Grade Level | Course 1 | Course 2 | Course 3 | Course 4 | Course 5 | Course 6 | Course 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ninth Grade | English ( ) |
Mathematics ( ) |
Science ( ) |
Social Studies ( ) |
Health I & Fitness ( ) |
Computer Science, Engineering or Technology Credit ( ) |
Fine Arts or World Language ( ) |
| Tenth Grade | English ( ) |
Mathematics ( ) |
Science ( ) |
Social Studies ( ) |
Health II or Elective ( ) |
Fine Arts or World Language ( ) |
Computer Science A-AP |
| Eleventh Grade | English ( ) |
Mathematics ( ) |
Science ( ) |
Social Studies ( ) |
Health II or Elective ( ) |
Elective | Advanced Object Oriented Design G/T |
| Twelfth Grade | English ( ) |
Mathematics ( ) |
Elective | Elective | Elective | Elective | Advanced Topics in Computer Science G/T |
Note: 2 credits of World Language satisfies a “Program Choice” for graduation; however, it is not required for graduation.