AP Computer Science Principles
About the Course
Learn the principles that underlie the science of computing and develop the thinking skills that computer scientists use. You’ll work on your own and as part of a team to creatively address real-world issues using the tools and processes of computation.
Skills You'll Learn
Making connections between concepts in computing
Designing a program to solve a problem or complete a task
Applying abstractions in computation and modeling
Analyzing computational work
Communicating ideas about technology and computation
Working collaboratively to solve problems
Equivalency and Prerequisites
College Course Equivalent
A first-semester introductory college course in computing
Recommended Prerequisites
High school algebra course
We use several online providers: Edhesive and PLTW. Students may take both the AP exam and the PLTW exam to earn credit.
See below:
Qualifying for the AP + Project Lead The Way Student Achievement
Submit Your AP + PLTW Student Achievement Application
Submit Your AP + PLTW Student Achievement Application
If your school offers both AP classes and Project Lead The Way (PLTW) courses, you have a chance to earn the AP + PLTW Student Achievement by completing courses in one of three AP + PLTW “pathways”—engineering, biomedical science, or computer science. This recognition shows colleges and employers that you’re prepared for advanced coursework and interested in careers in the fields you’re studying.
The AP + PLTW Student Achievement is awarded once a year in the fall.
Instructions
Take the right combination of AP and PLTW courses.
Complete one AP course, one PLTW course, and a third course, either AP or PLTW, included in the engineering, biomedical science, or computer science pathways.
If you’ve already taken AP and/or PLTW courses, you may be well on your way to earning the recognition.
Earn qualifying scores on the assessments.
Earn a score or 3 or higher on the AP Exam(s) and a score of Proficient or higher on the PLTW End-of-Course Assessment(s).
Apply for the recognition online.
You’ll need a College Board account.
AP + PLTW Student Achievement Process
If you think you’re on the path to complete the requirements to earn the student achievement, apply for the recognition here.
Greer High Comp Sci Prin Syllabus.docx