AP Computer Science Principles

Summer 2020 Work for AP Computer Science Principles (AP CSP)


Below is the summer assignment for AP CSP. Please read carefully and complete before August 20, 2020. This will allow time for me to go through the assignments and see where we are before we start the course. The summer work is 20+ hours so start early! The most important part of the summer work is to dig around and play with the ideas of computers and programming. If you have any questions, please contact me: alyssa.deorio@boontonschools.org. DO NOT put this off until August 19, 2020 .


Assignments (Counts as a test grade):

  1. Read the first chapter of the book Blown to Bits http://www.bitsbook.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/chapter1.pdf. Create a two page, size 12 font, font Times New Roman, and single spaced summary of the chapter and email it to me.

  2. Go to Code.org and create an account https://studio.code.org/users/sign_up. Create an account using your gmail email account. Make your username your first and last name. Once your account is created scroll to the bottom of the page. You will see a box that says “Add a Teacher.” Sign up for the summer assignment by using the code ZSKKCX.

  3. After you enter the code for the summer assignment (Accelerated Intro to Computer Science), the top of the page will have the option to start the express course. It will list your teacher as Ms. DeOrio. This course must be completed this summer. I will be able to see your progress. There will be videos and other presentations. These are helpful, but not essential. You MUST complete all of the activities. It will be approximately 20 hours. We will use code.org for many activities this year so I would like for you to get comfortable with the website.


Good luck – have fun – email with any questions, concerns or cool stuff you find. Enjoy the summer and I can’t wait to see you soon!