COMPUTER SCIENCE

The Computer Science pathway has been designed to “empower students to be technology trailblazers,” putting the coding and design into their hands.  Using “Python” programming, MIT App Inventor, Vex Robotics, and other industry-rated offerings, students will engage with curriculum and activities from PROJECT LEAD THE WAY (PLTW), a nationally-recognized science program.  The student experience will include coding their own video game through programming basics, creating apps to solve real-world problems, engaging in relevant cybersecurity issues and closing those vulnerabilities, all while understanding the connection to the industry.  Students who complete the three PLTW courses during high school receive special designation on their transcripts, similar to Advanced Placement (AP) classes.  The third of the three PLTW courses aligns with the College Board’s Computer Science AP standards and students would be prepared to take the AP exam at the end of the year.