Exploring Computer Science (H)

Computing is involved in nearly every field of study, career and industry today. Exploring Computer Science (ECS) is a high school course that provides students with an introduction to the world of computer science. ECS is a college prep (A-G) and Career Technical Education approved course. The course consists of 6 units which are approximately 6 weeks each. Assignments and instruction are inquiry and equity based and designed to be socially relevant and meaningful for diverse students. 

+ Grade Level Recommendation: 7 -10

+ Programming Languages: Scratch,  HTML/CSS,  and Python Graphics

Introduction to Robotics (H)

Gain direct experience with LEGO Robotics! Robotics provides students with skills in engineering and computer programming. Students will learn the mechanics of robotics - gears, sensors, robotic attachments, and programming.  Students will also learn to build out of cardboard to prototype or even make abstract art.  We will also explore text based programming in Python and 3-D modelling in On Shape.

+ Grade Level Recommendation:  7 - 10 

+ Programming Language: Mindstorms EV3

 +Programming, and Intro to Python

AP Computer Science Principles

Have you ever wondered how computers communicate? Do you want a more fundamental understanding of computer science rather than jumping headfirst into lines and lines of endless code? AP Computer Science Principles may be the class for you. In this course, we discover the basis for computer science. From learning about how the Internet relays packets of data across the world to discovering how to secure data through encryption, you'll have a solid background in computer science after taking this course. 

+ Grade Levels: recommended 10th -12th. 

+ Exam : A program & Multiple Choice Exam w/ Short Essay Response (fully digital)

+ Programming Language: JavaScript

Intermediate Computer Science (H)

The goal of this course is to deepen students understanding of computing. Students will learn key concepts of software engineering, graphical user interface, and user interface design. Students will gain a deeper understanding of basic data structures and use them to solve more complex problems in a collaborative manner. Students will explore programming using Racket as they create animations and 2-D games.

+ Grade Levels : recommended 8th - 12th

+ Prerequisite:  B or higher in a Whitney Young Math Class or Department Recommendation 

+ Programming Language: Racket

AP Computer Science A

Computer Science A (CSA) introduces students to software engineering and object-oriented design while learning the Java programming language. The CSA curriculum is recommended for any high school student who wants to continue their computer science education after completing an introductory course, such as Intermediate CS. Students expand their programming skills by developing solutions in the Java programming language, building on the knowledge they acquired from their previous introductory computer science course. 

+ Grade Levels:  9th - 12th  grade is required.

+ Prerequisite : Intermediate CS or Teacher Recommendation

+ Exam : Multiple Choice, Short Essay Response (fully digital)

+ Programming Languages: Java & Haskell

Artificial Intelligence (H)

This course teaches "classic artificial intelligence", with roots in the ideas from the 1960s. Game playing systems. Tree search algorithms. Not statistical learning techniques.

+ Prerequisite : AP CS A

+ Programming Language: Python

+ Offered for the 2025-2026 school year