Computer Science 1
Digital Information
The Internet
App Design Fundamentals
Intro to App Design and Programming (block-based and JavaScript)
Debugging code
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is an introductory course intended to familiarize students with the general concepts and thinking practices of computing, computer science, and information science. Students will learn computing concepts through authentic visual and interactive projects using visual programming languages.Emphasis is placed on problem-solving, communication, creativity, and exploring the impacts of computing on how we think, communicate, work, and play.
GRADING:
Quarterly Grades:
Tests/Projects - 30%
Quizzes/Lesson Checks - 25%
Classwork - 45%
Final Grade
Quarter 1 - 37.5%
Quarter 2 - 37.5%
Final - 25%
Grades will be updated weekly in Powerschool
Proof of Learning (POL):
The Final will not be a traditional exam. It will be a Project or PBM (Project Based Measure) that will count as an exam, 25% of the Semester grade. The PBM will be assigned during the last weeks of class. Time will be provided in class to complete the task.
This class does not have an exam during the exam day schedule.
The curriculum for this class is Code.org, an online curriculum
The Code.org organization seeks to bring Computer Science classes to every K–12 school in the United States and increase the representation of women and students of color in the field of Computer Science.