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2025-26 applications open up on Jan 22nd for current EV students and March 3rd 2025 for incoming freshman.
2025-26 applications open up on Jan 22nd for current EV students and March 3rd 2025 for incoming freshman.
EV students see your counselor to apply. Incoming freshman will find the application link in the presentation slides and the course request form
EV students see your counselor to apply. Incoming freshman will find the application link in the presentation slides and the course request form
Applications close on March 21st 2025 at 3 pm
Applications close on March 21st 2025 at 3 pm
Congratulations to Shivam Pathak , Steven Luo, Dougy Ouyang, Ritali Jain, Eshaan Kaipa, and Kshitj Teotia for attaining perfect scores on the 2021, 2022, and 2023 Computer Science Principles AP Exam!
Software and Systems Development Pathway
Software and Systems Development Pathway
The Software and Systems Development pathway, a part of the Computer Science Academy, is an interdisciplinary approach to learning in which a cohort of students take a sequence of Career Technical Education courses throughout high school. Students' schedules will integrate academic classes with the Information and Communication Technologies industry sector classes while providing experiential learning opportunities beyond the classroom.
Students in this pathway prepare for careers related to computer science that involve the design, development, implementation, maintenance, and management of systems that rely on software programs to satisfy the operational needs of modern business organizations. Persons with expertise in systems development and programming are critical to support operations like electronic commerce, medical records management, retail sales and inventory management, digital entertainment, and use of energy. Sample occupations associated with this pathway:
Computer Programmer
Software Developer/Applications
Information Security Analyst
Web Developer
E-Business/E-Commerce Specialist
Articulation with Mission College and Dual Enrollment with San Jose City College
Articulation with Mission College and Dual Enrollment with San Jose City College
Our courses are articulated with Mission College.
ECS and AP CSP (combined) are articulated with Introduction to Computer Science & Technology (CIS 001). Students will get Mission College/San Jose City College credit for these courses if they pass with a B or better.
Database and AP CSA are dual enrollment courses with San Jose City College courses CIS 122 and CIS 084 respectively.
How to apply
How to apply
Pathway applications open up in Feb-Mar during the course selection period. This program is not a Magnet program and is only open to EV students only.
Incoming freshmen should request Exploring Computer Science as one of their classes and check the box that asks to express interest in joining the pathway
If interested in the pathway, students must also complete an electronic application. This form is a binding contract which entails a four year commitment to take a sequence of CS classes at EVHS.
In April, students will receive an email informing them if they have been accepted or not.
Courses
Courses
ECS 703_716_731_732.mp4Grades 9
Prerequisites: Concurrently taking Math 1 or have taken Math 1, No prior knowledge of computers required.
An introduction to the breadth of computer science. This course will explore human-computer interaction, problem-solving in computing, web design, programming and animation, data Analysis, and artificial intelligence.
Students will be concurrently enrolled in an English and a Math class taught by a designated CS Academy teacher.
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Grades 10
Prerequisites: Introduction to Computer Science with a C or better.
The Database Design and SQL Programming course engages students to analyze complex business scenarios and create a data model—a conceptual representation of an organization’s information. Participants implement their database design by creating a physical database using SQL. Basic SQL syntax and the rules for constructing valid SQL statements are reviewed. This course culminates with a project that challenges students to design, implement, and demonstrate a database solution for a business or organization. This course is a dual enrollment class with San Jose City College and gets students credit for CIS 122.
Students will be concurrently enrolled in an English and a Math class taught by a designated CS Academy teacher.
Grades 11
Prerequisites: Introduction to Computer Science with a C or better.
AP Computer Science Principles introduces students to the foundational concepts of computer science and challenges them to explore how computing and technology can impact the world. With a unique focus on creative problem solving and real-world applications, AP Computer Science Principles prepares students for college and career. Whether it’s 3-D animation, engineering, music, app development, medicine, visual design, robotics, or political analysis, computer science is the engine that powers the technology, productivity, and innovation that drive the world. Computer science experience has become an imperative for today’s students and the workforce of tomorrow. The AP Program designed AP Computer Science Principles with the goal of creating leaders in computer science fields and attracting and engaging those who are traditionally underrepresented with essential computing tools and multidisciplinary opportunities. Upon completion of ECS and AP CSP with a grade of B or better, students may earn Mission College credit if they are enrolled.
Students will be concurrently enrolled in an English and a Math class taught by a designated CS Academy teacher.
AP Computer Science A
AP Computer Science A
Grades 12
Prerequisites: AP Computer Science Principles with a C or better.
This year long course covers the first semester of a traditional college level Computer Science course. Topics covered are prescribed by the College Entrance Examination Board and will include items such as Program & Class Design, Object-Oriented Methodology, Programming Constructs, Data Structures, and Standard Algorithms. Students who successfully complete this course will be ready to take the national Advanced Placement Exam in May.
The difficulty level of this course is equivalent to a college course. In fact, this course is a dual enrollment class with San Jose City College and gets students credit for CIS 084.
The use of a computer at home is required for this course. All students in an AP course are expected to take the exam in May.
Students will be concurrently enrolled in an English and a Math class taught by a designated CS Academy teacher.
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