Pre-Requisite requirements: None
Grade: 10-12
Materials required: Bring with you daily; Pen and Pencil, Chromebook
Lab Fee: $10 (this covers lab/project consumables)
Course Description
Using Python as a primary programming language, students learn the fundamentals of coding, data processing, data security, and task automation, while learning to contribute to an inclusive, safe, and ethical computing culture. The course promotes computational thinking and coding fundamentals and introduces computational tools that foster creativity. Computer Science Principles helps students develop programming expertise and explore the workings of the Internet. Projects and problems include app development, visualization of data, cyber security, and simulation.
Instruction Overview / Student Expectations:
PLTW “Courses” – All course materials will be delivered through PLTW’s system called “Courses”. Students will receive their login information on the first day of the course. The Computer Science Principles course will be available the first day of the new school year, and instructions will be provided on how to navigate and access content from home.
Common Assessments – Common Assessments will be given throughout the year and will be specific to a learning objective. Retakes of common assessments are allowed but following the guidelines described in the “Make-Up Work” component of this syllabus
Individual Scores will use the following breakdown;
Mastered 4 = 100%
Proficient 3 = 86%
Developing 2 = 76%
Beginning 1 = 66%
No Attempt 0 = 0%
End of Course Assessment – Students will be expected to take the PLTW EOC for the course. The EOC is graded on a 9pt scale and will be entered into the grade book as such.
Make Up Work – Common Assessments, Projects and Daily-Work will be allowed to be turned in late and/or re-attempted following the Farmington High School retake/late work policy. Students may submit missing assignments up until the end of the 6-week grading period. Students may reattempt a common assessment or resubmit a project within the current 6-week grading period, after attending 1-Hour of tutoring
Grading – Course grade will reflect the Farmington High School grading scale and will be calculated from a semester total.
**Farmington High School is mindful of the burden COVID-19 has placed on families in our community. As FHS teachers prepare and plan for the 2020-21 school year, students and families will notice minimal school supplies required for classes. Farmington High School keeps school supplies on hand for any student in need. Please contact Amy Greif, FHS social worker, at 573-701-1310 ext. 3237 or by email at agreif@farmington.k12.mo.us if you are in need of assistance.