The Programming and Software Development program of study explores the occupations and education opportunities associated with researching, designing, developing, and testing operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for medical, industrial, military, communications, aerospace, business, scientific, and general computer applications. This program of study may also include exploration into creating, modifying, and testing the codes, forms, and script that allow computer applications to run.
KIPP Academy of Arts and Letters
KIPP Paseo Preparatory
KIPP Austin Beacon Prep
KIPP Austin Brave
KIPP Austin Collegiate
KIPP Oak Cliff Academy
KIPP Academy Middle
KIPP Academy West
KIPP Intrepid Preparatory
KIPP Liberation College Preparatory
KIPP Nexus Middle School
KIPP Polaris Academy for Boys
KIPP Voyage Academy for Girls
KIPP Connect Preparatory
KIPP East End High School
KIPP Generations Collegiate
KIPP Houston High School
KIPP Northeast College Preparatory
KIPP Sharpstown College Prep
KIPP Sunnyside High School
KIPP University Prep High School
Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)
Computer Science Teacher Resources
Curriculum
PLTW | Computer Science Curriculum
Student Organizations and Involvement
Industry-Based Certification Links and Resources
Python Institute | PCEP™ – Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer (CS I and CS II)
OpenEDG Login | Practice Tests & Exam
KIPP Texas Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer IBC Information and Guidance One-Pager
Certiport | IT Specialist: Java (APCSA only)
NEW! Step-by-Step Certiport Test Candidate (Student) Registration
GMetrix - access to LearnKey curriculum and Practice Tests
KIPP Texas IT Specialist: Java IBC Information and Guidance One-Pager
Teacher Associations/Resources
Student Opportunities and Resources
High School Summer Camps
Computer Science-Focused Scholarships
Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship (application opens in October and closes in December)
Natives in Tech + Nucamp Scholarship
American Indian Science and Engineering Society Scholarships
Scholarships from Google
Scholarships from Society of Women Engineers
Blacks at Microsoft Scholarships