20 Weeks - 1/2 credit
Grades 9-12
No prior computer science knowledge or experience is necessary.
This course is designed to offer an introduction to computer science.
The course presents an overview of the history, principles, and transformative approach of computer science, as well as an introduction to computer programming.
Students will start by programming in Netsblox, a friendly graphical language that will allow them to express themselves by creating interactive games, animations, and stories, while learning the fundamentals of computer programming.
Students will continue to develop their programming and problem solving skills using JuiceMind and Python.
Students will learn how to design their own website using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.