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AP Computer Science Principles is an introductory college-level computing course that introduces students to the breadth of the field of computer science. Students learn to design and evaluate solutions and to apply computer science to solve problems through the development of algorithms and programs.
Generally, students are encouraged to get this AP course done in their grade 11 year. While some of the material covered in their grade 11 class will overlap with the AP course, there will be some independent work to do as well (including building a portfolio).
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AP Computer Science A is an introductory college-level computer science course. Students cultivate their understanding of coding through analyzing, writing, and testing code as they explore concepts like modularity, variables, and control structures.
Generally, students are encouraged to get this AP course done in their grade 12 year, since the concepts and material is taught in the grade 12 class in school.
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Why AP?
Why AP?
There are two main reasons to challenge the AP exams. Firstly, the material will prepare students for post-secondary studies (if they can handle AP, they're ready for university/college!). Secondly, many Ontario universities will grant equivalency credits for students who do well on the AP exams. Here is a list of Ontario universities and how they treat AP exams in terms of equivalencies.
Of course, by doing the AP exams, students take on that added challenge and ultimately prove to themselves that they can do it! This confidence serves them well during and after high school.
The AP exams are standardized exams and there is a cost to taking them, and the date of the exam is strictly controlled by The College Board. For more information, see Mr. Swaine or Ms. Sharpe, and also check out The College Board website.
It should also be noted that we offer AP Calculus as well!!!
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