Computer Science

and Applications

Silvestri Junior High - STEAM Academy

Welcome to 6th Grade Computer Science and Applications with Miss Hingtgen!

Computer Science and Applications is a Semester long course at Silvestri. You will learn:

    • To examine the relationship between hardware and software in computing systems, and to identify the major components of a computer system.
    • To apply computational thinking to algorithms, problem solving, and connections - CODING!
    • Online Safety and Digital Citizenship
    • Presentation Websites
    • Google Suite Applications
    • Coding

About Miss Hingtgen! (Hin-chin)

  • 23 years teaching in CCSD - first year at Silvestri!
  • Originally from Iowa - I was President of the Las Vegas Iowa Club for 17 years! Go Hawks!
  • I have 2 dogs, Zoe is a 17 1/2 year old Dalmatian, and Owen is a 7 year old Shorkie. (I also do dog sitting! Check out my fun pictures at Pawsitively Kristy on Facebook and Instagram!) I grew up with horses and still love them!
  • I enjoy sports! I play in softball and cornhole leagues. I love to watch the Hawkeyes, Vegas Golden Knights, Chicago Cubs, and the Green Bay Packers. Iowa is my favorite college team, but I also cheer for UNLV!
  • I love to travel! My favorite places are going to Iowa to visit family and going to Hawkeye Football Games, and anywhere with an ocean!
  • Email Miss Hingtgen

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