Computer Science

Course Description: AP Computer Science Principles is equivalent to an entry-level college computer science course. It covers a broad range of foundational topics and prepares the student for the College Board Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles Exam. Students will further their skills in the foundations of modern computing. Topics of study include: programming; algorithms; the Internet; digital information, privacy, and security; and social impacts of computing. The course is taught using Code.org and JavaScript. This course may be used to satisfy level I world language requirement for graduation.

Please note this is an Advanced Placement (AP Course).

Students must be concurrently enrolled in Pre-AP Geometry to take AP Computer Science Principles

What is an AP course?

The College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Program gives students an opportunity to seek college-level studies while still in high school. By taking PAC/PAP classes, AP classes and AP exams, students may gain advanced placement and/or credit in college. Depending on the students' scores on AP Exams, they may earn up to a full year's credit from their college or university. Please see the district course guide for additional details and information about AP courses.

You must be taking PAP Geometry concurrently to sign up for this course.