Computer Science 

Our Mission:

The mission of the Pickerington Schools Computer Science pathway is to provide K-12 students with experiences that will allow them to build interest and engagement in computer science. It is an additional goal that students in the computer science pathway become thoughtful, productive members of the computing profession and community.

Computer Science (Coding) Pathway Courses

Kindergarten through 4th Grade

• • Visual Coding

    • Supply coding “toys” to each building

    • Integration of computer science into the technology skills matrix

  • Google Applied Digital Skills 

  • Google Be Internet Awesome 

5th - 6th Grade 

• • Visual Coding scaffolded into drag and drop coding

  • Integration of computer science into the technology skills matrix

  • Google Applied Digital Skills 

7th - 8th Grade 

• • PLTW Gateway - Computer Science for Innovators & Makers

  • PLTW Gateway - App Creator 

9th - 12th Grade

• • PLTW Courses - CTE

  • Computer Science Principles 

    • • Allows the AP CSP assessment