AP CSP and AP CSA are designed to allow interested students to take both courses.
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AP Computer Science P
AP Computer Science P (Mr. V) - AP computer science P is an introductory college level C# programming and software design class using Visual Studio and Unity that will give students a more panoramic understanding of computer sciences practices while coding software applications.
Example – code a desktop game, software application, or interactive story using multimedia
Prerequisite - teacher recommendation (most recommendations are students that have taken Game Programming, Advanced Game Programming, or AP CSA but also open to highly motivated students )
Email Mr. Vlahos to discuss recommendations and placement into this class.
Contact Email cvlahos@region15.org
AP Computer Science A
AP Computer Science A (Mrs. V) – A college level Java programming course using math algorithms to spotlight best structured programming practices.
Strong Math and Logic required
Example - Write a program that will print the invoice for a sale at a pet store. Will include criteria for applying a discount.
Prerequisite - Geometry and a math teacher recommendation or students that have taken AP CSP with Mr. V
Email Mrs. Vlahos or talk with your math teacher to discuss recommendation and placement into this class.
Contact Email bvlahos@region15.org
Our primary pathway could give you access to all our AP/ECE classes the earlier you start .
To enroll in Computer Science Principles (CSP), a prerequisite, and/or highly motivated student with a teacher rec is required. This can be either Game Programming or Computer Science A (CSA), as the CSP course begins with a programming review (new for some) and assumes prior experience rather than being for complete beginners. For CSA, the prerequisites include completion of Geometry and a recommendation from a math teacher, but other than that, no prior programming is required.
That said, taking a semester-long class like Game Programming (no prereq) is a great way to get your feet wet in coding without committing to a full year AP programming class. Not only does it introduce you to programming concepts, coding to the Unity engine, and learning C#, but it also opens the door to two other college-level courses I can recommend: ECE Advanced Game Programming and AP Computer Science Principles (CSP). Additionally, it will give you a strong foundation and a head start to excel in AP Computer Science A (CSA), which is a dedicated college-level full year Java class.
Primary CS Pathway
Primary CS Pathway
Example Order A
Example Order A
1st Game Programming
2nd ECE Advanced Game Programming
3rd AP CSP
4th AP CSA
Example Order B
Example Order B
1st Geometry
2nd AP CSA
3rd AP CSP
4th ECE Advanced Game Programming
We can also customize your pathway depending on your situation. Just email Mr. Vlahos or Mrs. Vlahos and start asking questions.
1st Game Programming
2nd Any of the other college level duel enrollment/AP classes
3rd Any of the other college level duel enrollment/AP classes
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