Students in Intro to Computer Science will spend the majority of the year coding in Python. Students will raise their capabilities in logical thinking and coming up with creative solutions to everyday problems.
Students will use ProjectSTEM for their online curriculum. All students are automatically enrolled in the Amazon Future Engineer Program which provides curriculum, support, scholarships, and opportunities for internships.
The syllabus and guidelines sheet gives a detailed look at what's expected for incoming and attending students.
Please read and become acclimated with this sheet as it will answer many of your questions and be referenced during individual discussions regarding behavior, expectations, and grades.
All students should show up to class prepared and ready to learn. Laptops will be provided, but students should always have their Chromebooks ready and charged. Phones will not be allowed in class.
It is expected that students keep up with assignments, be productive and efficient in their work, and pay attention to the requirements.
No student should fail this course. Each of the programs comes with video lectures, copious notes, guided practice exercises, and study quizzes. Class participation is required as class-time will be spent going over classwork.
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