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AP Computer Science Principles

An Overview of AP Computer Science Principles

This course is designed to continue deveoping students computer science skills and knowledge through project-based learning centered on the essential computer science topics and skills needed to continue in the field of computer science and Information Technologies. To accomplish this students will solve problems and create value for others through innovation and creativity. Explore how innovations in computing impact and connect our world. Computer Science Principles will give you confidence to succeed today, on the AP Exam, and beyond. It is classified as a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) class and utilizes a problem-solving approach to apply computer science skills in real-world scenarios. It is also the second computer science program being developed on the Segerstrom campus. Successful completion of both classes in the pathway will earn you a Certification of Completion for the SAUSD CTE Computer Science Pathway.

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About me

I'm extremely excited to have AP Computer Science Principles on campus this year.

I currently teach Computer Science Essentials (CSE), Physics, and AP Physics at Segerstrom High School in Santa Ana. I’m originally from Iowa and came to California 19 years ago. I initially taught for 11 years at Eisenhower HS, then one year at Canyon HS before coming to Segerstrom. About 5 years ago my students came to me wanting to start a robotics club and I realized I needed to improve my coding skills. I completed a 2 year computer science credential program at UCI and this last summer the PLTW CSE course. Since then I’ve been on a little mission to get CS on our campus and am proud to say I have one course of Computer Science Essentials this year.

I worked with a start up over the last 3 years creating an app for a digital school planner. We started with an extension for google chrome, and expanded this last year to work on the IOS platform.

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