Leadership: Being part of the computer science program at SKHS will teach you what it means to be a leader and in many situations, you will need to lead a group when completing a project. Understanding the importance of working together and working as a team is vital when becoming a leader. Leadership leads to success and looking out for group members and peers shows those leadership qualities. Being a part of this program will teach you tons of traits such as teamwork, friendship, and communication. Leadership qualities are very important and what better place to become a leader than at SKHS!

For many the opportunity to try something new: For many students, computer science has never been a big thought of theirs. At SKHS there are tons of classes simple, or hard, which focus on computer science. Many students are undecided on what they would like to do in the future and taking a chance at computer science is an amazing way to find an interest.

College credits and future job opportunities: Working throughout the computer science program and pathway gives you a huge advantage when you move to college and ultimately apply for jobs. Completing this program will put you steps above other competitors, and completing the pathway offers first-hand opportunities, and many times you can work with other companies and employers. During this pathway, you even have the chance to work with many of URI's computer science professors which is amazing when you are deciding where you would like to go to college. Having a reference from URI will drastically help you out in the college application process and help you when you apply for jobs.

Making friends and meeting peers with similar interests: One of the main reasons why students sign up for and partake in the computer science program is to make friends and meet students who have similar interests to them. One of the amazing things about the program is that you are able to meet peers from many different grades. When working in the program it is important to develop friendships and become affiliated with peers. First hand I can tell you that I have made many friends completing the computer science pathway and making friends is one of the most important things in High School.