Programming Fundamentals

What is this course about?

Coding is an in-demand skill necessary for many careers now and in the future. This course teaches the foundations of coding to students with no previous background.

Students will:

  • Learn how to code in a fun and accessible way through a series of learning modules including video tutorials, code examples, programming challenges, and applied exercises.

  • Be introduced to the JavaScript programming language

  • Use problem-solving and critical thinking throughout this course

  • Manage time to complete learning modules

Who can take this course?

Students in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12.

How many credits?

This is a semester course.

Questions: Contact your student's school counselor or email phillip.freeman@swcsd.us

A student who takes one full credit or two half credits in the same pathway will have their fine arts credits waived.

The CTE courses can be taken in lieu of the Fine Art courses.