Bellaire HS AP CS A

Welcome to AP Computer Science (CS) A at Bellaire High School!

AP Computer Science A is an introductory college-level computer science course. Students cultivate their understanding of coding through analyzing, writing, and testing code as they explore concepts like modularity, variables, and control structures.

Fundamental topics in this course include the design of solutions to problems, the use of data structures to organize large sets of data, the development and implementation of algorithms to process data and discover new information, the analysis of potential solutions, and the ethical and social implications of computing systems. The course emphasizes object-oriented programming and design using the Java programming language.

The AP CS A College Board exam has two sections – multiple choice and free-response. The AP CS A exam is scheduled for Wednesday, May 4, 2022, 12PM.

Read the College Board AP Course and Exam Description.

Class resources and assignments will be accessed through the HISD Hub. However, both parents and students can view all homework / class work assignments on the Homework Calendar which is available on the Hub and on the Fall Curriculum page.

This COURSE SYLLABUS contains:

• teacher contact information

• course description

• course resources to sign up for

• course class supplies

• grading and testing policy