Intro to Computer Science: June 1-June 26, 9:00am-11:00am

An introduction to computer science that includes a background into the development of computers and the early pioneers of computing language as well as the hardware and components of the machines. The course will also examine how an actual computer works by reviewing the storage capacity and connectors as well as the input/output structures and backup systems. Students will learn about troubleshooting and issues of hacking and security as well as the ethical and safety challenges posed by social media. The course will also introduce Python as the coding language and provide practice using flowcharts, basic input and functions, conditional structures, and loops. There will be several student projects in programming throughout the course.

Students who complete this course will earn a full semester credit for Intro to Computer Science. Because this is an accelerated course, in order to receive credit and to pass this course, students are permitted no more than one absence for the summer. This course will appear on a student's transcript. This class is only available to rising 10th grade students. Incoming 9th grade students may not enroll in this class.

Please note this section will take place on Zoom and will have 2 mandatory in person testing days on campus on June 11 and June 24.

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