Information Technology
Grades: 9-12

About The Program
PROJECT LEAD THE WAY – COMPUTER SCIENCE ESSENTIALS
Computer Science Essentials will expose students to a diverse set of computational thinking concepts, fundamentals, and tools, allowing them to gain understanding and build confidence. In Computer Science Essentials, students will use visual, block-based programming and seamlessly transition to text-based programming with languages such as Python to create apps and develop websites and learn how to make computers work together to put their design into practice. They’ll apply computational thinking practices, build their vocabulary, and collaborate just as computing professionals do to create products that address topics and problems important to them.
PROJECT LEAD THE WAY – COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES
Using Computer Science Principles Using Python® as a primary tool and incorporating multiple platforms and languages for computation, this course aims to develop computational thinking, generate excitement about career paths that utilize computing, and introduce professional tools that foster creativity and collaboration. While this course can be a student’s first in computer science, students without prior computing experience are encouraged to start with Introduction to Computer Science. Computer Science Principles helps students develop programming expertise and explore the workings of the Internet. Projects and problems include app development, visualization of data, cybersecurity, and simulation. PLTW is recognized by the College Board as an endorsed provider of curriculum and professional development for AP® Computer Science Principles (AP CSP). This endorsement affirms that all components of PLTW CSP’s offerings are aligned to the AP Curriculum Framework standards and the AP CSP assessment.
PROJECT LEAD THE WAY – COMPUTER SCIENCE A
Computer Science A focuses on further developing computational thinking skills through the medium of Android™ App development for mobile platforms. The course utilizes industry-standard tools such as Android Studio, Java™ programming language, XML, and device emulators. Students collaborate to create original solutions to problems of their own choosing by designing and implementing user interfaces and Web-based databases. This course aligns with the AP CS A course. Cybersecurity introduces the tools and concepts of cybersecurity.
Program Courses
4 Total Credits required to be a “Completer”.
You can take any combination of CTE qualified courses, provided you have taken any prerequisite course.
Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Credits |
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COMPUTER SCIENCE ESSENTIALS (PLTW) (Prerequisite: None | Grades 9-12) | 1 Credit |
Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Credits |
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COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES (PLTW) (Prerequisite: COMPUTER SCIENCE ESSENTIALS | Grades 10-12) | 1 Credit |
Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Credits |
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COMPUTER SCIENCE A (PLTW) (Prerequisite: COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES | Grades 11-12) | 1 Credit |
Student Testimonials
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Department Contact Info
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