Introduction to Programming
Career and Technical Education (CTE) Course Description
Career and Technical Education (CTE) Course Description
The core Computer Programming requirement can be achieved in numerous ways. Students will be able to choose their path once enrolled in Intro to Programming. Once students have successfully completed Intro to Programming core, students may then pick and choose other programming classes to add to their transcript.
The core Computer Programming requirement can be achieved in numerous ways. Students will be able to choose their path once enrolled in Intro to Programming. Once students have successfully completed Intro to Programming core, students may then pick and choose other programming classes to add to their transcript.
Students will have the opportunity to showcase their accomplishments by participating in Business Professionals of America (BPA) Competitions. It is a “hand-on” class and much of the work is completed independently.
Students will have the opportunity to showcase their accomplishments by participating in Business Professionals of America (BPA) Competitions. It is a “hand-on” class and much of the work is completed independently.
Core Paths (choose one)
Core Paths (choose one)
- PYTHON: Python class & Databases class, OR
- JAVA: Java class & Databases class, OR
- AP Computer Science A (Java), OR
- WEB DESIGN: HTML and CSS class & HTML5 Application Development
Course Prerequisites
Course Prerequisites
- Good Work Ethic
- 8th grade reading skills
- Basic computer skills
- Algebra I
Certification Preparation
Certification Preparation
- Please see individual courses
Articulation
Articulation
- Please see individual courses
- Language Other Than English: The second credit can be substituted with CTE program completion
- Physical Education & Health: PE/Health credit can be substituted with additional CTE program completion
- Science: One credit of Physics or Chemistry can be substituted with CTE program completion
- Social Studies: One credit of Social Studies (except Govt) can be substituted with additional CTE program completion
- Visual, Performing, and Applied Arts: Credit can be substituted with CTE program completion
Other
Other
- Grades: 9-12
- Length: 1 year
- Credits: 1