Computer Science
If you are new to the Computer Science Mindset, you must recognize a few things. First, if you can speak another language, the syntax switching you do to convert to English is of great import. Second, CS is in English. Thirdly, studying CS is most fun when you learn with a friend. Lastly, IDK if you are good a this or not if you have never tried it before. Most students find they can do more than they think.
In the USA, you should have already learned some code sequencing in elementary and middle high school. Even if you didn’t program robots or external devices with machine language before, students are most open to learning HTML webpage code reading and assembly before they learn Python (the language current students find most readable). A great resource for ANY of these is w3schools.us, but students learn the most from running code in REPL.it at home (sorry Renton kids, it is blocked at school; a workaround is using MIT scratch or ______).
Once you understand how to create a basic HTML if/else game, students look to Python. The following projects will help you understand the basic compoinents of thought you will need for success in a technology field like CS:
- Grocery List building for vegans, muslims & vegetarians who might come over for a party
- Magic 8-Ball randomizer
- Turtle Animation
- Scene Drawing & Animation
Readying yourself for the workplace may include many very different paths to get into the job. Remember, 50% of the job is proving what you know; the other 50% is WHO you know that can hook you up at a job. You don't have to be BFF's w/ everyone in your classes, but you should at least be polite and helpful. Some of the CS pathways most students follow include...
- CyberSecurity & Defense: Intro to Programming, AP CS, CyberSecurity, Adv LAN Design Special Projects Senior Project Studyship
- Programming & Hackership: Intro to Programming, AP CS, CyberSecurity, Python, JAVA, Senior Project, AP?
- App Dev & DeBugging (this doesn't exist rn): Intro to CS, Programming, Robotics, Adv Projects
- Databases & MySQL
- MULTIMEDIA DESIGN FOCUS: Game Design, Visual Arts all levels, Video, Marketing, Multimedia for Animation, AMES Project / Senior Project
- Physics, Marketing, Statistics & Data Mining, Adv Projects
- AI Focus: Intro to CS, Programming, APCS, AI
- Business: Marketing, Web Design & Social Media Marketing, Adv Projects
- Media & Interface Design: Preparing media for global consumption & futures-based technologies
- Aerospace Builder: : 3D & AutoCAD, Aerospace Builder, Robotics B for 3D & CAD-based parts design, Adv Projects
What is offered at Lindbergh? What path should you take?
1) GAMING: Game Design, Game Programming, Video, Sound Design > Independent or Senior Master Project
2) HACKING & PROGRAMMING: Robotics, Game Programming, AP CS, Cybersecurity, Independent Project
3) INDUSTRIAL TECH: Aerospace, Robotics, Networking, Intro to CS, Robotics Club, Senior Project Build
Useful Links:
- Hansen-ShannonHill - AI Collab Links
- Hansen-ShannonHill - IT & CS LINKS - dig deeper into your CS plan & learn more interesting things.
- WA or Renton IT Scholarships
APCSP: AP Computer Science Principles : Python
APCS ABC : JAVA
COLLEGE BOARD LINKS & DATES:
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Project UPLOAD LINK
- Click to INDICATE if you are taking the exam Login, then click College Board > AP Students > AP Computer Science Principles > Click I'm taking the exam
- About THE EXAM including College Board ex
- 16% 4/30/2019 08 hours → Digital Portfolio Task: EXPLORE 2019 RUBRIC + Notes
- 24% 4/30/2019 12 hours → Digital Portfolio Task: CREATE 2019 RUBRIC + Notes
- 60% 5/10/2019 02 hours → End of Course AP EXAM (Paper Test with 74 ?s)
- Practice Exam
- How to write your Explore Task
- Performance Task Directions
- Digital Portfolio Student Guide
- Reader Notes from the people who score Create & Explore Uploads
- Exam Description
- PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS: CHS Student Suggestions, Albert.io, code.hs CLASS CODE: E5B22 using THESE THREE PARTS →
Digital Information
Internet
Data
Final Exam Review, Vocab Review, Exam Review Vocab
& ALL Vocabulary Links - _________, release questions are not available
If you are in a Design class, your class fee allows you to signin to Creative Cloud from Home (NOTE: must be a full computer; does not work on chromebooks)
Wanna do 3d?? Check out blender & the tutorial
ABOUT THIS HANSEN's CS COURSE:
- AGENDA
- SYLLABUS | Course Overview | Units
- CS STANDARDS:CO CS State Standards | Natnl Standards |Rules | Grades
- 1st Day Assignment: Signup for Remind & code.org → join CMCYGT; complete the Survey
- Take the code.hs PREQUIZ
- Game Dev Team Class Choices (3 - Coding, Storyline, Animation, Sound FX, Sprites, Levels Design): Unreal Engine, JEdit, Unity
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Links we Use: REPL, W3Schools, Py Dev Reference Manual & Addtnl Manual, PyGameWiki, Construct3, code.org, Earsketch, ___,
- Python Recommended Textbooks We Will Use In Class: Eric Mathes' Python Crash Course: A Hands-On, Project-Based Introduction to Programming 1st Edition + Al Sweigart's Invent Your Own Computer Games with Python, 4E (also avail at our local library)
- PyGame Links: Wiki, Download Link, Install Notes, Setup, Run PyGame in REPL: Pygame Zero, codewith.mu, AND REPL Newsletter
- Part of the CHS AP Capstone Program
FIELD TRIPS & CONTEST FUN:
- September Aviation Day
- January Jeffcon
- First Robotics
- Columbine Team Selected for Code Quest - End of Jan - CHS Code Quest teams selected!! Past Quests
- April 20th CS Volunteer Project - Teens Teaching Tech to Elders
- Old CONTESTs LIST for upcoming ideas
- Girls Who Code Chapter #: CO1823, Currently looking for parent volunteer
Post High School CS Programs in Colorado: Arapaho CC, Red Rocks Computer Technology, CSU Dept of Computer Science, School of Mines Computer Science, CU Boulder's Computer Science Program, UCCS, University of CO Colorado Springs Engineering & Applied Sciences (check out their new innovation degree programs), CU Denver, UNCO, University of Northern CO at Greeley's Computer Science Program, Metro State Math & Computer Science
National Programs: one of the most affordable 4-year colleges nearby, UC Berkeley (best public school in the country), Stanford, MIT,
