1. Welcome to the Computer Science classes
Mrs. Whitlock
AP night
Chattahoochee High School

2. Mrs. Pam Whitlock Certified Business teacher
CS Endorsement from Southern Polytechnic State University/Kennesaw State University
Business owner
Mother of four children
2 have graduated from Chattahoochee
1 currently at Chattahoochee
1 currently at Taylor Road Middle
Mrs. Whitlock and her daughter

3. Next year, we will offer two AP computer classes at Chattahoochee:
AP Computer Science Principles (available to students in grades 10 – 12 who have qualifying grades)
AP Computer Science A (available to students in grades 11 – 12 who have taken CS principles or have qualifying grades and/or recommendations)

4. What’s the difference between AP Computer Science Principles and AP Computer Science A?

5. AP Computer Science Principles
New course: first year was
AP CS Principles has a broader look at computing and is not tied to a specific programming language. We will explore several languages (Java, Python, SQL, HTML5, JavaScript).
Seven “Big Ideas” that we will cover: Programming, Abstractions, Algorithms, Creativity, Global Impact, the Internet, Big Data
Assessments for the AP exam:
Two performance tasks focusing on computing innovations and programming will be submitted to the College Board during the school year (worth 40% of AP score)
Multiple choice exam in May (worth 60% of AP Score)

6. AP Computer Science A Traditional, in-depth Java programming class
Course has three areas of focus
Learning the Java language
Problem solving and algorithms
Program design: What’s the best way to turn my algorithm into code to solve a problem?
We bring traditional Java programming to life with fun, hands on activities and lots of lab time.
The course starts at a beginning level and increases in rigor and pace throughout the year.
Upon completion of the course, students can expect to be competent Java programmers.
AP exam in May is 50% multiple choice and 50% FRQ.

7. Do I need to have programming experience before I take one of these classes?
For AP Computer Science Principles…No!! This is an intro level computer science course. Students need to have strong math scores/grades and a strong interest in computers.
For AP Computer Science A: Experience preferred but not required. Grade prerequisites are: B or higher in an honors math course and passing all courses
Successful computer science students are those students who don’t give up when they encounter a problem.

8. What’s next? www.cswithwhitlock.com Visit: https://goo.gl/Qd6p7w
Application for students coming soon. Check ChattCougar.com for that application link
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9. And finally, a little computer humor…