1. Ayala ACES Program Academy of Computer & Engineering Science

2. What is the Academy of Computer and Engineering Sciences?
Project-based Learning
Links to careers
Partnerships with industry
Career experience
21st Century skills

3. Program Features: UC approved courses
Cohort honors / AP classes with close teacher support
Interdisciplinary projects using modern skills
Integrated AP courses (AP CSP, AP CSA)
College credit upon passage of an EoC or AP Exam
AP/PLTW recognition
Mentorship and internship opportunities

4. ACES Core Courses:
Introduction to Design (Year 1): Students learn the project design process, 3D drafting, modeling, sketching, and 3D printing. Counts as a UC art class and receive college credit with an EoC score of 6 or better.
AP Computer Science Principles (Year 2) An overview for beginners that explores fundamental areas of CS: game design, simulation, programming, data science, cybersecurity, the web, and mobile program design. Can receive college credit with an AP exam score of 3 or better

6. AP Capstone (Seminar & Research, Year 3/4):
AP Computer Science Applications (CSA, Year 3): Students learn to code in Java, master advanced algorithms, and will develop their own apps as a CS capstone. College credit upon passage of the AP exam with a 3 or better.
AP Capstone (Seminar & Research, Year 3/4):
Students complete a capstone project working with applications, robotics, or engineering. Can receive college credits and a special AP Capstone Diploma. Students make take 1 or 2 years of the course.

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8. Special Academy Honors:
AP Capstone Certificate –
Take AP Seminar in Grade 11; score a 3 on the AP exam
Take AP Research in Grade 12; score a 3 on the AP exam

9. Special Academy Honors: AP + PLTW Student Recognition –
Complete one PLTW course in sequence and score Proficient or higher on the EOC
PLTW courses: IED, POE, & AE
Complete one AP course and score a 3 or higher on the AP Exam in an associated course
AP courses: AP Physics (any), AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, AP Statistics, AP Calculus (any), AP Computer Science Principles
Pass a third AP or PLTW course and exam

10. Special Academy Honors: AP Capstone Diploma –
Take AP Seminar in Grade 11; score a 3 on the AP exam
Take AP Research in Grade 12; score a 3 on the AP exam
Earn a 3+ on 4 additional AP exams of your choice.
Recommended exams: AP Physics (any), AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, AP Statistics, AP Calculus (any), AP Computer Science Principles

11. Q: Can my student do sports / band and be in ACES
Q: Can my student do sports / band and be in ACES? Yes, but keep in mind that ACES has a demanding schedule so, like with all things, they will have to keep balanced. That being said – the best schools want smart AND athletic leaders.
Q: I’m not sure my student can handle the AP load, do they have to take all the AP classes? The ACES sequence as 2 required AP classes: AP CSP and AP CSA. Other AP courses are optional. Consider that a top student has taken AP courses at graduation.
Q: Can my student also do 4 years of language? Yes, the schedule is designed with this in mind. Keep in mind that students may take summer courses to fit more classes but this is not required.

12. Q: My student does not meet Math requirements what do I do
Q: My student does not meet Math requirements what do I do? CS requires strong math skills, but for students with a passion for CS there are ways to catch up. See your counselor for help.
Q: How do I sign up? Ask your counselor when you register. You can also contact Mr. Ryan Bell or Academy Chairs Esibon Syiem and Vivian Yeh.