1. Welcome to the Computer Science classes
Mrs. Whitlock
Curriculum night 2019
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
3 have graduated from Chattahoochee
1 currently an 11th Chattahoochee

3. AP Computer Science Principles
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)

4. 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.

5. Grading in Career Tech classes
Category
Weight
Description
Expected Time to return grades to students
Summative Assessments
50%
Unit Tests, Major Unit Programming Projects
Tests: 5 school days
Projects: 7 – 10 school days
Formative
Assessments
20%
Quizzes, live coding tasks, instructional labs
3 school days
Progress Reports
10%
Homework, CodingBat, PracticeIt, Reflections
Final Exam
Cumulative final exam for Fall and Spring semesters

6. Late work policy Late/Missing Work
Work that is turned in after the deadline will receive a maximum grade of 75%.
Work that is missing will receive an NHI (not handed in).
If the missing work is not submitted within 10 days from the initial deadline, the NHI will be changed to a zero permanently.

7. Recovery Policy CTAE Department Provision for Grade Improvement Policy
 Students who have received a grade below 75% on a major test/project have the opportunity to recover their grade through the Grade Improvement process.
The maximum grade that can be earned is 75%.
Students must initiate the recovery process.
Once notified of the low grade, students have up to 10 days to initiate and complete the recovery work.
The individual teacher will determine the means of recovery.
Students can have no more than 5 unexcused absences from the class.
All missing work/zeros must be made up before the recovery process can begin.

8. Where can I find assignments if my child has been absent?
My lesson plans are posted each week on Sunday night. These lesson plans will tell you what we are doing each day and have links to all handouts, websites & labs used during the week.
To find the lesson plans, go to the course area on my website ( and find the lesson plans tab under each course’s drop down menu.
Click on the link at that page to access the full lesson plan document.

9. What’s next? www.cswithwhitlock.com Questions??
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10. And finally, a little computer humor…