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High School Courses (9th-10th Grade)
High School Courses
AP CS Principles
- 2020 AP CS Principles Course and Exam Description
- Students learn to program in JavaScript programming language
- Introduces students to various careers in computer science
- Students create an app
- Sample Course Syllabus
- Code.org by Code.org
Computer Science I
- CS I
- Students learn to program in Java programming language
- Students solve problems creatively
- Students work with graphics
- Big Java Late Objects by Cay Horstmann
Computer Science II
- CS II
- Students continue to learn to program in Java
- Students keep solving problems creatively
- Students work with graphics
- Students code Micro:bits
- Big Java Late Objects by Cay Horstmann
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Senior High Courses (11th-12th grades)
Senior High School Courses
AP Computer Science A
- AP CS A – College Board Course Description (Taught with Java programming language.)
- AP CS A counts for math credit. Only one of the two credits earned are weighted towards a students' GPA.
- Big Java Early Objects by Cay Horstmann
Computer Science I
- CS I
- Students learn to program in Java
- Students keep solving problems creatively
- Students work with graphics
- Students code Micro:bits
- Big Java Late Objects by Cay Horstmann
Computer Science II
- CS II
- Students continue to learn to program in Java Programming Language
- Students keep solving problems creatively
- Students work with graphics
- Students code Micro:bits
- Big Java Late Objects by Cay Horstmann
Honors Computer Science III
- H CS III
- Students continue to extend their learning in Java Programming Language
- Students create more complex programs
- Students are introduced to data structures
- Students practice skills for careers in computer science
- Java Foundations by John Lewis, Peter DePasquale, and Joseph Chase
IB Diploma Programme Computer Science Standard Level
- IB DP CS SL (Taught with Java programming language.)
- IB DP CS HL counts for math credit. Only one of the two credits earned are weighted towards a students' GPA.
- Big Java Early Objects: 7th edition by Cay Horstmann
IB Diploma Programme Computer Science Higher Level
- IB DP CS HL (Taught with Java programming language.)
- Java Foundations by John Lewis, Peter DePasquale, and Joseph Chase
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More Information about CS Courses
More Information about CS Courses
Plano ISD Course Catalog provides more information about our courses and prerequisites.
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CTE Programs of Study
CTE Programs of Study
Computer Science courses are now part of two Career and Technical Education Career Clusters.
CTE Programs of Study at a Glance
- Checkout a quick overview of all CTE Programs of Study offered at Plano ISD.
- Check out all CTE Programs of Study offered in the district.
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
- Cybersecurity - visit with your campus counselor to learn more about planning courses for this career pathway.
- Programming and Software Development - visit with your campus counselor to learn more about planning courses for this career pathway.
Information Technology
- Networking Systems - visit with your campus counselor to learn more about planning courses for this career pathway.
- Web Development - visit with your campus counselor to learn more about planning courses for this career pathway.
