AP Computer Science Principles

AP Computer Science Principles is to develop students’ computational thinking and analytical skills. This course offers a wide range of topics, including computer programming, how the Internet works, cyber security and big data. Students will research computing impacts and develop digital artifacts. See the AP®️ examination information here.

Summer assignment prior to the start of the course: Complete one of the beginner courses listed below. Students should use their School Gmail account to sign up for free access.

• Choice 1. Code.org: Accelerated Intro to CS Course (20 hours)
• Choice 2. CodeAcademy: Learn Python 2 (13 hours)
• Choice 3. Runestone Academy: Chapter 1. General Introduction

At your own free time, try some logic puzzles!

• Puzzle Baron’s Logic Puzzles
• Brilliant.org

Students and parents: please do not hesitate to ask questions regarding the course by emailing Ms. Pirovolikos at: fpirovolikos@myhchs.org