AP® Computer Science A (self-paced)

VHS Learning
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1 Unit
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Computer Science and Technology
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Grades: 10, 11, 12

The Advanced Placement Computer Science A course is equivalent to a first semester college computer science course focused on object-oriented program and design using the Java programming language. The rigor of this course is consistent with colleges and universities and will prepare students for the Advanced Placement exam in May. Upon successful completion of the exam, students may receive college credit and will be well-prepared for advanced statistics coursework. Additional details on this course from College Board can be found here: . This course is self-paced, and students may start on any Wednesday from September through the first Wednesday in December.

Details:

  • NCAA Eligible
  • State Certified
  • AP (Advanced Placement)©

Cost:

Instructor Embedded Cost: $800

Content Only Cost: N/A

The following information applies only to instructor embedded courses.

Prerequisites: Students must have successfully completed a first-year high school algebra (Algebra 1) course with a strong foundation of basic linear functions, composition of functions, and problem-solving strategies that require multiple approaches and collaborative efforts. In addition, students should be able to use a Cartesian (x, y) coordinate system to represent points on a plane.

Oklahoma Subject Code: 2535

Course Provider Contact: Jane Gallagher | jgallagher@vhslearning.org | 978-450-0447

How To Purchase This Course

Districts wishing to purchase this course should contact the course provider directly (see contact information above) and reference the contract in the "attachments" portion of the page linked here. If you are purchasing an Instructor Embedded course, please note that online instructors need not be certified in the state of Oklahoma. They must be certified to teach the content in at least one state or teach the subject at a college or university. To enroll a student in the course, you will need to obtain from the course provider (a) the instructor’s name; (b) the state through which the instructor is certified, and (c) the instructor’s certification number. If the instructor is employed to teach the subject at a college or university, you will need to obtain that institution’s iPEDS number. This information will be recorded in the SIS when you enroll a student in the course. When enrolling a student in a Content Only course, you must indicate in the SIS the name of the person monitoring the course.