AP® Computer Science Principles (self-paced)

VHS Learning
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1 Unit
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Computer Science and Technology
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Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

This Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles course is equivalent to a one semester, college level, introductory computer science course. 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 computer science 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: It is recommended that a student in the AP® Computer Science Principles course should have successfully completed a first-year high school algebra course with a strong foundation in basic algebraic concepts.

Oklahoma Subject Code: 2536

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.