Building a Rigorous Computer Science Program–We have seen through recent years how the Introduction to Programming course and AP Computer Science Principles have emerged as student favorites in the world of computer science offerings at the high school level. However, from there where do students go? There are many advanced curriculums available for these students but many lack the proper tools to truly be supportive of long-term and rigorous student learning. With the Amazon Future Engineer Program and Edhesive AP Computer Science A Curriculum students have access to rigorous industry developed curriculum and scholarship/internship opportunities that are not seen or supported through other curriculums. With these resources and supports available, students will have the advantage as they further pursue computer science opportunities.

Having received the program students in Mrs. Younger’s AP Computer Science A class are diving head first into the AP Computer Science A curriculum. Students are being taught how to pay attention to detail as the program they are using is very particular on how it asks students to submit code. While the students are not quite enjoying the strict rules set out by the program it is, however, forcing students to develop good programming skills right from the beginning.