AP CSA

AP CSA Syllabus

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AP CSA is a Math class and qualifies as a Math class in A-G admission requirements.

The course is taught exclusively in Java, as per the College Board. This allows students to more clearly see objects, classes, and instance data.

Computer Science simplifies the busy work we don’t want to do…so we can focus on what we are passionate about.

“Coding is today's language of creativity. All our children deserve a chance to become creators instead of consumers of computer science.” - Maria Klawe, president of Harvey Mudd College

“Computers are incredibly fast, accurate, and stupid. Human beings are incredibly slow, inaccurate, and brilliant. Together they are powerful beyond imagination.”- Albert Einstein, physicist

Who takes AP CSA?

There are no pre-requisites for AP CSA. Most students in the class have taken AP CSP or have done coding classes online or other programs. Students are a mix of mostly third and fourth years. The students are enrolled in every level of math class. Students interested in pursuing careers in STEM and business have rejported finding this course very helpful at universities where they continue these pursuits.

Do you want to cure cancer? Solve climate change? Or maybe build interactive art? AP Computer Science A explores how to use, build, and work with the technologies of tomorrow to help answer some of the biggest questions of today. In this course, you’ll design and implement computer programs using a subset of the Java programming language that can be used to develop algorithms, data structures, and solve problems.

Passing the AP CSP in May yields 2 college credits in Computer Science major. Most students skip their introductory CS class and are very well prepared for their CS major.

The course is designed for individual success with an emphasis on learning the material and thus offers multiple avenues to succeed.

95% of the students passed the AP exam and received the 2 college units in the Computer Science major. With over 83.4% receiving a 4 or a 5 on the AP exam.

In the future, business technology fields wil likely require skills in data analysis, artificial intelligence(AI), cybersecurity, data science, user experience design, programming, DevOps, digital marketing, leadership, project management, communication skills, emotional intelligence, adaptability, and a deep understanding of data manipulation and analysis to effectively leverage emerging technologies and drive business innovation.