Computer Science Principles

Sprint1

Setting Up Tools & Work Habits

By the end of this sprint (section), you will know how to use key tools like Github, Linux, and VSCode. You will also learn how to work in the class with unique topics like Agile Methodology and SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle).

W0

Week 0

0/3 Complete

Intro to Python

Intro to Javascript

Create Performance Task Concepts

3 assignments due

W1

Week 1

0/17 Complete

3.1 Variables and Assignments

3.13 Developing Procedures

3.9 Developing Algorithms

3.12 Calling Procedures

3.5 Boolean Expressions (PY)

3.5 Boolean Expressions (JS)

3.17 Algorithmic Efficiency

3.10 Lists

3.15 Random Numbers (pseudocode)

3.4 Strings

Crowdsourcing Lesson

3.8 Iterations

3.7 Nested Conditionals

3.3 Math Expressions

3.2 Data Abstractions

3.15 Random Numbers (py)

Tools and Equipment Setup

W2

Week 2

0/3 Complete

GitHub Pages (about.md)

Agile Methodologies Practitioner

GitHub Pages (index.md)

W3

Week 3

0/1 Complete

JavaScript OOP Coder

1 assignment due

W4

Week 4

0/2 Complete

Objectives in LxD

Onboarding Challenge

1 assignment due

Sprint2

Full Stack Foundations

During this Sprint, students will explore the architecture of a Full Stack application and develop the technical foundations needed to build one. Students will blog their learning and participate in student-led lectures that reinforce programming concepts, AP CSP Big Ideas, and the technical principles required by the College Board.

W5

Week 5

0/2 Complete

Code Runners - Raw MD

Code Runner - JavaScript

W7

Week 7

0/3 Complete

Crash Course into Python Flask

Anatomy of Python Flask

BI 3 Review

W8

Week 8

0/3 Complete

Frontend Development Objectives

Plagiarism Prevention Prototype (Sample)

Framework for Sprints

Sprint3

Building a Full Stack Web Application

During this Sprint, teams will apply their Full Stack knowledge to build a web application for a real audience and purpose. Each team will develop a website around a real-world interest while incorporating a JavaScript frontend, user interaction, and localStorage for persistent client-side data. By the end of the Sprint, students will have progressed from learning the architecture of a Full Stack application to building and presenting a working product at the Electives Department's Night at the Museum (N@tM).

W9

Week 9

0/1 Complete

Plagiarism TDD plan and ceremony (Sample)

W10

Week 10

0/1 Complete

Plagiarism Usability Test Plan (Sample)

W11

Week 11

0/1 Complete

Planning Workspaces and APIs (Flocker)

Sprint4

CPT Passion Project: Full Stack Development

Trimester 2 will begin with the development of a Full Stack project designed for the Create Performance Task. Students will use CPT requirements, personal interests, ideation, and Project-Based Learning to develop a project using Python and Flask. Strong Full Stack projects combine a styled frontend, JavaScript interaction, backend APIs, and persistent data stored in a database. CPT project ideation should identify a meaningful problem or interest and describe how the frontend, backend, and database will work together to create a complete application.

W13

Week 13

0/5 Complete

CPT Preparation Guide

Variables and HTML DOM

UX Development Objectives

Python/Flask Backend Infograph

Intro to Flask

W14

Week 14

0/1 Complete

Flask Debug Walk-Through

W15

Week 15

0/1 Complete

Frontend Authentication with a Backend Flask Application

W16

Week 16

0/1 Complete

Team Review and Video

Sprint5

CPT Completion and Industry Transition

Students will complete and document their Create Performance Task project while beginning the transition from student-owned development to professional client engagement. Students will deploy, test, document, and explain their applications while developing the technical vocabulary needed to describe how their systems work. Industry partners will provide feedback on student development practices and help students prepare for the transition to working directly with non-profit clients.

W17

Week 17

0/1 Complete

Team Project Objectives

Sprint6

Non-Profit Exploration and Ideation

Students will transition from student-owned CPT projects to real-world non-profit engagement. Through ideation, prototyping, presentations, and conversations with non-profit partners, students will explore meaningful problems and possible technical solutions. Students will use low- and high-fidelity prototypes to communicate ideas, gather feedback, and prepare for future client development.

Sprint7

AI, Data, and Emerging Technology

Students will explore artificial intelligence, machine learning, data processing, and emerging technologies as potential tools for solving real-world problems. Students will investigate how these technologies can be applied responsibly in non-profit contexts and will begin developing technical solutions based on identified needs and opportunities.

W25

Week 25

0/2 Complete

Data Frames | Pandas | Intro 1

ML | Titanic Data

1 assignment due

W26

Week 26

0/9 Complete

ML | Fitness

ML | Neural Network | Handwritting Detection

Data Frames | Pandas | Intro 2

Network Stack | HTTP and TCP/IP

API | Request | Response | Database

Data | SQL Connect

Data | SQLAlchemy

Data | Binary Logic

Computer System | Web Server | Flask

W27

Week 27

0/2 Complete

Topic 1.4 - Identifying and Correcting Errors

Single Responsibility & API Chaining

W28

Week 28

0/3 Complete

Computing Systems | AWS Deployment | Setup Applicationa

Computing Systems | AWS Deployment | Launch EC2

Computing System | AWS Deployment| Step-by-Step Guide

Sprint8

AP Review and Non-Profit Project Planning

Students will complete targeted AP CSP review while continuing to prepare for non-profit project development. Student-led teaching will reinforce College Board concepts through examples drawn from the systems and projects students have built during the year. Remaining project time will be used to finalize requirements, technical plans, and development priorities for non-profit engagement.

W30

Week 30

0/2 Complete

AP CSP Comprehensive Study Sheet

AP CSP Pseudocode Runner

Sprint9

Non-Profit Development and Delivery

Students will work with non-profit partners to develop, refine, and present technology solutions based on real-world needs. Teams will apply requirements gathering, Full Stack development, data management, testing, deployment, and professional communication throughout the development process. The year will conclude with final client demonstrations, documentation, reflection, and presentations of the work completed for non-profit partners.

W34

Week 34

0/1 Complete

Sprint 9 - CSP Objectives (Final)

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Course Timeline

Setting Up Tools & Work Habits

Week 0

Week 1

Week 2

Week 3

Week 4

Full Stack Foundations

Week 5

Week 7

Week 8

Building a Full Stack Web Application

Week 9

Week 10

Week 11

CPT Passion Project: Full Stack Development

Week 13

Week 14

Week 15

Week 16

CPT Completion and Industry Transition

Week 17

Non-Profit Exploration and Ideation

AI, Data, and Emerging Technology

Week 25

Week 26

Week 27

Week 28

AP Review and Non-Profit Project Planning

Week 30

Non-Profit Development and Delivery

Week 34

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