Garfield Computer Science
Beginning in fall of 2009, Garfield has been offering computer science courses. So much in our lives now depends on computing technology — why not grow from software user to software creator? Building computer programs is an empowering activity with potential to change the world as we know it.
Which entry course is right for you?
- Exploring Computer Science
- No prerequisites
- Earn CTE credit (fulfill part of 3-semester grad requirement)
- Learn to program in Scratch and Python
- Learn about what computer scientists do
- Expect 0-2 hours of homework a week
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- Creative Computing
- Algebra 1 Required
- No previous programming course or experience needed!
- Earn CTE credit (fulfill part of 3-semester grad requirement)
- Part one of a two-semester series
- Learn to program in Python
- Expect 2-3 hours of homework a week
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- Advanced Placement
- Algebra 1 Required
- Strong critical-reading skills required
- No previous programming course or experience needed!
- Earn CTE credit (fulfill part of 3-semester grad requirement)
- Learn to program in Java
- College-level course
- Expect 4-6 hours of homework a week
- Learn more...
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