Computer Science
Newman Smith High School
Business & Industry Endorsement
This four year plan can be used as an example to help plan your high school career.
| subject | 9th Grade | 10th Grade | 11th Grade | 12th grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts | English | English | English | English |
| Math | Math | Math | Math | Math |
| Science | Science | Science | Science | Science |
| Social Studies | Social Studies | Social Studies | Social Studies | Social Studies |
| CTE Courses | Fundamentals of Computer Science (1 credit) |
AP Computer Science OR Computer Science I (1 credit) |
AP Computer Science A (Math or LOTE) |
Independent Study in Technology Applications (1 credit) |
| Additional Elective | ||||
| Additional Elective | ||||
| Additional Elective |
Possible Industry Based Certifications:
- Oracle Certified Associate JAVA SE 8 Programmer
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Oracle Certified Database Associate
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Microsoft Technology Associate, Introduction to Programming Using Python, HTML or CSS
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Microsoft Technology Associate, Introduction to Programming Using Java or Java Script
| occupations | median wage | annual openings | % growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developer, Systems Software | $103,334 | 2,985 | 25% |
| Software Developers, Applications | $104,499 | 6,311 | 30% |
| Computer Programmers | $79,893 | 1,454 | 9% |
The Programming and Software Development program of study explores the occupations and education opportunities associated with researching, designing, developing, and testing operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for medical, industrial, military, communications, aerospace, business, scientific, and general computer applications. This program of study may also include exploration into creating, modifying, and testing the codes, forms, and script that allow computer applications to run.