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)
OR
Computer Science II
(1 credit)

Independent Study in Technology Applications
(1 credit)
Additional Elective        
Additional Elective        
Additional Elective        

Possible Industry Based Certifications:

  • Oracle Certified Associate JAVA SE 8 Programmer
  • Oracle Certified Database Associate

  • Microsoft Technology Associate, Introduction to Programming Using Python, HTML or CSS

  • 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.