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What should I do in highschool to become a computer scientist?
HELPFUL HIGH SCHOOL COURSES
- AP Calculus BC.
- Foreign language.
- Discrete mathematics.
- AP Computer Science A.
- AP Chemistry.
- AP Statistics.
- AP Physics B or Physics C.
How can a computer science major stand out?
Here’s how:
- Pair your computer science degree with something else.
- Attend events and grow your network.
- Focus on developing practical programming skills.
- Study job postings so you know what employers are looking for.
- Don’t neglect to develop your soft skills.
Should I take a computer science class in high school?
Since we perceive rapid changes in nearly every field, students need mental dexterity and adaptable skills. A high-quality computer science course in high school can help students develop these traits — and succeed in life.
What is CS in science?
Computer Science is the study of computers and computational systems. Computer scientists design and analyze algorithms to solve programs and study the performance of computer hardware and software.
Why is computer science not taught in high school?
A main problem for attempting to introduce Computer Science into schools is the lack of teachers that can teach it. High school principals who run schools without CS programs state that this is the main reason why they do not offer CS classes.
What grade do you take Computer Science in high school?
High School. For high schools, we offer two years of Computer Science courses for beginners. The first course, Computer Science Discoveries, is appropriate for grades 6-10 and the second, Computer Science Principles, can be implemented as an AP course or an introductory course.
How much does it cost to teach a computer science course?
For high schools, we offer two years computer science courses for beginners: Computer Science Discoveries, and Computer Science Principles. Our curriculum is available at no cost for anyone, anywhere to teach.
How many years of computer science do you offer for beginners?
For high schools, we offer two years of Computer Science courses for beginners. The first course, Computer Science Discoveries, is appropriate for grades 6-10 and the second, Computer Science Principles, can be implemented as an AP course or an introductory course.