Middle School Courses

Why offer Computer Science Electives?

There are several reasons to offer computer science courses in middle school:

• Career preparation: Computer science is a growing field with many job opportunities, and providing students with a foundation in programming and other related topics can prepare them for future careers.
• Computational thinking: Studying computer science helps students develop computational thinking skills, which involve breaking down complex problems into smaller, more manageable parts and creating algorithms to solve them.
• Digital literacy: In today's digital age, it's important for students to have a basic understanding of how computers and other digital devices work. Offering computer science courses in secondary school can help students become more digitally literate.
• Innovation: Computer science is a field that is constantly evolving, and exposing students to the latest technologies and trends can inspire innovation and creativity.
• Problem-solving: Computer science involves a lot of problem-solving, which can help students build critical thinking skills and develop resilience in the face of challenging tasks.

Find out more about the program, commitments, and expectations at https://code.org/educate/professional-learning/middle-high.

The secondary computer science cohort experience is a no-cost, 5-day summer workshop with four quarterly follow-up sessions throughout the year. The goal of these cohorts is to promote learner agency and challenge teachers to continuously learn and reflect upon their instructional practice while learning a new curriculum. For more information, CS Courses Page.

Computer Science Discoveries (Grades 6 - 10)
Computer Science Discoveries (CS Discoveries) is an introductory computer science course that empowers students to create authentic artifacts and engage with computer science as a medium for creativity, communication, problem-solving, and fun.

Curriculum: https://studio.code.org/courses/csd-2022