计算机科学专业

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计算机科学沉浸 programs in Bloomington Public 学校 provide deep, immersive experiences centered on skill-building through creative exploration and joy. The 计算机科学沉浸 program provides opportunities for students to learn computer science in the context of other subject areas, exemplifying computer science’s vast impact on all disciplines. This unique program serves students from six Bloomington Public 学校 schools: Indian Mounds 小学, 杨桥小学, 新代码学院小学, 奥尔森中学, 谷景中学 and New Code Academy 中学.

What is different about the 计算机科学沉浸 experience?

小学: 

  • Students receive 1 hour of computer science instruction that is co-taught by a Computer 科学 teacher and the classroom teacher. 
  • All teachers and staff receive training on computer science tools, 概念, and practices and work to integrate computer science into other disciplines.

中学 

  • Students take 2 quarters of Computer 科学 each year in addition to the following integrated courses
    • 健康 & 计算机科学(6-8年级)
    • 艺术 & 计算机科学(6-8年级)
    • 社会研究 & 计算机科学(六年级)
    • 语言艺术 & 计算机科学(7年级)
    • 科学 & 计算机科学(8年级)

Our mission is to empower and equip each learner with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in a rapidly changing world. 在个基点, we are committed to providing high-quality computer science education to all students, ensuring they can confidently navigate the digital age. 

By removing barriers to access and fostering an environment of innovation, we strive to unleash the potential within every student. Our goal is to prepare learners not only to be proficient consumers of technology but also to be innovative creators, ready to tackle tomorrow's challenges with confidence and creativity.

小学

  • All Bloomington Public 学校 students engage in at least 2 computer science experiences per year. These experiences will be led by each school’s Technology Integrationist.

中学 

  • All students receive 1 quarter of the exploratory course “Computer 科学 and Technologies” in grades 6-8

Goals of Bloomington’s high school computer science program:

  • Offer both introductory and Advanced Placement courses as well as a variety of courses which allow students to pursue areas of interest.
  • Broaden participation, to represent the student population as a whole.
  • Strengthen and apply knowledge and skills, in order to engineer solutions to real-world problems.

What Computer 科学 courses are offered in Bloomington Public 学校?

介绍 & 基础课程:

  • Exploring Computer 科学 (1 trimester)
  • Computer 科学 Principles (3 trimesters)
  • AP Computer 科学 Principles (3 trimesters)

探索领域:

  • Advanced Programming: AP Computer 科学 A (3 trimesters)
  • 数据科学(1个月)
  • 艺术ificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (1 trimester)
  • 网络安全(1个月)
  • 机器人学(1个月)
  • Web Design and Development (1 trimester)
  • App Design and Development (1 trimester)
  • Video 游戏设计 and Development (1 trimester)

真实的经历:

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另外, Bloomington continues to build partnerships with the local tech industry to provide opportunities for students who are passionate about computer science. 目前, we are developing a program for students who have taken computer science courses to participate in a mentorship program during the school year with Target computer scientists and have the opportunity to join a paid internship program at Target headquarters in the summer. Look for more details about this great opportunity in the 2022-23 school year.

Bloomington strives to give computer science exposure to all while also providing opportunities for students who are passionate to dive deeper. 

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小学
6年级成绩
万博体育官网课程 
中学
6 - 8年级
  • Robotics (谷景中学 only)
  • TechnovationVideo
  • 游戏设计
 
高中
9 - 12年级
  • 杰弗逊高中 Clubs and Activities
  • 肯尼迪高中 Clubs and Activities
  • Tech department internship program 
  • Computer 科学 education internship program