Verdugo Hills Senior High – Explor Comp Sci A, Explor Comp Sci B, Explor Comp Sci A, Explor Comp Sci B

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Exploring Computer Science introduces students to the breadth of the field of computer science through an exploration of engaging and accessible topics. The goal of Exploring Computer Science Is to develop in students the computational thinking practices of abstraction, algorithm development, creating artifacts, communicating and collaboration while building skills in specific programming language sand design environments. The course presents computing problems in real-world scenarios, allowing students lo deepen their understanding of theoretical concepts while bringing computer science alive through real applications and connections. Rather than focusing the entire course on learning particular software tools or programming languages. the course is designed to focus the conceptual ideas of computing and help students understand why certain tools or languages might be utilized to solve particular problems. Theogallin Exploring Computer Science is to develop in students the computational thinking practices of algorithm development, problem-solving and programming within the context of problems that are relevant to the lives of today’s students. Students will also be introduced to topics such as interface design, limits of computers and societal and ethical issues.