Walkersville High – Advanced Computing Concepts
Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester
Explore the Advanced Computing Concepts curriculum designed to help students master key concepts and essential skills.
Prerequisites: Foundations of Computer Science, Computer Science Principles Advanced Placement, or Computer Science A Advanced Placement. This one-credit course provides an in-depth programming exploration and applications web development, networking, cyber-security, and ethical hacking, using a specific programming language ( java, C++, html, & etc.). Students will gain the basics of HTML, JavaScript, and PHP, and will challenge them to incorporate more of the technology that happens behind the scenes. Cybersecurity will be a major theme as students learn to design and code advanced websites that can receive user input, store data, and populate pages based upon that stored data. Prior experience in programming is required. 32FCPS HIGH SCHOOL COURSE OFFERINGS GUIDE SL-340101Computer Science, IB (one year) Grades 11/12 HL-340201Computer Science, IB (two- year program, first year) Grades 11/12 HL-340301Computer Science, IB (two- year program, second year) Grades 11/12 Offered only at UHS. In this rigorous International Baccalaureate course, students are encouraged to use a logical approach and analytical thinking in the use of computers to solve problems by using either a procedure-oriented or object-oriented environment. Student-centered activities focus on creating solutions to problems by first identifying a process with which to recognize and define problems; identifying appropriate hardware and developing algorithms to create the solutions; and testing the integration of solutions. This course further develops an understanding of the use of computers in a variety of disciplines and applications. It transfers skills to alternative and future developments. Students learn to understand the consequences of rapidly changing technology. Early Childhood and Culinary Completers: Two options: 5 credit Child Development Associate Certification Option and 4 credit Dual Enrollment Option Child Development Associate Option (5 Credits) • CD 1 Child Growth and Development • CD 2 Learning Environment for Preschoolers • CD 3 CDA Portfolio and Internship 1 • CD 4 CDA Portfolio and Internship 2 • To be eligible to earn the Child Development Associate certification, students must complete 3 credits interning in a Pre-K public or private site. Child Development Dual Enrollment Option (4 credits) • CD 1 Child Growth and Development • CD 2 Learning Environment for Preschoolers • CD 3 CDA Portfolio and Internship 1 • Dual Enrollment course through FCC (EDEC 125) • Students in this option will earn college credit but will not meet eligibility for Child Development Associate certification. Culinary/Hospitality Program of Study (4 Required Courses) Offered at FHS. • Culinary 1 or HCTI 101 • Culinary 2 or HCTI 102 • Hospitality Management or HCTI 150 • Work based Learning (Internship or Youth Apprenticeship) Child Development Associate Completer Program of Study Courses must be taken sequentially. Must complete 3 intern credits.
Grades: Grades 10-12
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