Burbank High School Class of 2020-2021

Computer Science Pathway – STEM Endorsement

Period / Four Year Plan
9TH / 10TH / 11TH / 12TH
1 / English I (1214) or
Pre-AP English I (1215) / English II (1224) or
Pre-AP English II (1225) / AP English III (1236) or
ENGL 1301/1302 DC(1235) / AP English IV (1246) or
ENGL 2322/2323 DC(1245)
2 / Algebra I (2214) or
Pre-AP Geometry (2225) / Geometry (2224) or
Pre-AP Algebra II (2234) / Algebra II (2233) or
PAP Pre-Calc (2242) or
DE (2484) / Pre-Calculus (2241) or
AP Calculus AB/BC
(2481/2482)
3 / Biology (3224) or
Pre-AP Biology (3225) / Chemistry (3243) or
Pre-AP Chemistry (3244) / Physics (3263)or
AP Physics 1 (3283) / Forensic Science(7540)
or
AP Biology (3230)
4 / AVID (8545) or
Money Matters (7358) / World History (4224) or
AP World History (4229) / U.S. History (4234) or
AP U.S. History (4236) / AP Govt (4256)/Eco (4266) or
GOVT 2305 DC (4255)/
ECON 1301 DC (4265)
5 / Spanish I (5211) or
Spanish II (5214) / Spanish II (5214) or
Spanish III (5217) / Spec. Topics 1/
AP Psychology (4510/4529) / Engineering Design & Presentation I(7852)
6 / PE (8213) /PE Sub./Elective / Fine Arts Elective / Robotics I
(7837) / Robotics II
(7838)
7 / Computer Science
Principles(PLTW)(7725) / Computer Science A
(PLTW)(7726) / Cybersecurity
(PLTW)(7729) / Scientific Research
& Design(7860/7839 DC)
8 / Elective / Elective / Elective / Elective
Total Credits / 8 / 8 / 8 / 8

DC – Dual Credit DE – Dual Enrollment at UT AP – Advanced Placement Pre-AP – Pre-Advanced Placement New Courses/Sequences

Fine Arts Electives / Level I Courses / Level II Courses / Level III Courses / Advanced Courses
Computer Science Majors will choose ONE Fine Arts elective / Art I(6411)
Theater Arts I(6441)
Theatre Prod (6451)
Tech Theatre I (6461)
Choir I (6621)
M Band I(6821/6841)
Orchestra I (6651)
Mariachi I (6811)
Jazz Band I(6651)
Dance I(6611) / Art II
Theater Arts II
Theatre Prod II
Tech Theatre II
Choir II
Marching Band II
Orchestra II
Mariachi II
Jazz Band II
Dance II / Art III
Theater Arts III
Theatre Prod III
Tech Theatre III
Choir III
Marching Band III
Orchestra III
Mariachi III
Jazz Band III
Dance III / Art IV
Theater Arts IV
Theatre Prod IV
Tech Theatre IV
Choir IV
Marching Band IV
Orchestra IV
Mariachi IV
Jazz Band IV
Dance IV
PE/PE Substitutes / Level I Courses / Level II Courses / Level III Courses / Advanced Courses
Computer Science Majors will choose ONE PE or
PE Substitute / M Band I (6821/6841)
Dance I (6611)
JROTC I (8441)
Athletics (83xx)
Foundations (8213)
Spirit Groups (8151) / Marching Band II
Dance II
JROTC II
Athletics
Indiv/Team Sports (8214)
Spirit Groups / Marching Band III
Dance III
JROTC III
Athletics
Aerobics (8216)
PE 3 (8219)
Spirit Groups / Marching Band IV
Dance IV
JROTC IV
Athletics
Spirit Groups

Spirit Groups Include - Pep Squad, Cheerleading, Drill Team

Additional Electives / Level I Courses / Level II Courses / Level III Courses / Advanced Courses
Computer Science Majors may choose from the following electives if schedule allows / World Geo (4214)
Journalism (1718)
Web Tech (7706)
Bus. Info Mgmt. (7302)
AP Human Geography (4524) / Professional Communications DC (7970)
Communication Applications DC (1561) / Computer Programming I(7703)
Digital Media(7702)
AP Statistics (2491)
AP Spanish IV (5221) / Computer Programming II(7704)
Web Technologies(7706)
AP European History (4271)
AP Spanish V (5222)

Students must meet TSI requirements identified by the Alamo Colleges prior to enrollment in dual credit courses. Advanced Placement courses are available to prepare students for rigorous collegecoursework. All students will participate in UIL, student leadership and service opportunities while in high school.

Course / Course Description
Computer Science Principles (PLTW) / Using Python© as a primary tool and incorporating multiple platforms and languages for computation, this course develops computational thinking, generates excitement about career paths that utilize computing, and introduces professional tools that foster creativity and collaboration. Computer Science Principles helps students develop programming expertise and explore the workings of the Internet. Projects and problems include app development, visualization of data, cybersecurity and simulation. The course curriculum is a College Board-approved implementation of AP CS Principles.
Computer Science A
(PLTW) / Computer Science A further develops computational thinking skills through the medium of Android™ App development for mobile platforms. The course utilizes industry-standard tools such as Android Studio, Java™ programming language, XML, and device emulators. Students create original solutions to problems of their own choosing by designing and implementing user interfaces and Web-based databases. The curriculum is a College Board-approved implementation of AP Computer Science A.
Robotics I / In Robotics I, students transfer academic skills to component designs in a project-based environment through implementation of the design process. Students build prototypes or use simulation software to test their designs. Additionally, students explore career opportunities, employer expectations, and educational needs in the robotic and automation industry. Students must pass the safety test with 100% mastery.
Robotics II / In Robotics II, students expand their knowledge and skills from Robotics I and explore artificial intelligence and programming in the robotic and automation industry. Through implementation of the design process, students apply academic skills to component designs in a project-based environment. Students build prototypes and use software to test their designs.
Cybersecurity
(PLTW) / Cybersecurity introduces the tools and concepts of cybersecurity and encourages students to create solutions that allow people to share computing resources while protecting privacy. Nationally, computational resources are vulnerable and frequently attacked; in SEC, students solve problems by understanding and closing these vulnerabilities. This course raises students' knowledge of and commitment to ethical computing behavior. It develops students' skills as consumers, friends, citizens, and employees who can effectively contribute to communities with a dependable cyber-infrastructure that moves and processes information safely.
Forensic Science / Forensic Science introduces the application of science to connect a violation of law to a specific criminal, criminal act, or behavior and victim. Students learn terminology and procedures related to the search and examination of physical evidence in criminal cases as they are performed in a typical crime laboratory. Using scientific methods, students collect and analyze evidence such as fingerprints, bodily fluids, hairs, fibers, paint, glass, and cartridge cases. Students also learn the history and the legal aspects as they relate to each discipline of forensic science.
Engineering Design and Presentation I / Students demonstrate knowledge and skills of the design process as it applies to engineering fields using multiple software applications and tools necessary to produce and present working drawings, solid model renderings, and prototypes. Students use a variety of computer hardware and software applications to complete assignments and projects. Through implementation of the design process, students apply advanced academic skills to component designs and explore career opportunities in engineering, technology and drafting and requirements to gain employment in these areas.
Scientific Research and Design / Scientific Research and Design is a problem-based, independent study course that extends knowledge and skills in Computer Science. Activities include problem identification, investigation design, data collection, data analysis, formulation and presentation of conclusions in a classroom, lab or clinical setting.
Computer Programming I-II / In Computer Programming I-II, students study structured programming techniques and concepts appropriate to developing executable programs and creating appropriate documentation. Students analyze the social responsibility of business and industry regarding the significant issues relating to the environment, ethics, health, safety, and diversity in society and in the workplace as related to computer programming. Students apply technical skills to address business applications of emerging technologies.
Web Technologies / In Web Technologies, students make and apply informed decisions to the field of IT. Students implement personal and interpersonal skills to prepare for a rapidly evolving workplace environment. The knowledge and skills acquired and practiced enable students to successfully perform and interact in a technology-driven society. Students enhance reading, writing, computing, communication, and critical thinking and apply them to the IT environment.

San Antonio Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, or disability in providing education services, activities, and programs, including vocational programs, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.