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TECHNOLOGY & NEW MEDIA
The Technology and New Media Department offers students immersive experiences with industry standard tools for
coding, robotics, web design, and digital media creation and editing.
Courses in order that they appear in this section
(Digital Citizenship is a required course for all
freshmen, selected courses designated with an * meet
the fine arts graduation requirement)
Digital Citizenship
Introduction to Computer Programming
AP Computer Science A
AP Computer Science Principles
Introduction to Robotics
3D Art & Animation *
Digital Design *
Digital Imaging I *
Digital Imaging II *
Moviemaking
Moviemaking II
Web Design *
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Digital Citizenship
0.5 credit
Grade 9
The main objective of Digital Citizenship is to inform
students and create awareness around the permanence
of their actions in the online world. Key concepts of
this course will be to explore safe, legal, and ethical
behaviors for using technology. Students will define
and cultivate their digital identity relating educational
concepts to their own online experiences. Case studies
will be used to present information, when available,
and students will keep up-to-date on digital trends
and storylines in the press. By the end of this course,
students will be better prepared, informed, and
invested in stronger digital practices.
PROGRAMMING/ROBOTICS
Introduction to Computer Programming
0.5 credit
Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12
Prerequisite: Algebra 1 (or concurrently enrolled
in Algebra 1)
Students will use an integrated development
environment to begin learning about software
development using the JAVA programming language,
and they will acquire the skills required to create basic
data structures.
AP Computer Science A
1 credit
Grades 11 and 12
Prerequisites: Introduction to Computer
Programming or placement by instructor
This challenging class will stress logically structured,
well-documented computer programs while working
with the JAVA programming language. Students who
sign up for this class should enjoy problem solving
both independently and on a team, and be willing to
spend 1-2 hours per week working in the computer
lab at school or on their home computer. All students
are required to take the AP Exam.