The first formal training in computer programming is introduced in grade nine where students are required to take a nine-week computer course. Students use IBM PCs in this course. They are introduced to the Internet and spreadsheets, as well as more advanced techniques in word processing. They are required to complete a paper in English or History using the word processor.
Computer Science courses are offered beginning in grade ten. Four one-semester courses are offered. Computer I is an introductory course in the Java programming language. Web Design is a course where students learn to build web pages. There is also an Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science A course which requires knowledge of Java, and an Assembly Language Programming class. All computer science courses are electives.
