AP Computer Science Principles
Course Syllabus
2024-25
Instructor: Dr. Kol
Email: ykol@rbusd.org
Location: CTE Building, Room 150
Course Description
AP Computer Science Principles (CSP) is a rigorous, year-long, entry-level course that introduces high school students to the foundations of modern computing. The course covers topics that include creative development, data, algorithms and programming, computer systems and network, and the impact of computing. Students learn to design and evaluate solutions and apply computer science to solve problems through the development of algorithms and programs. The course prepares students for the AP exam in May.
Units of Study
Unit 1: Digital Information
Unit 2: The Internet
Unit 3: Intro to App Design
Unit 4: Variables, Conditionals, and Functions
Unit 5: Lists, Loops, and Traversals
Unit 6: Algorithms
Unit 7: Parameters, Return, and Libraries
Unit 8: Create Performance Task
Unit 9: Data
Unit 10: Cybersecurity and Global Impacts
Unit 11: AP Exam Review and Practice
Grading
Grading Scale
| Letter Grade | Percentage |
| A | 90-100% |
| B | 80-89% |
| C | 70-79% |
| D | 60-69% |
| F | 0-59% |
Grading Categories
| Category | Weight |
| Assignments | 30% |
| Projects | 30% |
| Exams & Quizzes | 30% |
| Participation | 10% |
Cell Phone Policy
To maintain a productive learning environment, cell phones must be silenced and stored in the designated area during class time. Use of cell phones for personal reasons (i.e. social media, texting, calling, etc.) is strictly prohibited.
Attendance Policy
Attendance is crucial for academic success. Students are expected to be present and on time daily. Absences must be cleared with the office. Excused absences include illness, medical appointment, or a funeral service. For a full list of valid absences, refer to the Parent/Student Handbook.
Makeup Work Policy
Students will be provided the opportunity to make up work for excused absences. It is the responsibility of the student to communicate with the teacher prior to the absence, if possible, and upon returning from an absence to obtain missing work. Students will have one class period to make up work for each day of an absence.
Academic Honesty
“Redondo Union High School expects students to do their own homework, to test without using
unauthorized help and to submit original work for all assignments. We expect students will not cheat. Students are to deny all requests to copy class work, homework and tests.” Please review the Academic Honesty Pledge in its entirety.
Revision Policy
This syllabus may be revised to meet the needs of the course. Students will be informed of any changes to the syllabus in a timely manner.