Computer Science focuses on the foundations of computer programming. Students will be introduced to basic programming concepts: variables, decisions, loops, arrays/lists, and functions/methods. This course will also touch on other core computer science concepts such as networks, the internet, digital representation, and the impact of digital technology on our world. It is expected that students will have basic computer skills, but little to no prior coding experience. Prerequisite: 75 in your most recent Algebra course or Geometry; or 70 in your most recent Honors Algebra course or Honors Geometry.
The Dance Performance Class will perform in the annual Dance Show in January as part of the course. This class meets at 6 p.m. on Mondays. *Registration for all Dance Courses takes place in September. BUSINESS 3090/8090 Foundations of Writing/Integrated Technologies (9) 2.5 Credits 40 Minutes, 1 Semester All Freshman students will be registered for these two fundamental courses. Every freshman will spend 8 weeks in the technology class and 8 weeks in the writing class. The freshman Integrated Computer Technology course presents a fundamental understanding of technology. Students will learn the valuable use of technology needed to accomplish the tasks necessary to achieve academic success at Notre Dame High School.
8105 Honors Computer Science: Coding, Cybersecurity, and Computational Data Analysis (10, 11, 12) 5 Credits 80 Minutes, 1 Semester This survey course will introduce students to several Computer Science subspecialties such as coding, computational data analysis, and cybersecurity. Students will study programming, writing code for data analysis, implementation and monitoring of security on networks, and identification and protection against security threats. Students should be highly motivated as the course will be fast-paced and will require homework. Prerequisite: 80 in Algebra II or Geometry; or 75 in Honors Algebra II or Honors Geometry; or placement by the Notre Dame computer science teacher.
Foundations of Writing is designed to help students improve their writing and language arts skills, especially those in expository writing. Students will create a writing portfolio that documents their growth as writers. The course will incorporate informational literacy learning that will be done by regular instruction in the Library Media Center. This class will meet four days in the classroom and one day in the Library. The culminating work of writing will be a five-paragraph research essay, including parenthetical citations and works cited page. At the end of the Marking Period, students are ready to progress onto their Sophomore year as stronger, more proficient writers.
8200 Accounting (11, 12) 5 Credits 80 Minutes, 1 Semester An introduction to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) designed to provide students with an understanding of the accounting cycle as it relates to a proprietorship and a partnership. The knowledge of accounting provided in this
8100 Computer Science (10, 11, 12) 5 Credits 80 Minutes, 1 Semester 46
