Course Catalog - Oswego Community Unit School District 308

Computer Science - 1.0 credit (2 semesters; .5 credit per semester)
Prerequisite: Geometry
CORE ELECTIVE/OPEN ELECTIVE
Computer Science is a prerequisite for AP Computer Science. Students successfully completing this course with a “B” or higher may take the
AP course. This class is a beginning programming class with introductory topics of computer systems including hardware, networks,
programming languages, and graphics. A greater emphasis will be on programming with the AP Computer Language Java in the areas of
objects, primitive data, and programming statements.
Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science - 1.0 credit weighted
(2 semesters; .5 credit per semester)
Recommentation: “B” or higher in Computer Science
CORE ELECTIVE/OPEN ELECTIVE
Advanced Placement Computer Science continues the AP programming language, presently Java, started in the introduction class. Topics
covered are writing classes, enhancing classes, arrays, inheritance, recursion, two-dimensional arrays, and data structures. The class will
also prepare students to take the Advanced Placement exam.
Internship/Math - .50 credit (1 semester)
OPEN ELECTIVE
Grade Level: 12
Lab Fee: Cost of materials
Prerequisite: Competencies in math and successful completion of a sequence of classes; employability skills; approval and
review process involving the student, faculty, and employer mentor. The application process must be completed at registration.
Seniors who have completed all levels of relevant classes and are at a point in their education where “on the job” exposure is the next level
of learning may apply for an internship. The internship is arranged through the school and related to a sequence of courses completed at
the high school level. Formal training arrangements are developed between the employer and a school representative, outlining the
expectations for the internship. Transportation required for the internship is the responsibility of the student.
Directed Study/Math - .50 credit (1 semester)
OPEN ELECTIVE
Grade Level: 12
Prerequisite: Successful completion of competencies in math as determined by the staff; application process; consent of
supervising teacher. Application must be fully approved at registration process. NOTE: There is a maximum credit allowance of 1.0
per content area for Directed Studies.
This Directed Studies program is designed for students interested in pursuing careers in math-related occupations who have completed
major course work in the field. Students enrolled in this program have the opportunity to participate in advanced learning experiences on an
individualized basis beyond the available course offerings. An educational plan must be developed through a conference between the
student and the supervising teacher to address individual student educational goals.