At Rex Academy, we are dedicated to building quality Computer Science education for all ages. Our core belief is that Computer Science should be available to all learners. Computer science is a gateway to many opportunities.
Learning to code is as important as read and write for this generation. Rex makes the process of teaching and learning Computer Science easy and enjoyable for all!
FEATURES
Browser-Based
Standards Aligned (Texas has K-12 Computer Science Standards)
Self-Paced
Integrated Code Editors and Virtual Machines
Auto-Grading
In Depth Analytics
Project-Based Curriculum
K-5 Common Core Aligned
STATE OF ARKANSAS REQUIREMENTS
All Arkansas Public High Schools must make available a one-year combination of courses with course codes listed in the columns above (under Year 1 – Level 1 / Level 2) to meet the requirements of the ADE Required 38 and A.C.A. § 6-16-146 Computer science — Required course offering.
(a) Beginning in the 2015-2016 school year, a public high school or public charter high school shall offer at least one
(1) computer science course at the high school level.
(b) A computer science course offered by a public high school or public charter high school shall:
(1) Be of high quality;
(2) Meet or exceed the curriculum standards and requirements established by the State Board of Education; and
(3) Be made available in a traditional classroom setting, blended learning environment, online-based, or other technology-based format that is tailored to meet the needs of each participating student.
Source: Arkansas Department of Education
PRAXIS 5652 EXAM RECOMMENDED PATHWAY
- AP Computer Science Principles – 565030 – Mandatory
- Programming – 465070 – Mandatory
- Networking – 465170
- Cybersecurity – 465270
NOTE ** Students may attempt the exam after AP Computer Science Principles and Programming.
DID YOU KNOW
On October 5, 2017, Governor Asa Hutchinson announced that a $500,000 grant from the Arkansas Department of Higher Education will be provided to the University of Central Arkansas (UCA) to help pay for a fully functional dedicated cyber range for educational training.
Rex’s curriculum can help students prepare for the PRAXIS 5652 Exam.
ARKANSAS OFFERS FOLLOWING COURSES
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Computer Engineering
Cybersecurity
Data Science
Game Development and Design
Mobile Application Development
Networking
Robotics
Programming
AP Computer Science A
AP Computer Science Principles
IB Computer Science SL
IB Computer Science HL
Computer Science Independent Study
Computer Science Internship
Career Practicum – Computer Science
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Rex Academy Courses Aligned with Arkansas Standards
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| REX ACADEMY ALIGNED COURSES (HIGH SCHOOL) | |
| Arkansas Standard | Rex Academy Course |
| Programming - 465070 | Computer Science 1 |
| Programming - 465080 | Computer Science 2 |
| Cybersecurity - 465270 | Cybersecurity I |
| Cybersecurity - 465280 | Cybersecurity II |
| Networking - 465170 | Intro. to Networking |
| Game Development and Design - 465670 | 2D Game Programming |
| AP Computer Science A – 565130 | AP Computer Science A |
| AP Computer Science Principles – 565030 | AP Computer Science Principles |
| REX ACADEMY ALIGNED COURSES (MIDDLE SCHOOL) | ||
| Arkansas Standard | Rex Academy Course | |
| 6th Grade | 2D Game Design | Web Design |
| 7th Grade | IT Fundamentals | Cybersecurity |
| 8th Grade | Intro. to Python | Intro. to Java |
| REX ACADEMY ALIGNED COURSES (ELEMENTARY) | ||
| Arkansas Standard | Rex Academy Course | |
| 1st Grade | E – Books | Kodu |
| 2nd Grade | Kodu | Scratch Jr. |
| 3rd Grade | Scratch | Keyboarding |
| 4th Grade | Intermediate Scratch / App Inventor | Keyboarding and the Internet |
| 5th Grade | Advanced Scratch / App Inventor / Alice 3.0 | Keyboarding and the Internet |
REX ACADEMY RECOMMENDED PATHWAYS
| High School | |||
| 9th | 10th | 11th | 12th |
| Programming 1 | |||
| Networking | |||
| AP CS Principles | |||
| Programming 2 | |||
| Cybersecurity 1 | |||
| Game Design | |||
| AP Computer Science A | |||
| Cybersecurity 2 | |||
| Middle School | ||
| 6th | 7th | 8th |
| 2D Game Design | ||
| Web Design and Media | ||
| Cybersecurity | ||
| Python | ||
| Java | ||
| Elementary | |||||
| K | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th |
| Ebooks | |||||
| Kodu | |||||
| Scratch Jr. | |||||
| Keyboarding and Internet | |||||
| Scratch | |||||
| App Inventor | |||||
| Alice 3.0 | |||||
Rex recognizes the need to improve students’ resume by offering key certifications. Rex’s curriculum prepares you for certification once the proper classes have been successfully completed.
CERTIFICATIONS PREPARATION BY REX
| Certification Name | Offered Through | Rex Preparation Class |
| Exam 98-381: Introduction to programming using Python | Microsoft | Intro. to Python |
| Exam 98-388: Introduction to programing using Java | Microsoft | Intro. to Java |
| Java SE 8 Programmer I (1Z0-808) | Oracle | Intro. to Java and AP Java |
| IT Fundamentals+ | CompTIA | IT Fundamentals |
| Exam 98-383 Introduction to Programming Using HTML and CSS | Microsoft | Web Design |
| Network+ | CompTIA | Networking |
| Security+ | CompTIA | Cybersecurity Level 1 and 2 |
| Certified Ethical Hacker | EC-Council | Cybersecurity Level 1 and 2 |
ADDITIONAL REX ALIGNMENTS
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