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
Advances in technology have changed the way students live, play, and learn.
Now more than ever, Florida educators use their ingenuity to adapt to both the ever-changing technology and the needs of today’s students. In many cases, educators are preparing students for jobs that do not yet exist. This is a formidable challenge; however, by teaching students essential 21st century skills through the merging of effective technology tools and best practices of instruction, transformative teaching is happening in Florida schools.
At Rex, we have matched Florida’s vision with our own.
STATE OF FLORIDA REQUIREMENTS
The State of Florida is currently responding to the current landscape in CTE and STEM education. As such, Florida has taken some great strides over the last few years to improve their computer science education.
- Florida, like many states, will allow computer science courses to count as a math credit for their graduation. However, it is not a core admission requirement for any institution of higher learning.
- Florida currently does mandate that secondary schools offer computer science as a course. Students can access via the Florida Virtual School if a district is unable to provide access.
- Florida has written K – 12 Computer Science Standards. They can be found here: Florida Standards
- Florida has not created a state plan for K-12 computer science education. This simply means that the state does not have a long-term plan for carrying out goals regarding computer science education or its impact for student preparedness in the workforce.
- Florida has a severe computer science teacher shortage. In 2016, Florida universities did not graduate a single new computer science teacher.
Source: Florida Department of Education
DID YOU KNOW
The field of Computer Science offers plenty of well-paying jobs, but less than 1 percent of the undergraduates enrolled in Florida’s universities earned degrees in that major last year.
Source: The Orlando Sentinel
State leaders hope a new $10 million investment to train more Computer Science teachers -- the largest in the nation -- and new flexibility in course requirements will help get more teenagers into Computer Science classes in high school and persuade them to stick with the subject once in college.
Source: The Orlando Sentinel
FLORIDA OFFERS FOLLOWING COURSES
CTE-IT.68.IS:Information Support and Services
CTE-IT.68.NET: Network Systems
CTE-IT.68.PROG: Programming and Software Development
CTE-IT.68.WEB: Web and Digital Communications
Fundamentals of Cybersecurity
AP Computer Science A
AP Computer Science Principles
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Rex Academy Courses Aligned with Florida Standards
World Class Tech Platform
| REX ACADEMY ALIGNED COURSES (HIGH SCHOOL) | |
| Florida Standard | Rex Academy Course |
| CTE-IT.68.PROG: Programming and Software Development | Computer Science I |
| CTE-IT.68.WEB: Web and Digital Communications | Web Design and Development |
| CTE-IT.68.NET: Network Systems | Intro to Networking |
| AP Computer Science A – 10157 | AP Computer Science A |
| AP Computer Science Principles – 10019 | AP Computer Science Principles |
| Fundamentals of Cybersecurity | Cybersecurity 1 |
| REX ACADEMY ALIGNED COURSES (MIDDLE SCHOOL) | ||
| Florida Standard | Rex Academy Course | |
| Grade 6 – Technology Applications | 2D Game Design | Web Design and Media |
| Grade 7 – Technology Applications | IT Fundamentals and Networking | Cybersecurity |
| Grade 8 – Technology Applications | Intro. to Python | Intro. to Java |
| REX ACADEMY ALIGNED COURSES (ELEMENTARY): | ||
| Florida Standard | Rex Academy Course | |
| Grade 1 – Technology Applications | E – Books | Kodu |
| Grade 2 – Technology Applications | Kodu | Scratch Jr. |
| Grade 3 – Technology Applications | Scratch | Keyboarding |
| Grade 4 – Technology Applications | Intermediate Scratch / App Inventor | Keyboarding and the Internet |
| Grade 5 – Technology Applications | Advanced Scratch / App Inventor / Alice 3.0 | Keyboarding and the Internet |
REX ACADEMY RECOMMENDED PATHWAYS
| Elementary | |||||
| K | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th |
| Ebooks | |||||
| Kodu | |||||
| Scratch Jr. | |||||
| Keyboarding and Internet | |||||
| Scratch | |||||
| App Inventor | |||||
| Alice 3.0 | |||||
| Middle School | ||
| 6th | 7th | 8th |
| 2D Game Design | ||
| Web Design and Media | ||
| Cybersecurity | ||
| IT Fundamentals and Networking | ||
| Intro to Python | ||
| Intro to Java | ||
| High School | |||
| 9th | 10th | 11th | 12th |
| Programming and Software Development | |||
| AP CS Principles | |||
| Web and Digital Communication | |||
| Network Systems | |||
| Fundamentals of Cybersecurity | |||
| AP Computer Science A | |||
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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