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 MISSISSIPPI REQUIREMENTS
Mississippi’s K-12 Science standards will soon require computer science to be available at every grade level starting at school year 2022.
At Rex, we have matched Mississippi’s vision with our own.
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI REQUIREMENTS:
Requirements:
- All levels (K-12) must offer computer science by 2024-2025 school year.
- All Mississippi students must earn one credit in technology or computer science to satisfy graduation requirements.
Source: Mississippi Department of Education
DID YOU KNOW

Source: Mississippi Today

Employment in computer science and other IT-related fields are projected to grow by at least 11 percent by 2029. The goal for Mississippi is to produce its own pool of IT talent in the years to come.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
MISSISSIPPI COURSE ALIGNMENTS
Mississippi’s Five Core Computer Science Concepts:
Data and Information
Computing Devices and Systems
Programs and Algorithms
Networking and Communication
Impact and Culture

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Rex Academy Courses Aligned with Mississippi Standards
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REX ACADEMY ALIGNED COURSES (HIGH SCHOOL) | |
Standard | Rex Academy Course |
Computing Systems | Computer Science I |
Algorithms and Programming | Computer Science 2 |
Computing Systems | Web Design and Development |
Networks and the Internet | Intro to Networking |
AP Computer Science A | AP Computer Science A |
AP Computer Science Principles | AP Computer Science Principles |
Impacts of Computing / Cybersecurity | Cybersecurity 1 |
REX ACADEMY ALIGNED COURSES (MIDDLE SCHOOL) | ||
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): | ||
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
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 | ||
Python | ||
Java |
High School | |||
9th | 10th | 11th | 12th |
Computer Science 1 | |||
AP CS Principles | |||
Computer Science 2 / Web Design | |||
IT Fundamentals and Networking | |||
AP Computer Science A | |||
Cybersecurity |
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 |