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 NEVADA REQUIREMENTS
Nevada has aligned their computer science curriculum with core ISTE and CSTA topics.
The teaching of Computer Science and Integrated Technology will become a huge support to both students AND educators as we move into a more active partnership with technology and education.
Computer Science is more than just computer programming. It is computational thinking, logical reasoning, critical thinking, and problem solving. These are tools that our students need to be successful in the digital world they are now living and the future that is to come.
Source: Nevada Department of Education
At Rex, we have matched Nevada’s vision with our own.
STATE OF NEVADA REQUIREMENTS:
Requirements:
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- All high schools in Nevada must offer at least one computer science class.
- Some sort of technology credit is required for graduation.
Source: Nevada Department of Education
Nevada has K – 12 standards. They can be found here.
DID YOU KNOW
Source: CSTA – Nevada
Nevada is one of two states nationally to have a computer science requirement.
Source: Nevada Department of Education
NEVADA COURSE ALIGNMENTS
Nevada has five Core Computer Science Concepts:
Computing Systems
Networks and the Internet
Data and Analysis
Algorithms and Programming
Impacts of Computing
Nevada has seven Core Computer Science Guiding Principles:
Understanding how computer work
How computer programs are coded and utilized
The impact of computers and the Internet
Digital citizenship
How to send email and the networking process behind it
Developing digital artifacts
Using devices for communication
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Rex Academy Courses Aligned with Nevada Standards
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| REX ACADEMY ALIGNED COURSES (HIGH SCHOOL) | |
| Nevada Standard | Rex Academy Course |
| Fundamentals of Computer Science | Computer Science Fundamentals |
| Computer Science I | Computer Science I |
| Computer Science II | Computer Science II |
| Game Programming and Design | 2D Game Programming |
| Mobile Application Development | Mobile Apps |
| Foundations of Cybersecurity | Cybersecurity I |
| Cybersecurity Capstone | Cybersecurity II |
| AP Computer Science A | AP Computer Science A |
| AP Computer Science Principles | AP Computer Science Principles |
| Principles of Information Technology | IT Fundamentals |
| Networking | Intro. to Networking |
| REX ACADEMY ALIGNED COURSES (MIDDLE SCHOOL) | ||
| Nevada 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): | ||
| Nevada 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 |
| Fundamentals of Computer Science | |||
| Computer Science 1 | |||
| AP Computer Science Principles | |||
| IT Fundamentals and Networking | |||
| Mobile Apps | |||
| Computer Science 2 | |||
| Cybersecurity 1 | |||
| Game Programming and Design | |||
| AP Computer Science A | |||
| Cybersecurity 2 | |||
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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