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
Pennsylvania uses the CSTA K – 12 standards as the guiding principles for their computer science education.
- Computing Systems
- Networks and the Internet
- Data and Analysis
- Algorithms and Programming
- Impacts of Computing
In addition, Pennsylvania has a strong dedication towards STEM education in order to integrate interdisciplinary instruction into computer science and promote collaboration, communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, and computational thinking within their students.
Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
At Rex, we have matched Pennsylvania’s vision with our own.
STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA REQUIREMENTS
Pennsylvania does not yet require secondary schools to offer computer science programs.
In Pennsylvania, computer science courses may count as a graduation credit towards certain math courses and possibly other graduation requirements.
Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Additionally, the following certificates in Pennsylvania may be used to teach computer science (with recommended training to meet competencies):
- Math 7 – 12
- Business Computer Information Systems
- Technology Education PK – 12
- Mid – level Math 6 – 9 and 4 – 8
- Mid – level Science 6 – 9 and 4 – 8
- Elementary K – 6
- Early Childhood N – 3, PK – 4
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Rex Academy Courses Aligned with Pennsylvania Standards
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| REX ACADEMY ALIGNED COURSES (HIGH SCHOOL) | |
| Pennsylvania 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 | IT Fundamentals and 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): | ||
| Pennsylvania 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): | ||
| Pennsylvania 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 |
| Computer Science 1 | |||
| AP CS Principles | |||
| Computer Science 2 / Web Design | |||
| IT Fundamentals and Networking | |||
| AP Computer Science A | |||
| Cybersecurity | |||
| Middle School | ||
| 6th | 7th | 8th |
| 2D Game Design | ||
| Web Design and Media | ||
| Cybersecurity | ||
| IT Fundamentals and Networking | ||
| Intro to Python | ||
| Intro to Java | ||
| REX ACADEMY ALIGNED COURSES (ELEMENTARY): | ||
| Pennsylvania 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 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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