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
The State of Texas has always been a leader in education. Texas recently announced long term plan through the 2030 school year to achieve its vision regarding public education.
The key topic in this plan is to increase “Student Engagement and Empowerment”. As a result, Texas has built an exceptional set of standards for Computer Science.
At Rex, we have matched Texas’s vision with our own.
STATE OF TEXAS REQUIREMENTS
Per State of Texas Tech App Curriculum requirement (74.3(b)(2)(I)), all public high schools must offer, and 74.3(b)(4) each student must have the opportunity to participate in the following:
Computer Science 1
Computer Science 2 OR AP Computer Science
AT LEAST TWO OF THE FOLLOWING COURSES ARE REQUIRED
Computer Science 3
Digital Art and Animation
Digital Communications in the 21st Century
Digital Design and Media Production
Digital Forensics
Digital Video and Audio Design
Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science
Fundamentals of Computer Science
Game Programming and Design
Independent Study in Evolving / Emerging Technologies
Independent Study in Technology Applications
Mobile Application Development
3-D Modeling and Animation
Web Communications
Web Design
Web Game Development
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Rex Academy Courses Aligned with Texas Standards
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DID YOU KNOW
A high school student in Texas must demonstrate proficiency in a language other than English. Knowledge in a computer programming language is sufficient to fulfill this requirement.
At any Texas public university, computer science / programming courses may be used to fulfill the foreign language requirement for ANY degree.
Cybersecurity is now part of CTE and STEM education in Texas.
DID YOU KNOW
| TEKS Chapter 130: Career and Technical Education | ||
| Arts, A/V Communication | Information Technology | STEM |
| Video Game Design | Computer Programming I | Robotics and Automation |
| Video Game Programming | Computer Programming II | |
| Advanced Video Game Programming | Web Technologies | |
| Principles of Cybersecurity | ||
| REX ACADEMY ALIGNED COURSES (HIGH SCHOOL) | |
| TX Standard | Rex Academy Course |
| Fundamentals of Computer Science – 130.420 | Computer Science Fundamentals |
| Computer Science I – 130.421 | Computer Science I |
| Computer Science II – 130.422 | Computer Science II |
| Game Programming and Design – 130.426 | 2D Game Programming |
| Mobile Application Development – 130.427 | Mobile Apps |
| Foundations of Cybersecurity – 130.428 | Cybersecurity I |
| Cybersecurity Capstone – 130.429 | Cybersecurity II |
| AP Computer Science A – 130.430 | AP Computer Science A |
| AP Computer Science Principles – 130.431 | AP Computer Science Principles |
| Principles of Information Technology – 130.302 | IT Fundamentals |
| Networking – 130.305 Networking Lab – 130.306 | Intro. to Networking |
| REX ACADEMY ALIGNED COURSES (MIDDLE SCHOOL): | ||
| TX Standard | Rex Academy Course | |
| Grade 6 – Technology Applications | Digital Arts | Web Design |
| Grade 7 – Technology Applications | Game Design | Cybersecurity |
| Grade 8 – Technology Applications | Programming – Python | Programming – Java |
| REX ACADEMY ALIGNED COURSES (ELEMENTARY): | ||
| TX 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 |
| Digital Arts | ||
| Web Design and Media | ||
| Game Design | ||
| Cybersecurity | ||
| Python | ||
| Java | ||
| Fundamentals of Computer Science | ||
| 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 I | |||
| Game Programming and Design | |||
| Java | 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
REX ACADEMY COLLABORATORS
REX CURRICULUM IS USED IN FOLLOWING TEXAS SCHOOLS
