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 (Virginia 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
In 2017, the Virginia Board of Education adopted mandatory computer science standards for all students. Within these standards were four key fundamentals to be taught:
- Computer Literacy – students can use computing technology with high efficiency.
- Educational Technology – students can apply computer literacy to school subjects.
- Digital Citizenship – students learn to use technology appropriately and responsibly.
- Information Technology – students learn the industrial applications of computer science.
In addition, Virginia attempts to improve the following areas:
- Computational thinking.
- Creating a collaborative and inclusive environment for students.
- Reducing the equity issues that surround computer science education.
Source: Virginia Department of Education
At Rex, we have matched Virginia’s vision with our own.
STATE OF VIRGINIA REQUIREMENTS
All schools in Virginia must implement the Virginia K – 12 Standards of Learning. However, not every school in Virginia offers computer science yet.
In Virginia, computer science courses may count as a graduation credit towards certain math, laboratory science, or CTE courses. In addition, computer science courses may also count as their foreign language requirement for graduation.
Source: Virginia Department of Education
DID YOU KNOW
Source: Virginia Department of Education
Source: Ed week
VIRGINIA OFFERS FOLLOWING COURSES
Virginia somewhat aligns to CSTA and ISTE standards and therefore has six Core Computer Science Concepts:
Computing Systems
Networks and the Internet
Cybersecurity
Algorithms and Programming
Impacts of Computing
Data and Analysis
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Rex Academy Courses Aligned with Virginia Standards
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| REX ACADEMY ALIGNED COURSES (HIGH SCHOOL) | |
| Virginia 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): | ||
| Virginia 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): | ||
| Virginia 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 | ||
| Elementary | |||||
| K | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th |
| Ebooks | |||||
| Kodu | |||||
| Scratch Jr. | |||||
| Keyboarding and Internet | |||||
| Scratch | |||||
| App Inventor | |||||
| Alice 3.0 | |||||
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 |
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