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
Washington has aligned their computer science curriculum with core CSTA topics.
“Effective and relevant computer science education is essential to achieving our vision that “every student is ready for college, career, and life.” While attention to computer science education has increased in recent years, a lack of awareness about its content and potential impact is widespread. The Washington State Computer Science K–12 Learning Standards are designed to enhance teacher understanding and improve student learning so that students are better equipped for college, career, and life.”
Source: Washington Department of Education
At Rex, we have matched Washington’s vision with our own.
STATE OF WASHINGTON REQUIREMENTS
All Arkansas Public High Schools must make available a one-year combination of courses with course codes listed in the columns above (under Year 1 – Level 1 / Level 2) to meet the requirements of the ADE Required 38 and A.C.A. § 6-16-146 Computer science — Required course offering.
(a) Beginning in the 2015-2016 school year, a public high school or public charter high school shall offer at least one
(1) computer science course at the high school level.
(b) A computer science course offered by a public high school or public charter high school shall:
(1) Be of high quality;
(2) Meet or exceed the curriculum standards and requirements established by the State Board of Education; and
(3) Be made available in a traditional classroom setting, blended learning environment, online-based, or other technology-based format that is tailored to meet the needs of each participating student.
Source: Arkansas Department of Education
PRAXIS 5652 EXAM RECOMMENDED PATHWAY
- AP Computer Science Principles – 565030 – Mandatory
- Programming – 465070 – Mandatory
- Networking – 465170
- Cybersecurity – 465270
NOTE ** Students may attempt the exam after AP Computer Science Principles and Programming.
DID YOU KNOW
ARKANSAS OFFERS FOLLOWING COURSES
Washington has five Core Computer Science Concepts:
Computing Systems
Networks and the Internet
Data and Analysis
Algorithms and Programming
Impacts of Computing
Washington has seven Core Computer Science Guiding Practices:
Fostering an Inclusive and Diverse Computing Culture
Collaborating
Recognizing and Defining Computational Problems
Developing and Using Abstractions
Creating Computational Artifacts
Testing and Refining
Communicating
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Rex Academy Courses Aligned with Washington Standards
World Class Tech Platform
| REX ACADEMY ALIGNED COURSES (HIGH SCHOOL) | |
| Washington 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): | ||
| Washington 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): | ||
| Washington 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 |
| Programming and Software Development | |||
| AP CS Principles | |||
| Web and Digital Communication | |||
| Network Systems | |||
| Fundamentals of Cybersecurity | |||
| AP CS A | |||
| Middle School | ||
| 6th | 7th | 8th |
| Digital Arts | ||
| 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 |
| 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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