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 (West 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 2019, the West Virginia Board of Education adopted mandatory computer science standards for all students. Within these standards were seven key fundamentals to be taught:
- Empowered Learner – Students take an active role in choosing, achieving, and demonstrating they skills in the field of computer science.
- Digital Citizen – Students recognize the rights and responsibilities of living and working in an interconnected world and behave in a safe, legal, and ethical manner.
- Knowledge Constructor – Students use a variety of tools to gain learning experiences for themselves and others.
- Innovative Designer – Students are able to use a variety of technological tools to create artifacts and solve problems.
- Computational Thinker – Students are able to develop and employ effective strategies that solve complex problems.
- Creative Communicator – Students are able to communicate and create an atmosphere where they can band together and use various platforms to achieve their goals.
- Global Collaborator – Students enrich their learning environments and that of others by cooperating with each other and working effectively.
Source: West Virginia Department of Education
In addition, West Virginia has a large emphasis on college and career-readiness programs.
At Rex, we have matched West Virginia’s vision with our own.
STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA REQUIREMENTS
West Virginia adopted K – 12 computer science standards in 2019.
Currently, all high schools in West Virginia must offer at least one computer science course. These include, but are not limited to:
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An AP computer science course in West Virginia may count as a fourth math credit or a science credit for graduation.
DID YOU KNOW

Source: West Virginia Department of Education

Source: West Virginia Department of Education
WEST VIRGINIA OFFERS FOLLOWING COURSES
West Virginia has five Core Computer Science Concepts:
Computing Systems
Networks and the Internet
Data and Analysis
Algorithms and Programming
Impacts of Computing

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Rex Academy Courses Aligned with West Virginia Standards
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REX ACADEMY ALIGNED COURSES (HIGH SCHOOL) | |
West 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): | ||
West 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): | ||
West 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 |
IT Fundamentals+ | CompTIA | IT Fundamentals |
Network+ | CompTIA | Networking |
Security+ | CompTIA | Cybersecurity Level 1 and 2 |