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Computer Science I - B

by Pasadena ISD ^{* Provider-Certified}

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PEIMS ID: 03580200
Provider Since: 2008
Provider Type: District

SUMMER 2024-25: $300.00

Course Information

Course Provider:
Pasadena ISD
Course Provider Course Name:
Computer Science 1 B
Course Developer:
Pasadena ISD
Course Review:
Provider-Certified
Course Semester:
B
PEIMS Course Title:
Computer Science I
Learning Management System (LMS):
BlackBoard
Course Content Creator:
Pasadena ISD
Advanced Placement AP© College Board Approved:
No
NCAA Approved:
Yes
Career and Technical Education (CTE):
No
Provider Website for Registration instructions:
https://virtualschool.pasadenaisd.org/registration

Primary Enrollment Contact Information

Contact Name:
Jay Forrest
Contact Email:
jforrest@pasadenaisd.org
Contact Phone:
713-740-0899
Contact Extension:
Contact Fax:

Secondary Enrollment Contact Information

Contact Name:
Sandra Dickerson
Contact Email:
SDickerson@pasadenaisd.org
Contact Phone:
713-740-0124
Contact Extension:
78103
Contact Fax:

Course Syllabus Components

Course Prerequisites:
Algebra 1
Required and Optional Assignments:
All assignments are required
Types of Course Assessments:
- Journal Writings
- Discussion Boards
- Check your Understanding Activities
- Lab Assignments
- Wiki Assignments Test
Required Materials Provided by Course Provider outside the Learning Management System:
None
Required Materials from Receiver District and/or Student:
An updated computer and Internet.

Technical Needs

Technical System Requirements:
- Operating System: Windows 10 or newer; Mac OS 10.14 Mojave or newer
- Processor: 1 GHz or faster
- RAM: 4 GB or higher
- 20 GB of available hard-drive space
- Screen resolution: 1280x1024 or higher
- Internet connection: Download speed of at least 1.5 Mbps, 750 kbps upload
- Webcam, microphone, and speakers
- If you are using a satellite internet provider, you may experience timeouts, IP address issues, session problems, or course mail issues caused by latency. Please try to use a different provider when accessing Blackboard Learn. NOTE: Although you can perform many tasks in Blackboard Learn on a mobile device (iPad, iPhone, Android tablet or phone), either through a mobile browser, or the Blackboard mobile application, not all of BlackBoard's features support a mobile format. As such, you cannot rely solely on a mobile device to fully complete course work and must ensure access to a device running a full-featured operating system within the supported versions noted above.
Minimum Bandwidth Required:
DSL/Cable
Video Player:
None
Plug-ins:
None
Student must be able to download files:
Yes
Software needed to complete this course:
Word Processor (Microsoft Word, Google Docs)
Slide Deck (Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides)
Email (Microsoft Outlook, Google Gmail)
Spreadsheet (Excel, Google Sheets)
Pop-Up blocker:
Off
Caching:
On
Browser compatibility:
- Enable third-party cookies
- Enable Javascript
- Disable pop-up blocker
- Enable third-party cookies
- Enable Javascript
- Disable pop-up blocker

Additional Course Information

Credit:
0.5
Embedded Credit:
No
Dual Credit:
No
Language of delivery:

Supporting Document Component

Course Description:
Computer Science is a yearlong course. Each unit has various activities designed to help you learn the content with a Final Exam. There are various types of activities, assignments, quizzes and projects throughout the units to assess students in a variety of ways. The course is designed to run in two 35 days sessions. Course topics of study: digital citizenship, how computers work, simple algorithms and their efficiency, graphics, social impact of computing, and hands-on programming with Python.
Course Related Documents:
- Computer Sci B
Assistive Technology Documents:
No documents to display.
Services For Students With Special Needs
&amp;amp;lt;br /&amp;amp;gt;Due to the accelerated pace of this particular course, it may not be appropriate for all students. Contact the course provider prior to selection of course to discuss adaptation needs.

Student Achievement 2023-24 State Assessment

Successful Completion Rate

Successful Completion Rate*: 2 students / 100.00%
*Aggregate from Fall 2014

Course Survey Rating

Students: How satisfied were students with this course? Click for details. 4.00 (2 - Total Responses)
Parents: How satisfied were parents with this course? Click for details. 3.00 (1 - Total Responses)

Parent Satisfaction Survey Details

Did your child complete this course and receive a final grade?

Answers	Total Responses	Percentage
No	1	100%

Which reason below best describes why your child did not complete this online course?

Answers	Total Responses	Percentage
My child dropped this course.	1	100%

My overall satisfaction with this online course provider was

Answers	Total Responses	Percentage
neutral / no opinion.	1	100%

The instructor was

Answers	Total Responses	Percentage
neutral / no opinion.	1	100%

Communication with the instructor met my child's needs.

Answers	Total Responses	Percentage
Neutral / No opinion	1	100%

The course was appropriately challenging for my child.

Answers	Total Responses	Percentage
Neutral / No opinion	1	100%

Based on my child's experience, the course navigation and tools appeared to be

Answers	Total Responses	Percentage
neutral / no opinion.	1	100%

My child needed me to provide a great deal of support and assistance in taking this course.

Answers	Total Responses	Percentage
Neutral / No opinion	1	100%

Student Satisfaction Survey Details

Did you complete this course and receive a final grade?

Answers	Total Responses	Percentage
Yes	2	100%

I knew enough about the course before enrolling to determine whether it would be a good fit for me.

Answers	Total Responses	Percentage
Strongly agree	1	50%
Agree	1	50%

I had access to the resources I needed in order to successfully complete the course.

Answers	Total Responses	Percentage
Agree	2	100%

I would take another course offered from this provider.

Answers	Total Responses	Percentage
Agree	1	50%
Somewhat disagree	1	50%

The grade I received in the course

Answers	Total Responses	Percentage
exceeded my expectation.	1	50%
met my expectations.	1	50%

The instructor's feedback on assignments and examinations was*

Answers	Total Responses	Percentage
very useful.	1	50%
useful.	1	50%

The instructor provided feedback on assignments or exams in a timely manner.

Answers	Total Responses	Percentage
Strongly agree	1	50%
Agree	1	50%

Assistance was readily available from the instructor.

Answers	Total Responses	Percentage
Strongly agree	2	100%

The instructor engaged my interest in the course or subject matter.

Answers	Total Responses	Percentage
Agree	1	50%
Neutral / No opinion	1	50%

Class assignments and examinations were of reasonable difficulty and length.

Answers	Total Responses	Percentage
Strongly agree	1	50%
Agree	1	50%

Course expectations were clearly communicated.

Answers	Total Responses	Percentage
Somewhat disagree	1	50%
Neutral / No opinion	1	50%

I would take another course from this instructor. *

Answers	Total Responses	Percentage
Somewhat disagree	1	50%
Neutral / No opinion	1	50%

I would recommend this course to another student.

Answers	Total Responses	Percentage
Agree	2	100%

The instructor was

Answers	Total Responses	Percentage
very helpful.	1	33.33%
helpful.	1	33.33%
very helpful.	1	33.33%

Communication with the instructor

Answers	Total Responses	Percentage
more than met my needs.	2	100%

My overall satisfaction with this online course provider was

Answers	Total Responses	Percentage
satisfied.	2	100%

I found this course to be academically

Answers	Total Responses	Percentage
very challenging.	1	50%
somewhat easy.	1	50%

I found course navigation and tools to be

Answers	Total Responses	Percentage
somewhat well designed and/or useful.	2	100%

Having someone at home or school supporting me when taking this course was

Answers	Total Responses	Percentage
somewhat necessary.	1	50%
neutral / no opinion.	1	50%

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% at Level II (satisfactory) standard or higher:	N/A
# at Level II (satisfactory) standard or higher:	N/A
Total Tests:	N/A