CS Discoveries

Mrs. Ponciano’s CS Discoveries Class
[email protected] • (562) 801-7570 • Room 605 • npaa.erusd.org

Computer Science Discoveries (CS Discoveries) is an introductory computer science course that empowers students to create authentic artifacts and engage with computer science as a medium for creativity, communication, problem solving, and fun.

Curriculum Overview (Code.org)

Unit 2: Web Development
Discover the languages powering the web. Build your own websites in HTML and CSS using Web Lab.

Unit 3: Animations and Games
Learn the powerful constructs underlying programming languages. Build interactive games in JavaScript using Game Lab.

Required Daily Materials

Pencils & erasers
Journal
Charged, school issued Chromebook

Grading Policy

50% – Code.org Labs

30% – Activity Guides
20% – Journals

Citizenship

Be respectful, be responsible and be safe.
Students may receive a referral and/or a U (unsatisfactory) on their progress/report card for demonstrating inappropriate/disruptive/disrespectful behavior in class.

Assignments

There will be no homework assignments, unless a student is absent and needs to make up work.
Students can also complete absent/unfinished/late work, after school, in my classroom.
Students will be graded for completing all tasks and/or levels for each lesson and will be regularly assessed on the quality of their work.

Assignment Resources

Google Classroom (students only): classroom.google.com
NPAA.erusd.org: Parent Portal & Classes/Homework
Most lessons are completed online at: www.studio.code.org