Wheaton High School Academy of Information Technology AP Computer Science Principles - Course Policies, Resources, and Grading

Sep 20, 2026

Computer Science Principles (CSP) is a full-year, entry-level high school course introducing foundational computing concepts. The curriculum spans programming, algorithms, the internet, big data, and digital privacy and security, including the societal impacts of computing. The document specifies required resources such as Code.org, Google Classroom, and Albert.io, plus expectations for attendance, device use, and classroom conduct. It also details grading rules, assignment submission timing, late work policies, reassessments, and academic integrity procedures.

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Course Description and Purpose

Required Texts and Resources

Attendance and Punctuality

Classroom Devices and Conduct

Food and Drink Policy

Grading and Assessment Rules

Assignment Submission and Deadlines

Late Work and Make-Up Work

Reassessments and Resubmissions

Academic Offenses

Wheaton High School Academy of Information Technology AP Computer Science Principles | Anthony Shadman [anthony_k_shadman@mcpsmd.org](anthony_k_shadman@mcpsmd.org)[ ](anthony_k_shadman@mcpsmd.org)Room 3712
Before School, Lunch | Emily Dunbar [emily_blankingship@mcpsmd.org](emily_blankingship@mcpsmd.org)[ ](emily_blankingship@mcpsmd.org)Room 3709, 3711
Lunch, After School | Mousumi Chatterjee [Mousumi_Chatterjee@mcpsmd.org](Mousumi_Chatterjee@mcpsmd.org)[ ](Mousumi_Chatterjee@mcpsmd.org)Room 3712
Before school, Lunch | | --- | --- | --- | COURSE DESCRIPTION: Computer Science Principles (CSP) is a full-year, rigorous, entry-level course that introduces high school students to the foundations of modern computing. The course covers a broad range of foundational topics such as programming, algorithms, the internet, big data, digital privacy and security, and the societal impacts of computing. Computing affects almost all aspects of modern life, and all students deserve an education that prepares them to pursue the wide array of intellectual and career opportunities that computing has made possible. This course seeks to provide foundational knowledge and skills to meaningfully participate in our increasingly digital society, economy, and culture. REQUIRED TEXTS AND RESOURCES: ● [Code.org-Students will be](Code.org-Students will be) use code. org to access course content and practice assignments. Teacher will provide specific class code. ● Google Classroom-Students will use Google classroom to access course content and receive reminders. Teacher will provide specific class code. ● [Albert.io -Students will your Albert.io to](Albert.io -Students will your Albert.io to) practice AP-style multiple choice questions. Teacher will provide specific class code. ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY: Students should arrive to class on time. On time means you are in the classroom when the bell rings. Once the bell rings, students should be setting up computers and ready for instructions. Any student arriving after the bell will be marked tardy. CELL PHONES, COMPUTERS, AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES: Students are expected to use their phones and electronic devices only at appropriate times and for appropriate usage. Students are not to take pictures or video of other students without their permission. Students are expected to respect each others property and not touch anyone else’s devices without their permission. FOOD AND DRINK: Food and drink are allowed in the classroom but should not be consumed while near school provided computers. Grading Students’grades are determined according to the MCPS high school grading policies, as follows: 50% POLICY: Graded assessments and assignments will receive a minimum 50% grade, provided they meet the basic requirements of the assignment and show that the student made an honest attempt to complete the assignment. Assignments that are less than half finished do not meet the basic requirements and will receive a 0%. An honest attempt means the assignment was started and the work the student has produced shows evidence of making progress on the relevant standard(s) that are being assessed regardless of product or accuracy. ASSIGNMENT SUBMISSION: Assignments are submitted electronically through Google Classroom. Student progress is monitored and recorded via codeHS and [code.org](code.org)[ ](code.org)[online platforms. All electronic progress and submissions are timestamped. Due date](online platforms. All electronic progress and submissions are timestamped. Due date)[ ](online platforms. All electronic progress and submissions are timestamped. Due date)[times are 11:59pm on the due date unless another time is specified. Students must press](times are 11:59pm on the due date unless another time is specified. Students must press)[ ](times are 11:59pm on the due date unless another time is specified. Students must press)[submit/turn-in](submit/turn-in for an assignment to be officially

FAQs

What topics does the AP Computer Science Principles course cover?

The course covers programming, algorithms, the internet, big data, digital privacy and security, and the societal impacts of computing.

Which platforms and resources are required for the course?

Students use Code.org for course content and practice, Google Classroom for course access and reminders, and Albert.io for AP-style multiple choice practice.

How does the grading and assignment submission system work?

Assessments and assignments receive at least 50% if basic requirements are met with an honest attempt; assignments under half finished receive 0%. Assignments are submitted electronically through Google Classroom, timestamped, and typically due by 11:59pm on the due date unless otherwise specified.

Sep 20, 2026

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