2024 - 2025
Exploring Computer Science
Exploring Computer Science serves as the first course of a three-year Computer Science pathway.
I thought it was fascinating that a little programming could do something so cool like outputting your name. It just made me wonder, what else can coding do?
The feeling of satisfaction I had in that moment is indescribable, and I get that feeling each time I successfully complete a code. My first experience got me thinking: what else can I do with programming?
- The first course in the three-year pathway
- Introduction to computer science and problem-solving
- Learn and use the four parts of every program
- Program using the C++ language
- Solve problems using control flow, arrays, iteration and several standard libraries.
Clay Dagler
CS & Robotics for Beginners | Exploring Computer Science | AP Computer Science A | Machine Learning Honors
As the head of the Computer Science pathway here at Franklin High, I hope to encourage my students to pursue a career in computer science. I started out teaching Math after graduating from the University of California, Davis, but slowly moved towards robotics and computer science, where I found engaged students learning more about mathematics. I've since worked as a CTE teacher with Franklin, finding any opportunities for my students to involve themselves with technology.