32 THE COURIER SUN • KIDS & EDUCATION • SEPTEMBER 29, 2016 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.qns.com KIDS & EDUCATION Molloy launches new AP Computer Science course BY ROBERT POZARYCKI [email protected]/@robbpoz For decades, juniors and seniors at Briarwood’s Archbishop Molloy High School have had the opportunity to take college-credit courses in areas such as social studies, language arts and mathematics. The high school announced that it launched yet another college-level course this fall: the AP Computer Science Principles course. The advanced placement course is designed to be inclusive, according to Molloy spokesperson Joe Sommo, as it does not rely upon a student’s prior knowledge of the source material. The course includes areas such as web design, programming, search engine optimization (SEO) and original computer-based artifact creation. “We place a tremendous emphasis on technology here at Molloy, and this course will support that effort,” Molloy Principal Darius Penikas said. “Students who enroll in this course will create functional content such as programming their own apps. AP Computer Science Principles is remarkably applicable to the modern work environment because it quantifi es the importance of computers and their impact on the world.” Edit Boral, a 25-year veteran of computer science education, is teaching the AP Computer Science course; it is the fi rst time such as program has been offered by the College Board that oversees AP programs. Molloy also offers an AP Computer Science A program focused on Java programming. Students can also broaden their knowledge of computer science through the after-school STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) Club. Disclosure: The author is a graduate of Archbishop Photo courtesy of Archbishop Molloy High School X A V E R I A N RESPICE STE LLAM VOC A MARIAM B ROO K L Y N N . Y. X A V E R I A N OPEN HOUSE Sunday, October 16, 2016, 10am to 2pm A Catholic, co-educational, college preparatory school in the tradition of the Xaverian Brothers since 1957, Xaverian offers: ● A cutting edge, one-to-one learning environment with iPads for every student ● Project and problem-based learning through hands-on classroom experiences within the Michael T. Strianese ‘74 STEM Program, Xaverian’s highly acclaimed Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math curriculum in conjunction with Project Lead the Way ● College counseling and Internship Program ● College credit opportunities available through numerous AP, St. John’s University, and Syracuse University courses ● College placements at prestigious schools such as Brown University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Georgetown University, Macaulay Honors at CUNY, New York University, Princeton University, University of Notre Dame, University of Pennsylvania, US Military Academy at West Point, and US Naval Academy, with the class of 2016 earning $36,880,924 in scholarships! ● Unique extracurricular offerings, including the renowned MAX (Music at Xaverian) Program, as well as a competitive athletic program for boys and girls PRIVATE BUS SERVICE AVAILABLE! CALL TODAY TO SCHEDULE YOUR “CLIPPER FOR A DAY” APPOINTMENT! For more information, please contact Xaverian’s Office of Admissions at (718) 836-7100 x127 or [email protected] 7100 Shore Road, Brooklyn, NY 11209 | www.xaverian.org/admissions | TACHS #011
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