Learn how to use technology as a tool for a future career
Sterling Academy offers technology courses covering general information technology subjects, as well as coding/programming, networking, and cybersecurity. (Also check out our page for digital arts courses!)
The computer science courses we offer are:
Get the skills you need for today's world at Sterling Academy!
($) Courses with the dollar symbol require a $99 surcharge per semester on top of the regular tuition price. These courses are eDynamic Learning curriculum.
*Odysseyware course.
Here's a good reason to start with: There are more jobs than people to fill them. According to code.org, 1,000,000 of the best jobs in America may go unfilled because only 1 in 4 schools teach students how to code. Sterling Academy is one of the 1 in 4 schools that DOES offer courses in coding. And if your school doesn't offer computer programming courses, you can take the courses with us online.
See the video below, "What Most Schools Don't Teach," to understand how coding affects all aspects of our lives. It's not just for those who have an interest in technology itself; coding can create software that is helpful to humanity in many fields.
Introduction to Coding (1 semester)
Introduction to Coding covers a basic introduction to the principles of programming, including algorithms and logic. Students engage in hands-on programming tasks in the Python programming language as they write and test their own code using the approaches real programmers use in the field. Students will program with variables, functions and arguments, and lists and loops, providing a solid foundation for more advanced study as well as practical skills they can use immediately.
Digital Information Technology (2 semesters)
This course introduces students to the essential technical and professional skills required in the field of Information Technology (IT). Through hands-on projects and written assignments, students gain an understanding of the operation of computers, computer networks, Internet fundamentals, programming, and computer support. Students also learn about the social impact of technological change and the ethical issues related to technology. Throughout the course, instructional activities emphasize safety, professionalism, accountability, and efficiency for workers within the field of IT.
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Melody Brewer has been a teacher for 32 years. She has taught at the elementary, middle school and high school levels. Mrs. Brewer has her Bachelor degree in Music Education a Master’s degree in Computers in Education. Mrs. Brewer has coached multiple sports along with advising FBLA, First Robotics and the Yearbook Club. She has a family with two teens who are very active and are involved in robotics and competitive swimming. In Mrs. Brewer spare time, she enjoys gardening, music, theater, and photography.