AP CSA Course Policies

What programming language will you learn?

• Python

• Java

• JavaScript

• C++

What is the coding environment we will use?

• GitHub (Classroom, Codespaces, MS Visual Studio)

• Replit

• Eclipse

• BlueJ

In the Spring, your schedule will show Front Range CC: CSC ___.

You are required to take the college credit at Front Range.

• Yes, it's free

• No

• Yes, it will cost $231.

What is the retake policy for quizzes/exams?

• No retakes

• Retakes only on scores of < 70%. You must do an analysis of the first quiz/exam

• Retakes on any score. You can only earn a max of 90% on the retake. You must do an analysis of the first quiz/exam

• Unlimited retakes, no work needed

Can you use AI to complete practice assignments that are supposed to help get better at coding?

• Yes, get that stuff off my todo list!

• No bruh. They're supposed to help you get better. It's just helping AI get better.

• Maybe, if they're really hard, then AI is OK.

• Yes, AI is the future. AI will do all of our coding!

If you don't do any practice assignments, but got 100% on every other assignment, what is the best grade you could get?

What industry certification can you work toward in May?

• Oracle Java Certified Foundations Associate

• Oracle Java Certified Guru

• Oracle Java Certified Programmer Level 1

• Oracle Java Certified Programmer

You are required to take the AP Exam.

• Yes!

• No, but you are encouraged to.

• No. It's a waste of time.

• No. The Front Range credit gets you college credit.

What's the late policy?

• There is none. Turn assignments from August in December!

• You have a grace period of a few days. Communicate with Cihlar in advance if something comes up.

• Late? Too bad, so sad. Take the L and move on.

• Late work is penalized 5% a day after the deadline.