Every day, computers and algorithms touch the lives of everyone around us in both mundane and profound ways. These algorithms are in the plants and distribution systems that bring you clean water and electricity, sensors that moderate the flow of traffic, in the tractors and combines that sow and harvest our food, and in the satellites that measure and predict the weather trends. If you are curious about what computers can do and how we instruct them to do those things, this course is for you.No prior programming experience is needed for this course. In addition to exposure to programming, you will gain a powerful set of thinking and problem-solving skills that you can use in your daily life. Start taking advantage of the power of computers around us to make our world a better place.
Prerequisites: College Algebra is strongly suggested.
No prior programming experience is needed.
This course is offered by Arizona State University. The ASU Syllabus Library may offer examples of past and present syllabi for this course.
ASU Gold designation: QTRS
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS4CC Academy?
Homeschooling for College Credit offers HS4CC Academy to help homeschool families gain access to discounted college courses, industry credentials, expert guidance, and a community dedicated to helping teens earn real college credit during high school. Enrollment Guide
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What is dual enrollment?
Dual enrollment is a program that allows high school students to take college courses and earn college credit before graduating from high school. Enrollment Guide
How are these courses delivered?
All courses are delivered online in an asynchronous format. Students never need to be in class at a specific time and can complete their coursework on a flexible schedule that fits their homeschool and family commitments. Enrollment Guide
Who can enroll?
HS4CC Academy serves students in grades 9-12 who are between the ages of 13-20. Note that Regent University courses are only open to students in grades 11-12. Enrollment Guide
For Siblings: You will need to use a different login for each of your HS4CC Academy accounts.
Example:
Momma1@email.com = classes for Daughter #1
Momma22@email.com = classes for Daughter #2
What is your refund policy?
HS4CC Academy Enrollment Fee: Your membership provides a full year of access to Academy benefits and discounts. Because benefits begin immediately, membership fees are nonrefundable.
ASU Session-based courses: Receive a full refund or ask for a course switch before any course starts. Once a course begins, students may request a course switch during the first 14 days.
ASU On-demand courses: On-demand courses begin immediately upon purchase and are nonrefundable, however, students may request a course switch during the first 14 days.
Regent University Courses: Receive a full refund or ask for a course switch before any course starts. Refunds are not available after the course starts, but students who are unhappy with the course may drop directly with Regent if inside their published drop period (see published academic calendar or syllabus)
Google Certificates:Google Certificates are provided through a limited scholarship program and have no cash value.
Peterson's Test Prep subscription is nonrefundable.
All colleges and universities in the HS4CC Academy are regionally accredited, the highest level of accreditation available, which offers the best chance of credit transfer.
Keep in mind that your receiving institution makes the final decision on which credits they accept for your degree/major.
The highest acceptance of dual enrollment courses will be when the student stays with the institution for their degree after high school.
ASU enrollment is very exact. Please read carefully and contact us with questions at Admissions@hs4cc.org
Current ASU students: you must finish your course and transcript it (if desired) prior to enrolling in HS4CC Academy. Courses that were completed but not transcribed may be deleted by ASU. Please make sure your dashboard is "clear" of pending courses.
Former & Current ASU students: We must locate your record using your ASURITE ID. If ASU locates a prior ASURITE ID, they will flag your account and do a manual audit that takes approximately 21 days. Please take a moment to obtain your ASURITE ID and include it on your enrollment form with us.
NOTICE: Regent University Learners
Regent University dual enrollment is open to students in grades 11-12.
The Regent University enrollment process has 3 tasks that must be completed before beginning classes with them. You only need to do this process once.
Regent policy requires that the enrollment process be completed at least 2 weeks before classes begin. We recommend starting this process as soon as possible.
1. University Early College Application (Link will be sent to you when you purchase your first RU course from us.)
2. A high school transcript is required. You may use your own template, the HS4CC template, or the free template provided on the Regent University website for homeschoolers.
3. Parent verification form is required. This form will be provided to you directly from Regent.