Computer Science & Technology Program

BHS offers courses for students who are new to computer science as well as for students with prior experience. Several courses offer college credit in computer science through dual enrollment or AP credit. Courses meet Exploratory and Elective requirements and give students a chance to explore how computer science applies to the social sciences, life sciences, fine arts and business. Students learn to create, collaborate and communicate using computer science, and may take one course, or take a progression of courses to pursue a more in-depth study to prepare for today’s careers.
Computer Science & Technology Pathway Programs

Burlington offers students the option of participating in the Innovation Career Pathway programs starting in their sophomore year. Pathways build on core 21st-century skills by fostering communication, collaboration, and critical thinking. Through specific courses, career exploration activities, and work-related learning, students will be prepared for their future academic and professional endeavors.

Currently, BHS offers Pathway programs in Business and in Technology. Students will take two (2) college level business or technology courses at BHS in addition to two (2) elective or exploratory courses. They will also complete an internship or 100 hour capstone project with industry mentors (the Flipped Internship). Students will receive additional career and academic planning in order to prepare them for career choices in business or computer science related fields.

Pathway programs are open to all students. Students who are interested can obtain an application from their guidance counselor or business or computer science teacher.

Sample course sequence for Pathway Programs:
- Two exploratory or elective courses
- Two college level courses offered at BHS
- Senior Internship or (Capstone Project)

Computer Science Pathways

There are a variety of ways students can include computer science course in their schedules. A popular pathway is Computer Science Principles, Programming I and then AP CS A, or Exploring Computer Science, Programming I, and AP CS A. Students should ask guidance or CS teachers to map out the best path.  To receive the CS Pathway designation on a student’s transcript, they must take 2 college level courses (AP or Dual Enrollment) and complete a Capstone Project or Internship their senior year.

Advanced Sequence

Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11 & 12th
- Exploring Computer Science, H
- Creating with Code, H
- Programming I, H,
Dual Enrollment
- AP Computer Science Principles
- Computer Science Principles H, Dual Enrollment
- Programming I, H,
Dual Enrollment
- Tech Integration III,IV H
- AP Computer Science Principles
- Game Design, H
- Computer Science - Principles H, Dual Enrollment
- Data Visualization, H
- AP CS A
- Python and Data, H


College Prep Sequence

Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11 & 12th
- Exploring Computer Science, CP
- Creating with Code, CP
- Tech Integration I, II, CP

- Programming I, CP
- Exploring Computer Science, CP
- Tech Integration I, II, CP
- Programming I, CP
- Computer Science Principles, H, Dual Enrollment
- Exploring Computer Science, CP
- Game Design H
- Tech Integration III,IV H
- Data Visualization, CP
- Python and Data, CP