Lewisville School of Science & Technology offers a specialized program in computer science and cybersecurity. Students explore coding, data security, and network defense, guided by experienced educators. Join us on this transformative journey to become tech-savvy problem-solvers and cybersecurity experts for the digital age.
Computer Science / Cybersecurity Pathway
Unlock the World of Tech,
Coding Your Future
Our Computer Science / Cybersecurity Pathway
Work Based Learning
Join TSA, Obtain industry-based certification & Cybersecurity Internships
Earn your Certification
Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT); CompTIA A+
- Computer Science Essentials
- Computer Science Principles
- Computer Science A
- Cybersecurity Capstone or Internship
The design of the 9th Grade Computer Science Essentials course exposes high school students to the ever-growing and far-reaching field of cybersecurity. Identify cybersecurity threats and protect against them. Detect intrusions and respond to attacks. Begin to examine your own digital footprint and better defend your own personal data. Learn how organizations protect themselves in today’s world. Whether seeking a career in the emerging field of cybersecurity or learning to defend their own personal data or a company’s data, students in Project Lead The Way Cybersecurity establish an ethical code of conduct while learning to defend data in today’s complex cyber world.
Cybersecurity gives students a broad exposure to the many aspects of digital and information security while encouraging socially responsible choices and ethical behavior. It inspires algorithmic thinking, computational thinking, and especially, “outside-the-box” thinking. Students explore the many educational and career paths available to cybersecurity experts, as well as other careers that comprise the field of information security.
In 10th Grade Computer Science Principles, students develop the in-demand computer science skills critical to thriving in any of today’s and tomorrow’s careers. The course promotes computational thinking and coding fundamentals and introduces computational tools that foster creativity. It aims to build students’ awareness of the tremendous demand for computer scientists and those who have computational thinking skills and engages students to consider issues raised by the impact of computing on society.
Each unit also focuses on one or more computer science-specific career paths.
11th Grade Computer Science A (CSA) is designed to be a full-year (160-day) course implemented in the 11th grade. AP Computer Science A is an introductory college-level computer science course. Students cultivate their understanding of coding through analyzing, writing, and testing code as they explore concepts like modularity, variables, and control structures. CSA is designed with alignment to the College Board Computer Science A framework.
Fundamental topics in this course include designing and developing solutions that use control structures, data structures, and object-oriented programming using the Java programming language, analyzing potential solutions, and the ethical and social implications of computing systems.
The end result of this course is to enable the student to test for CompTIA+ industry certification and to test for College Board AP Computer Science (worth 3 college credits).
The 12th Grade Capstone for the Cybersecurity Pathway is designed to give students a broad exposure to the many aspects of digital and information security, while encouraging socially responsible choices and ethical behavior. It inspires algorithmic thinking, computational thinking, and especially, “outside-the-box” thinking. Students explore the many educational and career paths available to cybersecurity experts, as well as other careers that comprise the field of information security.
