Software Development - Python

Speaking the Language of Computers

Become empowered to program by learning the critical concepts of computer programming through the Python language. Learn Python content currently taught in college curriculum and in industry. Topics include basic computer organization and systems, data representation, algorithms, selections, loops, functions, classes, objects, elementary programming, applications, strings and text I/O, inheritance, lists, dictionaries, scripting, and various Python libraries. Students interested in the MIC Computer Science: Software Development or Software Engineering early bachelor degree program must enroll in this course and Software Development - Java.

This is a semester-long offering to be paired with another course from the Computer Science Pathway. Please be mindful of prerequisites.

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"You have to think of every single thing that could possibly go wrong. That’s how you have to think like a programmer."

-Bradley Covington, Lee’s Summit North High School

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Prerequisites

Prerequisites:

Grade: 11 or 12
Proficient in Keyboarding, min. 30 wpm
Reading/Writing at 10th grade level or higher
Algebra II with a B- or better OR previous programming knowledge
2.5 GPA (Unweighted)
90% Attendance
Outside class Internet access is required.

Credit

Dual Credit

College Dual Credit

Students may receive up to 6 college credits through the University of Central Missouri's (UCM) Dual Credit Program. STA's semester long Software Development - Python course covers two UCM courses in UCM's Computer Science program:

For more information, refer to the Dual Credit FAQ page or contact dualcredit@ucmo.edu. For detailed registration instructions, see the "How do I register?" question.

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Accelerated Degree

MIC Accelerated Early Bachelor Degree Program

Students who take Software Development - Python and Software Development - Java at Summit Technology Academy their junior year AND have a 3.0 unweighted GPA/95% attendance may also choose to participate in a university partnership program called Missouri Innovation Campus (MIC), in which students begin to earn a Software Development, Systems Engineering, Computer Information System OR Data Science bachelor’s degree while still in high school. The bachelor’s degree is offered through the University of Central Missouri - Lee’s Summit. This program helps to significantly reduce the overall cost of a bachelor’s degree. Students will participate in extensive paid internship opportunities with companies such as Epiq, DST, Cerner, Riskanalytics, and many more. Students who qualify and have interest, must mark that they are interested on their STA Online Application