Eighth grade computer science prepares students for high school courses and, for many, for AP Computer Science Principles. Programming covers nested data structures, standard algorithms such as linear and binary search and simple sorts, and an introduction to efficiency.

Theory covers binary arithmetic and hexadecimal, logic and boolean expressions, how data is compressed and encrypted, and cyber security threats and defenses. Students also complete a substantial project of their own design.

Curriculum Breakdown

Important Topics

Standard Algorithms — Linear and binary search, simple sorts, and why efficiency matters.
Data Structures — Nested lists, dictionaries and records used in a real project.
Boolean Logic — Logical operators, truth tables and complex conditions.
Binary & Encoding — Binary arithmetic, hexadecimal, compression and encryption basics.
Cyber Security — Threats, vulnerabilities, encryption and defensive practice.
Independent Project — Designing, building, testing and presenting a program of the student's own.

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