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Overview and Philosophy Computer Science at The Girls' Middle
School introduces students to the breadth and beauty of
computing and algorithms. The variety of activities and topics
provides students with diverse opportunities to develop an
appreciation of computer science. Students learn how computers
work, how to control them, how to design user-centered
interfaces, and discover the many opportunities in computer
science. Students are exposed to cross-disciplinary applications
of computer science to understand how computer science makes the
world a better place. Throughout history, economic power has
gone to those who create the tools, not those who use the tools.
In this class, students experience the joy and power that comes
from controlling the computer. Students learn how computers
process information and commands, and design algorithms to
control technology. Computer Science builds the basic logical
problem-solving skills and framework require