Computer Science Initiative
Below are exerpts from the Computer Science Plan. To view the plan in it’s entirity click the link on the left side-menu.
A Computer Science Vision for Morgan County
It is the mission of Morgan County School District to create a positive learning environment built on mutual respect and kindness that assists students as they cultivate talents, prepare for meaningful work, advance toward post-secondary education, become responsible citizens, and thrive as life-long learners. We strive to provide meaningful education that will prepare students to enterthe workforce.
Computer Science education offers a unique way to fulfill multiple aspects of our mission by providing a space for students to explore the subject and develop a depth of knowledge that would allow them to pursue a post-secondary degree and ultimately a career in CS.
Curriculum Pathway
Morgan County School District will use a multitude of curriculum providers including Code.org, TechSmart, Skill Struck, FuelCS and CSINSF.org to introduce coding as early as kindergarten, and continue with a pathway of courses culminating in students earning industry recognized certifications and participating in work-based learning opportunities. The following is a summary of our curriculum pathway broken out by each grade level:
Elementary
Middle School
Beginning in SY20-21, at out (2) middle schools all students will receive the following:
High School
At our high school, we will offer the following CTE elective courses for students in grades 9-12:
Computer Science Leadership |
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Title |
Name |
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Computer Science Lead |
Jennifer Samples |
jennifer.samples@morgansd.org |
Superintendent/Director |
Doug Jacobs |
djacobs@morgansd.org |
CTE Director |
Robert Kilmer |
rkilmer@morgansd.org |
Curriculum Director |
N/A |
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Technology Director |
Terry Allen |
tallen@morgansd.org |
Business Administrator |
Scott McMillan |
smcmillan@morgansd.org |
High School Teacher Leader |
Matt Stokes |
matt.stokes@morgansd.org |
Middle School Teacher Leader |
Adam Christensen |
achristensen@morgansd.org |
Middle School Teacher Leader |
Jonathan Cox |
jonathan.cox@morgansd.org |
Elementary School Teacher Leader |
Rachel Love |
rlove@morgansd.org |
Elementary School Teacher Leader |
Maria Hansen |
maria.hansen@morgansd.org |
Elementary School Teacher Leader |
Tara Hammer |
thammer@morgansd.org |
School Board Member |
Ron Blunck |
rblunck@morgansd.org |
Comprehensive Guidance Counselor |
KyLee Rock |
kylee.rock@morgansd.org |
Community Council Representative |
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Higher Education Partner: Weber State University - (Network Management Technology Instructor at the School of Computing) |
A.J. Hepler |
ajhepler@weber.edu |
Industry Partner: Silicon Slopes |
John Bowers |
john@siliconslopes.com |