Houston Academy of Computer Science - (HACS)

  • “A World-Class Public school With a Computational Edge”

     

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    Houston Academy of Computer Science - (HACS)

    “The School with the Computational Edge”

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    INNOVATIVE CURRICULUM 

    Houston Academy of Computer Science (HACS) will offer a one-of-a-kind computer science-centered curriculum with courses in artificial intelligence (AI), computational thinking and advanced computer languages.

    MASTER TEACHERS

    Master’s degrees will be ubiquitous among HACS faculty. Teachers will receive rigorous training on teaching computational thinking and AI across all content areas.

    PARENTS WELCOME

    The School will be a certified family friendly school, home to a thriving Parent Teacher Organization, which will enrich the HACS experience.

    MORE THAN JUST STEM...

    HACS will offer unique electives and enrichment opportunities to encourage young techsters to become creative problem solvers and thinkers.

    A NEIGHBORHOOD MAGNET

    Although our students will come from across the Houston Independent School District, priority will be given to students from the neighborhood.

    SUCCESS FOR ALL

    HACS students will have individualized student schedules to ensure mastery of rigorous coursework via additional enrichment and acceleration opportunities.

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    HIGH SCHOOL IN MIDDLE SCHOOL

    HACS middle schoolers will have the opportunity to take up to five high school credit courses:  Algebra, Geometry, Integrated Chemistry and Physics, and CTE/Computer Science courses.

    THE SCHOOL WITH CONNECTIONS

    HACS will have close partnerships with tech giants and leading Houston corporations which in turn will bring unique internships and training opportunities.

    THE SCHOOL WITH THE COMPUTATIONAL EDGE

    With unique and rigorous Computer Science curriculum, support from Rice University, Prairie View A & M, UT & others, HACS will be an educational powerhouse where students will learn all about Artificial Intelligence and computational thinking. Every student will take a computer science elective in every grade culminating with two College Board Advanced Placement CS courses in High School.

    JOBS GALORE

    HACS will be the “educational anchor” aligned to fulfilling the most critical workforce needs and jobs of the future.