Building Excellent Computer Science Programs Across Kentucky
Teach quality computer science to positively impact the next generation in Kentucky.
Did You Know?
Kentucky has K-12 computer science standards
Kentucky does not require high schools to offer computer science
CodeHS courses are aligned to Kentucky computer science standards
CodeHS curriculum is free
Kentucky Computer Science Stats
- 1,337 students took the Advanced Placement Computer Science exams in 2018 (369 AP CSP A, 968 AP CSP); only 28% were females
- Computer programmers and software developers in Kentucky have an average annual salary of $80,930, which is almost double the average state salary at $43,210
Sources: College Board, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Kentucky Department of Education
Vertically-Aligned K-12 Computer Science Pathways
CodeHS pathways that are aligned to Kentucky's computer science standards can be customized based on a district’s needs. The K-12 curriculum covers elementary block-based interdisciplinary programming lessons all the way to College Board Endorsed AP courses.
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We've Got Kentucky Standards Covered
CodeHS maps all of the standards from Kentucky to our courses, offering aligned and engaging curriculum in our 6-12 pathway.
| Standards Framework | View Alignment |
|---|---|
| Kentucky 6-8 | View (100%) |
| Kentucky 9-12 | View (70.6%) |
| Kentucky Introduction to Computer Science | View (54.1%) |
| Kentucky Computational Thinking | View (91.7%) |
| Kentucky Introduction to Programming | View (92.3%) |
Top-Notch Professional Development
Online & in-person training for teachers to build the knowledge and confidence to teach excellent computer science courses.
Kentucky Policies & Resources
In October 2018, the Kentucky Department of Education established K-12 Academic Standards for Computer Science. You can view the standards here.
Although computer science isn’t required in Kentucky, districts can allow computer science courses to count as an elective science credit or fourth year mathematics credit for graduation.
Kentucky Department of Education
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CodeHS Privacy Policy for Kentucky
CodeHS is a member of the Student Data Privacy Consortium (SDPC) in many states. Your district can sign Exhibit E to execute the agreement for your state.
Explore our Privacy Center to learn more.
