Computer Science, Engineering and Technology

About the Division

Contacts

Dr. Wendy Custable
Director of Computer Science, Engineering and Technology
wcustable@d125.org | 847-415-4151

Christina Sidiropoulos
Director's Assistant
csidiropoulos@d125.org

Computer Science, Engineering and Technology Faculty and Staff Directory

CSET Division: Collective Commitments

Curriculum – What we teach.

• We will develop rigorous and relevant curricula that are based on industry trends and meet the needs and interests of our students.
• We will use grading and reporting practices that focus on skill development and include a consistent model of feedback.
• We will develop and offer curricula that will allow adaptive pathways for students that provide skills and experiences within the entirety of CS, Engineering, and Technology. 
• We will teach students to pose questions and to be strategic and adaptive problem solvers.

Equity, Race and Inclusivity – How we work with students.

• We will educate ourselves on our student's culture, academic, and linguistic differences in order to design differentiated instruction that celebrates diversity and ensures success.
• We will foster opportunities for students to form relationships between themselves and faculty by creating an environment where students feel safe, have sense of belonging, and honor each as an individual
• We will implement team interventions for students who might benefit from additional support.
• We will value and promote diversity through our own education and through our classroom practices.   

Professional Learning Community – How we work and learn together.

• We will engage in data driven protocols to learn best practice, examine current practice, and analyze student learning to make informed collective decisions.
• We will pursue opportunities to grow, learn, and lead as educators by participating in internal staff development and external professional organizations.

Culture for Learning – How students should learn.

• We will use instructional strategies that engage students to take initiative, be innovative in their learning, and be willing to take academic risks. 
• We will explicitly plan for and develop students' social-emotional competencies.
• We will teach students how to scrutinize evidence of their learning through self-reflection and peer feedback activities that promote and provide opportunities for students to demonstrate continued growth. 

Community Engagement – How we work with the community.

• We will establish relationships within the community to provide authentic and innovative learning experiences for our students.
• We will commit to communicating with our families around students' learning experiences and work as partners to support learning growth. 
• We will provide experiences to showcase our unique learning opportunities for the entire SHS community.

Course Descriptions

Click on the course to see its goals and learning targets.
* - denotes one-semester course

Computer Science Courses

• Computer Programming with Python* (CSC161/162)
• Computer Programming with Java* (CSC181/182) 
• Mobile App Development (CSC251/252)
• AP Computer Science A Honors (CSC391/392)
• AP Computer Science Principles (CSC371/372)

Engineering

• Introduction to Engineering Design - PLTW (TEC151/152)
• Principles of Engineering - PLTW Honors (TEC301/302)
• Electrical Engineering (TEC291/292)
• Civil Engineering and Architecture - PLTW Honors (TEC261/262)
• Engineering Design and Development - PLTW Honors (TEC401/402)
• Computer-Integrated Manufacturing - PLTW Honors (TEC351/352)
• Architectural Design (TEC141/142)
• Advanced Architectural Design (TEC241/242)

Technology

• Game Development 1* (TEC501/502)
• Game Development 2* (TEC511/512)
• Web Development 1* (TEC171/172)
• Web Development 2* (TEC281/282)
• Print Media 1* (TEC181/182)
• Print Media 2* (TEC251/252)
• Video Editing and Production* (TEC111/112)
• Motion Graphics and Visual Effects* (TEC121/122)
• Media Arts Design and Development* (TEC311/312)
   

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For course descriptions from all academic divisions, visit the Course Selection page.

Student Testimonials

Get Involved

Technology Education Clubs

• Architecture & Engineering Club
• Print Media Club
• Vex Robotics

California STEM Tour

Stevenson Technology Education students and faculty will travel to California over Spring Break to tour some of the nation's most innovative tech companies. Students will speak with Googlers at Google, take a tour of Facebook, discuss game development with employees at EA, participate in a workshop at the Autodesk Gallery, tour Universal Studios, visit Boom Box Post (a sound production studio) plus many more exciting stops along the way. Please read the itinerary for more info. We plan a trip like this one every two years. If you are interested in participating in the next one, please contact Ms. Smith (ksmith@d125.org).