melaniesdavis
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It's class registration time for my son's high school and I have a few questions about what he should do...
Thanks for your help!
- First, the Academy recommends one year of computer science. However, when I looked at the course description of the computer science course that cadets take the first year, it seems to be more of a computer primer-type course (rather than a programming course). So, should he take a year of computer programming? Or a year of what his high school calls "Computer Applications"?
- Second, my sons' high school offers high school juniors the opportunity the spend 4 of the 7 periods in a day to take Private Pilot Ground School (their Senior year, they will then be able to complete the flying part on their own time, at a discount). So, which is more beneficial - the Private Pilot's License, or the 4 classes that he could take if he does not do the Ground School? My thoughts are that by not taking 4 classes that others are, his class rank could be affected...
- Which type of classes should he focus on taking (science, engineering, etc)?
- The high school only requires one semester of PE their Freshman and Sophomore year. Should he take a PE elective every year?
Thanks for your help!