I teach the following classes at East High:

1) Introduction to Programming - Python

• You should take this course first, if interested in Computer Science
• Beginning course on programming using the programming language Python
• exploring algorithms, software development and design, logic and control and decision structures
• emphasis on software development - requirements and design of your project prior to coding
• Course Objectives: 
  • This course, using Python, will teach the student the basics of software engineering.  
  • We will learn core programming basics – including data types, control structures, and program design with functions. 
  • Students will solve problems, explore real-world software development and create cool programs.
• Topics:
  • Algorithms
  • Control structures like: if statements and loops
  • Boolean logic and Numeric Data type
  • Strings, text files, Lists and tuples
• College in High School (CHS) class - Receive 3 credits from U of PITT for passing grade (transfers to most universities)

2) AP Computer Science - Java

• Advanced computer science using Java programming language

• Course Objectives: This course, using Java, will teach the student the basics of software engineering.   We will learn core programming basics – including data types, control structures, and program design with functions.  Students will solve problems, explore real-world software development and create cool programs.

• Topics covered:

  • Algorithms
  • Control structures like if statements and loops
  • Boolean logic and Numeric Data types
  • Strings, text files, Classes, Inheritance, Abstract classes
• College in High School (CHS) class - Receive 3 credits from U of PITT for passing grade (transfers to most universities)

3) Web Design and Development

• Advanced Web Design class
• Exploration of more details of Web Design
• Dreamweaver may be used to develop Web Design
• JavaScript is covered
• Cloud Computing is covered
• College in High School (CHS) class - Receive 3 credits from U of PITT for passing grade (transfers to most universities)

4) C++ Programming language

• Advanced programming course - should have take Python
• Covers same topics as Java, but using C++ syntax
• We try to emphasize Gaming Projects in this class

5) Introduction to Cybersecurity

• An introduction to cybersecurity
• Topics covered include:
  • Recognize various security threats
  • Learn basic defense and protection mechanisms
    • symmetric key and public key cryptographic techniques and controls against program threats
    • ensure confidentiality and integrity of databases
    • Access control and Operating Systems Security concepts
  • Describe/identify security and privacy threats in emerging computer systems
• College in High School (CHS) class - Receive 3 credits from U of PITT for passing grade (transfers to most universities)

Please contact me via phone or email:

Mrs. Shelley Lockwood, MBA MS

Computer Science Teacher

Central Dauphin East High School