The Xanadu – Computer App Development Summer Program (The x-capp Experience) Frequently Asked Questions Program

Maynard Jackson High School

801 Glenwood Avenue

Atlanta, GA 30316

Non-APS Students - $100.00

Friday, May 19, 2017 – 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Campbell Building

21 Thirkeld Avenue SW

Atlanta, GA 30315
What is the Xanadu – Computer App Development Program?

It is highly competitive and selective academic computing program that will be offered from June 5, 2017 through June 29, 2017. Students must be rising 10^th – 12^th graders with an interest in pursuing a degree in computer science after graduation. Students do not need to know how to write computer programs to participate. Preference will be given to applicants who attend an APS High School and have limited exposure to such a program. Seats are limited.

All gifted and talented eligible/high achieving students in the metro Atlanta area who have successfully completed ninth grade and who also meet program criteria are eligible to participate. This program is highly competitive.

This program is designed for gifted and high achieving students. Supporting documentation is required as outlined below and must be submitted at registration. Supporting documentation will not be returned. Please make all copies prior to submission.

Yes, children of APS employees are eligible to apply for acceptance into the program as long as they meet program criteria. Students of APS employees pay the Non-APS Student rate.

Yes, children of APS charter schools are eligible to apply for acceptance into the program as long as they meet program criteria. Charter students pay the non-APS student rate.

A letter of acceptance to the program will be emailed on Monday, May 22, 2017 by 5:00 pm.

Students who participate in the course will receive a broad and rigorous introduction to computer science based on App Inventor, a mobile programming language for Android devices. The course is based on the College Board's emerging Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science Principles curriculum framework for introductory computer science. Participating students will learn computer science by building socially useful mobile apps. In addition to programming and computer science principles, the course is project-based and emphasizes writing, communication, collaboration, and creativity. Participants will not receive academic/course credit.

This course is based upon the units listed below:

Unit 1 - Getting Started: Preview & Setup

Unit 2 - Introduction to Mobile Apps & Pair Programming

Unit 3 - Creating Graphics & Images Bit by Bit

Unit 4 - Exploring Computing: Animation, Simulation, & Modeling

Unit 5 - Algorithms & Procedural Abstraction

Unit 6 - Using and Analyzing Data & Information

Unit 7 - Communication through the Internet
Is transportation provided to the Xanadu – Computer App Development Program?

No, APS bus transportation is not provided to Maynard H. Jackson High School.

1. 
   Complete the online application which is available at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Xanadu-AppDevelop . Completion of this application DOES NOT secure placement in the program.
   
2. 
   Secure the program fee in the form of a money order or cashier’s check made payable to Atlanta Public Schools. Personal checks and cash will not be accepted. The submission of supporting documents and receipt of program fees secure consideration of placement in the program. We will refund 100% of all program fees if the applicant is not selected for X-Capp.
   
3. 
   Registration takes place in person on Friday, May 19, 2017. Bring copies of supporting documentation, 300 word typewritten statement of interest, and the program fee to the Campbell Building 21 Thirkeld Ave. SW Atlanta, GA 30315.
   

Friday, May 19, 2017, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Registration Begins

Money orders and cashier’s checks are the only acceptable forms of payment. No cash or personal checks will be accepted. Please bring payments made payable to Atlanta Public Schools with the student’s name written on the method of payment.

No, multi-student discounts are not available.

The school meal program operates on-site during the program. Atlanta Public School students and its charter school students eat breakfast and lunch at no charge during the program regardless of meal status during the academic year. Non APS students will be required to pay for meals at a rate of $4 for each lunch and $1.50 for each breakfast. Students will not be permitted to charge meals. Parents will be contacted in the event a student requires a meal but funds are not provided. Students may bring their own lunch from home.

If cancellation is made on or before May 26, you will receive a full refund minus a $25.00 processing fee. No refunds will be made after this date. To cancel your registration, call 404-802-7585 and email a letter of cancellation to Xanadu_Gifted@atlanta.k12.ga.us. Include your child’s name, the program registered for, and reason for cancellation. Please allow 14 days for refund processing.

If you have any additional questions, feel free to email the Office of Gifted and Talented Education at Xanadu_gifted@atlanta.k12.ga.us.