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    • Mariposa Computer Science Magnet School (MCSMS) has partnered with Code To The Future (CTTF), the nation’s leading Computer Science program for Magnet Schools, to close the science gap by giving all students the opportunity to develop coding skills as part of the daily curriculum. Code To The Future is America’s first Comprehensive Solution for Computer Science Immersion — making schools more fun while preparing kids for the future.

      Why Computer Science? The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that employment of computer and information technology occupations will grow 13 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations. Our students need these skills to be competitive in the future job market. Additionally, over 90% of parents indicate that they want more Computer Science Education opportunities for their children, yet only 6% of Superintendents perceive this demand. Lancaster School District has set Mariposa Computer Science Magnet School apart from other schools.

      What do students do at MCSMS? Teaching methods integrate both Programming and Game Design, giving students a well–rounded understanding of how to utilize technology to create. This is a paradigm shift for kids, transitioning them from being just players to being creators. Cycle 1 introduces students to block coding through the Scratch programming language developed by MIT. Cycle 2 combines block coding skills with LEGOs and LEGO Robotics. In Cycle 3, grades TK-K further develop their Scratch coding skills, while grades 1st-6th learn the behind the scenes action with actual coding of players in Minecraft (as opposed to just playing) with a focus on block coding and JavaScript. Students at MCSMS use their coding and robotics skills to create projects across the curriculum. The possibilities are endless!

      Where can I learn more? Contact us to learn how your child can get started on a learning skills they can use in a promising career path. Not interested in a computer coding job? No problem! Our program teaches skills needed in any job: problem solving, creative thinking, perseverance, patience, organization and collaboration through coding in the classroom. 

      To learn more about Code to the Future, watch the following video:

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      Each month, Teachers choose students that stand out with a particular month's PBIS Character focus for have an outstanding and positive impact on others and representating those ideals on a daily basis. Monthly Characteristic Focuses have been: Respect, Cooperation, Positive Attitude, Kindness, Empathy, Leadership, Problem Solvers, Persistence, & Safety. Most Improved Monarch is represented by individuals showing the biggest overall growth in many or all of the Characteristic focuses for the entire school year.

       
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    • A Visit from a Chief Scientist at NASA, Al Bowers

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      On November 16th, students at Mariposa Computer Science Magnet School welcomed a special guest speaker, Mr. Al Bowers, a Chief Scientist at NASA. He shared his story of overcoming challenges in his life, as well as his educational background.  He also explained current projects that are happening at NASA. The students were excited to learn about these projects and to touch an actual controller that had been on Apollo 15 when it landed on the moon! Mr. Bowers was receptive to questions and our students had many great ones for him. Thank you so much, Mr. Bowers, for visiting Mariposa Computer Science Magnet School!
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