Author: Jon
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Nolan Donehoo Earns PCEP Certification
Junior Nolan Donehoo joined the ranks of Monarch students who have demonstrated their knowledge of Python through Python Institute’s Certified Entry Level Programmer credential. This credential demonstrates a level of knowledge for entry-level positions that use Python. Nolan is a member of the Computer Science Capstone course this year, and he will start working on Read more
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Sam Scott Earns Tech+ Certification
Senior Sam Scott is the latest Coyote Tech Squad member to earn the CompTIA Tech+ certification. Sam adds this certification to CompTIA ITF+ certification he earned a few years ago. Tech+ demonstrates entry-level knowledge of a wide range of technical areas. Congratulations! Read more
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Monarch CS Students Take Top Honors at CodeQuest
Monarch represented at Lockheed Martin’s annual CodeQuest Competition! Three of Monarch’s CS classes were fortunate to be paired with amazing mentors from Lockheed Martin professionals throughout the Fall and Spring where they learned about careers in software engineering and received advice about best practices in coding, problems solving, and systems thinking. The mentorship experience culminated with Read more
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Paul Falco-Price Earns Tech+ Certification
Congratulations go to Sophomore Paul Falco-Price who earned the CompTIA Tech+ certification. Through his work on the Coyote Tech Squad, he prepared for the certification in a wide range of technical domains. We look forward to seeing which certification he will earn next! Read more
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Monarch TSA Earns Gold Level Chapter of Excellence
Monarch’s TSA chapter was recognized at the State Conference as one of four chapters in the state to earn the Gold level Chapter of Excellence. To earn the designation, the officer team provides evidence of financial leadership, a program of work, community service activities, professional development, and other aspects of a strong and involved chapter. Read more
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Monarch TSA Members Represent at State Conference
Monarch’s chapter of the Technology Student Association (TSA) attended the state conference from February 19-21. The following teams made semi-finals with a number of them placing in the top five! Congratulations to everyone! Chapter Team (a parliamentary procedure contest for our officers) (3rd place) Henry Niemann, Grant Elliott, Viktor Gustafsson, Charan Soma, Bhavika Behl, Noah Edwards, and Read more
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Monarch CS Program Featured by BVSD Communications
Monarch’s Computer Science and Cybersecurity program was recently featured by Boulder Valley School District Communications as a robust program located at a student’s home high school. We are proud to benefit from strong parent and community support, and we feel lucky to offer students opportunities to engage in truly challenging industry-aligned learning experiences. Read the Read more
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TSA Teach Brings Coding Fun to Monarch P-8 2/3 Students
Over three Wednesdays in January, Monarch TSA members, led by the officer team led a STEM integration activity with Monarch P-8’s 2nd and 3rd graders. The group helped students create fun video games in MIT’s Scratch platform. The TSA members got to grow their teaching and leadership skills while the young students got to express Read more
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CodeQuest Academy Mentorships with Lockheed Martin Begin
Monarch’s Computer Science students have participated in mentorships with professionals from Lockheed Martin over the past several years, and this year, we are fortunate to have virtual mentors for all three of our year-long courses! Mentors connect with the classes between four to six times virtually over the course of three months to help students Read more
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Monarch AP Cybersecurity Students Present Vulnerability Assessment to Principal Doan
Monarch is one of a few select schools around the nation to be selected to offer College Board’s Career Kickstart course AP Cybersecurity as a pilot before it is launched nationally next year. The culminating product for the unit on Securing Physical Spaces was to conduct a physical vulnerability assessment of Monarch High School. In Read more