Create Games
Build playable projects and learn how game systems, controls, and design work together.
Benson Polytechnic High School
Make Games. Build Skills.
Learn programming, game development, debugging, and project design in a classroom built around real work.
Original Xbox team experience, right here at Benson.
Mr. Beckler worked at Intel and was part of the team that developed the first Xbox. Students learn from someone who has worked in both the classroom and the tech industry.
Game Development
Hands-On Learning
Certifications
College Credits
6+Courses in the pathway
5Certification targets
Room 274Visit the classroom
No experienceJust curiosity
Benson Computer Science Overview
In Benson Computer Science, students build real programs and games from scratch while learning how developers design, code, and fix software in the real world.
Solve Problems
Practice programming logic, debugging, and structured problem solving through hands-on work.
Build Your Future
Develop skills, projects, and certifications that connect to college and tech careers.
Hands-On Learning
Students learn by coding, testing, revising, and presenting finished work.
What You'll Learn
Program Skills
Coding Fundamentals
Game Development
Problem Solving and Debugging
Animation and Movement
Project Skills
User Input and Game Controls
Real Project Development
Agile and Scrum Methodology
Portfolio Creation
Why Choose Computer Science
Develop real-world coding skills
Think like a problem solver
Build projects that matter
More to Build
Create games and real software
Prepare for exciting tech careers
Get ready for college and beyond
Pathways, Credits, and Certifications
The page below keeps the flyer details in one place so students can see the sequence, the college credit connections, and the certification options.
Pathway
Computer Science 2
Introduction to Coding
Intro to Game Development
Python Programming Foundations
Game Logic and Systems
Debugging and Problem Solving
Pathway
Computer Engineering 3
Advanced Game Design
Object-Oriented Programming
Data Structures for Games
Game Architecture and State Management
UI and Player Experience Design
Introduction to Version Control
Pathway
Computer Engineering 4
Capstone Projects
Full Game Development
Team-Based Game Project
Portfolio and Resume Development
Public Playtesting and Iteration
Showcase and Presentation
College Credits
Exploring Computer Science
Programming & Problem Solving I
Programming & Problem Solving II
Computer Science II
Certifications
Python PCEP Programmer
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
AWS Cloud Practitioner
CompTIA ITF+
CompTIA A+
Inside the Classroom
Real students, real classwork, and real projects in Room 274.
Programming in class
Students test and debug their work on classroom computers.
Project work
Students build and review visual programming projects together.
Student screens
Class projects move from ideas to working code.
Classroom workflow
Students work independently and alongside classmates.
Daily classwork
Students learn, build, and revise during regular class time.
Hands-on learning
Computer science at Benson is active, visual, and project based.
Meet your teacher
Mr. Beckler
Former Intel engineer and part of the team that developed the original Xbox.
Students learn from a teacher with real industry experience in hardware, software, and game-related development.
Original Xbox connection
The original Xbox was part of the early history of modern game development. That experience is part of the story students see when they walk into Room 274.
Contact
Interested in Benson Computer Science? Stop by Room 274 or send an email.