eSports and Cybersecurity
GAAQ is always responding to student feedback. This means developing new courses in areas of high interest. In the past year, GAAQ has developed eSports and Cybersecurity. eSports students learn strategy, team work, and the science of gaming. Cybersecurity is offered as an AP course bringing college level learning to the high school experience. Both courses are offered in classrooms specifically designed and built with teachers.
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