The Computer Science Lab School of Oscar Smith Middle (Chesapeake)

The Computer Science Lab School (CSLS) at Oscar Smith Middle (OSM) is dedicated to seamlessly integrating computer science into the curriculum through a human-centered design thinking framework. This collaborative initiative between Chesapeake City Public Schools (CPS) and Old Dominion University (ODU) emphasizes the importance of early academic preparation for underrepresented students in the technology talent pipeline. We do this by:

Transformative Opportunities and Experiences
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Innovative Focus on Computer Science
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Cultivate Curiosity and Cultural Awareness
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Empowering Students in their Academic Journey
Our vision is to empower middle school students with a program that prepares them for high school and the technology talent pipeline. CSLS envisions students contributing to computer science with technical skills and design thinking.

Designing a New Pipeline