This has been problem-free, with one small exception. Though the College Board's AP classes are platform-independent, they are not free software. This software is available under the GPL and can be downloaded from the school's web site. Advanced Topics students have no set course of study. At the beginning of each quarter, they outline a set of goals and must meet them before the beginning of the next term.
Students usually work in small groups to accomplish their projects.
The kit is a downloadable ISO image, as it is meant for redistribution, but the school often burns copies for first-year students so that they can take them home and install Python on their Windows machines. The project is an effort to create a freely redistributable textbook for computer science teachers. Over the summer, Lex Bereznhy collaborated with me to write a Python-based database that allows students to plan their schedules, showcase their work and communicate with their teachers. Students check these tickets every morning, and are dispatched to help teachers with their computer problems. Finally, this article would not be complete without mention of the school's newest project.