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Location: FSCS Home Studio
        (13980 Amblewind Place, Carmel, IN 46074)
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SPRING SEMESTER (2018-2019  Jan-may)

2018-19 Spring Semester (Jan-May) classes meet once a week for 12-15 weeks depending on the course!
​Email firststartcs@yahoo.com if you have any questions! 
DISCOVER CODING
Cost: $300

​​​TUESDAY

Time
5:30-6:30pm 
(DC )
​Jan 22, 29   
Feb 5, 12, 19, 26   
Mar 5, 12, 19, 26   
Apr 9, 16
Discover Stem Coding (ages 4-10) This course emphasizes young children to explore coding using block-programming with a fun blend of hands-on activities. Students work with simple projects understanding fundamental computer coding concepts which are the foundation for more advanced courses. This fun course focuses on incorporating colors, numbers, alphabets, shapes, puzzles and more! Projects are updated each session, so returning students will have new challenges to work through and advance their knowledge. This course sets a strong foundation for students who are new to coding and is highly recommended.
​Requirements:    
Hardware: iPad or laptop; Software: Updated version of Chrome
Prerequisite: None 
Grades: preK-5
 (min./max. 6/12)  ​​

GAME CODING
Cost: $330

TUESDAY

Time
6:30-7:30 pm (GC 201)
7:30-8:30 pm (GC 202)
​Jan 22, 29   
Feb 5, 12, 19, 26   
Mar 5, 12, 19, 26   
Apr 9, 16, 23, 30
Game Coding 201 (ages 7-12) Introduction This course offers an exciting world of computer programming for children of all skill levels. Students bring their imagination to life with the ability to create interactive stories, games, animations, music, art, and presentations. Students learn important mathematical and computational concepts that improve their creative thinking, logical reasoning, problem-solving and collaborative skills. Students build confidence as they learn to problem solve and code engaging projects! 

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​Game Coding 202 (ages 9-12) Advanced This course offers a much deeper understanding of computer science concepts including data structures. Students learn new terminologies and problem solve complex projects while learning to code independently. Students are challenged with debugging assignments to encourage critical thinking and logical reasoning extensively. Students gain the expertise to learn more on their own and create some amazing projects. 
Requirements:  
Hardware: LAPTOP only, NO TABLETS; headphones to record and listen to music for their programs; ​Software: Updated version of Chrome with Adobe Flash Player version 10.2 or later installed
​​Prerequisite: Discover Coding (preferred)

Grades: 2-6 (min./max. 6/12)  ​​

Basic Programming
Cost: $390 for 15 hrs

THURSDAY 

Time
6:30-7:30 pm (BP 301) 
7:30-8:30 pm(BPP501) 
 Jan 17, 24, 31
Feb 7, 14, 21, 28
Mar 7, 14, 21
Apr 11, 18, 25
May 2, 9
​Basic Programming BP 301 (ages 9 -12) Introduction ​This 15-hour course introduces students to write code using JavaScript for simple animations. Students will learn to read the requirements, design, code, run, test, and debug their program. Students will become familiar with syntax (operators), variables, if and if/else statements, loops, functions, control structures, top-down design, decomposition, debugging, testing, commenting and indenting code.  
​Basic Python Programming BPP 501 (ages 9 -12) Introduction ​This 15-hour course introduces students to write code using Python for simple animations. Students will learn to read the requirements, design, code, run, test, and debug their program. Students will become familiar with syntax (operators), variables, if and if/else statements, loops, functions, control structures, top-down design, decomposition, debugging, testing, commenting and indenting code.  

WEDNESDAY 

Time
​6:30-8:30 pm (BP 302)
​Jan 16, 23, 30 
Feb 6, 13, 20, 27 
​Mar 6, 13, 20  
Apr 10, 17, 24
May 1, 8

MONDAY

Time
6:30-8:30 pm (BPP502)
Jan 14, 21, 28
Feb 4, 11, 25
Mar 4, 11, 18, 25

Apr  15, 22, 29
May 6, 13
​Basic Programming BP 302 (ages 10-16) Advanced This 30-hour course is recommended for students who have completed Introduction to Basic Programming course. During this course, we focus on understanding JavaScript with more emphasis on JS Graphics, Control Structures, Functions, and Parameters. We apply the skills learned to write complete JS programs for various coding challenges. Students will be briefly introduced to HTML and CSS. 
Basic Python Programming 502 (ages 10-16) Advanced This 30-hour course introduces students to ​the most general purpose widely used language in the industry. We begin with basic console interaction and quickly dive into control structures, functions, exceptions, data structures, and string manipulation. Students engage in building interactive projects on the web browser like creating databases, generating random passwords and more.
Requirements:
​Hardware: Your own laptop; Software: Updated version of Chrome
​Prerequisite: Game Coding (preferred)

​Grades: 4-10 (min./max. 6/12)​

Intermediate PROGRAMMING
Cost: $480 for 15 hrs

SUNDAY

Time
6:30-7:30 pm (IP 401)
7:30-8:30 pm (IP 402)
Jan 13, 20, 27
Feb 3, 10, 24
Mar 3, 10, 17, 24

Apr 14, 21, 28
May 5, 12
Intermediate Programming 401 (ages 11-18) Introduction This 15-hour course introduces students to the world of Web Design. Working with projects will help build their programming skills. Students will become familiar with HyperText Markup Language (HTML), a language for describing and structuring web pages and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), another language, used to format and style HTML documents. This course is a gradual transition for students who have completed Basic Programming. 
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Intermediate Programming 402 (ages 11-18) Advanced This 30-hour two semester course is recommended for students who have completed Introduction to Intermediate Programming course. Students will delve deeper into HTML, CSS, and JS as they create their own unique responsive websites from the ground up using professional front-end web development framework. They also gain the skills of learning to think like a developer as they design and plan. By the end of the course, students will have a personal website to publish on the Internet and build a code repository to continue to work at home.​ 
​Requirements:
​Hardware: Your own laptop; Software: Updated version of Chrome
​Prerequisite: Basic Programming (preferred)

​Grades: 6-12 (min./max. 6/12)​

Special Programming
Cost: $220 for 7.5 hrs

SATURDAY

Time
1:45-3:00 pm (MMB)
Jan 26  Feb 2, 16
Mar 2, 16  Apr 13 
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Minecraft Mod Basics (ages 6-10) This bi-weekly class calls for Minecraft players of all levels to imagine, create and test mods. Learn how to manipulate every aspect of the Minecraft World, make new items and solve challenges while immersing yourself in the game you love. Students will not need their own Mojang Minecraft account. ​

SATURDAY

Time
3:00-4:15 pm (AD)
Jan 26  Feb 2, 16
Mar 2, 16  Apr 13
App Design (ages 10-16) This bi-weekly course introduces students to develop an App. Students focus on user interface components, understand basic programming elements such as variables, conditional operations, and loops. Basics of event handling, mobile sensing and monitoring systems including accelerometer, camera, and GPS will be addressed along with the internet and location-based services. Learn to program and debug interactive applications.

SATURDAY

Time
1:45-3:00 pm (RP)
Jan 26  Feb 2, 16
Mar 2, 16  Apr 13
Raspberry Pi Programming (ages 12-18) ​This bi-weekly course is the perfect introduction to one of the most popular and versatile languages, Python. Students learn the basics and apply what they have learnt into their very own Raspberry Pi using the Sense Hat extension. This gives them capabilities to detect and program joysticks, screens, gyro sensors, and much more! It is certainly a great course to give a student full coverage over both the hardware and software aspects of computer programming.

​Requirements:
Hardware: 
Laptop (Windows preferred), Android Phone (for AD course), Raspberry Pi Kit (for RP course).
Software: Updated version of Chrome
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​Prerequisite: None
Grade: Varies (min./max. 6/12)​

PRIVATE SESSION
Private Lessons are focused on the student's progress and set at a pace that meets the student's learning abilities! Grades: 2-12  (Prerequisite: None)
Game Coding Course ($40 per hour)
Basic Programming Course ($50 per hour)
Intermediate Programming Course ($60 per hour)

Special Courses ($55 per hour)
Email firststartcs@yahoo.com to schedule a package of 10 hour sessions for every 15 hour group course! Example: A 30 hour group course would require a package of 20 hour private sessions.

SUNDAY (Choose any 10 classes from below!) 
Time Slots: 5:30-6:30 pm 
Jan 13, 20, 27  Feb 3, 10, 24  Mar 3, 10, 17, 24  Apr 14, 21, 28  May 5, 12

WEDNESDAY (Choose any 10 classes from below!) 
Time Slots: 5:30-6:30 pm 
Jan 16, 23, 30  Feb 6, 13, 20, 27  Mar 6, 13, 20, 27  Apr 10, 17, 24 May 1, 8

FRIDAY (Choose any 10 classes from below!)
Time Slots: 5:30-6:30 pm 
Jan 18, 25 Feb 1, 8, 15, 22 Mar 1, 8, 15, 22 Apr 12, 19, 26 May 3, 10​

MAKE-UP CLASS
Make-up class is offered only to students who are registered for the 15-week course. To request a make-up class, please send an email to firststartcs@yahoo.com or complete the registration form online (select Make-up class). Fee $25 per hour (please pay online or bring a check).
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