2021 FALL SEMESTER

Fall Semester (Sept-Dec) classes meet virtually once a week for 10 weeks!
Class duration: 90 min | Total Course: 15 hours
​Email firststartcs@yahoo.com if you have any questions! 

PLEASE NOTE ALL COURSES START IN SEPTEMBER. THE LAST DATE TO SIGN-UP FOR 2021 FALL SEMESTER CLASSES IS SUNDAY, SEPT 5.

DISCOVER CODING COURSE

TUE 4:30-6:00P 

Discover Stem Coding 101 (ages 5-10) Introduction 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.
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Discover Stem Coding 102 (ages 6-10) Advanced This course lets students work in a fantastic visual-based coding editor which is the perfect introduction to coding and computational thinking. Students understand programming constructs to solve various problems throughout the course and slowly develop the ability to work in a block-to-text learning environment. This course sets a strong foundation for students who are new to coding and is highly recommended.

​Requirements:    
Hardware: iPad or laptop - bring your own or use one of ours; Software: Updated version of Chrome
Prerequisite: None 
Grades: K-5 (min./max. 6/12) ​

​TUESDAY
Sept 14, 21, 28
Oct 5, 19, 26
Nov 2, 9, 16
Dec 7

Alternate Payment Options:
Chase Quick Pay or Zelle (651) 343 8815 

​​FSCS STUDIO
13980 Amblewind Place
Carmel, Indiana
(651) 343-8815 ​​​

GAME CODING COURSE

TUE 6:00-7:30P​

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! 

​​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 - bring your own or use one of ours; ​Software: Updated version of Chrome 
​​Prerequisite: Discover Coding (preferred)
Grades: 2-6 (min./max. 6/12)  ​​

​TUESDAY
Sept 14, 21, 28
Oct 5, 19, 26
Nov 2, 9, 16
Dec 7 ​

Alternate Payment Options:
Chase Quick Pay or Zelle (651) 343 8815 

​FSCS STUDIO
13980 Amblewind Place
Carmel, Indiana
(651) 343-8815

 APP devELOPMENT COURSE

ad 300 (MONDAY 4:30-6:00P)

Apps Dev Course 300 (ages 10-14) 
​This fun course introduces the foundational concepts of computer programming, which unlocks the ability to make rich, interactive apps. Children will write code using JavaScript as the programming language, and use an ideal programming environment to build simple apps from the ground-up. 

MONDAY 
Sept 13, 20, 27
Oct 4, 18, 25
Nov 1, 8, 15
Dec 6
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​​​​Requirements:
​Hardware: laptop - bring your own or use one of ours, Android Phone (optional); Software: Updated version of Chrome
​Prerequisite: Game Coding (preferred)
​Grades: 5-8 (min./max. 6/12)​

Alternate Payment Options:
Chase Quick Pay or Zelle (651) 343 8815 

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​FSCS STUDIO
13980 Amblewind Place
Carmel, Indiana
(651)343-8815

BASIC PROGRAMMING

BPP 501 (SUNDAY 6:00-7:30P)

​Basic Python Programming BPP 501 (ages 10-12) 
​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.  ​

SUNDAY
Sept 12, 19, 26
Oct 3, 17, 24, 31
Nov 7, 14
Dec 5
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​​​Requirements:
​Hardware: laptop - bring your own or use one of ours; Software: Updated version of Chrome
​Prerequisite: Game Coding (preferred)
​Grades: 5-7 (min./max. 6/12)​

Alternate Payment Options:
Chase Quick Pay or Zelle (651) 343 8815 

​​FSCS STUDIO
13980 Amblewind Place
Carmel, Indiana
(651) 343-8815 ​​​

BPP 502 (WEDNESDAY 7:00-8:30P)

Basic Python Programming BPP 502 (ages 11-16) 
​This course is recommended for students who have completed Introduction to Basic Programming BPP 501 course. 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 from creating databases to building games or generating random passwords. 
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WEDNESDAY
Sept 15, 22, 29
Oct 6, 20, 27
Nov 3, 10, 17
Dec 8​

​​Requirements:
​Hardware: laptop - bring your own or use one of ours; Software: Updated version of Chrome
​Prerequisite: BPP 501 (preferred)
​Grades: 6-10 (min./max. 6/12)​

Alternate Payment Options:
Chase Quick Pay or Zelle (651) 343 8815 

​​FSCS STUDIO
13980 Amblewind Place
Carmel, Indiana
(651) 343-8815 ​​​

BPP 503 (THURSDAY 7:00-8:30P)

Basic Python Programming BPP 503 (ages 12-16) 
​In this course, we learn object-oriented programming and write programs to understand Inheritance, Encapsulation, and Polymorphism. We will create classes and methods in Python. This course is recommended for students who have finished BPP 502 course only. Students will also engage in building many interactive projects on the web browser over the course duration.

​THURSDAY ​
Sept 16, 23, 30
Oct 7, 21, 28
Nov 4, 11, 18
Dec 9
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​​Requirements:
​Hardware: laptop - bring your own or use one of ours; Software: Updated version of Chrome
​Prerequisite: BPP 502 (preferred)
​Grades: 7-10 (min./max. 6/12)​

Alternate Payment Options:
Chase Quick Pay or Zelle (651) 343 8815 

​​FSCS STUDIO
13980 Amblewind Place
Carmel, Indiana
(651) 343-8815 ​​​

iNTERMEDIATE PROGRAMMING

IP 600 (SUNDAY 1:30-3:00P) 

Intermediate Programming 600 (ages 11-18)  
​This course introduces students to the world of Web Design and Development. Students build confidence as they master HyperText Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), and JavaScript (JS) to build projects of varying complexity. Students dive deeper to create their own unique responsive websites from the ground up using the professional front-end web development framework. Recommended for students who have completed Basic Programming coursework. 

​SUNDAY
Sept 12, 19, 26
Oct 3, 17, 24, 31
Nov 7, 14
Dec 5
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​​​Requirements:
​Hardware: laptop - bring your own or use one of ours; Software: Updated version of Chrome
​Prerequisite: Basic Programming (preferred)
​Grades: 6-12 (min./max. 6/12)​

Alternate Payment Options:
Chase Quick Pay or Zelle (651) 343 8815 

​FSCS STUDIO
13980 Amblewind Place
Carmel, Indiana
(651)343-8815

​​ADVANCED PROGRAMMING

AP 800 (MONDAY 7:00-8:30P)

Advanced Programming AP 800 (ages 12-18) 
Java is a very popular object-oriented programming language, particularly for client-server web applications. This course introduces students to write code using Java 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. Next, we will dive deeper into object-oriented programming and data structures.
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MONDAY 
Sept 13, 20, 27
Oct 4, 18, 25
Nov 1, 8, 15
Dec 6
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​​Requirements:
​Hardware: laptop - bring your own or use one of ours; Software: Updated version of Chrome
​Prerequisite: Basic Programming (preferred)
​Grades: 8-12 (min./max. 6/12)​

Alternate Payment Options:
Chase Quick Pay or Zelle (651) 343 8815 

​FSCS STUDIO
13980 Amblewind Place
Carmel, Indiana
(651)343-8815

PRIVATE SESSION

 SUNDAY 4:30-5:30P

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)
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Discover Coding Course ($40 per hour)
Game Coding Course ($40 per hour)
App Dev Course ($50 per hour)
Basic Programming Course ($50 per hour)
Intermediate Programming Course ($50 per hour)
Advanced Programming Course ($50 per hour)
Email firststartcs@yahoo.com to schedule (choose 10 dates from below).

SUNDAY
Aug 29 
Sept 12, 19, 26
Oct 3, 17, 24, 31
Nov 7, 14
Dec 5

Alternate Payment Options:
Chase Quick Pay or Zelle (651) 343 8815 

​FSCS STUDIO
13980 Amblewind Place
Carmel, Indiana
(651)343-8815