2020 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!
Class duration: 90 min | Total Course: 15 hours
Email firststartcs@yahoo.com if you have any questions!
DISCOVER CODING COURSE
TUE 5:30-7:00P | FRI 7:00-8:30P
Discover Coding course offers flexible class options for students to attend either twice a week or once a week depending on their schedule for a total course duration of 15 hrs per semester.
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Discover Stem Coding 101 (ages 6-10) 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.
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: 1-5 (min./max. 6/12) |
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13980 Amblewind Place Carmel, Indiana (651) 343-8815 |
GAME CODING COURSE
TUE 7:00-8:30P | FRI 5:30-7:00P
Game Coding course offers flexible class options for students to attend either twice a week or once a week depending on their schedule for a total course duration of 15 hrs per semester.
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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 with Adobe Flash Player version 10.2 or later installed Prerequisite: Discover Coding (preferred) Grades: 2-6 (min./max. 6/12) |
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13980 Amblewind Place Carmel, Indiana (651) 343-8815 |
BASIC JS PROGRAMMING COURSE
BP 301 (THURSDAY 5:30-7:00P)
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Basic Programming BP 301 (ages 9 -12)
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. THURSDAY Sept 24 Oct 1, 8, 22, 29 Nov 5, 12, 19 Dec 3, 10 Requirements: Hardware: laptop - bring your own or use one of ours; Software: Updated version of Chrome Prerequisite: Game Coding (preferred) Grades: 4-10 (min./max. 6/12) |
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13980 Amblewind Place Carmel, Indiana (651) 343-8815 |
BP 302 (SUNDAY 5:30-7:00P)
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Basic Programming BP 302 (ages 10-16)
This course is recommended for students who have completed Introduction to Basic Programming BP 301 course. During this two semester 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. SUNDAY Sept 20, 27 Oct 4, 18, 25 Nov 1, 8, 15, 29 Dec 6 Requirements: Hardware: laptop - bring your own or use one of ours; Software: Updated version of Chrome Prerequisite: BP 301 (preferred) Grades: 4-10 (min./max. 6/12) |
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13980 Amblewind Place Carmel, Indiana (651) 343-8815 |
BP 303 (MONDAY 5:30-7:00P)
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Basic Programming BP 303 (ages 11-16)
In this course, we dive deeper into Functions, and Parameters, JS Animation, Data Structures, Lists/Arrays and understand the OOPS concept. This course is recommended for students who have finished BP 302 course only. We apply the skills learned to write complete JS programs for various coding challenges. MONDAY Sept 21, 28 Oct 5, 19, 26 Nov 2, 9, 16, 30 Dec 7 Requirements: Hardware: laptop - bring your own or use one of ours; Software: Updated version of Chrome Prerequisite: BP 302 (preferred) Grades: 4-10 (min./max. 6/12) |
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13980 Amblewind Place Carmel, Indiana (651) 343-8815 |
BASIC Python PROGRAMMING
BPP 501 (THURSDAY 7:00-8:30P)
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Basic Python Programming BPP 501 (ages 9-12)
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. THURSDAY Sept 24 Oct 1, 8, 22, 29 Nov 5, 12, 19 Dec 3, 10 Requirements: Hardware: laptop - bring your own or use one of ours; Software: Updated version of Chrome Prerequisite: Game Coding (preferred) Grades: 4-10 (min./max. 6/12) |
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13980 Amblewind Place Carmel, Indiana (651) 343-8815 |
BPP 502 (SUNDAY 7:00-8:30P)
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Basic Python Programming BPP 502 (ages 10-16)
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. SUNDAY Sept 20, 27 Oct 4, 18, 25 Nov 1, 8, 15, 29 Dec 6 Requirements: Hardware: laptop - bring your own or use one of ours; Software: Updated version of Chrome Prerequisite: BPP 501 (preferred) Grades: 4-10 (min./max. 6/12) |
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13980 Amblewind Place Carmel, Indiana (651) 343-8815 |
BPP 503 (MONDAY 7:00-8:30P)
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Basic Python Programming BPP 503 (ages 11-16)
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. MONDAY Sept 21, 28 Oct 5, 19, 26 Nov 2, 9, 16, 30 Dec 7 Requirements: Hardware: laptop - bring your own or use one of ours; Software: Updated version of Chrome Prerequisite: BPP 502 (preferred) Grades: 4-10 (min./max. 6/12) |
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13980 Amblewind Place Carmel, Indiana (651) 343-8815 |
iNTERMEDIATE PROGRAMMING
IP 401 (WEDNESDAY 5:30-7:00P)
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Intermediate Programming 401 (ages 11-18)
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. WEDNESDAY Sept 23, 30 Oct 7, 21, 28 Nov 4, 11, 18 Dec 2, 9 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) |
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13980 Amblewind Place Carmel, Indiana (651)343-8815 |
ADVANCED PROGRAMMING
AP 601 (WEDNESDAY 7:00-8:30P)
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Advanced Programming AP 601 (ages 12 - 18)
Java is a very popular object-oriented programming language, particularly for client-server web applications. This 15-hour 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. Advanced Programming AP 602 (ages 12 - 18) In this course, we are introduced to classes and object-oriented programming. We begin by writing classes and methods, understand method overloading, variable scope, Inheritance, Polymorphism and dive deeper into data structures with Arrays and List Interface. This course is recommended for students who have finished the AP 601 course only. Students will also engage in building an interactive game in Java along with problem-solving several exercises to strengthen the core concepts. This course meets AP Computer Science curriculum standards and is highly recommended for middle and high school students. WEDNESDAY Sept 23, 30 Oct 7, 21, 28 Nov 4, 11, 18 Dec 2, 9 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) |
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13980 Amblewind Place Carmel, Indiana (651)343-8815 |
PRIVATE SESSION
SUN 5:00-6:30P | FRI 5:00-6:30P
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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) Discover Coding Course ($40 per hour) Game Coding Course ($40 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 (15hr group course requires a minimum of 6 private sessions). SUNDAY (Choose any 6 classes from below with an additional one-hour class!) Time Slots: 5:00-6:30 pm Sept 20, 27 Oct 4, 18, 25 Nov 1, 8, 15, 29 Dec 6 FRIDAY (Choose any 6 classes from below!) Time Slots: 5:00-6:30 pm Sept 25 Oct 2, 9, 23, 30 Nov 6, 13, 20 Dec 4, 11 |
FSCS STUDIO
13980 Amblewind Place Carmel, Indiana (651)343-8815 |