What is coding? Coding can simply be stated as giving instructions to the computer in a language the computer understands to perform a task.
Why should my child learn to code? Code is the language of the future and helps your child to develop computational thinking and problem-solving skills. Every app, every web page, every new piece of technology we use relies on programmers to help create it. The same way that we want all students to have an understanding of English, Math, History, and the Sciences, we want our kids to develop digital literacy because code now forms the building blocks of our world!
What device should my child bring to the class? Please bring a laptop (Windows, Mac) or a Chromebook. You can also rent a device from us for a small fee. Rental Fee: $45 for 15-week Spring/Fall Classes and $20 per week for Summer Camps.
What are the courses offered for 2020 Fall Semester? The courses offered include Discover Coding, Game Coding, Basic Programming, Intermediate Programming & Advanced Programming. Detailed course information can be found here. Virtual Bootcamps are special short courses for students of all levels that span across three weeks and are a great option to get ahead in computer science. More details can be found here.
My child has some prior coding experience. How do I select a course for my child? Please see the ages recommended for each course on the web page before you register. Students with prior experience will have an option to test out to see if they are ready for advanced coursework. If your child decides to take a pretest, email us to schedule a test date.
Where are the classes held? The class location is: FSCS Studio at 13980 Amblewind Place, Carmel, IN 46074. Due to the current pandemic situation, all classes will be LIVE Virtual until further notice.
Do you offer private classes at a flexible schedule? Absolutely, we offer private one-on-one classes for all course levels. Private classes are typically offered on Fridays and Sundays. Please email firststartcs@yahoo.com to discuss your preferred day/time.
What is the cost of the class? The tuition for 2020 Fall Semester is $300 for Discover Coding & Game Coding course and $390 for Basic Programming, Intermediate Programming and Advanced Programming courses. The fee is for the whole semester of 15 classes. Payment options are available.
How can I pay the tuition? You can pay your tuition using one of the following ways: 1) Register for the course and pay through PayPal on our website 2) Pay with Zelle (651)343-8815 3) Chase Quick Pay to soujanyam@yahoo.com 3) Send a check to 13980 Amblewind Place, Carmel, IN 46074.
How can I contact you if I have any questions? The best way to contact us is via email: firststartcs@yahoo.com or call us at (651)343-8815. Please leave a message if we cannot answer the phone and we will get back within a few hours.
How can I register for a course? Please click here to register for our courses.