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FALL COURSES

Location: FSCS Home Studio
        (13980 Amblewind Place, Carmel, IN 46074)
CLOSED

FALL SEMESTER (2018-2019  AUG-DEC)

2018-19 Fall Semester (Aug-Dec) 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 )
​Sept 11, 18   
Oct 2, 9, 23   
Nov 6, 13, 27   
​Dec 4, 11, 18
(2hrs)
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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.

GAME CODING
Cost: $330

WEDNESDAY

Time
6:30-7:30 pm (GC 201)
7:30-8:30 pm (GC 202)
​Sept 5, 12, 19  
Oct 3, 10, 24 
(2hrs)   
Nov 7, 14, 28   
​Dec 5, 12, 19 
(2hrs)
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. ​

Basic Programming
Cost: $390 for 15hrs

THURSDAY 

Time
​6:30-7:30 pm(BP 301) 
​​Aug 23
Sept 6, 13, 20
Oct 4, 11, 25
Nov 8, 15, 29
Dec 6, 13, 20, 23
(2hrs)
​Basic Programming 301 (ages 10-16) 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.  ​

SUNDAY

Time
6:30-8:30 pm(BP 302) 
​Aug 19, 26
Sept 9, 16
Oct 7,
 14, 21, 28
Nov 4, 11, 18
Dec 2, 9, 16, 23
​Basic JavaScript Programming 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. ​

Intermediate PROGRAMMING
Cost: $480

MONDAY

Time
6:30-7:30 pm (IP 401)
7:30-8:30 pm (IP 402)
Aug 20, 27
Sept 10, 17
Oct 8, 15, 22, 29

Nov 5, 12, 26
Dec 3, 10, 17
(2hrs)
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 websites from the ground up. They can design their website about whatever interests them: a hobby, a business, a social impact cause, or their friends and family. They also gain the skills of learning to think like a developer as they design and plan their sites. 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.​ ​

PRIVATE SESSION
Private Lessons are focused on the student's progress and set at a pace that meets the student's learning abilities! Grades: 2-10  (Prerequisite: None)
Game Coding Course ($40 per hour)
Basic Programming Course ($50 per hour)
Intermediate Programming Course ($60 per hour)

Email firststartcs@yahoo.com to schedule a package of 10 hours per course!

FRIDAY (Choose any 10 classes from below!)
Time Slots: 5:30-6:30pm (full); 6:30-7:30pm (open)
​Aug 24, 31 Sept 7, 14, 21 Oct 5, 12, 26 Nov 9, 16, 30 Dec 7, 14, 21

SUNDAY (Choose any 10 classes from below!) 

Time Slots: 5:30-6:30 pm (full)
​Aug 19, 26 Sept 9, 16 Oct 7, 21, 28 Nov 4, 11, 18 Dec 2, 9, 16​

MAKEUP CLASS
Makeup class is recommended if students miss a class in Basic Programming, Intermediate or Advanced Programming. One free makeup is offered for all students. If students miss more than one class, request for a makeup class. Please send an email to firststartcs@yahoo.com or complete the registration form online (select Make-up class). Please bring a check for $25 payable to Ms.Sou when you attend. 
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