Enrichment Class Spring 2021

This program run by the Coding Space, allows kids and students of all ages to learn to code while developing critical thinking skills.

Course Description: 

At The Coding Space, we're on a mission to help kids develop critical thinking skills, confidence, and self-expression through learning to code. Whether kids are new to coding or already proficient in programming languages like Scratch or JavaScript, our interactive, virtual coding classes are fun for everyone. Your child will receive personalized attention through our signature 4:1 student-to-teacher ratio and be challenged at their individual level in a self-paced, project-based environment.

Course Length: Beginning the week of March 22–May 10

                            Wednesdays: Grades 5–8 

                            Thursdays: Grades 1–4

                            Eight-weeks

Course Fee: Total cost for the eight-week session course is $270

Additional Information: Space is limited and capped at twelve students per section in order to maintain the 4:1 student-to-teacher ratio 

Registration closes 24-hours before the first class

Two students per section are needed to run the course

Full refunds will be given if not enough students register

Section 1: Grades 1–4

Students will learn the building blocks of programming and develop their computational thinking skills through specially curated activities in code.org and Scratch, tackling more complex ideas and concepts as they advance through the class. Advanced students may shift into text-based coding in WoofJS, our JavaScript learning platform.

The Coding Space Thursdays (Grades 1–4) from 4:30–5:30 p.m.

March 25, April 1, April 8, April 15, April 22, April 29, May 6, May 13.

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Section 2: Grades 5–8

Whether they are new to coding or have experience with Scratch or text-based languages, students will find the right spot for them to start or continue their coding journey. Students will code in Scratch or WoofJS, our JavaScript learning platform, and tackle more complex ideas and concepts as they advance through the class. Advanced students may shift into web-based programming in JavaScript.

The Coding Space Wednesdays (Grades 5–8) from 4:30–5:30 p.m.

March 24, March 31, April 7, April 14, April 21, April 28, May 5, May 12.

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Join with a Classmate! Learn the fundamentals of chess!

Increasingly popular, chess proves to improve children's verbal, spatial, and mathematical reasoning and decision-making, and self-esteem. Taught by the experts (and National Masters!) at Start Right Chess, Inc., your child will develop a solid foundation in the rules and principles of sound chess play. Students will learn and play at their level of expertise. The one-hour and fifteen-minute online session includes small group lessons, organized competitive play, access to valuable chess resources, optional homework, and fun. Checkmate! 

Program Information

Eligible Students: Grades 1–8

Length: Tuesday, March 23 through Tuesday, May 25 

              10 weeks 

              Tuesdays 4:00–5:15 p.m.

Fee: $300 

Additional Information: Ten students minimum needed to run the class

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We are pleased to offer again the secondary school boot camp with Mr. Kramer this summer to rising eighth-grade students. The goal is to have this program in person, but it will be a virtual course if we are unable.

Program Information

Length: Monday–Friday

              9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Fee: $399 for one week LIVE

        $249 to access recorded sessions

Dates Available

Session 1: July 12–July 16

Session 2: July 19–July 23 

Additional Information: Space is limited and capped at ten students per session. Five students per session are needed to run the program.

Topics to be covered:

1. Overview of Process & Creation of Student Timeline
2. Finding Fit: Developing the Secondary School List
3. Completion of the Brag Sheet
4. Application Writing & Essay Writing
5. How to Ace the Interview
6. Admission Director Perspectives & Advice

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