Winter, Spring & Fall Classes

Ages 6-10. Want to learn the world’s fastest growing programming language favored by Google, NASA, YouTube®, and the CIA? Learn how to code with Python to create engaging apps and games. Each lesson takes you step-by-step on a programming path that will let you challenge friends with fun content you create from start to finish! You will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years. Offered in cooperation with Black Rocket Productions, LLC—Watch this short video for a preview of what you will learn in this course. 1 week.

Ages 11-14. Want to learn the world’s fastest growing programming language favored by Google, NASA, YouTube®, and the CIA? Learn how to code with Python to create engaging apps and games. Each lesson takes you step-by-step on a programming path that will let you challenge friends with fun content you create from start to finish! You will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years. Offered in cooperation with Black Rocket Productions, LLC—Watch this short video for a preview of what you will learn in this course. 1 week.

Ages 15+. If you are planning to take the SAT, this updated course will prepare you for both the verbal and math sections. Verbal preparation will ask you to interpret the meanings of relevant words and phrases in context, utilize close reading to increase comprehension, and identify central ideas and themes of a text. The optional essay section will also be covered. Math preparation includes mastery of linear expressions, creating and solving equations, using ratios, percentages and units, problem solving, and data analysis. You should have completed Algebra II. Test taking tips will be covered. The class simulates a test-taking environment with practice tests and exercises. Textbook is provided. You must bring a calculator. This course is for high school students.

Ages 15+. If you are taking the SAT and only need preparation in the math section, you should take this updated course. Math preparation includes multi-step problems with applications in science, social science, career scenarios, and other real-life contexts. You should have completed Algebra II. Test taking tips will be included. The class simulates a test-taking environment with practice tests and exercises. Textbook is provided. You must bring a calculator. This course is for high school students.

Ages 15+. If you are taking the SAT and only need preparation in the verbal section, you should take this updated course. Verbal preparation includes vocabulary and reading comprehension such as understanding the author’s message, rhetoric, synthesis, and understanding relationships in passages. Test taking tips will be included. The class simulates a test-taking environment with practice tests and exercises. Textbook is provided. This course is for high school students.