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Welcome to the Spring Term!

In the midst of a pandemic, the REACH Foundation has continued to thrive. In 2021, we expanded our programs to provide additional and challenging courses. Last term, we doubled our class offerings. This spring, we will continue to provide affordable, subsidized, and free classes when possible in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), social-emotional intelligence and communications. We believe these skills are essential for students' growth into future leaders, workers, and global citizens.

The REACH Foundation collaborates with PYLUSD and distinguished community partners such as theCoderSchool, Microsoft, Inside the Outdoors, Crystal Cove Conservancy and others to offer the highest quality programs.

Below are seven (7) classes offered this spring term.. Registration for six (6) sessions is $119.00 (regularly $149.00) .Classes will begin the week of April 19th.

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REGISTRATION CLOSES 4/16/2021

7 Coding classes to choose from- Registration closes 4/16/21

TechGirlz Club 1.0 - Amazing Animations (Girls only-4-6th grade)

TechGirlzClub (TGC) 1.0 Fridays at 3:00pm

A "club" atmosphere for our girl coders - inspired by the book "Girls Who Code." Students will learn about different female coders throughout history and their impacts to computer science and engineering. Students will use Scratch, a program created by MIT, to create animations and how to be creative through story-telling and code. Students will also learn how to use code to create pallarax scenary, snowfall, sprite movement, button navigations, "hide and seek" adventure animations and more!

Coding4All 1.0 (4-6th grade)

Coding4All (C4A) 1.0 Tuesdays at 3:30pm

Great for beginning coders who are interested in making their own video games/animations using Scratch, a program developed by MIT. Students will create three interactive games, each teaching and solidifying the logic and concepts of coding.

Coding4All 2.0 (4th-6th grade)

Coding4All 2.0, Fridays at 3:30pm

Ideal for intermediate coders (with previous experience and/or have finished the 1.0 TGC/C4A program) who are interested in continuing their coding journey in Scratch. Further in-depth development of existing Scratch knowledge while learning more advanced concepts and the steps of game development.

Intro to Web Development 1.0 -HTML/CSS

Web Development 1.0, Tuesdays at 3:30pm

Ideal for beginning coders who are interested in web design. All projects will be created with HTML and CSS.

Intro to Web Development 2.0 - Portfolio

Web Development 2.0, Thursdays at 3:30pm

Ideal for intermediate coders who are interested in web design. All projects will be created with HTML, CSS and Bootstrap. Create an interactive website portfolio while learning the basics of building a website.

Intro to Game Development 1.0 - Top Down Adventure (Grades 6-8)

Intro to Game Development 1.0, Mondays at 3:30pm

Ideal for intermediate coders who have experience in Scratch, Python or any text based language (and/or have completed C4A 2.0). All projects will be programmed in Lua — the same programming language used in Roblox! **Students must own a Mac, Linux or Windows device. Learn to code and create a top-down adventure game and learn the steps of game development.

Intro to Game Development 2.0 - Platformer (Grades 6-8)

Intro to Game Development 2.0, Wednesdays at 3:30pm

Ideal for intermediate coders who have experience in Python, Lua or any text based language (and/or have completed Game Development 1.0 course). All projects will be programmed in Lua — the same programming language used in Roblox! **Students must own a Mac, Linux or Windows device. Learn to code and create an 2D platformer game and learn the steps of game development.

Technology: about theCoderschool

The Program

How Technology will prepare your student for their future?

What skill will your students learn?

Students will be practicing math, logic, and analytical thinking, while designing fun games from the safety and comfort of their homes. theCoderSchool remains committed to your students' education and will adapt whether online, in-person (when permitted), or a hybrid approa

What skill will your students learn?

How Technology will prepare your student for their future?

What skill will your students learn?

The students will learn how to use Scratch created by MIT and will become familiar with foundational coding concepts such as:

Inputs/Outputs, Variables and Variable Manipulation, If/Then Statements & Conditional Statements, Event Loops (such as For-Loops, While Loops and Forever Loops). In addition to these concepts, students will also learn about the impact of technology in the real world.

How Technology will prepare your student for their future?

According to the National Math & Science Initiative, STEM job creation over the next 10 years will outpace non-STEM jobs, growing 17% as compared to 9.8% for non-STEM positions.

Jobs in computer systems design and related services are projected to grow by 45% between 2008 and 2018. STEM workers can expect higher salaries.

How Technology will prepare your student for their future?

Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Silicon Valley, theCoderSchool combines a super-small teaching ratio with an individualized immersion style to get your kids learning to code in no time! We don’t believe in kids being taught by software, and we don’t like one-size-fits-all curriculums. Instead, we focus on a mentor relationship with experienced coders.

Testimonials

“In a few short months, he has learned to code his own games through Python and Unity. […] I feel like I am giving my son a gift he will carry for the rest of his life.”

– theCoderSchool Irvine Parent

“Seriously impressive school. My kids who are not naturally technical yet have truly adapted to the idea of coding”

– theCoderSchool Cary Parent

Website

Testimonials

thecoderschool

More about the TechGirlz club

TechGirlz Club

Currently only 25% of Information Technology jobs are held by women. Early introduction to the world of coding can change all that. The REACH Foundation began to offering TechGirlz Club classes available to all Placentia-Yorba Linda School District 4th -6th grade students. Our goal is to provide 4th, 5th and 6th grade girls a chance to explore and imagine a future in Tech!

TechGirlz Club

A "club" atmosphere for our girl coders - inspired by the book "Girls Who Code." Students will learn about different female coders throughout history and their impacts to computer science and engineering. Students will use Scratch, a program created by MIT, to create animations and how to be creative through story-telling and code. Students will also learn how to use code to create pallarax scenary, snowfall, sprite movement, button navigations, "hide and seek" adventure animations and more!

TechGirlz Club

We are pleased to partner with theCoderSchool of Yorba Linda for coding classes.

TechGirlz Club and all our coding classes are offered at a reduced rate with donations from the REACH Foundation Community Partners Placentia Rotary Club and Sunrise Rotary Club of Yorba Linda .