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Welcome to the Winter Term!

In the midst of a pandemic, the REACH Foundation has continued to thrive. In 2021, we will expand our programs to provide students and families options. This term, we doubled our class offerings. We will introduce 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 five (5) classes offered this winter term. Classes will begin the week of Feb. 15th.

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REGISTRATION CLOSES 2/14/2021

Let's make this an extraordinary year!

5 Coding classes to choose from- Registration closes 2/14/21

TechGirlz Club 1.0 (4-5th grade girls) Coding4All (4-5th grade boys & girls)

TechGirlzClub (TGC) 1.0 and Coding4All (C4A) 1.0

Exclusively for 4th to 5th grade students at PYLUSD
Ideal for beginning coders who are interested in making their own video games/animations
Coding in Scratch, a program created by MIT
Create three interactive games, each teaching and solidifying the logic and concepts of coding

Coding4All 2.0

Exclusively for 4th to 5th grade students at PYLUSD
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
Coding in Scratch, a program created by MIT
Further in-depth development of existing Scratch knowledge while learning more advanced concepts and the steps of game development

Intro to Web Development

Exclusively for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders at PYLUSD
Ideal for beginning 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

Exclusively for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders at PYLUSD
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 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 & 5th grade students. Our goal is to provide 4th and 5th grade girls a chance to explore and imagine a future in Tech!

TechGirlz Club

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

TechGirlz Club

TechGirlz Club and Coding4All are offered at a reduced rate with donations from the REACH Foundation Community Partners Placentia Rotary Club and Sunrise Rotary Club of Yorba Linda .