Course Description
The course introduces students to the foundational concepts of computer science and challenges them to explore how computing and technology can impact the world, with an emphasis on real world applications, critical thinking, ethics and the tie into spirituality in a digital world. Students are prepared to know how to use Word, Excel and PowerPoint for school and work. Among other things, they learn how the internet physically works, and touch on various careers in Computer Science such as hardware support, programming and Web Development. They leave with life skills such as Internet Research abilities, a WordPress website and a prepared Resume.
As with all homeschool classes, teachers are, technically, tutors. It is up to the parent to make sure the student stays on track.
There will be five days per week of assignments as well as tests.
Course Requirement
There will be a liability release form, student and parent guidelines and a 3 strikes-out policy for behavior issues, including excessive talking. We are all in this together and we desire to create a learning environment that is conducive to learning and fair to all. Clear boundaries will be set and communicated. It is a High School only class because we will be talking real world ethics situations.
Key concepts covered include:
- Units 1 – 5 cover the Computer Science Principles Course from Code.org
- Unit 1 – The Internet
- Unit 2 – Digital Information
- Unit 3 – Intro to Programming
- Unit 4 – Big Data and Privacy
- Unit 5 – Various careers in Computer Science, such as hardware support, programming and Web Development
- Unit 6 – Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Unit 7 – Intro to Website Creation through WordPress – may be moved to it’s own Course
Pricing
In – Person, San Antonio
Level 1 – $40/monthly for 8 months – includes access to the online portal and teacher support via email. It is up to the Parent to track all grades, and monitor learning.
Level 2 – $65/month for 8 months – includes in-person classes and activities, grading of assignments, tests and a grade will be provided at the end of the semester.
Level 2 – Supply Fee – Fall and Spring semesters each have an additional fee of $45.
Online Only
The Online only Course will be built upon request. Please contact us to inquire.
Pricing Schedule
Day/Time of Meetings
- Days/Times To Be Determined
- Will meet in 78230.
- Your student may Zoom into the class at any time and is NOT required to meet in person; but as with all Zoom classes, effectiveness will be greatly reduced.
First day of class is Wednesday, Aug 19, 2020.
Course Materials Needed
- Computer with working wifi/webcam/microphone,
- any version of Microsoft Office;
- daily access at home to the web and an email account;
- Binder, Paper, Pen.
COVID Response
- All rooms and hallways that have students will be sterilized before and after each class. This includes doorknobs and light switches.
- Cleaning supplies will be left out and any student or parent may sterilize common areas.
- Masks or face shield must be worn into the home, every week.
- At that time, you will be asked your COVID risk factors (exposure and symptoms). The week’s release form must be signed by both parent and student. No one should attend, in person, that has symptoms or exposure to known COVID cases. They should Zoom in, instead.
- It is up to the parent to decide if the student’s mask may be removed during class. The student will be expelled from the class if they refuse to obey their parents’ wishes.
- Student seating will be as far apart as possible, likely between 4-6 feet. This means students the first two students to arrive may sit at the dining room table, the others will either sit on the couch or in a lawn chair with side table. Student may bring their own folding table, each week, if desired.
- Students may not touch each other’s keyboards.
- A sink, soap and paper towels, for washing hands is available at all times and is encouraged to be used.
- Teacher reserves the right to move class to Zoom only, at any time, should the number of COVID cases increase to a more widespread state, such as the Valley is experiencing as of 7/31/20.[/visitor]
