Coding Tutoring

Interested in learning how to code? Highschool-aged students can join us at the ASMS Makerspace on Thursdays from 3:45-5:00.

Each semester a new topic is introduced based on student interest.

For the Fall Semester of 2022, students learned Python Programming using CodingRooms. Concepts included basic Python syntax, how to create and use conditionals, methods, loops, lists, strings, and classes. They had several assignments and projects throughout the semester.

For the Spring Semester of 2023, students learned the Scratch the Cat programming language. They also learned how to use basic Scratch syntax, conditionals, loops, lists, game mechanics, game physics, and animations. Projects included a painting application, a trivia show, a racing game, a maze generator, a music creator, and much more!

For the Fall Semester of 2023, students will discover the thrilling world of 3D coding with Scratch the Cat! Join our exclusive tutoring session for high-school students on CreatiCode's groundbreaking platform! Prepare to be amazed as you dive in to create games and applications in 3D!

Subscriptions

Classes begin on Aug 24th at the ASMS Makerspace. Parents will need to choose a subscription for each student to participate in the class. Each subscription expires at the end of the Fall semester on Dec 14th. Each student will need to bring their own laptop to class. Feel free to go ahead and create an account with https://www.creaticode.com/.

There are four subscriptions to choose from. If you are signing up 1 student, either choose to pay monthly or for the whole semester to receive a discount. If the student has a sibling, then you can add a sibling subscription. Each subscription will automatically end 4 months after you sign up.

Subscriptions

Unfortunately, not enough students signed up for the Fall Semester. We'll resume classes in the Sping of 2024.

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Student Subscriptions

Sibling Subscriptions

What should my student bring?

Students need to bring a laptop that can access the internet through wi-fi. There are surge protector power strips available at each table if students need to charge their laptop during class.

What does a typical day look like?

Students will arrive at the ASMS Makerspace, set up their laptop, and connect to the CreatiCode online learning environment.

Lessons will be taught at the beginning of class and there will be time to work on assignments before class is over.

The instructor will be walking around the classroom to monitor the student’s progress.

Often times there will be assignments not completed during class or a project that needs to be worked on as homework. Students are expected to work on this throughout the week. The instructor will be available to check on their progress remotely.

What can parents do while their student is in class?

Parents will be provided a Parking Pass for the ASMS parking lot. Parents need to have this on their vehicle dashboard when parking on campus. Parents are welcome to drop off their students and stay or leave. Students are also welcome to drive themselves to class.

How safe is the area?

The ASMS Makerspace is located on the ASMS West Campus, which is a gated area. There is a security guard that monitors the school 24/7 from the main campus and there are security cameras that monitor the Makerspace. You do not need to contact the security guard to be let in. There are other activities that will be occurring at the same time as our class like sports, band, and art which make the area very active and well monitored.

Directions to the ASMS Makerspace

ASMS Makerspace

The ASMS Makerspace is located at 1255 Dauphin St Mobile, AL 36604.

Once you arrive at S Ann St., you'll enter at the gate.

There is parking just past the gate or you can drive past the parking and turn left for additional parking.

The Makerspace has 3 rooms. Our room is the middle room, 102.