1 Quarter                                  Prerequisite: None

This class starts with Tynker 300 which gives them a start of understanding block coding and a taste of text coding. After Tynker 300 they will move into more formal concepts of computer programming in Code.org express. Here they will learn about conditional logic, loops and patterns, and the use of sprites in programs. The last section of introduction to programming is Scratch.mit.org, here students will do 4 mini-projects from scratch tutorials to get familiar with the use of the program. Then they will be required to do 2 projects with a final Benchmark of a final Game/app to assess their learning in the course.

Grading:

At middle school level my classes are what we call an exploratory class. All of my classes as an exploratory class will be a “NO” fail class. I only ask that students are always trying to work at the best of their abilities. All though your student can not fail my class, a lack of effort or trying can result in a “NG” No Grade in my class at mid-term. Which over the course of the rest of the term the student does not complete the minimum course work after discussion the grade will turn into a "U" grade for the term. I reserve this system for students that after many communications and tries to get them to participate in the class, that they do not give work effort.

Grading: Introduction to programming

Getting a grade of a "B" or less I will have student pick up where they left off in introduction to programming for next programming class they take. This is where when they complete class the second time singing up for it I will grade replace previous quarter in the same year for the “A” only upon request. Students need to complete at least 5/6 of the scratch projects/lessons to move on to intermediate programming.