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Why take courses with us...

Prepare you for college if you:

  • Are Interested in exploring robotics technology.
  • Are Interested in competitive robotics activities.
  • Are planning to pursue in computer related major in college.
  • Like to build a good foundation in computer technology before college.
  • Look for a courseware aligning with reliable technical source.

Use Curriculum meets national standards and follow ACM/IEEE guidelines:

NATIONAL SCIENCE STANDARDS

  • Systems, Order, and Organization
  • Evidence, Models, and Explanation
  • Evolution and Equilibrium

ITEA TECHNOLOGY STANDARDS

  • The Nature of Technology
  • Design
  • Abilities for a Technological World

NCTM MATHEMATICS STANDARDS
  • Measurement
    • Measurement
    • Problem Solving
    • Communications
    • Connections
    • Reasoning and Proof

Instructors:
Most high school courses are taught by instructors with technical professional background, Master Degree in Computer Science or equivalent.

Small Class Size:  2 to 4 students.

Course Portfolio:
We'll assist you to prepare a transcript like portfolio for the classes at the end of high school courses. Contact us to obtain a sample portfolio. 

 


High School Programs                  Enroll

Our technology programs align with ACM/IEEE-CS guidelines. The guidelines were developed by the Task Force of the Pre-College Committee of the Education Board of the ACM.  We'll assist you to prepare a transcript like portfolio for the classes at the end of each program.  Contact us for a sample portfolio.

 

WEbsite development Basic   

(8th-12th grades)

H20

Dates: TBD Twelve 2 hours Classes $440 (3 installments)
Prerequisite: Some Internet browsing experience; basic word processing skills such as Microsoft Word.

Max: 6 students

This course is intended for you if you want to learn how to create and modify most aspects of a Web site with a professional website development tool, MS Web Expression Web. This provides students with the opportunity to build creative, dynamic Web sites from scratch with the design tools that IT professionals use.

The basic courseware is NETS-based ((National Education Technology Standards). They were designed and tested by the CSTA (csta.acm.org).

Textbook: Required. TBD. Software: Required. TBD.
Assignment: Weekly programming assignments.
Assessment: Demonstrate successful programs, review questions, and Final Exam.
Installments: $250, $95, $95

INTRO TO COMPUTER PROGRAMMING IN C 8TH TO 12TH GRADE H30
Dates: (TBD) Ten 2-hr Sessions $398 (2 installments )  
This course provides students with a general introduction to computer science and programming. The course covers the basic concepts of computer science and programming, as well as introduction of advanced concepts that enable writing more complex programs. Contact us to obtain detailed syllabus.

Max: 6 students

Textbook: Required. Software (free) is also required.
Assignment: Weekly programming assignments, reading and answering review questions.
Assessment: Demonstrate successful programs, review questions, and Final Exam.
Installments: $250, $148

       
ADVANCED COMPUTER PROGRAMMING IN C WITH TIPS & ALGORITHMS

9TH TO 12TH GRADE CODE

H31

Dates:  Winter Only 10A-12P (Weds,2008) 20  2 hours Sessions

$790 (4 installments)

 
This course introduces important and practical programming tools and techniques that enable students to develop complex programs using C. Complexity includes linked list, recursion, and other data structure.  Contact us to obtain detailed syllabus.

Max: 6 students

Textbook: Required.
Assignment: You should expect to have weekly homework assignment, in-class programming lab time.
Assessment: Final Extensive Project as the Final Exam.
Installments: $250, and three $180

Java I

10TH TO 12TH GRADE CODE

H40

Start Date: Fall 10A to 12P (Fri) Ten 2 hours Sessions $398 (2 installments)  
These courses introduce students the concept of object-oriented programming. Topics include basic and advanced features of Java as well as object-oriented design, such as class and abstract class, interface, inheritance, encapsulation, overloading and overriding, exception handling, etc.  Contact us to obtain detailed syllabus.

Max: 4 students

These two courses will be great preparation for the students who intend to take Advanced Placement Computer Science class in the future.

Textbook: Required.
Assignment: Weekly homework, and many in-class programming lab exercises.
Assessment: Review Tests,  Projects and comprehensive Final Exam.
Installments:: $250, $148

Java II

10TH TO 12TH GRADE

H41

Start Date: Winter  (TBD) 20  2-hours Sessions $790 (4 installments)  
Continuation of Java I.  This course will be great preparation for the students who intend to take Advanced Placement Computer Science class in the future.

Max: 4 students

Textbook: Required.
Assignment: Weekly homework, many in-class programming lab exercises.
Assessment: Review Tests,  Projects and comprehensive Final Exam.
Installments:: $250, and three $180

AP Java Prep(pending AP Audit)

10TH TO 12TH GRADE

H42

Start Date: Fall  (TBD) 20 2-hours Sessions $790 (4 installments)  
Students will be well prepared to take the Advanced Placement Computer Science Examination.

Max: 4 students

Textbook: Required.
Assignment: Weekly homework review questions, and programming exercises.
Assessment: Review Tests,  Projects and comprehensive Final Exam.
Installments:: $250, and three $180

Note: You will be responsible for examination registration.

Java Certification Prep

11th to 12th Grades

H50

Dates: Fall | Winter 

24 2-hours Sessions 

TBD  
This course will prepare you to take either the Sun Certified Java Associates (SCJA) or Sun Certified Java Programmer (SCJP), depending on their progress. Sun certification exams are valued and trusted by employers worldwide.  

Max: 4 students

Advantages for getting certified:
  1. obtain valuable and well-compensated internship and even technical assistantship work during their college years.
  2. build a good foundation and gain head-start if he/she aims to pursue computer science and computer engineering in college.
  3. gain a worldwide credential which validates basic knowledge of Object-Oriented Concepts, UML representation of Object-Oriented concepts, Java programming language, and general knowledge of Java Platforms and Technologies.

Reference: Sun Certified Java Programmer, Sun Certified Java Associates

Prerequisite: Java II.
Textbook: Required - TBA.
Assignment: Weekly homework assignment.
Assessment: Review Tests and Final Exam. 
Installments: TBD

Note: We shall help you to register for the certification, but you will be responsible for the cost, $100 to $200 (2008 cost).


Middle School Programs                  Enroll

Much of our comprehensive academic curriculum was developed by renowned science institutions, such as the Robotics Academy of the Carnegie Mellon University, the Robotics Educators Projects by the NASA, the Engineering OutReach Program of the Tufts University, as well as various technology resources.  Programs meet the National Standards.  Along with these resources, we are able to create rich, challenging and fun programs to maximum the learning opportunities.

Intro To Robotics and Engineering

7TH TO 8TH GRADE   H10

Dates: 
Eng I  : Sept/2008  (TBD)
Eng II :  Feb/2009  (TBD)

2-hours/Session
Eng I: 15  Sessions
Eng II: 15  Sessions

3 installments each course.
Eng I: $450
Eng II: $450

This is the first level of "Intro to Robotics and Engineering". This course incorporates curriculum designed by the Carnegie Mellon’s Robotics Academy, NASA Robotics Educator program, and other technology resources.  

Max: 6 students

This curriculum is comprised of:

  • Computer Science
  • Mathematics
  • Engineering
  • Mechanic
  • Robotics programming
  • Sensors schematics
  • Project and Time Management

Intro To Robotics and Engineering will be conducted in 2 levels.
    Each level is run in a period of 8 2-hr sessions ($450 for each level).

Textbook: Required, TBA.
Assignment: Weekly homework assignment, term paper, quiz, and in-class experiments.
Assessment: Review Tests and Final Exam.
Installments: $250, $100, $100

Robotics Technology club

6th Grade & UP


Please visit our Robotics Technology Club for classes.
 
 

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Robotics Technology club

2nd - 5th Grade


Please visit our Robotics Technology Club for classes.



Policy

  • Reservation
    Minimum $250 is required in order to reserve a seat.  First come first served basis. You will enter waiting list once a class is full.
     
  • Refund Policy
    - 100% of tuition refund if class is full.
    - 100% tuition will be refunded if classes are cancelled due to inadequate enrollment.
    - Final notification will be sent out 2 weeks prior to start date.
    - Tuition minus $25 admin fee will be refunded if you cancel 2 weeks prior to the class starts.
    - NO Refund within two weeks before class starts.

  • Textbook
    You will be notified after mid August.  You will need to purchase your own textbook, and software if necessary.
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