Students Start Programming with Python
Python’s easy-to-read syntax makes it a great programming language to start coding for middle school students. Plus, it’s one of the most popular languages for developers. Students practice coding fundamentals through Python that they’ll use as they learn JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
Class Schedule
All students in the core track start in Intro to Programming with Python at Wizard Level I. If you have previous coding experience, take the Placement test. Returning students can continue with the class where they left off.
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View our 3-week acceleratedversion of the classes above offered exclusively in Summer (June – Aug)
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Class Tuition
$447 Per Course
Tuition is spread out in 3 payments of $149.
There is no contract. You may cancel anytime within the first 4 class sessions.Full guarantee details.
How Our Middle School Core Track Works
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Start with the
Intro to Programming with Python
course
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1 course = 12 lessons
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3 courses
+ 1 Capstone Course
= 1 Wizard Level
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Following Wizard Level III,
students graduate
to the High School program
Students with coding experience can take our placement test
Core Track Structure
Wizard Level I Courses
Intro to Programming with Python (12 Weeks)
Beyond Basics with Python (12 Weeks)
(12 Weeks)
Capstone I (12 Weeks)
Wizard Level II Courses
Responsive Web Development (12 Weeks)
Interactive JavaScript (12 Weeks)
Web Interfaces (12 Weeks)
Capstone II (12 Weeks)
Wizard Level III Courses
Intro to Databases (12 Weeks)
Mastering APIs (12 Weeks)
Mastering Databases (12 Weeks)
Capstone III (12 Weeks)
GraduationMove to high school Wizard Level II
Every Student Starts With Our Risk-Free Trial
We’re committed to every student’s success, but if you’re not happy with your child’s experience, you can request a full refund of tuition within the first 4 sessions. Tuition for each course is 3 payments of $149. See guarantee details.
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A Structured Curriculum That Focuses On Your Child’s Success
Each course in our middle school core track builds on skills learned in previous courses so students truly master what they learn.
Wizard Level I
Students start with Python to learn coding fundamentals and build interactive games and apps before moving on to web development with HTML and CSS.
- Intro to Programming with Python
- Beyond Basics with Python
- Capstone I
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Wizard Level II
Students delve more into web development, learning how to make their websites more interactive and user friendly using JavaScript and APIs.
- Responsive Web Development
- Interactive JavaScript
- Web Interfaces
- Capstone II
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Wizard Level III
Continuing with their introduction to APIs, students learn more advanced capabilities of APIs and are introduced to databases to create dynamic applications.
- Intro to Databases
- Mastering APIs
- Mastering Databases
- Capstone III
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Hear From Our Students
“The lessons you learn are awesome and you can ask questions, you don’t have to hesitate. The stuff that the teachers teach us is more influential and you can actually remember it easier.”
-- Reetika, CodeWizardsHQ Middle School Student
Hear From Our Students
“I’m glad I am learning code now. It’s fun. It fits into my schedule and I am able to participate in my other activities.”
– Aberrash, CodeWizardsHQ Middle School Student
Hear From Our Students
“Once you understand the basics of the coding, you can just do anything from there. Like in HTML, there’s a lot of things you can do with the code, but once you just know how to type it, I think that’s easy and you can just keep coding.”
-- Ellie, CodeWizardsHQ Middle School Student
Questions? We Are Here to Help.
Easy answers to some common questions.
How much does a course cost?
All courses meet for 12 class sessions with an associated cost of $447 (3 payments of $149 per course), unless specified otherwise. The price includes a full suite of beyond-the-classroom benefits that your child needs to be successful. For a full list of what's included, please see pricing detailspage.
Is there a sibling discount?
Yes, we have a significant discount for siblings. Siblings receive a $50 discount per payment, a total $150 per course. Regular students pay $447, 3 payments of $149 per course. Siblings pay $297, 3 payments of only $99 per course. For full details of the sibling discount and how to get it, please see our sibling discounts page.
My child has no coding experience. Is it ok?
Yes! Our classes are designed so that no prior experience is necessary.
Classes are beginner-friendly. Simply start with the first class in the program for your child’s age:
- Animation and Games with Scratch for ages 8-10
- Intro to Programming with Python for ages 11-13
- Intro to Python for ages 14-18
What course should I start with in middle school?
The first course in the middle school core track is Intro to Programming with Python. Upon successful completion of the first course, students progress through our structured and progressive curriculum in the order that they are listed on the curriculum page.
See the placement testing page if your student has significant coding experience and would like to start at a higher level in the program.
How do you introduce coding to middle school students?
We introduce middle school students, ages 11-13, to coding with Python. Using a project-based approach, kids learn about Python syntax and programming concepts. Classes in the Middle School Core Track help kids build solid computational thinking and problem-solving skills and prepare them for high school coding.
What if my student needs help between classes?
Unlike other coding classes, all students have access to a full suite of beyond-the-classroom benefits including class recordings, live homework help, and the student forum. We’re here to support your child’s learning when they need us. See beyond-the-classroom benefits.
I have a 13 year old, which program should I enroll?
Most students ages 11-13 should start with Intro to Programming with Python in the middle school core track. If your child is 13, you can also choose to enroll in the high school core track. This track moves at a slightly faster pace and your child will be in class with 14-18 year old students.
If you’re not sure which track is right for your child, contact our student specialists.
Do middle school courses have prerequisites?
The first course in the Middle School Core Track, Intro to Programming with Python, does not require any prior coding knowledge. The course is meant to build a strong foundation of coding knowledge and Python language for the rest of our courses.
Each course after that requires completion of the courses before it. You can see the prerequisites for each middle school course on the course details page.
What if my child misses a class?
It's easy to catch up. All class sessions are recorded. Recordings along with class slides are made available to the student shortly after the class is over. Students can review the recorded session and slides before the next class.
You also have a full suite of beyond-the-classroom benefits, everything your child needs to be successful (even if they miss a class).See full benefits.
