Typing/ Beginner Coding (A La Carte Option)
*This listing is for students who are interested in attending the Typing/ Beginner Coding class only. If you have already enrolled your student in the Epic Day for 5th-8th Graders, then there is no need to purchase this option.
Learn the Basics — One Step at a Time.
Is your student new to computers, typing, or coding, or wanting to refine their abilities? This class is the perfect starting point! Designed for absolute beginners and decently skilled typers alike, this course gently introduces them to various typing skills and the fundamentals of computer programming — no experience needed.
In this class, your student will:
-Learn proper typing techniques to build speed and accuracy
-Get familiar with the keyboard and basic computer use
-Explore simple coding concepts using fun, student-friendly tools
Curriculum taught:
Typing Club, MonkeyType, Typeracer, Typing Land, Star Rune, Bots Are Stupid, Bitsbox
Class Expectations
*By signing your student up for this class, you consent to allowing your child to use the internet and a laptop while in the classroom. Students will be monitored by a teacher during the entire instruction period. Families involved in this class must agree to a computers and internet use code of conduct agreement so that they know there is an expectation to act responsibly on the computers during instruction at PPS.
*Students in this class must bring their own laptop that will be put aside in a cubby until brought home that same day after school. If you need to borrow one, please make plans with PPS prior to the class start date.
Timeline
This class begins Sept. 1, 2025, and runs until Dec. 12, 2025. This class runs every Monday from 930am-1020am with a class break (no school) the week of Thanksgiving for a total of 14 classes.
Price breakdown
One 50 Min. Class = $10 per student
(multiply x 14 weeks of instruction)
= $140 total for this class per 1 student for the 14-week semester
*This listing is for students who are interested in attending the Typing/ Beginner Coding class only. If you have already enrolled your student in the Epic Day for 5th-8th Graders, then there is no need to purchase this option.
Learn the Basics — One Step at a Time.
Is your student new to computers, typing, or coding, or wanting to refine their abilities? This class is the perfect starting point! Designed for absolute beginners and decently skilled typers alike, this course gently introduces them to various typing skills and the fundamentals of computer programming — no experience needed.
In this class, your student will:
-Learn proper typing techniques to build speed and accuracy
-Get familiar with the keyboard and basic computer use
-Explore simple coding concepts using fun, student-friendly tools
Curriculum taught:
Typing Club, MonkeyType, Typeracer, Typing Land, Star Rune, Bots Are Stupid, Bitsbox
Class Expectations
*By signing your student up for this class, you consent to allowing your child to use the internet and a laptop while in the classroom. Students will be monitored by a teacher during the entire instruction period. Families involved in this class must agree to a computers and internet use code of conduct agreement so that they know there is an expectation to act responsibly on the computers during instruction at PPS.
*Students in this class must bring their own laptop that will be put aside in a cubby until brought home that same day after school. If you need to borrow one, please make plans with PPS prior to the class start date.
Timeline
This class begins Sept. 1, 2025, and runs until Dec. 12, 2025. This class runs every Monday from 930am-1020am with a class break (no school) the week of Thanksgiving for a total of 14 classes.
Price breakdown
One 50 Min. Class = $10 per student
(multiply x 14 weeks of instruction)
= $140 total for this class per 1 student for the 14-week semester
*This listing is for students who are interested in attending the Typing/ Beginner Coding class only. If you have already enrolled your student in the Epic Day for 5th-8th Graders, then there is no need to purchase this option.
Learn the Basics — One Step at a Time.
Is your student new to computers, typing, or coding, or wanting to refine their abilities? This class is the perfect starting point! Designed for absolute beginners and decently skilled typers alike, this course gently introduces them to various typing skills and the fundamentals of computer programming — no experience needed.
In this class, your student will:
-Learn proper typing techniques to build speed and accuracy
-Get familiar with the keyboard and basic computer use
-Explore simple coding concepts using fun, student-friendly tools
Curriculum taught:
Typing Club, MonkeyType, Typeracer, Typing Land, Star Rune, Bots Are Stupid, Bitsbox
Class Expectations
*By signing your student up for this class, you consent to allowing your child to use the internet and a laptop while in the classroom. Students will be monitored by a teacher during the entire instruction period. Families involved in this class must agree to a computers and internet use code of conduct agreement so that they know there is an expectation to act responsibly on the computers during instruction at PPS.
*Students in this class must bring their own laptop that will be put aside in a cubby until brought home that same day after school. If you need to borrow one, please make plans with PPS prior to the class start date.
Timeline
This class begins Sept. 1, 2025, and runs until Dec. 12, 2025. This class runs every Monday from 930am-1020am with a class break (no school) the week of Thanksgiving for a total of 14 classes.
Price breakdown
One 50 Min. Class = $10 per student
(multiply x 14 weeks of instruction)
= $140 total for this class per 1 student for the 14-week semester