2025 ALTOZ INSTITUTE INTRO TO COMPU CODING_SCRATCH & PYTHON_KIDS 9-16 YEARS/BEGINNERS

 Project Background:

• The United States of America accounts for approximately 4 million children aged 9 to 15 years in 2025.
• 2023 data showed that 90% of children aged 9 to 17 years in the U.S. have access to a desktop or laptop computer.
• Empirical observations by the Altoz Institute team revealed that:
  • Kids lack a foundational understanding of coding logic and computer programming concepts.
  • That creates a new educational gap that must be filled early.
  • This Altoz Institute Introduction to Coding (Scratch & Python) class for Kids aged 9 to 16 addresses this gap by teaching children to think logically, solve problems, and create with technology.
• Median annual wage in the USA for computer and IT occupations is $105,990 as of May 2024 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• Industry job growth projection from 2021 to 2031 is a two-digit figure: 14.6% (US Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• Altoz Institute prepares children for future prosperous careers in Computer Sciences, Artificial Intelligence, and Information Technology (IT).

Class Learning Outcomes:

• Understand what coding is and how it connects to real-world technology.
• Use Scratch to create animations, games, and stories.
• Understand basic programming logic: loops, conditionals, and variables.
• Write and execute basic Python programs.
• Work collaboratively on small coding projects.
• Conceive, create, and present their projects and explain how they function.
• Gain AI Coding skills via hand-on learning experiences.

Class Learning Objectives:

This class will do the following related to coding with Scratch & Python:

• Introduce the concept of algorithms and coding logic.
• Teach students to navigate and use Scratch effectively.
• Help students write basic code using Python syntax.
• Develop problem-solving and logical thinking skills.
• Guide students through debugging and testing.
• Build teamwork through pair programming and group challenges.
• Create, develop, and increase student’s familiarity with AI Coding skills.
• Shift the child from games and applications user to producer and seller.

CLASS DATES AND CURRICULUM:

Specifically, the students will have the opportunity to learn while having fun the following computer, IT, and coding skills:

11/25-30/2025: WEEK 1: Area of Learning and Practice (ALP) 1: Getting Started with Computers & Scratch

• Introduction to coding and its importance.
• Explore the Scratch interface and create basic animations.
• Understand blocks, sprites, and the stage.
• Create your first project: “My Animated Name.”
• Test of Knowledge: fun quizzes and interactive games.

12/01-07/2025: WEEK 2: Area of Learning and Practice (ALP) 2: Building Games & Animations with Scratch

• Motion, looks, sound, and control blocks.
• Design and build interactive stories and mini games.
• Event handling: when sprite clicked, when key pressed, etc.
• Create your first game: “Catch the Apple!”
• Group challenge: team project using Scratch.
• Test of Knowledge: games testing the knowledge acquired.

12/08-14/2025: WEEK 3: Area of Learning and Practice (ALP) 3: Transition to Python – Writing Your First Code

• Introduction to Python and text-based coding.
• Learn basic syntax: print statements, variables, and input.
• Practice loops and conditional statements.
• Create your first mini-project: a math quiz or number guessing game.
• Debugging and testing your code.
• Team mini-project: create a simple Python console game.
• Test of Knowledge: games testing the knowledge acquired / team challenges.

12/15-21/2025: WEEK 4: Area of Learning and Practice (ALP) 4: Final Project, AI Concepts, Review, and Graduation/Certificate of Completion

• Combine Scratch and Python skills to create a final project.
• Explore basic AI concepts: history, description, importance, and real-life applications.
• Practice teamwork and present final projects.
• Final Review: coding games, group competition projects.
• Graduation Ceremony and Digital Delivery of Certificate of Completion (PDF).

 Letters Grading Scale:

GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION:

• Children Ages: 9-16 Years old

• Course Materials: 
• Full computer with accessories: Central Unit, screen, cords, multifunction printer, earphones, mouse, keyboards, external speakers, …
• Computer Specifications: Basic or minimum specifications required for a working computer.
• Computer connected to the Internet service during the class session.
• Zoom Application installed on the computer.
• YouTube channel available on the computer.
• Google Search, Edge, and Chrome are installed on the computer.
• Create and activate a Gmail account or any email to be used to join the Altoz Google Classroom as student and for the access and completion of the weekly quizzes, homework assignments, and projects in Google Classroom.
• Notebook and pen to take notes during class session and after class while reviewing the class session recordings.
• Class Schedules/Class Sizes/Practice Groups (4 sessions/8hrs per week):
• Weekdays Class: Tuesday & Wednesdays from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
• Weekends Class: Saturday: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM/ Sunday: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
• Class Size: 10-15 students
• Practice Groups: (1) Scratch Starters: 9–11 Years Old (2) Python Explorers: 12–16 Years Old
• Enrollment Period:
• November 1, through November 30, 2025, on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Enrollment Question: Contact 832 258 1893/ Or email us at: info@altozinstitute.org /altozinstitute@gmail.com
• HOW TO ENROLL YOUR CHILD:
• MAKE THE FULL ZELLE PAYMENT USING: zouetchou@gmail.com Or 832 258 1893
• Payment outside of the USA: Rio, Moneygram, or Western Union to Heribert Zouetchou, Katy, Texas, USA
• Click on this link or copy and paste it in your browser to complete and submit the google enrollment form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfCIiJ0tQu3lppdeWQoiiRWdfN5qPIap0aqMf6kd6RLzw-0Sg/viewform?usp=header
• Class Start/End:
• Class Start: Monday, October 27, 2025, at 6:00 PM
• Class End: Sunday, November 23, at 7:00 PM
• Class Session Length: 02H plus 5 min break every 30 min
• Altoz Institute and Parents Preparation Meeting: Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 4:00 PM (CDT)
• Venue: Online on Zoom

Join Zoom Meeting Using the Link or ID and Passcode Below:

Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83766943764?pwd=SnmBW7oCmHk8i9IIyOM5pTlgCrmelB.1

Meeting ID: 837 6694 3764

Passcode: 845013

• Before class starts, ensure your device is connected to the Internet and Zoom application is properly installed and tested.
• Parent Responsibilities:
• Be at home for the class with the child on the class day because they are minors.
• Have the child be focused and quiet, not distracted.
• Help the child to participate actively in the teaching and practices.
• Pay the child program fee and agree that the child’s disturbing behavior during a class session will result in his/her dismissal from that session after 3 warnings.
• Parents shall log in with the child’s full name 15 minutes before the class starts.
• The parents making the payment accept the program rules, contents, delivery method, price, discount arrangements.
• Media and Artwork Release Statement: By registering for and participating in any Altoz Institute of Healthcare and Technology class/activity, the parent/guardian/student/contractor/visitor acknowledge and give consent to the use/media release of photos, videos, voice, names, and artwork taken or recorded during a class/activity session for event highlights, promotional materials, and social media posts related to the Altoz Institute archiving/communication/commercial efforts.

Price and Discount:

• 1 child: $200
• Installments: $100/2 weeks or $50/per week.
• Zelle Pay to: zouetchou@gmail.com
• CashApp/Zelle Number: 832 258 1893
• Payment Memo/Text: “2025 Altoz Kids Computer Coding Class”
• Full tuition is required before the beginning of the class.
• All payments become final after the first day of the class.
• Fee benefits: access to 8 classes and practices and receive a certificate of completion.

Program Contacts: (1) Heribert Zouetchou, PhD, Altoz Institute’s President and CEO: 832 258 1893 (2) Rodrigue Menoukeu Ngondji, Infographer, IT Department Head (+23797619346). (3) Phillip-Bryan Kouokam, Altoz Coding Class Professor (214 309 2150).  Office Location: Katy, Texas, USA.

 Altoz Institute IT Department Team