Hour of Code


THE HOUR OF CODE IS COMING DECEMBER 4TH - 10TH, 2017! ARE YOU READY?

Are you ready to get CODING again this year?  We are too!  While we are waiting for Computer Science Education Week and the Hour of Code 2017, take a look at some snapshots of our first-ever Hour of Code 2016!

These students are having a blast during the Hour of Code 2016!

These students are having a blast during the Hour of Code 2016!

These students are having a blast during the Hour of Code 2016!

These students are having a blast during the Hour of Code 2016!

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An Hour of Code for EVERY Student!

With technology changing every industry on the planet, computing knowledge has become part of a well-rounded skillset.  But fewer than half of all schools teach computer science!  Good news is, we're on our way to change this.  If you heard about the Hour of Code last year (every student in K-8 at JES participated), you might know it made history.  100 million students have now discovered how accessible and fun computer science can be by doing just one Hour of Code.

The Hour of Code is a one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to demystify code and show that anybody can learn the basics.  Learn more at http://HourofCode.com


What parents want vs. what is common-place.

What parents want vs. what is common-place.

We need more computer scientists!

We need more computer scientists!

Josh Ditto, of Tech Guy Consulting, spoke to students about opportunities in the field of computer science.

Josh Ditto, of Tech Guy Consulting, spoke to students about opportunities in the field of computer science.

This class is coding (writing) their own computer game!

This class is coding (writing) their own computer game!

Computer science teaches math, science, critical thinking, and problem solving skills.

Computer science teaches math, science, critical thinking, and problem solving skills.

Computer science teaches math, science, critical thinking, and problem solving skills.

Illinois is 1 of 32 states that allow computer science to count as math or science credit in high school.

Programming the characters to move around in the Minecraft field takes concentration!

Programming the characters to move around in the Minecraft field takes concentration!

One of the great things about Hour of Code is watching the students help each other!

One of the great things about Hour of Code is watching the students help each other!

Code Like a Bulldog Wall of Fame

Code Like a Bulldog Wall of Fame

Jr. High students showing off their Hour of Code Certificates

Jr. High students showing off their Hour of Code Certificates

Various pictures from Computer Science Education Week - Hour of Code