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Code the Dream School Pre-Work

Below are the links to the pre-work for Code the Dream’s classes. We anticipate that it will take around 15-20 hours to finish the pre-work, which is similar to the amount of time you should plan to spend on our class during a typical week. If you have any questions on the material, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to help! Email your questions to classes@codethedream.org

Intro to Programming Class Pre-Work

Intro to Programming Class Pre-Work

In addition to some initial preparatory work, this pre-work takes you through a Javascript tutorial with Khan Academy. You will use the skills you learn to then do your own short coding project. You will be asked to demonstrate understanding of basic programming concepts like variables, functions, arrays, and objects. Each numbered item in the pre-work corresponds to a question on the assessment. You may want to write all your answers in a Word or Google Doc before copying them into the form, since you cannot save your form and go back to it.

The Javascript tutorial will take many hours to go through, and you will be submitting a code sample at the end. This is the most important aspect of the pre-work and the quality of the work may determine class acceptance. But don’t let this intimidate you! The tutorial is fun and engaging and you will be surprised what you can do after this lesson!!

Link to the questions/ assignment here, then submit via the assessment form.

Advanced Classes Pre-Work

Advanced Classes Pre-Work

To skip the Intro class, you need to demonstrate that you have mastered certain skills, including creating a basic page, calling an API, using HTML & CSS, and using Github. If you attempt the Advanced pre-work but are unable to complete it, you can still apply for the Intro class by submitting a Code Sandbox animation, as described in the Intro Class pre-work.

If you have already taken a Code the Dream Intro class and are applying for one of the advanced classes, you can use your final project as your pre-work submission. Simply use that link to paste in the space for your coding project on the submission form.

Link to the assignment here, then submit via the assessment form.

How to Submit Your Work

Use this assessment form to submit your answers. Please complete the pre-work by 11:59pm Sunday night, on the day of your deadline to be considered for the class. If you are in a current CTD class and will not be finished with your final project by then, please fill out the rest of the form and indicate that you will share your final project repo with us once complete.

Big thanks to @SASsoftware for inviting CTD apprentices to tour the campus and meet the team! pic.twitter.com/pPIORpgnZs

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Apprentices and staff also visited #Texas to present at the Midwest Stream Forum! pic.twitter.com/pZZt6XfR3P

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CTD is sharing Vamos, our outstanding farmworker outreach app, with the world! Our team presented at the NC Farmworker Institute in #Durham. pic.twitter.com/gFUrD3XED7

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