Coding classes for high schools students

Coding classes for high school students and middle school students

American Graphics Institute coding classes for high school students are a unique opportunity for students ages 13-18 to gain skills in web design, web development, graphic design, or video editing. Each multi-week program consists of hands-on, project-based computer courses led by professional instructors. Learn skills such as Java, Python, HTML and CSS. Small class sizes provide a focused, encouraging learning environment for students of all skill levels. Class sizes range from 8 to 12 total, and the maximum student-to-teacher ratio is 8:1. Senior staff at American Graphics Institute started this unique program after receiving interest from their own children in the courses and workshops delivered at AGI.

If you are interested more in web design and creative workshops, see our graphic design classes for high school students.

Who can attend coding classes for high school and middle school students

The summer computer classes for high schools students and middle school students are open to those ages 13-18. While each program varies in the tools used, skills learned and projects created, each summer computer class is designed to develop technical and creative skills in a hands-on, project-based environment. Students include those interested in computers, technology, art, drawing, problem-solving, and other technical and creative activities. No prior experience is necessary for any of the summer programs.

Instructors for summer coding courses for high school students

Students in the summer computer courses for high school students learn from the same staff that teach our corporate training programs. Our instructors are the authors of more than 50 best-selling books on design, publishing, and technology, including Adobe Creative Cloud for Dummies, Photoshop Digital Classroom, and HTML5 Digital Classroom. Instructors at American Graphics Institute average more than a decade of experience with the technologies they teach. Our instructors undergo extensive testing, continuing education, and are subject to quality control processes to ensure consistent excellence in the classroom. As a licensed school, each instructor has also been background-checked through CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information).

About American Graphics Institute

American Graphic Institute (AGI) is a licensed school in Massachusetts and provides professional development training to corporations and their employees. AGI helps professionals seeking to improve their skills using digital design tools and modern web technology.  Founded in 1995, AGI has delivered training programs to more than 50,000 clients, including Adobe, Apple, Google, Microsoft, and 90 of the Fortune 100 companies. 

Location for summer coding courses for high school students

Our summer coding classes for high school students and middle school students are traditionally run in the same training facility where AGI provides its corporate classes. American Graphics Institute's Woburn, MA facility is in a modern office complex, equipped with fiber Internet access. For 2020 courses have moved online.

Details about the summer coding courses for high school and middle school students

Each summer coding course for high schoolers takes place from 10 am to 1 pm, and runs for two full weeks, from Monday through Friday. Students will need their own computer and access to an Internet connection. Each course combines learning from an instructor, completing hands-on exercises, collaboration with classmates, and working on individual projects.

Coding Classes vs. Coding Camp

The primary differences between coding classes and coding camps are that classes are focused on education outcomes. While the courses are fun and engaging, each student is expected to participate and will be learning new skills through the coding courses.