CompuScience

WELCOME TO COMPUSCIENCE CHILDREN'S ACADEMY

Our Mission

The CompuScience Children's Academy group of schools aims at providing a progressive learning environment that leads to joyful learning along with holistic development. Our primary endeavour is to create passionate students who are lifelong learners, capable of accepting the dynamic challenges of the new world order.

Exceeds ISTE Standards for Technology Education

1 hour elementary classes.
30 minute preschool classes.
Low child to computer ratio, 1:1.
Parents always know what their child is studying in computers.
Monthly art projects are posted on class website to share with Mom and Dad.
Students learn to save their work and learn to keep their data organized.
At the end of each year each student creates their own CD-ROM with all of their work from the course of the school year.
Elementary students are graded based on their participation in class, classwork, homework, quizzes, CPD, and tests.
Classes exceed ISTE standards for technology education.

The Best Computer Education

CompuScience offers the best in computer education for preschool and elementary students. In CompuScience classes the ratio of computer to child is 1:1; we want the child to get the most out of the activities in class. Beginning with the essential skills and progressing into advanced use of a variety of applications, each group works at a level most comfortable for the students. The structured environment encourages learning and enjoyment.

The Goal for Computer Classes

The goal of computer classes is for each student to be comfortable using a computer, to have a basic understanding of how a computer system works, and how to properly care for a computer. The children will use a variety of software in class ranging from educational games to office software to programming software, depending on grade and age level.

Watch Them Grow

Parents know what their children are learning in computer classes by email updates they receive and by visiting the class website. Each week, they'll receive a report describing what their child did in class, what topic was studied, and the software used so that they can reinforce the activities on their computer at home. All the software we use in class is available at any computer store or through the class's software club.

Each month the children paint pictures that are posted on the class website for you to see and to share. This allows you a peek into their classes each month and to really see their progress from the start of the year to the end.

Preschool Computer Lessons

Preschool children come to computer classes each week for 90 minutes. They learn the basics of how to take care of a computer, they learn to identify the proper names for the parts of the computer, and they work on their computing skills by playing a variety of age-appropriate games. The children work alone or in pairs at the computer, never more than 2 children work on a computer at a time.

Preschool children discuss the parts of the computer and how they work together. To further enhance the discussion, the teacher may bring in a mouse or keyboard and the class will take it apart and examine how it works (always with a stern warning not to do this at home!). They learn from a very basic level how a computer works and how to use it. Beginning with mouse skills and expanding into keyboard use, they learn the proper way to use the equipment and how to treat it so it lasts a long time.

The strong skills they develop will prepare them for higher levels of computer use that will come as they grow up and enter Elementary School.

Elementary Computer Lessons

Elementary-aged children learn that many tasks can be completed by using a computer and are prepared for a world where computer proficiency is so essential. Children are assigned classwork, homework, quizzes, and tests on the subjects covered in class to evaluate their progress. Our teachers work closely with regular classroom teachers to develop activities that coincide with the classroom lessons. The elementary curriculum fulfills all state requirements and national guidelines for technology education. Our lessons far exceed grade level standards.

CompuScience classes are taught and supervised by specially trained instructors who understand how important it is to assist each child to reach their full potential. They make each class enjoyable and interesting by showing the kids that its fun to learn and to try new things.

If you have any questions about the content covered in class or would like some more information on a topic, please contact us.

Goals By Age

Age 3

Master mouse control.
Point and click with one finger.
Be able to recognize and name mouse, keyboard, monitor.
Use age-appropriate software.
Use creativity software to draw shapes and color.
Follow along with animated storybook.
Use the mouse to click on objects.
To navigate to different tools and colors while using creativity software.

Age 4

Improve hand-eye coordination.
Click and drag items.
Locate mouse, keyboard, monitor, printer, tower.
Know how to properly use and care for a computer.
Properly handle a CD-ROM and place it in the drive.
Open and run age-appropriate software.
Have a basic familiarity of keyboard.
Locate letters in name on keyboard.

Ages 5-7

Identify the parts of the computer.
Have a basic understanding of how all the parts of the computer work together.
Understand different media types.
Turn computer on and log into operating system with a username and a password.
Open, run, and exit age-appropriate software.
Be able to locate letters on keyboard.
Use proper finger placement when typing.
Know which hand to use for each letter on keyboard.
Use menus to edit the format of a document.
Save work to a hard disk and network drive.
Print a file.
Follow specific directions to complete a task.
Use word processing software to type stories and poems.
Use creativity software to create artwork.
Basic troubleshooting skills, what to do when a dialog box opens on the screen.
Know and understand Internet safety rules.

Ages 8-11

To possess basic computing skills as well as the ability to listen, follow complex directions, and to independently work to solve problems.
Understand how a computer system works, how each part works, and how they work together.
To understand and demonstrate how to upgrade a computer.
To Type without looking at the keyboard using proper finger position.
To know which application to use to complete a task.
To effectively use a variety of office applications.
To install and run software.
Know and understand Internet safety rules.
To understand how to use a search engine for research.

Age 12

At age 12 the child should have all the necessary skills to effectively use the computer for educational and recreational purposes. They will be able to build on their solid foundation to continue to expand their knowledge and abilities with the computer.

We offer weekly classes for pre-school and elementary-aged children at their school or daycare

center. The school does not need to provide the equipment, we handle everything. By choosing to

have CyberGarden classes in your school, you are offering your students an opportunity to gain

knowledge and experience with computers. This experience will greatly benefit the children

throughout elementary school; they will be better prepared for projects and homework assignments.

We will handle the registration, payment, and equipment. You provide the area to hold the

classes.
Does your school already have computers, but no one to teach a class effectively? We can help you

with that too. We'll take a program that needs a little help and turn it into an excellent

learning adventure where the kids are learning more about computers than most adults.

The classes use a curriculum developed specifically for our program; a curriculum that makes

learning fun and teaches important lessons at the same time. Childhood is a time of learning,

exploration, and enjoyment; we emphasize these principles in our classes. By choosing CyberGarden

Weekly computer classes taught by trained, CGCI certified teachers.
Low student to computer ratio. We believe that a child learns best with hands-on experience

working on the computer. The average ratio is 1:1 and no more than 1:2.
No cost to the school, we can provide all necessary equipment.
We handle the registration and payments directly from the parents.
Provide computer classes for the whole school for one monthly price.
Extra-curricular computer programs available.
CG teachers work with classroom teachers for continuity in lessons.
Your school will attract more students by offering computer classes.

Each week the parents receive reports on what the children did in class.
The children use advanced technology, such as: printers, digital cameras, scanners, and

microscopes; as well as age-appropriate software.
With lots of hands-on experience using the computer, your child will gain an extensive knowledge

of how a computer works and how to work on a computer.
Each child will receive a CyberGarden t-shirt with their registration.
Monthly art projects are shared with parents and families on our class website.
Quarterly newsletters highlighting the lessons and activities for the month are sent home to the

An area to hold the classes.
A clear table to set up.
Access to power outlets.
Call 703.349.6812 for more information!
Center Directors: Contact us about having CyberGarden classes at your center. Find about all that

Parents: If you would like your child's school to offer CyberGarden classes, email us with your

Fill out the form below to contact us with questions or if you would like more information about

our computer education program. For a list of participating schools in the area, be sure to

CyberGarden also offers at-home tutoring on your computer. We'll take your child through all the

lessons he/she would receive at school. Your child will excel with the 1 on 1 attention he/she

Do you love children and enjoy working on computers? Are you interested in teaching computers to

pre-school and elementary aged kids? CyberGarden is an exciting program that allows a flexible