Frequently Asked Questions

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Are you classes for beginners? Or advanced coders?

We place beginners with an orientation educator who assesses their current skill level, prepares them to join class, and helps us to place them thoughtfully in the classroom where they’ll be best served.Plus, your child will always be focused on their own project in class because we use non-sequential learning to help them tackle challenges as they arise – keeping them passionate about exploring their own ideas at every turn.

My kids are home-schooled! Can they still take coding classes?

We place beginners with an orientation educator who assesses their current skill level, prepares them to join class, and helps us to place them thoughtfully in the classroom where they’ll be best served.Plus, your child will always be focused on their own project in class because we use non-sequential learning to help them tackle challenges as they arise – keeping them passionate about exploring their own ideas at every turn.

What sets you apart from the competition?

The Coding NP method focuses on the growth of each individual and our classes level up with them as they grow.

Our online class size of 4-6 students allows your kids to get the individual attention they need.

We’ll adjust your class schedule or reschedule a missed class with no penalty.

We take friend/family matching requests. As long as you can be flexible with your scheduling, we will do our best to make sure your child takes class with the people they care about.

How do you keep my child safe while chatting online?

We record every class.

We require reports on every class from our teachers.

We use private Zoom Calls with waiting rooms. Teachers will never allow an uninvited guest to enter the online classroom.

Only Coding NP employees and fellow parents will ever enter the online classroom.

What can I do to keep my child safe online?

Unplug your webcam camera between classes or put it away.

Only give your child access to their webcam under supervision.

Do you offer scholarships?

Our mission uplifts the ideal of “Coding for All!” We’ve had a longstanding policy to “find a way’ to support all students regardless of financial means and we work tirelessly to put people over profits.
If class is cost prohibitive and you truly have a need, we’ve formed partnerships with PTA’s, non-profits, and corporate sponsors to increase our ability to serve more kids. E-mail us at parentsupport@codingNP.org and we’ll reach out to discuss what options are available to you.

Can you email me when registration opens?

Send an email with your child’s name and school and we’ll get them on the student waitlist. We’ll send you an invite to register when class opens.

How can I bring your classes to my school?

The best way for us to bring a coding program to a new school is at the request of the parents. If you think your kids’ school is a great fit, get in touch with us or request that your school or PTA get in touch! We’ll do the rest. Email us at parentsupport@codingnp.org. For more information, visit our page for schools.

How do I set up a Scratch account?

All of our students need their own account on Scratch, the software we use to make games. If you need to set up a new account, head to https://scratch.mit.edu and click on “Join Scratch.”

What is your cancellation policy?

If you cancel you’re registration over 2 weeks before the first day of class, we will refund your payment, minus a $50 cancellation fee. Cancellations less than 2 weeks before the start of the class will also be charged a $50 cancellation fee, and we will process your registration refunded if we can fill the spot from our wait list.

What if my child has a commitment and they have to miss a class?

Our schedule and class focus is customized to your child. Even though we consider sessions to be 8 classes long, they can take those 8 classes as they’re able to. If they miss one, we’ll make sure they get scheduled for another one.