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Computer science classes: Python, Java, AP CS, USACO classes. All part of personalizable ascending path for middle and high schoolers.

New Feature For Free Pre-registration

08/02/202208/02/2022 Ascend E Learning

Hello all! We are very excited to make our classes available for pre-registration. Here is how it works: Visit the classes that you may be interested in by visiting the “Courses” tab in the menu bar Pick the Zoom or Read More …

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Issues when accessing your online course?

07/16/202207/16/2022 Ascend E Learning

All our enrolled students, whether for zoom class, hybrid class, or self-paced class, are set up to access the same course materials in the same way. To successfully access all materials and submit homework, students need to log in properly Read More …

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Free Lessons Now Available!

05/16/2022 Ascend E Learning

Dear Parents and Students, We are very excited to announce that the entire first lesson of the following courses are now made available to everyone, absolutely free of charge and no string attached! Fundamental Java Programming USACO Bronze 1 In Read More …

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Another Successful Completion of AP CS A Class!

04/27/202204/27/2022 Ascend E Learning

Another year passed! Our 2021-2022 full year AP Computer Science A course just successfully completed. Our AP Computer Science A class started from 2017 and we have helped hundreds of students get their score of 5. We have seen scope Read More …

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Taking the AP CS A Exam Virtually in 2021

12/16/202112/18/2021 litongdeng24

By Litong D. I took the AP Computer Science A Exam during Administration 2 in the 2020-2021 school year. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, CollegeBoard offered three separate administrations for each AP Exam. For AP CS A, Administration 1 was Read More …

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Design and Thoughts on Intermediate Java Curriculum

10/27/202110/27/2021 Ascend E Learning

Recently parents inquired with me on why we are using the old-fashioned AWT and Swing Java libraries in the Intermediate Java curriculum because they are not really being used in the industry anymore. I would like to explain our thoughts Read More …

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SnakeHead Game

10/27/202110/27/2021 Ascend E Learning

This is the first step of Snake game, from Lesson#7. We are starting by using the keyboard to move the snake head, and also adding on obstacles and destination. As part of this exercise, students will — review and keep Read More …

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Weekly Group Lesson Homework – Timeline Policy

09/30/202110/01/2021 Ascend E Learning

The following time-related guidelines apply to all group lessons. Each lesson’s homework is due two days prior to each next lesson. For example, if the weekly lessons are on every Friday, then the homework will be due every Wednesday night. Read More …

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Answer to Parent’s Question – When to Take USACO Silver Contest?

09/01/202109/01/2021 Ascend E Learning

Question: My child Is currently taking your USACO bronze class and will continue with Silver class in the Fall. I would like to have your input for the testing schedule. We plan to take the bronze test in December, but Read More …

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How to submit homework with Ascende’s Learning System

06/02/202109/10/2021 Ascend E Learning

With our newly upgraded custom-built learning system, submitting homework and checking your homework status and grade can never be easier. In a nutshell, student will put your work in a google doc and submit the link as homework. Here are Read More …

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Computer Science Course 2021 – 2022

Sneak Peek into Our Learning System

05/17/202106/14/2021 Ascend E Learning

In Spring 2021, we have moved most of our courses to Ascende Learning’s own learning system, and starting summer 2021, all group lessons, self-paced lessons and hybrid lessons will be conducted on the new system and share the same curriculum. Read More …

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Bronze-Silver 2021-2022 Hybrid Class Lineup

05/13/202105/14/2021 Ascend E Learning

Hop on the flight! 2021 Summer Bronze class: June 2021 ~ Oct 2021 2021-2022 Silver 1 & 2 class: Oct 2021 ~ Mar 2022 Detailed Date Lineups ** All dates on Sundays ** Live zoom meetings: Sundays 3 ~ 5PM Read More …

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Introducing Hybrid Learning Mode!

04/10/202104/26/2021 Ascend E Learning

We are very excited to introduce the new Hybrid Learning Mode starting Summer 2021, which keeps the advantages and flexibility of the Self-Paced Learning Mode, and further enhanced with more reassuring and regular pace. So how does it work? Hybrid Read More …

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AP Computer Science A Exam 2021

03/09/202103/11/2021 Ascend E Learning

As the month of May quickly approaches, our students are working hard to prepare for the annual AP exams and also anxiously watching for updates from College Board on how it would work at this special time. Here are some Read More …

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USACO Silver 2 Class Concluded!

03/08/202103/08/2021 litongdeng24

Our USACO Silver 2 Zoom Class just concluded its last class today! We reviewed in preparation for the upcoming USACO contests, and then awarded prizes to the top 5 scorers of the class!  1st Place: 2nd Place: 3rd Place: 4th Read More …

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Length of Recordings in Self-Paced Lessons

03/04/202103/04/2021 Ascend E Learning

One of very frequently asked questions on our self-paced classes is that how long is the recordings? The answer is that the length of all our self-paced lessons are all more or less comparable with live lessons. It is not Read More …

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How to Install Themes for IntelliJ IDE

01/31/202112/18/2021 litongdeng24

By Litong D. The IntelliJ IDEA (Community Edition) IDE comes with two preset themes, Light and Darcula. However, they can get bland rather quickly. Thus, below are two ways to change the color of your IntelliJ editor to add a Read More …

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Why Learn CS?

01/05/202102/20/2021 litongdeng24

By Litong D. A frequent question that pops up during the course of conversation is “why should my student learn Computer Science if they are not interested in STEM?” To answer that question, here is an acrostic poem that we Read More …

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Easy Steps to Enroll

01/04/202103/12/2021 Ascend E Learning

Step #1 Log in at the My Account tab (Or simply provide your email address to register) Step #2 See class list HERE and click on the ENROLL link to view detail of each class Step #3 At the class Read More …

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