Innovation Club Curriculum

Six trimesters,
topic by topic.

The full breakdown of what's actually taught each trimester — from computer fundamentals to a mobile app on students' own phones.

Computer Fundamentals & Web Foundations

·Hardware and operating systems in programmer terms — CPU, RAM, and storage explained through how code actually runs
·File systems and paths as repository discipline, not just folders
·Detailed office automation: spreadsheets as programming (cell references as variables, formulas as functions), the IF() function as your first conditional, and Word as documentation and spec-writing
·PowerPoint presentation skills — presenting technical work clearly, a foundation used every trimester after this one
·HTML structure and semantic markup
·CSS: box model, layout, and responsive design
·Git basics and deploying a live site to GitHub Pages
·Real-life project: a live school or personal website, deployed and loadable on any phone

·JavaScript fundamentals: variables, functions, control flow
·DOM manipulation, forms, and interactivity
·Database basics and structure
·Connecting a web app to a real, persistent database
·Software engineering principles and Git in a team context
·Real-life project: a school event registration system or a local business web app

·Introduction to Python
·Python logic: variables, loops, and functions
·Building graphical interfaces with Tkinter
·Reading and writing files and data from an application
·Debugging, testing, and documenting real software — not just making it run once
·Real-life project: a point-of-sale screen, fees calculator, or inventory tracker

·Introduction to Dart
·Flutter widgets and layouts
·Multi-screen apps and navigation
·Connecting a mobile app to real data
·Deployment and testing on real devices
·Real-life project: a 3–4 screen mobile app for a real local need, installed on students' own phones

·Operating system administration
·Computer hardware and maintenance
·Introduction to Linux
·Networking fundamentals
·System security and troubleshooting
·Real-life project: a live demo — assembling, configuring, and networking machines, presented as "we built this"

·AI tools and APIs in applications
·Prompt engineering and AI integration
·Entrepreneurship fundamentals
·Business communication and professional writing
·Pitching and presentation skills
·Capstone: an AI-powered web app plus a startup-style pitch, presented live to parents and guests at demo day