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Scratchwerk Academy is a tuition-free computer science program and tech incubator for students of color. We are committed to preparing aspiring entrepreneurs with the emerging tech skills of the future.

Computer Science Education Designed for Careers

Scratchwerk Academy is a rigorous computer science program for advanced students in grades 8th and up. Our free curriculum instills student confidence with a focus on Mathematics, Coding, and Data..

Admission is selective. Supplemental curriculum available for parents, after-school providers, and schools.

Learning Portal

LMS supporting virtual and onsite learning.

Curriculum

Industry standard development practices.

Assessment

Continuous evaluation of student proficiency.

Expertise

Designed by active software engineers.

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Ronnie King Scratchwerk - Founder
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Our Unique Story

At Scratchwerk, we are a talented group of certified software professionals with over 45 years of combined educational and application development experience. As people of color, our mission for Scratchwerk Academy is to increase the minority representation within the field of tech.

Our unique curriculum has been formalized through great partnerships with community organizations. Since our inception, we've been committed to educating and equipping students in our underserved communities with software development skills.

Our Locations :
Office

2009 Art Museum Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32207

Phone

888-316-6039

Curriculum Highlights

Scratchwerk Academy follows industry computer science standards. Our specialized curriculum challenges student's proficiency and ability to pursue careers as Software Developers, Computer Engineers, Data Scientists, and more.

Rethinking Enrichment Education

Students should have the opportunity of seeing themselves in every step of their educational experience. Scratchwerk Academy is dedicated to going beyond exposure and verifying that our students are equipped with the confidence and computer science skills needed for their future.

Spring 2022 Course Highlights

Our Scratchwerk Academy spring courses are perfect for students seeking to stay ahead or improve their computer science skills. Virtual instruction is live, and seating is limited.

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Computer Science
Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals

Software application development using Java with object oriented programming.

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  • 9007230
  • 16 weeks
  • Advanced
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Computer Science
Database Design & SQL Programming

Knowledge of database management using the Structured Query Language.

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  • 9007310
  • 16 weeks
  • Intermediate
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Mathematics
Advanced Topics in Mathematics

Math fundamentals necessary for machine learning programming. Syllabus includes Algebra 1 review.

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  • 1298310
  • 16 weeks
  • Beginner
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Mathematics
Intro to Data Analysis

An overview of data analysis concepts and how to use data to address real world problems.

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  • 2100350
  • 16 weeks
  • Intermediate
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Computer Science
User Interface Design

Understanding of website, mobile, and other UI platforms. Overview of the fundamentals of markup languages.

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  • 9001120
  • 16 weeks
  • Beginner
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Computer Science
Introduction to Computer Science 1

The student journey starts with the basics of computer science and software.

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  • 5002010
  • 16 weeks
  • Beginner

How to Start

Scratchwerk Academy is open to students entering grades 8th and up. Admission is selective and based on student grade point average, aptitude and enthusiasm. Parent participation required.

Schedule Interview

New parents and administrators must schedule an initial interview to review program requirements.

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Complete Assessment

The assessment course is designed to test student's overall initative along with their current computer science exposure and skillsets.

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Final Approval

Our staff will review assessment performance and contact you to discuss your start date. Recommendation letters required for GPA below 2.5.

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