We primarily serve students ages 8β17. We can accept age 7 case-by-case based on maturity and focus. Adults are welcome in 18+ adult-only sessions whe...
DataGuy Academy is a four-month, instructor-led program where students learn by creating with AI. Students build projects, practice real-world problem...
Not exactly. Coding can be introduced for students who want it, but success does not require coding experience. We focus on AI-powered creation: β’ Pr...
Students gain: β’ A portfolio of creations and projects (often across multiple categories) β’ Confidence using AI tools responsibly β’ Stronger creativit...
We offer family pricing for households with 2+ children (family plan options). We also offer Early Bird pricing for new classes that have not started ...
Noβstudents are not required to bring a laptop. That said, students are encouraged to bring their own laptop if they have one because it can mean: β’ ...
AI changes constantly, so we don't lock ourselves into a single tool list. We typically use well-known, widely adopted AI tools, and we adjust as the ...
Traditional programs often focus on memorizing steps. We focus on real-world AI creation, where students learn how professionals use AI: β’ To build β’ ...
Yes. Students gain early exposure to modern skills that translate across careers: β’ AI development concepts and workflows β’ Software and game design t...
The program runs for four months. Classes meet twice per week, Tuesday and Thursday, 4:00 PM β 6:00 PM, starting the first week of March. We do not ...
We follow a structured plan, but AI learning is not always linear. Students may move faster or go deeper depending on progress and interests. A typic...
Parents are welcome to attend: β’ Intro / discovery sessions β’ Showcase / Expo-style events (when scheduled) Some younger students or special-needs st...
We maintain a supervised environment and teach responsible AI use. When students use academy laptops, they are configured to be safer and training-rea...
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No. Laptops are encouraged but not required. If a student brings their own laptop, they may have a smoother experience, but they are responsible for ...
We group students based on: β’ Age and maturity β’ Personality/banter and collaboration style β’ Skill level and confidence β’ Class type (kids-only, fami...
AI changes the learning curveβstudents don't "fall behind" the way they might in traditional classes. Our goal is to get students activated, and that ...
No. Certifications are optional and are not meant to be "grades." They are standards students can use to measure growth, but the primary goal is to ig...
We offer the Engineer Prompt Certification in four levels: β’ Explorer: Completes the academy and demonstrates safe/responsible AI use β’ Apprentice: C...
Not required. Students may choose to practice at home, especially if they have their own device and subscriptions, but we do not make homework mandato...
Yes. Students may write short reports or reflections and do presentationsβoften on Thursdays or every other week depending on projects and class needs...
Yes. We send newsletters/updates about what was worked on, highlights, and announcements. Students create a lotβthere's always something to share....
Yes. We work with special-needs students and can provide reasonable accommodations. For special-needs students, we try to have at least two conferenc...
No. We do not accept responsibility for transportation or arrangements outside of class. Families can discuss outside arrangements privately, but it ...
Yes. Catch-up typically looks like redoing prompts/challenges or revisiting steps, but it is not punitive. Our focus is comprehension and participati...
Yes, with instructor approval. It's case-by-case. We prioritize comprehension first, then interest. Switching is allowed when it supports learning an...
We try to follow the curriculum, but AI evolves and students progress at different speeds. We may move faster, slow down, or go out of order to keep ...
We try to be fair and reasonable. Generally, families may cancel as long as the student has not attended the first class of that month. In emergencies...
Often yes, and we generally like siblings to collaborate when it benefits them. Final grouping decisions are made by instructors based on the best in...
Graduates are encouraged to remain involved at a lower rate to collaborate, stay sharp, and grow skills over time. Post-graduate participation is mor...