theCoderSchool - West Portal
About
2:1 Coder Coaching in West Portal
theCoderSchool West Portal sits next to Ballast Coffee in San Francisco's West Portal neighborhood and runs structured coding for kids ages 6 through high school. Flagship format is Code Coaching - 2 students per coach with individualized curriculum.
Programs for Kids
Tracks scale from beginner to advanced and run year-round plus seasonal camps. Programs include:
- Code Coaching (2:1 ratio, individualized curriculum)
- Entry-level group classes
- @School classes
- Coding Camps (AI, game design, web development)
- Code Class Series (12 weekly sessions, Python, Scratch, etc.)
- Digital Arts Studio (Blender 3D modeling, no-code)
- Virtual coding classes
What's Included
- Coach-led sessions with personalized progression
- Computers and software for use during class
- Beginner-to-advanced laddering across multiple languages
Experience
Best fit for families that want consistent 1:2 attention rather than a large group class. Multi-language ladder (Scratch → Python → JavaScript) supports kids across the K-12 span.