Student Portfolio Showcase

Freshmen Exploratory

Celebrating student effort, growth, and early exploration into technology and computer science.

About the Freshmen Exploratory Showcase

Highlighting the work of students enrolled in the Programming & Web Development Exploratory course. In just 4 weeks, students learned two languages — HTML and CSS — and built a website about a topic of their interest. This showcase recognizes student participation, builds early confidence in technical skills, and serves as a milestone for students considering program selection.

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Foundations of Web Development

Students are introduced to building websites using HTML and CSS

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Creativity & Problem-Solving

Hands-on projects emphasize creativity and technical confidence

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Turning Ideas into Experiences

Students learn how code turns ideas into digital experiences

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Belonging & Growth

Encouraging interest in programming while creating a sense of belonging within the program

What Students Create

Students design and build a single-page website about a topic they enjoy — a favorite hobby, sport, food, artist, or anything they're passionate about.

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HTML Structure

Students build a complete page with proper HTML structure, headings, paragraphs, lists, images, and links to external websites.

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CSS Styling

Students apply embedded CSS to customize fonts, colors, text sizing, alignment, and background styling to make their page their own.

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Content & Organization

Each page includes a site title, student name, three descriptive paragraphs, an organized list, and images related to their chosen topic.

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Creativity & Effort

Students bring their personality to their work, choosing a topic they care about and presenting it in a way that feels unique and complete.

Cohort Showcase

Each cohort represents a unique group of students who explored programming and web development together.

*Grayed-out names indicate students who did not submit their final project.*

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Cohort 1

Adhelyana
Amaya Andrea Elhiam
Jacob
Keyonnah Leanna
Levi
Liam
Raashid Rayleen Shawn Yanairis
Yankarlos
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Cohort 2

Aaron Atticus
Bryan
Chrisiely
Darvyl
Dontae
Emanuel
Jobaniel
Kaedyn
Keyanna Noah Pablo Shannon Solace Valerie Vyandre Yisbell
Yvette
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Cohort 3

Aaron Chukwunonso
Cristopher
Diselis
Elvin
Isabella
Jaden Jeisly
Jenny
Johnard
Keishaun
Kristalgeliz Mae Maykel
Rosalba
Zeanne
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Cohort 4

Alanie
Alejandro
Arthur
Audrey
Cristal Darrius Denroy
Emily
Genesis Jeane Justin
Makayla
Niamh Samirah
Symauni
Teyonna

This is Just the Beginning

This showcase represents the starting point of each student's journey into technology. Every line of code is a step toward building confidence, discovering new interests, and preparing for what comes next.