Downers Grove North High School

Build. Code.
Innovate.

The DGN Computer Science Club is a student-led organization, where curious minds come together to explore the world of computer science. We explore web development to AI, collaborate on real-life projects, and prepare for future pathways.

No experience needed - beginners welcome

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Why Join?

Short meetings. Real impact beyond the classroom.

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No Experience Required

We start from absolute scratch.

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Flexible Schedule

Morning and afternoon options match your day.

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Resume Booster

Learn skills in workshops to build your personal portfolio.

More than just a club

We're a community of students passionate about technology. Whether you're a total beginner or an experienced coder, there's a place for you here. We meet twice a month, both mornings and afternoons, same information attend either session.

📅  Meetings: Mornings: 7:45–8:10AM or Afternoons: 3:30–4:00PM
📍  Location: Room 308 (Mrs. Johnwick's room)— see Mrs. Johnwick for more information
✉️  Any Questions? Email us at csclub.dgn@gmail.com

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Workshops

Hands-on tutorials for Github, Python, web development, game design, technical interview prep for internships, and resume building.

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Build Projects

Create apps, games, websites, and creative coding projects you can showcase and improve over time.

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Collaborate with Peers

Meet students who share your interest in technology, teamwork, and problem-solving.

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Guest Speakers

Industry professionals share their journey and insights.

25 minutes, no wasted time

Short doesn't mean shallow - here's roughly how a meeting flows.

0:00-0:02

Welcome

Quick sign-in and look at what's on deck today.

0:02-0:05

Announcements

Fast recap - upcoming dates, reminders, anything you need to know.

0:05-0:20

Main Activity

A coding challenge, project work session, or guest speaker - the core of the meeting.

0:20-0:25

Share & Wrap-Up

Show what you built, hear what's next, and head out on time.

//Try Coding

See code in action

Coding is learned best through experimentation. Run the program below and see what happens — then tweak it yourself using the link.

main.py
print("Welcome to the Computer Science Club 💻")
print("Learning. Coding. Creating.\n")

name = input("Enter your name: ")

if name != "":
    print("Welcome to the club,", name + "!")
else:
    print("Welcome, future coder!")

print("\nDive In The World Of Code With Us 🚀")
Terminal
$ python main.py Click Run to execute...

Demo output shown for preview - edit and run real code at the link below.

// Events & Schedule

What's happening

From bi-weekly workshops to guest speaker invites, there's always something going on. Meetings are from 7:45–8:10 AM or 3:30-4:00 PM

// Leadership

Meet the officers

Your go-to people for questions, ideas, and club info.

Co-P
Shaurya Shah
Co-President
12th Grade
Co-P
Sarvesh Ganesh
Co-President
11th Grade
Co-P
Leah Achilles
Co-President
11th Grade
V.P
Cristian Padinjath
Vice President
11th Grade
D.O
Rituraj Paul
Director of Operations
10th Grade
D.D
Ty Nguyen
Director of Development
11th Grade
// Get Involved At North

Ready to Join?

Membership is free and open to all DGN students. No experience needed — just curiosity.

Step 01

Show Up

Come to our next meeting in Room 308 — October 19 (7:45–8:10 AM) or (3:30–4:00 PM). Same content either way, no sign-up needed.

Step 02

Join our Google Classroom Code: rgc46fso

Get access to our member Google Classroom for resources, project channels, and announcements.

Step 03

Register via Infinite Campus

Log in to Infinite Campus and register for the Computer Science Club. Free of charge. Ask your officers for help if needed.

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