2023 Winter Courses
: 2023-01-09 to 2023-04-24
: Monday 7:00-8:00PM PDT
: $385/Term
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11062 AP English Language and Composition
Instructor: Dr. Katharine Sprecher
15 sessions in Winter-Spring term from 1/09 to 4/24
Follow CollegeBoard AP English Language and Composition course description. Prepare stuidents to take the exam in May 2023.
https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/media/pdf/ap-english-language-and-composition-course-and-exam-description.pdf
Textbook: https://www.amazon.com/Language-Composition-Reading-Writing-Rhetoric-dp-1319056148/dp/1319056148

: 2023-01-14 to 2023-04-29
: Saturday 9:30-10:30AM PDT
: $385/Term
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: 2023-01-10 to 2023-03-21
: Tuesday 5:45-6:45PM PDT
: $245/Term
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07062 Sadlier English Language Art 英语综合能力教材 Grade 7
Instructor: Jessica Fonvergne
11 sessions from 01/10 to 03/21 to continue working on Sadlier English Language Art (Reading, Grammar, Writing) Grade 7 textbook.
Textbook:

: 2023-01-09 to 2023-03-20
: Monday 5:15-6:15PM PST
: $245/Term
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04062 Sadlier English Language Art 英语综合能力教程 Grade 4
Instructor: Dr. Katharine Sprecher
11 sessions in Winter term to continue the textbook
Textbook Samples: https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/78e87aa7#/78e87aa7/1

: 2023-01-09 to 2023-03-20
: Monday 4:00-5:00PM PST
: $245/Term
: New
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05070 Literary Analysis and Reflective Writing 文学阅读与分析写作 Grade 4-5
Instructor: Dr. Katharine Sprecher
In 11 lessons, Katharine will lead students to read several books, analyze, and write reflective essays.
Dr, Sprecher selected the following books, and will lead students to read, analyze, and write analytical essays
(1) Wonder by R.J. Palacio
(2) Sugar by Jewell Parker Rhodes
(3) Soft Rain by Cornelia Cornelisson
(4) I Escaped North Korea by Ellie Crowe and Scott Peters
Reflective Writing builds on analysis by considering the learning you’ve gained from practical experience. The purpose of the reflection is to help you to make improvements for the future and, as such, it is a more ‘personal’ form of academic writing often using the first person. Evidence still has a key role in reflective writing; it’s not just about retelling your story and how you felt. And evidence in the case of reflection will include your own personal experience which adds to the discussion. Reflective writing focuses on future improvements and answers questions like ‘what next?’




: 2023-01-10 to 2023-03-21
: Tuesday 5:00-6:30PM PDT
: $350/Term
: New
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07041 Creative Writing (Grade 6-8)
Instructor: Dr. Katharine Sprecher
Textbook:


: 2023-01-14 to 2023-03-25
: Saturday 7:00-8:00PM PST
: $245/Term
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07021 English Grammar for Writing G6-8
Instructor: Dr. Katharine Sprecher
Textbook: The English Grammar Workbook for Grades 6, 7, and 8: 125+ Simple Exercises to Improve Grammar, Punctuation, and Word Usage
https://www.amazon.com/English-Grammar-Workbook-Grades-Punctuation/dp/1641520825

: 2023-01-13 to 2023-03-24
: Friday 5:00-6:00PM PST
: $245/Term
: New
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07070 Literary Analysis and Reflective Writing 文学阅读与分析写作 Grade 6-7 (New)
Instructor: Dr. Katharine Sprecher
In 11 lessons, Katharine will lead students to read several books, analyze, and write reflective essays.
Dr, Sprecher selected the following books for this term
(1) Clean Getaway by Nic Stone
(2) The Lions of Little Rock by Kristin Levine
(3) Descent by Roland Smith
(4) Into the Wind: A Mustang’s Story by Susan Metcalfe Honneus (This book will continue the literary tool of anthropomorphism that we explored in the fall term.)
Reflective Writing builds on analysis by considering the learning you’ve gained from practical experience. The purpose of the reflection is to help you to make improvements for the future and, as such, it is a more ‘personal’ form of academic writing often using the first person. Evidence still has a key role in reflective writing; it’s not just about retelling your story and how you felt. And evidence in the case of reflection will include your own personal experience which adds to the discussion. Reflective writing focuses on future improvements and answers questions like ‘what next?’




: 2023-01-09 to 2023-03-20
: Monday 4:30-5:30PM PST
: $245/Term
: New
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07074 World Mythology - Africa and Americas
Instructor: Jessica Fonvergne
11 sessions from 01/09 to 03/20 read and analyze myths from Africa and Americas
This is a course that combines Reading, Analysis, and Writing short responses on Africa and Americas history and Myths.
A Myth is a traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining some natural or social phenomenon, and typically involving supernatural beings or events. Studying those will help students understand some social phenomena that even impact today's world conflicts. Those knowledge will help students working on social study essay writing in middle and high school.
Textbook (No need to purchase the book, Chapters will be available in Shared drive)
World Mythology is a compilation of over 50 great myths and epics. Your students will gain an appreciation and understanding of ancient and modern cultures through myths and epics from the Middle East, Greece and Rome, the Far East and Pacific islands, the British Isles, Northern Europe, Africa, and the Americas. An introduction and historical background supplement each myth. Questions at the end of each selection prompt analysis and response.

: 2023-01-13 to 2023-03-24
: Friday 6:30-7:30PM PST
: $330/Term
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08011 Vocabulary and Reading Grade 8 ESL Students (New)
Instructor: Susan Bernhardt
上课时间是:北京时间,周六上午 10:30-11:30am (冬时制)
The textbook sample: https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/45b059e2#/45b059e2/1
Students will:
Study authentic models and learn how to write narrative, argumentative, informational, explanatory, literary analysis, timed essays, research papers, and technical pieces
Write for a variety of audiences and purposes
Build mastery of grammar, usage, and mechanics skills and apply them to the writing process
Participate in peer activities and writing workshops
Find five sections in their book: composition, grammar, usage, mechanics, and standardized-test practice

: 2023-01-12 to 2023-03-23
: Thursday 4:30-5:30PM PST
: $275/Term
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: 2023-01-13 to 2023-03-24
: Friday 6:30-8:00PM PST
: $385/Term
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09941 English Grammar for SAT/ACT (Grade 8-10)
Instructor: Dr. Katharine Sprecher
Students will work on grammar and sentence structure (a need Dr. Sprecher has seen among many writing students) for the PSAT/SAT test and writing in general. Students will study rules and strategies and practice them in response to short writing prompts as a way to create habits for the new skills in their own writing.
Textbook https://www.amazon.com/College-Pandas-SAT-Writing-Advanced/dp/098949649X

: 2023-01-08 to 2023-03-19
: Sunday 6:30-8:00PM PST
: $385/Term
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09942 Vocabulary and Reading for PSAT/SAT (Grade 8-10)
Instructor: Dr. Katharine Sprecher
Build up Vocabulary and Reading comprehension Standardized tests


: 2023-01-08 to 2023-03-19
: Sunday 5:00-6:00PM PST
: $275/Term
: New
: Location: 891-455-837
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09070 Literary Analysis and Reflective Writing 文学阅读与分析写作 Grade 8-9 (New)
Instructor: Dr. Katharine Sprecher
In 11 lessons, Katharine will lead students to read several books, analyze, and write reflective essays.
Dr, Sprecher selected the following books for this term
(1) Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
(2) The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimoline
(3) The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh
(4) Akata Witch by Nnedi Okorafor
Reflective Writing builds on analysis by considering the learning you’ve gained from practical experience. The purpose of the reflection is to help you to make improvements for the future and, as such, it is a more ‘personal’ form of academic writing often using the first person. Evidence still has a key role in reflective writing; it’s not just about retelling your story and how you felt. And evidence in the case of reflection will include your own personal experience which adds to the discussion. Reflective writing focuses on future improvements and answers questions like ‘what next?’




: 2023-01-12 to 2023-03-23
: Thursday 4:00-5:00PM PST
: $245/Term
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: 2023-01-12 to 2023-03-23
: Thursday 7:00-8:00PM PST
: $225/Term
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: Location: 547-070-789
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06122 AOPS Introduction to Algebra (Continue)
Instructor: Cathy Warner
11 sessions on Thursday from 1/12 to 3/23 to work on first several chapters of the book
A thorough introduction for students in grades 6-9 to algebra topics such as linear equations, ratios, quadratic equations, special factorizations, complex numbers, graphing linear and quadratic equations, linear and quadratic inequalities, functions, polynomials, exponents and logarithms, absolute value, sequences and series, and more
Textbook: https://artofproblemsolving.com/store/book/intro-algebra

: 2023-01-10 to 2023-03-21
: Tuesday 6:30-8:00PM PST
: $345/Term
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09623 Intro to Competitive Programming for USACO with Java (Continue)
Instructor: Colby Brown
2022-2023 Competition Season Instruction: http://www.usaco.org/index.php?page=instructions
2022-2023 Competition Season Schedule
Dec 16-19: First Contest
Jan 27-30: Second Contest
Feb 24-27: Third Contest
Mar 24-27: US Open
May 25-June 3: Training Camp
Jul 15-21: EGOI 2023 (Sweden)
Aug 28-Sep 4: IOI 2023 (Hungary)

11 one-hour sessions work on Competitive Programming CP4 Book 1 using Java. CP4 Book 1 suitable for High School Students who are competing in the annual USACO, International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI) (including the National or Provincial Olympiads) as the it covers most of the current IOI Syllabus.
USA Computing Olympiad website: USACO http://www.usaco.org/index.php Preparing Resources http://www.usaco.org/index.php?page=resources
Colby has extensive experiences on Competitive Programming. He competed in a variety of academic competitions, including Texas UIL computer science and physics and ACM collegiate programming competitions, where he regularly placed.

: 2023-01-09 to 2023-03-20
: Monday 4:30-6:00PM PST
: $345/Term
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08612 ACSL Intermediate Division Contest Prep (Continue)
Instructor: Jing Liu
11 sessions on Monday from 1/9 to 3/20
American Computer Science League (ACSL) Contest https://www.acsl.org/get-started/divisions
Best for high school students with little or no programming experience and for advanced junior high students. Each contest consists of an online 30-minute, 5-question short answer test and an online programming problem to solve in 72 hours.
2022-2023 Season schedule https://www.acsl.org/get-started/schedule This course will prepare students to take intemediate Division Contest 1 and Contest 2.
There are four contests during the regular season. The window during which each contest can be accessed on HackerRank is as follows.
Contest #1: available Oct. 31, 2022; closes Sunday January 15, 2023 @ 11:59pm EST
Contest #2: available Dec. 26, 2022; closes Sunday March 5, 2023 @ 11:59pm EST
Contest #3: available Jan. 30, 2023; closes Sunday April 9, 2023 @ 11:59pm EDT
Contest #4: available March 6, 2023; closes Sunday May 14, 2023 @ 11:59pm EDT
Based on the scores during the regular season, top students in all divisions will be invited to participate in an online Finals competition:
Invitations E-mailed: May 1, 2023 through May 16, 2023
Invitational Finals: Saturday, May 27, 2023 (Memorial Day weekend in the United States)
: 2023-01-11 to 2023-03-22
: Wednesday 4:30-6:00PM PDT
: $345/Term
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07602 Intermediate Programming and HackerRank Python Coding Challenge (Continue)
Instructor: Jing Liu
11 sessions from 1/11 to 3/22.
Prerequsit: 06600 Python Programming for Beginner
Python has been gaining greater popularity in recent years in its applications in artificial intelligence and data science. Python is a programming language loved by professionals and amateurs alike for its simplicity in design and its power in solving real-life problems, which makes it the ideal choice for the introductory programming language.
In this advanced level of python course, we will continue to build core competency with focus on advanced programming concepts as blow:
1. Containers: list, dictionary, tuple, set
2. File I/O
3. Recursion
4. Error and exception handling
This course will also lead students to solve/code selected Python projects from https://www.hackerrank.com/domains/python Projects will be selected from: Data Type, String, Sets, Math, Itertools, Collections, Date and Time, Errors and Exceptions, and Debugging Subdomains with Easy and Medium difficulty levels.
: 2023-01-09 to 2023-03-25
: TBD TBD-TBD
: $550/Term
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05150 Elementary School 1-on-1 tutoring
Instructors: TBD
11 sessions in the winter term
Tutoring Subjects
English Vocabulary and Reading
English Grammar and Writing
Singapore Dimensions Math Grade 2A to 5A
Numbers to Algebra
Pre-Algebra (for Placement test)
ITBS Test Prep
CogAT Test Prep
SSAT/ISEE Test Prep (for Private Middle School Application)
: 2023-01-09 to 2023-03-25
: TBD TBD-TBD
: $605/Term
: Location: TBD
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08150 Middle School Subjects 1-on-1 tutoring
Instructor: TBD
11 sessions in winter term
Tutoring Subjects:
English Vocabulary, Reading, Grammar, Writing
Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, AGS 1, 2, 3
AOPS Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, AMC8, Competition Math
SSAT/ISEE Test Prep (for Private High School Application)
: 2023-01-09 to 2023-03-25
: TBD TBD-TBD
: $660/Term
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11150 High School Subjects 1-on-1 tutoring
Instructors: TBD
11 sessions in the winter term
Tutoring Subjects:
High School English Vocabulary, Reading, Grammar, Writing
AP or IB Level English, Calculus, Physics, Chemistry, Biology
Standardized Test Prep: PSAT11, SAT, ACT
College Application
: 2023-01-08 to 2023-04-23
: Sunday 6:00-7:30PM PDT
: $575/Term
: New
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111400 AP Chemistry Exam Prep (new)
Instructor: Lu Lu
15 sessions from 1/08 to 4/223 to review key concepts, exam practice

: 2023-01-11 to 2023-04-26
: Wednesday 7:00-8:00PM PST
: $525/Term
: New
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AP Biology Exam Prep (new)
Instructor: Daniel Lundberg
15 sessions from 1/11 to 4/26 to go through comcepts and practice exams

: 2023-01-10 to 2023-03-21
: Wednesday 6:00-7:30PM PST
: $385/Term
: New
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10951 Algebra 2 Review for SAT Math (New)
Instructor: Hannah Kapoor


: 2023-01-10 to 2023-03-21
: Tuesday 7:00-8:00PM PDT
: $340/Term
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09083 The New York Times Writing Contests Challenges 2-on-1 tutoring
Instructor: Jessica Fonvergne
11 sessions help students working on NY Times Spring Writing Challenges
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/10/learning/our-2022-23-student-contest-calendar-fall-semester.html
During this term, students will write and submit the following essays for the contest
DEC. 14, 2022-JAN. 18, 2023
Now Live! One-Pager Challenge
JAN. 18-FEB. 15, 2023
STEM Writing Contest
FEB. 15-MARCH 15, 2023
Vocabulary Video Contest
MARCH 15-APRIL 12, 2023
Editorial Contest
: 2023-01-15 to 2023-03-19
: Sunday 3:30-5:00PM PDT
: $300/Term
: New
: Location: Fig House, In-person
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06504 Computer Science Level 1: VEX Robotics VR Coding in Python
Starts the Computer Science journey with text-based coding in VEXcode VR Python! Using a VR Robot to solve various coding challenges, students will learn about project flow, loops, conditions, and algorithms in Python.
10 sessions from Jan 15th to March 19th to go through
(1) 9 lessons from https://education.vex.com/stemlabs/cs/cs-level-1-vexcode-vr-python
(2) Students design and program VEX VR Robot to join the 2022-23 competition's on-line Coding Challenge https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=el_unswBWvg



: 2023-01-08 to 2023-03-25
: TBD TBD-TBD
: $660/Term
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08000 Middle School In-Person One-On-One Tutoring
Instructor: Dan YU
In-person Math Tutoring at srudents' home.
: 2023-04-03 to 2023-06-12
: Monday 4:30-5:30PM PDT
: $245/Term
: New
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08081-A English Literature Study from U.S Culture and History (New Group A)
Instructor: Jessica Fonvergne
Textbook: