Core Courses

Students are required to take one Mandarin class and one mathematics course for their core classes in the morning.

Core Period I

Basic Mandarin

This is an introductory course to Mandarin that teaches pronunciation, basic vocabulary and grammar. Through role playing of daily situations, students will also learn common expressions.

Advanced Mandarin

Students attending this class must have had at least one year of Mandarin. This course will help them enhance their fluency, pronunciation, accent and oral skills. We will also tackle new vocabulary through reading and writing.

Core Period II

Triple Math: Algebra, Geometry & Trigonometry

Algebra Section (Week 1):

Topics covered in this course include linear and quadratic equations, the laws of exponents, radical and rational functions, solving equations and inequalities, polynomials and factoring techniques. We will also tackle exercises with word problems.

Geometry Section (Week 2):

In this course, we will explore parallel lines and planes, properties of triangles, quadrilaterals and circles, congruent and similar triangles, areas of polygons, and coordinate geometry.

Trigonometry Section (Week 3):

Students will thoroughly examine the six trigonometric functions of sine, cosine, tangent, arcsine, arccosine, arctangent, and their graphic properties. Important topic covered include the Pythagorean identities, sum and difference identities, double angle and half angle identities, law of sines and law of cosines, and special triangles.

SAT Math Preparation

The goal of this course is to prepare students for the type of mathematical problems seen on the SATs. We will emphasize tough topics such as exponential growth, absolute value, function notation, linear functions, exponent manipulations, and properties of tangent lines. Students will also familiarize with tactics of solving multiple choice questions.

Introduction to Calculus

For students who intend to take AB or BC calculus, this course provides a fundamental understanding of limits and derivatives. At the conclusion of the course, students will be able to compute limits, simple derivatives, and interpret the graphical relationship between a function, tangent at a point, and the function’s derivative. Due to limited time and the difficulty of this subject, we will not cover integrals.

Morning Tai Chi

With over 5000 years of history, Tai Chi is scientifically designed to help people maintain a healthy body through stretching, breathing and meditation. Many diseases in the modern age are due to stress, which blocks energy flow. Tai Chi can increase flexibility, balance, circulation and fitness, improve the immune system, detoxify the body, and boost energy and power. Learning and practicing Tai Chi at a young age will help our students build a healthy lifestyle that have life long benefits.

Night of Wisdom Life

Selective Courses

Selective Period I

Chinese Calligraphy

Chinse Painting

Chinese Knot

Selective Period II

Selective Period III