The High School Mathematics Competition Preliminary Class is primarily designed for high school students with a strong interest and outstanding ability in mathematics. Middle school students enrolled in the Harvey County Public Schools System's Accelerated Math Program may also choose to enroll based on their individual circumstances. Students must have completed at least Algebra I and Geometry courses and be currently enrolled in Algebra II. The course content will cover advanced topics such as trigonometric functions and complex numbers, exceeding the depth and breadth of the regular high school mathematics curriculum.

Unlike regular high school courses that emphasize basic knowledge, this course focuses on developing students' mathematical problem-solving and higher-order thinking skills. Each teaching unit is relatively independent with weak connections between them; therefore, students can selectively skip units containing unfamiliar material without affecting their subsequent learning.

For more details about this course, please refer to this detailed guide.English version introduction。

Course Objectives

This year's courses aim to help students prepare systematically.AMC (American Mathematics Competitions) and AIME (American Invitational Mathematics Competitions)In addition to competition preparation content, the course will also strengthen and expand the mathematical concepts and skills that students learn at school.

Recruitment targets

This course is suitable forHigh school students aspiring to participate in AMC 12 and hoping to advance to AIME。
Students should possess the following learning attitudes and abilities:

• Actively participate in class discussions
• At least invest every week 1.5 hoursComplete homework and exercises(Note: Insufficient participation and preparation will significantly affect learning outcomes)

Prerequisites:
Students should master mathematical knowledge at the **pre-calculus** level, including:

• Algebra
• Geometry
• Trigonometric functions
• Combinatorics

Calculus-related knowledge is occasionally touched upon in the course, but it is not the main focus.

Teaching methods:
This course emphasizesDeveloping active participation and problem-solving skillsThe teaching method primarily relies on guided and organized discussions, supplemented by traditional lectures. Therefore, this course is more suitable for those...Students with a strong interest in mathematics and high self-motivation。

About AMC and AIME competitions

AMC 12 (American Mathematics Competitions for Grade 12):

• Open to all high school students
• Usually by Howard County high schoolsFebruary every yearorganize
• Please contact your school's math teacher or math club for registration information.

Competition format:

• There are 25 multiple-choice questions in total.
• Duration: 75 minutes
• The content covers high school mathematics, up to the pre-calculus level.
• Calculators have been prohibited since 2008.

AIME (American Invitational Mathematics Competition):

• Open only to students who have achieved outstanding results in AMC 12.
• Usually arranged inEvery AprilThe school is responsible for organizing it.

Competition format:

• There are 15 questions in total.
• Duration 3 hours
• All answers are Integers between 0 and 999

AIME aims to provide a higher level of challenge and recognition for high school students in North America with exceptional mathematical talent. Outstanding students...U.S. citizen or law residentBased on the combined scores of AMC and AIME, one may be eligible to participate. USAMO (United States Mathematical Olympiad) The invitation.

Courses

A dance style workout with music featuring hip-hop, pop, Latin, disco and more. High energy and super fun. Upper arm, low body strength workout and kickboxing are often embedded to help participants build muscle and get lean.

Instructor
Rui Shao has been teaching Zumba and Cardio Dance since 2013 across Howard County communities. She is known for her high energy, engaging classes, and her inclusive, supportive teaching style. With a passion for combining scientific training principles and creative choreography, Rui designs classes that are both effective and fun for participants of all fitness levels. She provides strong motivation while fostering a welcoming atmosphere and deep social connections. Her students often experience not only improved fitness but also lasting positive changes in body composition and confidence.

Currently, Rui teaches at Columbia Association as a Group Fitness Instructor for Cardio Dance and is also a Les Mills Certified BodyCombat Instructor. She holds an AFAA Group Fitness Instructor certification.

This class combines Vinyasa yoga, Pilate, and other mat-based core training. Accompanied by beautiful music, we'll work together to sculpt and strengthen our core muscles, improving flexibility and promoting relaxation. It's suitable for recovery and stretching after strenuous exercise. The training intensity is moderate, minimizing impact on the knees or other joints. Individuals can choose the difficulty level of the poses according to their physical condition. Please bring your yoga mat; yoga blocks are even better.

Instructor
Rui Shao has been teaching Zumba and Cardio Dance since 2013 across Howard County communities. She is known for her high energy, engaging classes, and her inclusive, supportive teaching style. With a passion for combining scientific training principles and creative choreography, Rui designs classes that are both effective and fun for participants of all fitness levels. She provides strong motivation while fostering a welcoming atmosphere and deep social connections. Her students often experience not only improved fitness but also lasting positive changes in body composition and confidence.

Currently, Rui teaches at Columbia Association as a Group Fitness Instructor for Cardio Dance and is also a Les Mills Certified BodyCombat Instructor. She holds an AFAA Group Fitness Instructor certification.

Courses

This course aims to teach students basic composition knowledge and simple color theory, and to cultivate their observation, comprehension, and hand-eye coordination. Through systematic learning, students will deepen their understanding of painting, broaden their artistic horizons, and improve their painting skills and artistic literacy.

The course content includes:

• Basic compositionTo help students understand the importance of composition in painting.
• Color knowledgeIt explains the basic principles of color, including primary colors, warm and cool tones, analogous colors, and complementary colors.
• Basic sketchingGuide students to understand the structure of objects through observation and try to accurately depict their outlines.
• Line drawing training: Enhance the understanding of the beauty and expressiveness of lines through their expression.
• Cartoon drawingThis lesson introduces the characteristics and techniques of cartoon drawing, aiming to stimulate students' interest and creativity.

The painting subjects will coverAnimals, plants, architecture, still life, people及Game charactersThe rich and diverse content inspires students' creative inspiration.

Instructor: Wang Xiaotian

Ms. Wang Xiaotian is a children's art teacher at Harvey Chinese School. With four years of teaching experience, she is well-liked by her students and is known for her dedication and responsibility in teaching. She graduated from [university name missing].Architectural Decoration Major, Kunming University of Science and TechnologyThey have a solid professional foundation.

Considering the wide age range of students in overseas Chinese schools, Ms. Wang has developed a flexible and efficient teaching method that helps students master new knowledge while encouraging them to maintain their artistic style and love for painting. Ms. Wang's teaching philosophy is for students to experience the joy of painting and explore the world of art together.

Course Objectives

This year's course aims to help students systematically prepare for the FLL Challenge robotics competition. In addition to competition preparation content, the course will also focus on strengthening and expanding students' soft skills, such as engineering design, teamwork, and language expression.

Recruitment targets

This course is suitable for Grade 4-8 students (aged 9-14) who aspire to participate in the FLL Challenge competition.

Students should have the following learning attitudes and time commitment:

• Actively participate in group discussions
• Dedicate at least 2 hours per week to innovative project research and 2 hours to robot design.

Prerequisites:

FLL preparatory course (or FLL competition experience), with basic programming skills using Spike (Word block or Python).

Teaching methods:

This course emphasizes active participation and the development of soft skills. The teaching method primarily relies on guided and organized discussions, supplemented by traditional lectures. Therefore, this course is more suitable for students with a strong interest in robotics and high self-motivation. Classes typically begin at the end of August and end before spring break. In addition to weekend classes at the school classroom, students will need to design and test robots at the instructor's home competition table weekly. Field trips may also be organized.

Introduction to the FLL Robotics Competition:

• The FLL Challenge robotics competition is divided into a qualifying round and a state-level competition.
• The qualifying rounds are usually held on a weekend from mid-December to early February and take a full day.
• If you advance, you can participate in the state competition at the end of February (usually at UMBC).
• If you qualify from the state competition, you can participate in the regional competition in June, and even the international competition.

Course Objectives

This course aims to systematically help students prepare comprehensively for this year's FTC Robotics Competition. In addition to competition-related content, the course will focus on strengthening and expanding the following abilities:

• CAD 3D Design
• Robot Hardware Structure and Assembly
• Robot software programming and debugging
• Teamwork and Project Management
• Community STEM outreach and service activities

Recruitment targets

This course is suitable for students in grades 8-12, aged 12 and above, who are interested in participating in the FTC competition. Applicants should demonstrate the following learning attitudes and expected time commitment:

• At least 2–3 hours of formal classes per week
• 1–3 hours of extra classes or team activities per week
• Actively participate in community STEM outreach activities organized by the team.

Course prerequisites

• Those with FLL competition experience will be given priority.
• Possess basic knowledge of robot hardware or software

Teaching methods

This course emphasizes active student participation, primarily through guided instruction, project discussions, and teamwork exercises, supplemented by necessary lecture content. Therefore, this course is best suited for students who are passionate about robotics and possess self-motivation.

Courses typically begin during the summer break and continue until the following spring break. In addition to the regular 2–3 hours of class time per week, students are required to participate in an extra 1–3 hours of supplementary classes and community outreach activities each week. Teams will arrange additional intensive training sessions before competitions.

FTC Robotics Competition Introduction

• FTC competitions include the Qualifier and the Chesapeake Regional Championship.
• Qualifying rounds are usually held on weekends from early December to the end of January, and each round lasts a full day.
• Each team can register for 2–3 qualifying matches.
• If they advance, they can participate in the Chesapeake Regional Championship in early February.
• Teams that win in the Regional category will qualify for the FTC World Championship in April or May.

Courses

This course is beginner-friendly and requires no prior dance experience. The movements are simple and easy to learn, with a relaxed and easy-to-follow rhythm. It uses a step-by-step teaching method to ensure safe and efficient improvement of your workout results. The course combines aerobic exercise with dance elements to help burn fat and sculpt your body, making it ideal for anyone looking to lose weight, tone their body, or improve their fitness.

The dance styles are diverse, primarily ballet and classical dance, while also incorporating elements of folk dance, ballroom dance, square dance, Latin dance, and jazz. Dynamic music and folk-inspired pieces are used to evoke emotions, allowing participants to release stress, regulate their mood, and enhance their sense of well-being through dance.

A dance performance themed around Chinese cultural dance will be presented during the teaching process to support the school's activities related to promoting Chinese culture.

Course Objectives

• Jump for health, dance for happiness!

Instructor

Ms. Han Fen is a passionate and cheerful dance enthusiast. While studying at the Civil Aviation University of China, she joined the school's dance team and participated in numerous large-scale performances in Tianjin, winning second place in the school's ballroom dance competition. After graduation, she pursued further studies at the China Flight Academy, where she served as a host and played the lead role in a dance drama.

After arriving in the United States, she studied classical dance, folk dance, and ballet under teachers Wang Ping, Xu Xiaofang, and Zhang Xianying.

Ms. Han Fen has over ten years of dance teaching experience. She has volunteered to organize and teach rhythmic gymnastics and dance performances at the Harvey Chinese School, with her program "Youth Training Manual" featured in the Howard County Times. In 2019, she served as the principal choreographer for the Christmas opera "Amahl and the Night Visitors," teaching the dancers ballet sections. During the pandemic, she led mothers in dance workouts on Zoom. Since 2022, she has continuously created dance works and led runners from the Harvey jogging group in dance workouts and performances.

Teacher Han Fen's original intention in teaching is to connect everyone through dance, let everyone feel the joy and charm of dance, strengthen their bodies through exercise, and bring happiness and vitality to the Chinese community.

This practice emphasizes synchronizing breath with the continuous flow of asanas (postures), igniting your inner fire with vibrant Vinyasa yoga! Accompanied by upbeat music, this class blends traditional yoga postures with strength training movements. We will improve body temperature and endurance through fluid, connected movements, exploring fun variations and optional inversions. This class will help you improve strength, flexibility, balance, focus, and mindfulness. Get ready to sweat, push your limits, and feel energized, confident, and less stressed after class. The class is suitable for all levels and will also offer more advanced options. I will provide appropriate manual adjustments as needed.

My name is Hu Hong. I taught adult yoga at a Chinese school from 2007 to 2022 (when my daughter graduated from the Chinese school). I hold a Yoga Alliance RYT 500 certificate and currently teach yoga at UMB URecFit. I also teach an online class once a week.

The Chinese school has limited space, but I hope students will prepare a good yoga mat, a yoga strap and one or two yoga blocks, wear loose yoga clothes, and preferably not eat anything an hour before class.

My classes primarily use Vinyasa flow yoga, which involves a certain level of intensity and flexibility. While the Chinese school has limited space, I encourage students to bring a good yoga mat, a yoga strap, and one or two yoga blocks. Please wear loose-fitting yoga clothing and ideally, avoid eating for an hour before class.

Our junior high school math competition class welcomes all students who are curious and interested in math competitions, especially the AMC series. As the only AMC competition class in our school, we welcome both beginners with no AMC experience and seasoned veterans, regardless of whether they are interested in AMC 8 or AMC 10. Classroom teaching focuses on discussing past competition problems, supplemented by explanations of relevant mathematical concepts and methods. We encourage interaction and exchange between teachers and students, and among students themselves, sharing problem-solving strategies and methods. No homework is assigned after class, but students are strongly encouraged to review the discussions, especially beginners who are encouraged to actively review or research new concepts and methods related to the class discussions to keep up with the course progress. Seasoned students are also encouraged to actively prepare for class discussions and questions, especially regarding different solutions to past competition problems discussed in class. Through class discussions, students will not only learn different problem-solving approaches but also gain experience in classroom presentations and improve their ability to effectively express their ideas. Of course, if you only consider this course as a math tutoring class, you may find it quite challenging.

Go, as one of China's traditional cultural treasures, has been a source of both education and entertainment since ancient times. As a game, Go is quite interesting, ranging from simple to complex, and everything is open and transparent, allowing players of similar or different skill levels to compete fairly. Most importantly, it can inspire thinking, develop wisdom, and is very helpful in cultivating students' ability to consider both the big picture and details, the present and the future, and to balance gains and losses.

The introductory Go course will introduce the history of Go and the basic rules of the game.

Cultivating chess etiquette

Explanation of basic Go terminology

Explaining common life-and-death scenarios, the big picture and the details.

An introduction to opening and opening patterns, and a brief explanation of their relationship and application in mid-game offense and defense.

A Brief Discussion on Situation Assessment and Key Points for Conclusion

Professor's notation review and counting

Simulate and review games

Teacher's Profile:

Dr. Chen Sigen is passionate about Go and its cultural significance. He has many years of experience teaching Go at schools and is very patient. He incorporates the philosophy of "Go principles inspire character development and Go principles assist in action" into his courses.

Harvey's Chinese Dance Children's Class uses bilingual (Chinese and English) instruction, primarily focusing on flexibility, technique, body movement, and finished dance performances in classical and folk dance. This course emphasizes both academic and practical instruction, introducing students to the cultural stories behind each performance while teaching the repertoire and techniques, enabling them to better understand and internalize the material.

Each semester's goals for students include: enhancing fundamental skills, including flexibility, muscle control, core strength, physical fitness, body movement, dance breathing, and facial expressions. In addition, each semester will include learning at least one completed Chinese dance piece choreographed by the instructor.

-Chinese Dance Adult Class

Harvey's Chinese Dance Adult Class primarily focuses on flexibility, technique, body movement, and finished dance dramas in classical and folk dance. This course emphasizes both academic and practical instruction, introducing students to the cultural stories behind each dance piece while teaching repertoire and techniques, enabling them to better understand and internalize the material.

Each semester's goals for students include: enhancing fundamental skills, including flexibility, muscle control, core strength, physical fitness, body movement, dance breathing, and facial expressions. In addition, each semester will include learning at least one completed Chinese dance piece choreographed by the instructor.

This course will begin with the basic principles of mobile photography and gradually delve into shooting techniques for various scenarios, the differences between Apple and Android phone photography, post-processing methods, and creative photography techniques. The course design balances theory and practice, making it suitable for beginners, photography enthusiasts looking to systematically improve their skills, and anyone eager to capture precious moments of life, travel, and family with their mobile phone.

This course lasts for a total of 30 weeks across two semesters, taught in Chinese on Sundays at the HCC campus by the North American Panda Photography Club's instructor team. Fall Semester (15 weeks): Focusing on mobile photography, systematically improving still image creation skills and mastering the complete process from composition to lighting. Spring Semester (15 weeks): Advanced mobile videography (video shooting), learning camera movement techniques, dynamic composition, and basic editing, fully unlocking the creative charm of mobile video.

This course uses a small class teaching method, is highly interactive, and includes homework feedback to ensure that each student receives ample attention and personalized guidance, quickly improving their mobile phone photography skills.

The purpose of learning mathematics is always to develop critical thinking, logical reasoning, and problem-solving skills applicable not only to academic learning but also to everyday life. This course is designed to achieve these goals. Each lesson will cover one or more topics, encompassing areas such as number theory, algebra, combinatorics, and geometry. All materials are presented as PDF slides and projected into the classroom. The instructor will explain the materials, including topic-related exercises and quizzes. Students are required to complete in-class exercises and quizzes (if any) as instructed. Games and puzzles will also be incorporated into the lessons to supplement the topics. All materials, including exercises and quizzes, are tailored to the level of second and third graders in US public schools. No homework is assigned. Students can download the PDF files after each lesson if they wish to review the material.

The purpose of learning mathematics is always to develop critical thinking, logical reasoning, and problem-solving skills applicable not only to academic learning but also to everyday life. This course is designed to achieve these goals. Each lesson will cover one or more topics, encompassing areas such as number theory, algebra, combinatorics, and geometry. All materials are presented as PDF slides and projected into the classroom. The instructor will explain the relevant materials, including topic-related exercises and quizzes. Students are required to complete in-class exercises and quizzes (if any) as instructed. Games and puzzles will also be incorporated into the lessons to supplement the topics. All materials, including exercises and quizzes, are tailored to the level of students in grades 4, 5, and 6 of US public schools. No homework is assigned. Students can download the PDF files after each lesson if they wish to review the material.

The ocarina is a simple, easy-to-learn, lightweight, and portable wind instrument. With just a little practice, one can produce beautiful melodies, making it ideal for children and teenagers to learn.

This course will guide students to:

• Master the basic fingering and playing techniques of the ocarina

• Learn to play short and beautiful classic Chinese and foreign melodies.

• Develop a sense of rhythm, confidence, and expressiveness through music.

• Experience the charm of traditional Chinese music culture through instrumental learning

• Explore the charm of the ocarina in diverse cultures and experience cross-cultural musical exchange.

The ocarina's pure tone and diverse musical styles allow students to embark on their own musical journey in a relaxed and enjoyable classroom setting.

Courses

Chinese martial arts are an important part of traditional Chinese culture. Practicing martial arts can improve physical coordination, promote brain and nervous system function, promote physical development, enhance physical fitness, and improve flexibility and endurance. It also helps improve students' alertness, self-control, and self-confidence, and allows them to experience the beauty of martial arts. Therefore, it is very popular among young people. This martial arts course includes basic martial arts knowledge, fundamental skills, unarmed combat techniques (mainly Shaolin Long Fist), and martial arts weapons.

Course content:

Our Chinese painting courses combine traditional brushwork with modern techniques, presenting a sense of three-dimensionality, space, and tonal relationships based on brush, ink, and color. The subjects taught are wide-ranging, including flowers, birds, insects, fish, landscapes, animals, and figures. Examples include plum blossoms, orchids, bamboo, chrysanthemums, peonies, goldfish, birds, the water towns of southern China, the mountains and rivers of northern China, tigers, dragons, dogs, cats, pigs, rabbits, chickens, ducks, and classical and modern portraits. We also incorporate Chinese paintings depicting various Chinese and foreign festivals to enhance students' interest and creative abilities. During the painting process, we also teach the history of Chinese painting and the styles of famous masters, enriching students' knowledge.

Instructor:

Liu Ling comes from a family of painters and has held solo exhibitions in China, the United States, Belgium, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. She has served at Harvey Chinese School for many years, with her students having persisted for eight or nine years, and currently, students who have studied for more than three years make up one-third of her class.

零基础画画班（基础知识 + 技能提高）

适合年龄：8岁以上儿童、青少年及成人

欢迎零基础以及已有一定绘画基础的学员参加。课程将根据每位学员的年龄、基础、兴趣和学习目标，进行一对一的个性化教学设计，制定不同的训练方案，并接触和学习不同的绘画媒介（media）。课程从绘画基础知识和基本技能入手，逐步提升观察能力、造型能力、色彩表现和艺术表达，最终引导学员从基础训练走向独立创作。

Artwork portfolio for college entrance exam

本课程主要帮助有升学需求的学生规划和完成大学申请所需的艺术作品集。沈萍老师的工作室已有多位申请艺术类专业的高中生获得知名院校录取，包括 Pratt、Yale、MICA、RISD 等。对于申请非艺术类专业的学生，高质量的艺术作品和作品集也可以作为申请名校时展示个人特长、创造力和综合素质的重要亮点。如果学生目前没有绘画基础，建议尽早开始系统学习，并可同时报名“零基础画画班”，在打好基本功的同时逐步进行作品集规划和创作。

Instructor:

沈萍老师拥有丰富的美术教学经验，其作品曾多次参加国内、国际艺术展览并获奖，也曾获得多家媒体报道，包括《华盛顿邮报》、中央电视台中文国际频道（CCTV-4）等。沈老师同时任教于 HCC 美术学院，并拥有“马里兰杰出艺术家”、安徽省画院画家、中国美术家协会会员等专业背景。

Courses

儿童舞蹈班以培养孩子对舞蹈和艺术的兴趣为起点，在轻松、积极而又规范的课堂氛围中，引导孩子逐步建立良好的身体协调性、节奏感、柔韧性和舞蹈基本功。课程注重循序渐进，根据不同年龄和学习阶段设置适合的训练内容，让孩子从敢于表达、乐于舞蹈，逐步成长为能够自信展示、享受舞台的学习者。课程不仅关注舞蹈技巧训练，也重视孩子的综合成长。通过集体练习、舞台表演和艺术熏陶，帮助孩子培养专注力、自信心、团队意识和坚持不懈的学习品质。同时，通过中国舞蹈的学习，让孩子在动作、音乐和舞台表达中感受中华文化与艺术之美，在潜移默化中增强对中国文化的理解与热爱。

教学理念

闫桂芳老师始终秉持“启蒙兴趣、培养热爱、严格要求、全面成长”的教学理念。从帮助学生迈出舞蹈的第一步，到激发对艺术的兴趣，再到培养扎实的基本功和舞台表现力，循序渐进地引导学生成长。她不仅教授舞蹈技巧，更通过舞蹈诠释中华文化与艺术之美，让学生在学习中感受中国文化的深厚底蕴与艺术感染力。

老师简介

拥有二十多年舞蹈教学经验的闫桂芳老师，已建立起一套成熟、系统的教学体系。她始终坚持因材施教，对学生既严格要求，又给予充分的鼓励与陪伴。她不仅是认真负责的舞蹈老师，也是孩子们值得信赖的朋友。闫老师善于通过舞蹈把孩子们凝聚在一起，让大家在相互鼓励、相互支持中共同成长。每一位学生在这里收获的不只是舞蹈技能，还有自信、友谊、坚持与成长。

“舞蹈不仅是一门艺术，更是一种文化的传承、一种品格的塑造，

也是一段陪伴孩子成长的人生旅程。”

少儿声乐班课程介绍

本课程旨在帮助学生建立科学的歌唱基础，培养良好的音乐感知能力与舞台表现力。课程将通过轻松有趣的教学方式，引导学生认识自己的声音，学习正确的发声方法与演唱技巧，在音乐中提升自信与表达能力。通过系统学习，学生将逐步掌握基础乐理与歌唱技巧，提高音准、节奏感与音乐理解力，同时培养良好的演唱习惯和艺术素养。课程歌曲题材将涵盖儿童歌曲、音乐剧选段、动画歌曲及经典中外歌曲等丰富内容，让学生在快乐的学习氛围中感受音乐的魅力。

成人声乐班课程介绍

本课程面向声乐爱好者及希望提升歌唱能力的成人学生，帮助学生建立科学的发声体系，提升演唱技巧与音乐表现力。课程将结合个人声音特点与学习目标，进行针对性的指导，让学生在轻松愉快的氛围中享受歌唱。通过系统学习，学生将逐步改善声音状态，提高音准、气息控制与歌曲表达能力，建立更加自信自然的演唱方式。课程适合零基础学生及已有一定演唱经验的音乐爱好者，鼓励学生在歌唱中释放压力、提升审美，并发现属于自己的声音魅力。

老师简介

李悦老师毕业于皮博迪音乐学院及新英格兰音乐学院，拥有多年声乐学习与舞台演出经验，主修声乐演唱与表演方向。李老师注重培养学生对音乐的兴趣与自信心，强调科学发声与自然表达相结合，希望学生不仅能够学会唱歌，更能够在音乐中感受快乐、建立自我表达能力。