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.