2022 Spring Class Descriptions

No previous experience is required. Entry-level introduction to C/C++. 

What will be covered for both languages?

• Intro, Hello World

• Console input and output

• Variable and array declaration

• Arithmetic operations

• Loops and conditionals

• Intro to methods and functions

Who should attend?

Target for students who is currently able to score 15+ in AMC8, or masters prealgebra.

What will be covered:

Week1: [A] Substitution

Week2: [A] Factoring

Week3: [G] Algebra in Geometry

Week4: [G] Similarity (ratio)

Week5: [N] Factors, SFFT

Week6: [N] Modular Arithmetic

Week7: [C] Geometry Probability

Week8: [C] Stick and Stones

Week9: Mock up AMC8 and deep dive (I)

Week10: Mock up AMC8 and deep dive (II)

A: Algebra

G: Geometry

N: Number theory

C: Counting and probability 

Who shall attend?

Any students interested in Science and Chemistry. G5+

What will be covered?

1. Introduction

   1. What is Chemistry?

   2. The Scientific Method

   3. Measurement & Uncertainty

   4. Relations between energy and matter

2. The Atom (Atomic Structure 90)

   1. Protons, neutrons, and electrons

   2. The plum-pudding model

   3. The Bohr model

   4. Ions (Cations and Anions)

3. Electron Configurations

   1. s, p, d, and f orbitals and their geometries

   2. Energy levels

4. Periodic Table

   1. Information in the table

   2. Element blocks & categories

5. Chemical Reactions and Equations

   1. Ionic bonds

   2. Covalent bonds

   3. Stoichiometry (Balancing Chemical Equations)

   4. (Hydrogen bonds and Van der Waals forces)

6. Thermal Energy in Chemical Reactions

   1. Exothermic and endothermic reactions

   2. How heat affects chemical reactions

   3. Hess’s law

   4. (Calorimetry)

7. Mechanics of Gases

   1. Gas laws

   2. Gas properties & behaviors

8. Mechanics of Solids & Liquids

   1. Condensed matter properties

   2. Phase changes and phase diagrams

   3. The triple point

9. Solutions

   1. Reversible reactions & chemical equilibrium

   2. Solution formation

   3. Concentration & solubility equilibrium

   4. (Precipitates)

10. Acids, Bases, and Salts

    1. Definitions

    2. Self-ionization of water

    3. Measurement of base and acid strength: pH

    4. Buffers

Who shall attend?

Welcome to Speech and Debate! A place where valuable life lessons will be learned and memories will be made. This class is designed for those who are interested and are passionate about argumentation and public speaking. This course will prepare you for Speech and Debate tournaments of all levels and will help you succeed and excel.

What will be covered?

1.            Introduction to speech and debate

2.            How to articulate

3.            Speech practice

4.            Public Forum basics

5.            Other forms of debate

6.            Research

7.            Persuasion

8.            Tournament basics

9.            Mini-debate

10.          Summary 

Who will attend?

Any student interested in learning the beginner skills of golf. No experience is required.

Location: Deep Cliff Golf Course

10700 Club House Ln, Cupertino, CA 95014

What will be covered?

Putting, Chip Shots, Full Swing, Golf Course Strategy

What should I bring?

Golf clubs (if you have them), Sunscreen, Water