文化课程介绍(Culture Course Intro.)
爬藤系列课程
- SAT Verbal
Description: This course will build the skills and confidence you need to excel in SAT Verbal test. We combine SAT verbal practice strategies with carefully prepared course content and we give students the tools they need to succeed on this exam. We will build better test taking strategies and prepares students for critical reading, vocabulary, grammar and essay writing.
- SAT Math
Description: This class is designed to prepare students for the math section of the SAT. In addition to reviewing topics from pre-algebra, algebra, and geometry, students will become familiar with the format of the test and learn strategies. This course will also include a discussion of the effective use of a graphing calculator. Much time will be devoted to practice problems similar to those on the SAT.
What to Bring: A graphing calculator.
- SAT Math/Physics Subject and PSAT
Description: This course is designed for an introduction to the basic strategies for SAT Math/Physics subject and PSAT. Students will feel that the reasoning test is fun for the preparations. The level of difficulty for the course will be adjusted based on the students’ levels. For younger age students, the course will cover PSAT introduction on structures and tackling strategies. For elder age students, the course will cover more subject Math/Physics concepts and strategies. Students with different levels will learn differently to meet their individual level of the challenge. The course is interesting driving. Some strategies and methodologies were introduced only in HXGNY and will be uniquely taught here, not in any other private and public schools. The students in class will feel the math fun even for the stressful college entrance exams.
- AP Physics
Description: This course is designed to prepare student to pass colleague broad AP Physics test with satisfactory score within one school year. A higher goal is to prepare student to reach the same level of understanding of physics science and physics text material at normal ChineseHigh School student level.
Prerequisite:
High school student in their 10th, 11th or 12th grade, who have knowledge of high school physics, geometry and trigonometry, and with intention to take AP Physics test in May 2014 or May 2015.
Meeting time:
Sunday: 9:30 – 12:30 with 10 minutes break each hour
Course Organization:
This course will be focus on improving student test score in AP Physics test. As such, all course activity will be concentrated in review AP Physical materials, improving problem solving skills by doing practical question in class and review results in class. To stimulate student’s interest in physics course, we organize two to three physics lab visit around Great New York area or attending local seminars offered by local physics community. A typical course will be as follows
9:30 – 10:00
Review concepts and problem solving techniques learned in previous class,
10:00 – 10:30
In class review quiz, student rework previously solved problems in random orders. To make sure they remember what has been learned
10:30 – 11:30
New material with example of problem solving
11:30 – 12:00
In class quiz of new problem
12:00 – 12:30
Q&A for the new quiz
Homework:
Homework will be assigned each week and is composed of two part:
1) Review old material and prepare new material
2) Homework problems
Students are expected to spend at least 3 hours per week at home for homework and review material. In class learning is mostly review and remind, so will be fast pacing, much in class hour will be on problem solving itself rather than teaching concepts. Parents is encouraged to offer extra help to student at home.
- AP Calculus (AB and BC)
Description: This course is designed for AP calculus preparation. The differences (AB and BC) and structures of the tests will be introduced. Those four major parts that will be covered are graphical, numerical, algebraic, and verbal. The key concepts that you will learn are limits and continuity, derivatives and their applications, integration and its applications, differential equations and slope fields for AB; and convergence tests for series, Taylor and Maclaurin series, the use of parametric equations, polar functions, , L’Hôpital’s rule, integration by parts, improper integrals, rational functions integrals, Euler’s method, differential equations for BC. This course will benefit for students’ AP Calculus tests and their future calculus courses in colleges as well.
- AP Chinese
Description: This AP Chinese course is a full-year course that covers the equivalent of a second-year (and /or the fourth semester) college Chinese course. It is an advanced Mandarin Chinese course aimed at equipping students both linguistically and culturally to communicate successfully in Chinese within and beyond the school setting. This course prepares students to demonstrate their level of Chinese proficiency across the three communicative modes (interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational) and the five goal areas (communication, cultures, connections, comparisons, and communities) as outlined in the Standards for Foreign Language Learning in the 21st Century.
- Olympic Math
Description: Olympic Math helps to foster a love for mathematics and problem solving. In class, students are given problems from past competitions to solve and discuss. This prepares students for the many competitions through the year and teaches new problem solving techniques and helps students gain mathematical insight. Students will be guided to prepare for Nation Wide math competition.
- English Writing class *
Description: This course focuses on developing essential writing skills at the sentence and paragraph levels and emphasizes fluency in the writing process through use of invention strategies, drafting, revising, and editing in order to produce organized and coherent writing. This course promotes clear, detailed writing that employs critical reading and thinking and basic research skills.
- Chinese Culture and History 趣味中国文化课
招生对象：1、六年级以上准备以后参加AP中文课考试的学生
2、对中文感兴趣中外朋友。
学习内容及形式：
中国文化课将以生动形象的语言、图文并茂的音像视频及丰富生动的网络内容充分展现中国传统文化的博大精深、源远流长。课堂主要通过通过对话、游戏、音乐、视屏等不同的教学方式使学生在轻松、愉快的气氛下掌握中国文化的基础知识，丰富他们的文化素养。教学内容以传承中国文化为主：诸如习俗、艺术、历史、文学、音乐等。全面提高学生的听说读写能力，为学生参加 AP CHINESE 考试打下良好基础。 让中国文化的精髓发扬 光 大。
社交系列课程(音乐/舞蹈/戏剧)
- 交谊舞 Ballroom Dance
Description: Cha cha, waltz, rumba, swing. These words have a sense of intimacy when you usually hear them. These dances have become synonymous with class and grace during the decades. So if you are looking for an activity that you children can immerse themselves into then enrolling them into a ballroom dance classis a great choice. Ballroom dancing is both beneficial to a lot facets in life but is also quite fun and entertaining and is a handy skill to have when your kids become adults and start going to social events. This class is offer at Jr, Sr, and adult level.
- 民族舞 Folk Dance
Description: Folk Dance Dance class develops students’ coordination, balance, strength, control, flexibility, and musicality. The class covers a variety of Chinese folk dances, including Miao zu, Xinjiang, Menggu, Zang zu, Dai zu, and Han zu. Students will perform in variety of occasions, such as Chinese New Year celebration and multicultural events. This class is offer at Jr, Sr, and adult level.
- 拉丁舞 Latin Dance *
Description: Kids Salsa and Latin class starts with the teaching of basic body movements, muscle isolation and footwork associated with Latin dances such as Salsa, Cha-cha, Merengue and Bachata. As students gain proficiency, the lesson progresses into partner dance patterns incorporating inside and outside (spot) turn combinations, cross-body leads, side-breaks and more.
- 少儿小提琴
Description: Suzuki Violinis an introductory music course that will prepare students for enrollment in 5th grade Suzuki Music. This course will meet and exceed the state music standards. The scope of the course will encompass basic violin technique and performance skills by utilizing the Suzuki method of instruction. This includes the development of violin playing skills and aural music skills including fingerboard geography prior to the introduction of note reading. Daily listening to the Suzuki Book 1 recording and memorization of Suzuki pieces will be the basis of instruction. Introduction to basic note-reading skills will take place once correct playing position and correct tone production are established. In addition, students will incorporate related subjects, such as geography, technology, and art to aid their understanding of music.
Prerequisite:
Experienced violin players are welcome. Audition might be required.
- 戏剧和舞台
戏剧表演课是一门小型的室内表演课程,包括普通话训练(正音,吐字),演讲及朗诵训练,音乐训练,情感表达。改善孩子不敢在人前讲话、不自信、声音小、思维逻辑不严谨表达目的不明确等语言问题,并且,挖掘语言与表演天份的孩子,科学的引导小朋友学习语言以及表演艺术。表演结束后,教学生用DV把本剧拍摄成录像。
- 少儿音乐
以趣味性的方式教授学生中文合唱,辅以歌剧等方式。年轻富含活力的专业教师带您体会美妙的音乐世界,每年举办学生小歌星比赛一次。
- Magic 魔术 *
Description: In this class, students will learn some easy to do, and easy to carry, close-up magic tricks that they can use during walk-around gigs. There will also be some inexpensive magic tricks to purchase after the class.
- Music appreciation class 音乐欣赏课
Description: A music appreciation class can be a window into a better understanding of music of all types. This music appreciation course will focus on both Western classical music and Chinese traditional music, in addition to material on music basics, periods, instruments and composers.
计算机系列课程
- 计算机游戏 iPad Apps Design
借助简单有趣的教学开发软件培养学生对编写程序的兴趣和创意,了解基本的编程思路、方法以及程序中的各种逻辑关系。课程特点:入门易,只需基本的数学知识和逻辑判断能力。类型广,可编写各类与孩子生活兴趣相关的程序类型,包括游戏、动画、音乐、互动故事、实物模拟、数学模拟等等。内容,涉及程序设计、数学、物理、艺术等。有助于保持兴趣,锻炼孩子的逻辑思维、表达能力和动手解决问题的能力,并充分开发孩子的想像力和创造力.
- 计算机语言 Computer Language Sr.
这门课给学生介绍计算机体系,技术,以及编程的基本知识。这门课包括操作系统简介,数据库知识简介,网络知识和Web技术,编程基础及入门专题。操作系统简介讲授流行的操作系统(Windows,Linux,Unix等)的基本知识和操作。数据库知识简介讲授据库的基本原理。网络知识和Web技术专题介绍互联网以及Web 知识。编程基础及入 门介绍编程的基本原理及技术,学生通过小程序实践亲手学习一门编程语言(LOGO/ Perl/Python/Basic),为高级编程打下坚实基础,学生通过此专题也可以了解C/C+ +,Java
- 机器人技术 Lego Robotics *
Lego系统之所以成为一个带领年轻人入门机器人技术的伟大系统,主要原因就在于它不仅具备了软件功能,而且提供了您所需要的硬件基础。您能够将其他Lego系统中的木块、齿轮等材料拿过来建造您自己的机器人。这门课帮助学生学会如何开发一个简单的程序以及对其加以测试.并且学会如何建造一个遵守程序命令的最小的机器人.
- 计算机绘画 ( 低年级 )
使用MS Paint学习计算机绘画,学画基本的画图形状,如花草,动物,风景和人物。学 习用计算机画不同风格的画,,如水彩,水墨,油画。
- Web and computer animation design
Description:Basic experience using computer graphics programs used in photo editing and drawing such as Adobe’s Photoshop and/or Illustrator. An introduction to designing interactive media. Students will use Adobe Flash to produce animation and media rich interactive projects for web and other media. Students will learn how to import graphics, videos, animation, special effects, and use sound. Basic scripting techniques are also used to build menus and control program flow.
棋牌类系列课程
- 围棋类
Description:Go, the oldest board game invented by Chinese, seems to get a lot of attention. It has been transformed from cultural activities and mental competitions to educational programs for not only kids and teenagers but also adults in many countries since year 2000. Although there is an abundance of exceptional Go players in the world, a great teacher is difficult to come across. The traditional teaching style has persisted for more that 300 years, “passing on the formality but not on the essence.” In current era of high tech, non-scientific teaching method that rely heavily on memorization will surely become obsolete, especially in America.
Teacher Tang teaches Go to all kind of levels of students, with the support of her assistants. Her scientific method of teaching emphasizes vivid illustrations using real life examples. She pays attention to her students’ comprehension ability and customizes her teaching accordingly. She uses simply storytelling to explain complex strategies such as the global concept by thinking steps ahead. Through the class learning, the students will not only master how to play go or how to become better, more importantly, they are also more adapted to strategic thinking and equipped with mental skills. At the meantime, these activities will bring huge benefits to their brain development in a very special yet interesting way!
Number of Teacher Tang’s students are limited to 20 each class (junior and senior). Each student needs to bring their own Go set to the class.
- 国际象棋
国际象棋在华夏的孩子里非常流行,几乎每周都有华夏的学生参加比赛,很多孩子的国际象棋都是在华夏起步的,对于低年级的学生从基本规则开始教,对于低年级和高年级的学生每次上课以配对比赛,习题研讨的方式来提高水平,从近年开始,在华夏大纽约校内举行至少两次由美国国际象棋协会认证的比赛。
绘画/手工类系列课程
- 卡通漫画
专业美院老师为你讲解漫画的精髓, 任课教师擅长素描、色彩、速写、水粉、国画.
- 绘画 *
低年级打下基本画画基础,高年级开始素描学习,每年举办一次华夏画展。老师自幼喜欢绘画。擅长素描,油画,计算机绘画。曾获中国林业科研单位全国首届美展油画二等 奖。纽约Scarsdale艺术协会会员。2012年10月及十一月,有作品在Tarrytown 和 Scarsdale 参展。
- ·中国书法 Chinese calligraphy
Description: The class will cover the development of Chinese calligraphy throughout its history, including different forms in different dynasties. It will also cover the styles of great calligraphers and how they influenced later generations. While teaching the basic technical skills, the lessons will also include Chinese culture stories, philosophy, arts, literature and poetry. Each class session will include a) A lecture on background material and art appreciation, b) Teacher’s demonstration c) Guidance for students in the practice of new technique and content and d) Comments on the student work and help in creation of art and assignments.
- 手工 Crafting
Description: It is fun here! It is not only about sewing, stitching, knitting, it is about having fun and making friends. You will work on your own projects and have someone to lend a hand when you get stuck.
武术类系列课程
- 武术 Martial Art
Description:Martial arts classes are conducted in a family-oriented, supportive atmosphere. It’s not about competition or aggression. It’s about self-improvement, confidence, discipline and physical fitness.
- 意力拳/气功
I-Liq Chuan is an art of cultivating consciousness based on Tai Chi and Zen principles of non-assertion, nonresistance, harmony of yin and yang, oneness and the present moment.
Curriculum
Unifying the mental and physical:
1. Qigong: an effective way to achieve balance of energy within the body, calm your mind and loosen up the body.
Fifteen Basic Exercises:
· Introduction to the Five Qualities of Unification of Movements
· Three Dimensional Planes
· Energy Force of Yin and Yang
· Standing Meditation
· Breathing Exercises
· Footwork
· Kicking
· Power Training
Unifying Oneself with the Opponent, Partner Training:
· Spinning hands
· Sticky hands
· Chin-na
· Sanshou
Expect to finish Qigong, part of Fifteen Basic Exercises, the whole Twenty-one Form and part of Spinning hands in one year time. If progress of students is satisfactory, first few sections of authentic Yi-Jin-Jing (易筋经) will be introduced at the end of year.
- 太极 Tai Ji
Description: Taiji classes begin with introduction of the essential postures of Yang Style Taiji with emphasis on balance, relaxation, joint-loosening and increasing circulation. Later the sequence of the 24-Movement International Yang Style Taiji routine is taught and applications of the movements for self defense situations are introduced. Sensitivity to one’s surroundings and to others is developed through the practice of pushing hands with a partner. At the intermediate level, the emphasis is placed on proper body alignment, fluid coordination of movements, breathing techniques and cultivation of energy.
- 瑜珈 Yoga
Description: Everyone can practice yoga. Regardless of age, experience, or level of flexibility – we can all benefit from yoga if we maintain “mental flexibility”…patience. The atmosphere at Being Yoga is friendly, supportive and attitude-free. We offer a variety of active and meditative yoga classes to help bring balance to your day.
Yoga, like life, is about finding bliss and serenity in the moment. So come on in, relax and learn to ‘be’ your yoga.
- 禅修与健康 Meditation and Health
Description: The purpose of meditation is to make our mind calm and peaceful. We do this by developing positive states of mind in meditation and integrating this experience into our daily life.
Clubs
- Debate Club
Description: The debate club is great place for students to explore the art of “organized arguing.” in Chinese. Students in debate club tend to enjoy discussing current issues and if they don’t already have a strong voice and good presentation skills, they will learn these abilities in a fun, safe club environment.
Students learn to create factual/logical, ethical and emotional arguments to persuade others in the club that their “side” is correct. The club uses the formal debate format. The goal is to compete in tournaments with middle and high school students.
The club’s purpose is to teach and train students in the fundamentals of debate, public speaking and essay writing.
· Educate students about the art of speech and debate
· Teach students how to develop research, reasoning, organizational and essay writing skills
· Train students to be more confident speakers and debaters
· Help students build leadership skills and improve individual responsibility
· Compete with other school debate teams
· Teach students to work collaboratively
The debate team from HXGNY wins the first prize in the annual competition
- Math Club
Description: Math club is an opportunity for interested students to prepare for various math competitions held throughout the year. We will look at non-traditional problems, using a variety of methods to solve them. The Math Club is mainly for students in 6th through 8th grades; however, 5th graders are welcome to join us. In case you didn’t know, you can be in math club even if you don’t like competitions!
* culture classes need extra $100 charge.
