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2024 Fall Classes

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    10/09 to 12/11  9 Classes Wednesday 3:45pm-4:45pm $195/term No class on Nov. 27Location: 16100 NW Cornell Road Suite 210 Room 4 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.

    This class is all about building confidence. Your child will learn to confidently discuss opinions and describe the world around them. 

    Participants build their confidence speaking in front of others and completing speech-skill achievements. Your child will give impromptu speeches and planned speeches. He or she will also learn how to critique the speeches of others in a helpful and positive manner. Participants are also encouraged to take active roles such as comedian, timer, and canvasser.

    Instructor: Merveille Musangu

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    09/27 to 12/20  12 Classes Friday 3:45pm-4:45pm $255/term No class on Nov. 29Location: 16100 NW Cornell Road Suite 210 Room 1 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.

    Speech: Participants build their confidence speaking in front of others and completing skill achievements.

    Students will write a prepared speech with guidance from the instructor. Students have the freedom to pick any topic for their prepared speech as long as it falls within the category decided by the instructor. The categories include informative, persuasive, storytelling, and demonstrative. 

    Students will also learn how to critique the speeches of others in a helpful and positive manner. Roles include timer, listener, librarian, counter, comedian, and recorder.

    Debate: This class will integrate a portion of debate in it. Debate is a valuable activity for students of all skill levels.  Debate teaches useful skills for other academic pursuits and life more generally.   Most obviously, debaters build confidence speaking in public and expressing their ideas eloquently. 

    Instructor: Siobhan Creagan

  • 09/20 to 12/13  12 Classes Friday 6:30pm-8:00pm $375/term No class on Nov. 29Location: Online9 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.

    Course Description: This is the third course of Speech/Debate series. While this course continues to help students build up the Speech confidence and skills, it focuses more on Debate.

    Below are the sample topics to cover in the class. Topics may vary in different terms.

    Unit 1: Introduction to Debate
    1. Introduce students to some basic concepts and terms. 
    2. Involve students in an informal debate.

    Unit 2: Expanding on the concept of debate 
    1. Observe a live or videotaped debate. 
    2. Take part in an informal debate.

    Unit 3: Affirmative Structure
    1. Gain an understanding of the Affirmative philosophy.
    2. Examine the speech of the first Affirmative.

    Unit 4: Overview of Negative Strategy
    1. Understand negative strategy. 
    2. understand the job of the first Negative speaker

    Unit 5: Overview of Debate
    1. Second Affirmative Constructive Speech 
    2. Second Negative Constructive Speech
    3. The Break 
    4. Rebuttal by First Negative 
    5. Rebuttal by First Affirmative

    Unit 6: The Great debate (Discussion, Preparation, Presentation)

    Provide students an opportunity to prepare and debate in a formal style.

    Debate is an excellent way to develop critical thinking skills. The process of researching a debate is one of examining the pros and cons of an issue, determining what the problems are and considering alternative solutions. The research and presentation of a debate is clearly a team effort, and participation in activities like debate explicitly develops the skills needed to work in teams.

    Instructor: Julie Weindel

  • 09/17 to 12/12  24 Classes Tuesday,Thursday 3:45pm-4:45pm $615/term No class on Nov. 26, 28.Location: 16100 NW Cornell Road Suite 210 Room 8 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.

    Comprehensive Reading and Vocabulary Level 1 is a direct, systematic, and highly interactive reading comprehension program. The course aligns with the ITBS Reading test, and we use the ITBS reading test to measure student's achievement in this class.

    The class is designed with a one-year curriculum for advanced K-1 students:

    Level 1A: Starting students with the "From Phonics to Reading Level 2" to build up the vocabulary and reading skills based on Phonics. We may also use "Making Connections Grade 1" or various reading materials to practice comprehensive reading skills 

    Level 1B: Starting with more complex text readings we will have "From Phonics to Reading 2" as our reading textbook to take students to the next level of reading comprehension. We will use "Vocabulary Workshop for Comprehension 1" to power up students' vocabulary by putting the words in multiple contexts. And 6 books from Comprehension Library 1 will be used in class for students to apply their newly acquired skills and strategies. Level 1B usually take about 20 weeks to complete.

    Student books for Level 1A:
    Make Connections Book 1 & From Phonics to Reading 1

    Making Connections Student Book, Grade 1 (Homeschool  Edition)  -           From Phonics to Reading Student Edition Level A, Grade 1

    Books in PDF will be uploaded to the students' class page before the term starts. The hard copy of "From Phonics to Reading" book is included in your registration. You may buy the hard copy of "Making Connections 1" book at the group discount price on Sunshine's website via this link:   
    http://www.sunshineeliteeducation.com/course.php?term=39



  • 09/17 to 12/12  24 Classes Tuesday,Thursday 3:45pm-4:45pm $615/term No class on Nov. 26, 28.Location: Online8 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.

    Comprehensive Reading and Vocabulary Level 2 is a direct, systematic, and highly interactive reading comprehension program. The course aligns with the ITBS Reading test, and we use the ITBS reading test to measure student's achievement in this class.

    The class is designed with a one-year curriculum for Grade 2-3 students:

    Level 2A: Starting students with the "Make Connections Book 2" to build up comprehensive reading skills.  We use "Vocabulary Workshop for Comprehensive 2" for expanding students' vocabulary with a comprehensive reading context. Level 2A usually take 12 to 14 weeks to finish.

    Level 2B: We use "Mastering Complex Text Using Multiple Reading Sources 2" for more complex text reading and scientific readings, we will use "Wordly Wise Book 2" in the 2B level to power up students' vocabulary further by putting the words in multiple contexts. 8-10 books from Comprehension Library 2 will be used in/out of class for students to apply their newly acquired skills and strategies. Level 2B usually take about 20 weeks to complete.

    Students will build up the following skills along the year:
         1. understand skills such as cause and effect, drawing conclusions, and predicting outcomes.
         2. locate, interpret, and organize key information in a text.
         3. analyze words in a text using vocabulary strategies.
         4. utilize text features such as maps, graphs, tables, photos, and glossaries to aid comprehension.
         5. interpret a variety of genres including biographies, science & social studies texts, Greek myth, and much more! 

    Student books for Level 2A:
    Make Connections Book 2
    Vocabulary Workshop for Comprehensive 2 

     

    Books in PDF will be uploaded to the students' class page before the term starts. The "Vocabulary Workshop for Comprehensive 2" is included in your registration. You may buy the "Make Connections 2" book at the group discount price on Sunshine's website via this link:   
    http://www.sunshineeliteeducation.com/course.php?term=39



  • 09/23 to 12/16  12 Classes Monday 3:45pm-4:45pm $315/term In-person only; No class on Nov. 25Location: Online2 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.

    This is a direct, systematic, and highly interactive reading comprehension program that teaches students practical strategies to bolster their reading and vocabulary skills for the reading tests. It's also a class for 3rd graders who want to prepare for the ITBS/OSA reading test.

    This course will build up the solid fundation for the reading and vocabulary skills by using comprehensive reading and vocabulary level 3A and 3B along the year.  Students will also learn the test strategies and sharpen the test skills by engaging in practice tests from multiple leading resources in class or out class as homework.

    Students in 3rd-6th grade who score in the 99 percentile in ITBS/OSA Reading, together with a 97% in either the ITBS/OSAS Math or CogAt test, will qualify for the SUMMA program in Middle School. For additional information on the SUMMA program at BSD schools, please check this link: https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/departments/teaching-learning/student-programs/talented-and-gifted

    The class is designed with a one-year curriculum for Grade 3-4 students:

    Level 3A: Students will start with the "Make Connections 3“ book to build up comprehensive reading skills with the high-quality of scientific reading.  Six books from Comprehension Library 3 will be used in/out of class for students to apply their newly acquired skills and strategies. We use the ”Vocabulary Workshop for Comprehensive 3“ for expanding students' vocabulary with a comprehensive reading context. Level 3A usually takes 12 to 14 weeks to finish.

    Level 3B: After finishing the Make Connections 3 book, we will continue with the "Reading Detective Beginning" and "Close Reading Complex Text 3" book in level 3B to further refine reading skills with more complex high-quality text. We will use the book "Wordly Wise book 3" to power up students' vocabulary further by putting the words in multiple contexts. The Online Reading Skill Unit Tests will be used to have students to practice the reading tests in the standard format and assess students' reading skills. Level 3B usually takes about 20 weeks to complete.

    Students will build up the following skills along the year:
         1. understand skills such as cause and effect, drawing conclusions, and predicting outcomes. 
         2. locate, interpret, and organize key information in a text.
         3. analyze words in a text using vocabulary strategies.
         4. utilize text features such as maps, graphs, tables, photos, and glossaries to aid comprehension. 
         5. interpret a variety of genres including biographies, science & social studies texts, Greek myth, and much more! 

    Student books for Level 3A:
    Vocabulary Workshop for Comprehensive 3 
    Make Connections 3 
    6 books from Comprehensive Library 

       

    Books in PDF will be uploaded to the students' class page before the term starts. The "Vocabulary Workshop for Comprehensive 3" is included in your registration. You may buy the "Make Connections 3" book at the group discount price on Sunshine's website via this link:   
    http://www.sunshineeliteeducation.com/course.php?term=39



  • 09/20 to 12/13  12 Classes Friday 4:00pm-5:30pm $465/term No class on Nov. 29Location: Online10 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.

    This is a direct, systematic, and highly interactive reading comprehension program that teaches students practical strategies to bolster their reading and vocabulary skills for the reading tests. It's also a class for 4th graders who want to prepare for the ITBS/OSA reading test. 

    This course will build up the solid fundation for the reading and vocabulary skills by using comprehensive reading and vocabulary level 4A and 4B along the year.  Students will also learn the test strategies and sharpen the test skills by engaging in practice tests from multiple leading resources in class or out class as homework.

    Students in 3rd-6th grade who score in the 99 percentile in ITBS/OSA Reading, together with a 97% in either the ITBS/OSAS Math or CogAt test, will qualify for the SUMMA program in Middle School. For additional information on the SUMMA program at BSD schools, please check this link: https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/departments/teaching-learning/student-programs/talented-and-gifted

    The class is designed with a one-year curriculum for Grade 4-5 students:

    Level 4A: We will start with the "Make Connections 4” to build up comprehensive reading skills by looking into the connections in the text. 6 books from Comprehension Library 5 will be used in/out of class for students to apply their newly acquired skills and strategies. We use "Wordly Wise book 4" for expanding students' vocabulary with a comprehensive reading context. Level 4A usually takes 12 to 14 weeks to finish.

    Level 4B: We will take students to the next reading level with the "Reading Explorer Book 2" in 4B with more complex high-quality scientific texts. we will continue use the vocabulary book "Wordly Wise book 4" to power up students' vocabulary further by putting the words in multiple contexts. Level 4B usually take about 20 weeks to complete.

    Students will build up the following skills along the year:
         1. understand skills such as cause and effect, drawing conclusions, and predicting outcomes. 
         2. locate, interpret, and organize key information in a text.
         3. analyze words in a text using vocabulary strategies.
         4. utilize text features such as maps, graphs, tables, photos, and glossaries to aid comprehension. 
         5. interpret a variety of genres including biographies, science & social studies texts, Greek myth, and much more! 

    Student books for Level 4A: 
    Wordly Wise book 4
    Make Connections 4
    6 books from Comprehensive Library 4 (PDF only)

    Books in PDF will be uploaded to the students' class page before the term starts. The "Wordly Wise book 4" is included in your registration. You may buy the "Make Connections 4" book at the group discount price on Sunshine's website via this link:   
    http://www.sunshineeliteeducation.com/course.php?term=39

    Instructor: Merveille Musangu

  • 09/20 to 12/13  12 Classes Friday 5:30pm-7:00pm $465/term No class on Nov. 29Location: Online10 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.

    This is a direct, systematic, and highly interactive reading comprehension program that teaches students practical strategies to bolster their reading and vocabulary skills for the reading tests. It's a class for 5th graders who want to prepare for the ITBS/OSA reading test.

    This course will build up the solid fundation for the reading and vocabulary skills by using comprehensive reading and vocabulary level 5A and 5B along the year.  Students will also learn the test strategies and sharpen the test skills by engaging in practice tests from multiple leading resources in class or out class as homework.

    Students in 3rd-6th grade who score in the 99 percentile in ITBS/OSA Reading, together with a 97% in either the ITBS/OSAS Math or CogAt test, will qualify for the SUMMA program in Middle School. For additional information on the SUMMA program at BSD schools, please check this link: https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/departments/teaching-learning/student-programs/talented-and-gifted

    The class is designed with a one-year curriculum for Grade 5-6 students. 

    Level 5A: We will start with the "Make Connections 5” to build up comprehensive reading skills by looking into the connections in the text.  6 books from Comprehension Library 5 will be used in/out of class for students to apply their newly acquired skills and strategies. We use "Wordly Wise book 5" for expanding students' vocabulary with a comprehensive reading context. Level 5A usually takes 12 to 14 weeks to finish.

    Level 5B: We will take students to the next reading level with "Close Reading Complex Text 5" and "Reading Detective A1" in 5B with more complex high-quality scientific texts. we will continue with the vocabulary book "Wordly Wise book 5" to power up students' vocabulary further by putting the words in multiple contexts. Level 5B usually take about 20 weeks to complete.

    Students will sharpen their skills in:
         
    •  Logical Analysis using principles of cause and effect to help draw conclusions/predict outcomes.
         •  Discourse Analysis using linguistic and textual principles to interpret/organize key information. 
         •  Semantic Analysis using specific words in a text to discover implicit information.
         •  Textual Analysis using textual/graphics features such as maps/graphs to aid in comprehension.
         •  Interpretation using a variety of genres (including biography, scientific writing,  social studies texts, Greek mythology, etc.) in order to apply the methods over a range of discourses.

    Literary Analysis Skills
         
    •  Defining vocabulary using contextual clues.
         •  Recognizing figurative language.
         •  Identifying the main idea, supporting details, and theme.
         •  Recognizing literary and rhetorical devices.
         •  Identifying story elements: theme, plot, setting, and characters.

    Textbooks

    Student books for Level 5A: 
    Wordly Wise book 5
    Make Connections 5
    6 books from Comprehension Library 5 (PDF Only)

    Books in PDF will be uploaded to the students' class page before the term starts. The "Wordly Wise book 5" is included in your registration. You may buy the "Make Connections 5" book at the group discount price on Sunshine's website via this link:   
    http://www.sunshineeliteeducation.com/course.php?term=39

    Instructor: Merveille Musangu

  • 09/21 to 12/14  12 Classes Saturday 1:00pm-2:30pm $465/term No class on Nov. 23Location: Online6 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.

    This is the SSAT/HSPT Vocabulary/Reading test preparation class for Middle school students to prepare Private High school entry tests, The class is also emphasis the comprehensive Reading and Vocabulary skills for Level 7/8.  We will learn through the test skills and tips by practice tests for each section. 

    The SSAT score is required by OES, Catlin Cable high school application or it can be used to qualify the talented search program such as Johns Hopkins for talented youth https://cty.jhu.edu/. SSAT tests usually are hosted by some local schools like OES, Catlin Cable. The tests are usually offered in December, January, and February.

    The HSPT test is similar to the SSAT test, which is used by the Christian High schools like Jesuit, St. Mary, or Valley Catholic. HSPT test is usually offered in January by the private school like Jesuit.

    The class is designed with a one-year curriculum for Grade 7-8 students:

    Fall term: We will use the "Wordly Wise Book 8"  to build up students' vocabulary for the standard test verbal skills. The "SSAT Reading/Writing Skills" will be used to refine the reading skills for the SSAT/HSPT tests. 

    We will use the SSAT/HSPT online practice tests for practice and mock the real tests. All materials will be provided via the Class Page in students' Sunshine account. 

    Winter/Spring term:
    We will use "Wordly Wise Book 7" for expanding students' vocabulary with a comprehensive reading context. The "Reading Detective B1" will be used to build the comprehensive reading skills with high quality texts. The SSAT reading/writing skills and practic tests will be included in this class too.

    Student books for Level 7/8A/SSAT: 
    Wordly Wise Book 8 - hard copy
    SSAT English Skills by Ivy Global - by PDF files only
    SSAT/HSPT materials and online tests from multiple resources.

     Ivy Global SSAT English (Prep Book) (Ivy Global SSAT Prep)

    Books in PDF will be uploaded to the students' class page before the term starts. You may also buy the textbooks at the group discount price on Sunshine's website via this link:   
    http://www.sunshineeliteeducation.com/course.php?term=39

    Instructor: Julie Hlad

  • 09/17 to 12/10  12 Classes Tuesday 5:00pm-6:30pm $465/term No class on Mov. 26Location: Online2 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.

    Literary reading skills are above basic and key reading skills to the point where students grasp texts in all their complexity. It is reading between lines in order to discover levels of meaning and develop meaningful interpretations.

    In this class, students will:
    (1) Review Basic Reading (imagining, responding, skimming)
    (2) Learn Reflective Reading (selecting, scanning, tracking)
    (3) Learn Analytical Reading (Interpreting, analyzing)
    (4) Write a critical analysis style essay 
    (5) Build vocabulary/syntax throughout the reading
    (6) Create a unique, critical essay with correct logical structure and grammar

    This class is designed with a one-year curriculum for Grade 5-6 students. The class will use various books on different terms throughout the year. Sunshine will provide an Ecopy of the books used in class or free rental of the hard copy of the book whenever possible.

    Text Books for Literary Reading Level II-A:

     On the Wings of Heroes by Richard Peck

    Lions of Little Rock by Kristin Levine

    Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech

    Ranger's Apprentice by John Flanagan

    Note: If many students have already read a novel, we will choose an alternate.

    Instructor: Julie Hlad

  • 09/19 to 12/12  12 Classes Thursday 5:00pm-6:30pm $465/term No class on Nov. 28.Location: Online2 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.

    In How to Read A Book, Van Doren and Mortimer talk about four main levels of reading: elementary reading, inspectional reading, analytical reading, and syntopical reading.

    Analytical reading goes beyond elementary reading (putting sounds and words together to discover surface-level meaning) and inspectional reading (systematic skimming and superficial reading) to the point where the student begins to understand the book and the author's views on the subject.  From this point, the students will be better able to tackle the syntopic reading skills that will enable them to thrive in higher levels of academia.

    In this class, students will:
    (1) Practice Elementary Reading
    (2) Learn Inspectional Reading (systematic skimming, superficial reading)
    (3) Learn Analytical Reading (classifying, summarizing, relating the part to whole and vice versa, and defining the problem that the author has articulated)
    (4) Write critical analysis essays
    (5) Build up vocabulary through the readings and exercises
    (6) Develop a unique, critical essay writing style with logical structure and correct grammar.

    This class is designed with a one-year curriculum for Grade 7-9 students. The class will use various books on different terms throughout the year. Sunshine will provide an Ecopy of the books used in class or free rental of the hard copy of the book whenever possible.

    Text Books for Literary Reading Level III-A: 
    (1) Red Scarf Girl, by Ji-li Jiang
    (2) excerpts from Mindset, by Carol Dweck
    (3) Looking Glass Wars by Frank Beddor
    (4) Okay for Now, by Gary Schmidt
    Note: If many students have already read a novel, we will choose an alternate.

    We will also draw from these Additional Text Books (pdfs provided):
    (1) How to Read Literature Like a Professor: A Lively and Entertaining Guide to Reading Between the Lines.
    (2) A Short Guide to Writing about Literature (12th Edition)
    (3) Reading the World: Contemporary Literature from Around the Globe by Plc 
    (4) A World of Ideas: Essential Readings for College Writers by Lee A. Jacobus (essays)

    Instructor: Julie Hlad

  • 10/05 to 12/14  10 Classes Saturday 11:00am-12:00pm $265/term No class on Nov. 23Location: Online1 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.

    This class is a refined skill-based guided writing level K-1 class that is taught in a different way: Strength-Focused By Jennifer Rose.

    it will inspire your ideas and empower you with the tools to refine your writing and make it audience ready. Each 90-minute class will have three sections: ideas, revision skills, and conventions. You will be supported all the way with the best revision techniques from Education Northwest's 6 traits approach, and the best instruction in conventions from Sadlier's Grammar Workshop textbook series. You will feel encouraged and confident to take your favorite ideas to an audience.

    Level 2 focuses on writing well-developed paragraphs of several sentences that introduce the main idea and support the idea with well-chosen details.

    We will be building writing skills and grammar systematically for students in grades K-1. Most of the skills are drawn from the higher level of the grade spread, therefore this class is most appropriate for advanced K students and on-level grade 1 students. Each of our levels has two years worth of skill content. A student can take this level for two years without repeating content! When your student is ready to happily and confidently write multiple, related paragraphs, they will move on to Level 3.

    We will use the https://stonesoup.com/ website for inspiration, submit writing for publication, and if all goes as planned, we will do some publishing of our own. 

    Student Grammar/Workbooks for Strength Writing K-1
    Let's Get This Day Started Writing and Language Skills 1 by Teacher Created Resources

    Books in PDF will be uploaded to the students' class page before the term starts. You may also buy the textbooks at the group discount price on Sunshine's website via this link:   
    http://www.sunshineeliteeducation.com/course.php?term=39



  • 09/14 to 12/07  12 Classes Saturday 1:00pm-2:30pm $465/term No class on Nov. 23Location: Online1 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.

    This class is a refined skill-based guided writing level 2/3 class that is taught in a different way: Strength-Focused By Jennifer Rose.

    Writing Level 2/3 focuses on writing three related paragraphs on one topic.

    We will be building writing skills and grammar systematically for students in grades 2 and 3. Most of the skills are drawn from the higher level of the grade spread, therefore this class is most appropriate for advanced grade 2 students and on-level grade 3 students. Each of our levels has two years worth of skill content. A student can take this level for two years without repeating content! When your student is ready to develop multiple organizational structures, they will move on to Level 4.

    Our "skill-based" program helps children focus on specific writing skills in each class, so students gain mastery skill by skill. They become confident, competent writers. Each term we practice many genres of writing. Each genre builds different skills such as building attention to word choice with poetry and attention to descriptive details with science writing. 

    Meanwhile "guided" writing is highly supported, and enables students to produce complete writing that is well-structured.

    For example, in Level 2/3, instead of asking a child to write about themselves, a guided writing assignment could provide the following prompts: 1. What is something you like to do? Explain what you like about it or how you do it. 2. What are some important things to know about you? [Choose at least 3 details, such as name, age, family members, school, favorite things]  3. What experiences in your past have been important to you? 4. Complete the sentence: I am the kind of person who _______. 5. What does it feel like to be you? 6. Now write your paragraphs in good order. 

    A child who follows these prompts learns to include explanations, make generalizations, and order paragraphs thoughtfully. They learn specific ending strategies, such as closing with feelings.  

    We will begin each class by building grammar with the Grammar Workshop from Sadlier throughout the year.

    Student Grammar/Workbooks for Strength Writing 3A
    Grammar Workshop for Grade 3 (full year curriculum)

    Grammar Workshop, Tools for Writing image

    Books in PDF will be uploaded to the students' class page before the term starts. You may also buy the textbooks at the group discount price on Sunshine's website via this link:   
    http://www.sunshineeliteeducation.com/course.php?term=39

    Instructor: Jennifer Rose

  • 09/16 to 12/09  12 Classes Monday 5:00pm-6:30pm $465/term No class on Nov. 25Location: Online1 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.

    This class is a refined skill-based guided writing level 4 class that is taught in a different way: Strength-Focused By Jennifer Rose.

    Level 4 focuses on creating coherent, complete writing that is well developed with an introduction, a body, and a conclusion.

    We will be building writing skills and vocabulary systematically for students in grades 4 and 5. Most of the skills are drawn from the higher level of the grade spread, therefore this class is most appropriate for advanced grade-4 students and on-level grade 5 students. Each of our levels has two years worth of skill content. A student can take this level for two years without repeating content! When your student has achieved some facility with a variety of organizational structures, they will move on to Level 5. 

    Our "skill-based" program helps children focus on specific writing skills in each class, so students gain mastery skill by skill. They become confident, competent writers. Each term we practice many genres of writing. Each genre builds different skills such as building attention to word choice with poetry and attention to descriptive details with science writing. 

    Meanwhile "guided" writing is highly supported, and enables students to produce complete writing that is well-structured.

    For example, in Level 4, instead of asking a child to write an essay introducing themselves, a guided writing assignment could provide the following prompts: 1. What is something you like to do? Explain what you like about it or how you do it. 2. What are some important things to know about you? [Choose at least 3 details, such as name, age, family members, school, favorite things]  3. What experiences in your past have been important to you? 4. Complete the sentence: I am the kind of person who _______. 5. What does it feel like to be you? 6. Now write your paragraphs in good order. 

    A student who follows these prompts learns to include explanations, make generalizations, and order paragraphs thoughtfully. They learn the strategy of closing with feelings.

    We will begin each class by building grammar with the Grammar Workshop from Sadlier throughout the year.

    Student Grammar/Workbooks for Strength Writing 4A
    Grammar Workshop for Grade 4 (full year curriculum)

    Books in PDF will be uploaded to the students' class page before the term starts. You may also buy the textbooks at the group discount price on Sunshine's website via this link:   
    http://www.sunshineeliteeducation.com/course.php?term=39

    Instructor: Jennifer Rose

  • 09/12 to 12/05  12 Classes Thursday 6:30pm-8:00pm $465/term No class on Nov. 28Location: Online1

    This class is a refined skill-based guided writing level 5 class that is taught in a different way: Strength-Focused By Jennifer Rose.

    Level 5 introduces research.

    We will be building writing skills and vocabulary systematically for students in grades 5 and 6. Most of the skills are drawn from the higher level of the grade spread, therefore this class is most appropriate for advanced grade 5 students and on-level grade 6 students. Each of our levels has two years worth of skill content. A student can take this level for two years without repeating content! When your student is ready to write extensive papers and write in test-taking conditions they will move on to Level 6.

    Our "skill-based" program helps students focus on specific writing skills in each class, so they gain mastery skill by skill. They become confident, competent writers. Each term we practice many genres of writing. Each genre builds different skills such as building attention to word choice with poetry and attention to descriptive details with science writing. 

    Meanwhile "guided" writing is highly supported, and enables students to produce complete writing that is well-structured.

    For example, in Level 5, a guided writing assignment could provide the following prompts: 1. What are three adjectives that describe you? Write two synonyms for each adjective, then circle the best descriptive word. 2. Give evidence (reasons or examples) to support each of the adjectives you chose. 3. What past experiences have contributed to making you who you are? 4. Complete the sentence: I am the kind of person who _______. 5. What does it feel like to be you? 

    A student who follows these prompts learns to use a thesaurus, provide support for general statements, describe cause and effect relationships, and make classifications and generalizations. 

    We will begin each class by building grammar with the Grammar Workshop from Sadlier throughout the year.

    Student Grammar/Workbooks for Strength Writing 5A
    Grammar Workshop for Grade 5 (full year curriculum)

    Books in PDF will be uploaded to the students' class page before the term starts. You may also buy the textbooks at the group discount price on Sunshine's website via this link:   
    http://www.sunshineeliteeducation.com/course.php?term=39

    Instructor: Jennifer Rose

  • 09/13 to 12/06  12 Classes Friday 4:30pm-6:00pm $465/term No class on Nov. 29Location: Online1

    This class is a refined skill-based guided writing level 6/7 class that is taught in a different way: Strength-Focused By Jennifer Rose.

    Level 6/7 prepares students for middle school success. The small class size makes it possible to focus on students' particular needs, including essay writing and writing under testing conditions. Students learn skills such as topic testing, effective searches, and source evaluation. 

    Most of the skills are drawn from the higher level of the grade spread, therefore this class is most appropriate for advanced grade-6 students and on-level grade 7 students. Each of our levels has two years worth of skill content. A student can take this level for two years without repeating content! 

    Our "skill-based" program helps children focus on specific writing skills in each class, so students gain mastery skill by skill. They become confident, competent writers. Each term we practice many genres of writing. Each genre builds different skills such as building attention to word choice with poetry and attention to descriptive details with science writing. 

    Meanwhile "guided" writing is highly supported, and enables students to produce complete writing that is well-structured.

    Student Grammar/Workbooks for Strength Writing 6/7A
    Grammar for Writing 6 (full year curriculum)

    Books in PDF will be uploaded to the students' class page before the term starts. You may also buy the textbooks at the group discount price on Sunshine's website via this link:   
    http://www.sunshineeliteeducation.com/course.php?term=39

    Instructor: Jennifer Rose

  • 09/14 to 12/07  12 Classes Saturday 3:30pm-5:00pm $465/term No class on Nov. 23Location: Online1 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.

    This class is a refined skill-based guided writing level 7/8 class that is taught in a different way: Strength-Focused By Jennifer Rose.

    Level 7/8 prepares students for middle school success. The small class size makes it possible to focus on students' particular needs, including essay writing and writing under testing conditions. Students learn skills such as topic testing, effective searches, and source evaluation. 

    Most of the skills are drawn from the higher level of the grade spread, therefore this class is most appropriate for advanced grade-7 students and on-level grade 8 students. Each of our levels has two years worth of skill content. A student can take this level for two years without repeating content! 

    Our "skill-based" program helps children focus on specific writing skills in each class, so students gain mastery skill by skill. They become confident, competent writers. Each term we practice many genres of writing. Each genre builds different skills such as building attention to word choice with poetry and attention to descriptive details with science writing. 

    Meanwhile "guided" writing is highly supported, and enables students to produce complete writing that is well-structured.

    We will use the https://stonesoup.com/ website for inspiration, submit writing for publication, and if all goes as planned, we will do some publishing of our own. 

    Textbooks:
    Grammar book: Grammar for Writing 7

    Note: Books in PDF will be uploaded to the students' class page before the term starts. You may also buy the textbooks at the group discount price on Sunshine's website via this link:   
    http://www.sunshineeliteeducation.com/course.php?term=39

    Instructor: Jennifer Rose

  • 09/13 to 12/06  12 Classes Friday 5:00pm-6:30pm $465/term No class on Nov. 29Location: Online6

    This course offers a critical-creative reading and annotating path to good composing practices at upper secondary and tertiary stages of learning. It aims to support your development of rhetorical strategies, literary analysis and critical composing practices.

    You will learn the kinds of critical thinking needed to make choices – choices of creative purpose and the diction, detail, imagery, and syntax to fulfill it. You will learn the questions to ask to develop a research question and a tenable thesis statement. You will be given sources to support your learning to summarize, quote, cite and reference properly.  You will read different types of critical essays that offer various types of claims and well-supported arguments, all to support your understanding of how you may shape your essay.  You will increase your vocabulary, understanding of logical, ethical and emotional fallacies to avoid and your confidence in your capacity to essay various types of critical tasks.

    Though the focus of the class will be on composing various types of essays required by AP and IB Diploma Programs, several of those types pertain to SAT essay writing, such as the AP rhetorical analysis essay and IB literary commentary. Preparation for those, including annotating text and various pre-writing approaches can support SAT test takers to prepare for writing and essay well.

    Each Essay Level and Grammar has two years worth of skill content. A student can take this level for two years without repeating content!

    Student Grammar/Workbooks for Essay 2A:
    1. Elements of Style & Workbook
    2. From Inquiry to Academic WritingA text and reader fourth edition by Stuart Greene

    We may also use the following textbooks as a reference in class:
    1. Patterns for College Writing: A Rhetorical Reader and Guide by Laurie G. Kirszner (Author)
    2. Various SAT Grammar practices

    Books in PDF will be uploaded to the students' class page before the term starts. You may also borrow a hard copy of the textbooks from Sunshine whenever it's still available.

    Instructor: Julie Hlad

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    09/09 to 12/04  24 Classes Monday,Wednesday 3:45pm-4:45pm $615/term No class on Nov. 25, 27Location: 16100 NW Cornell Road Suite 210 Room 8

    Math Level 1-A Syllabus and Class Plan

    The goal of this program is to enhance and add supplemental materials to school-taught objectives. We teach this class to ensure that students fully understand new concepts and methods, while also providing homework to develop understanding and build a love for math. According to student level of performance, we will adjust pacing to various levels and include challenge problems.

    This course uses the Singapore Dimensions Math 1A, which is the refined version of Singapore primary math. Singapore math is the proven top math curriculum for elementary students in the world. It teaches students to learn and master mathematical concepts in great detail while simultaneously applying a three-step learning process: concretepictorial, and abstract

    As an added challenge for advanced students, we will selectively use the following Singapore Math supplementary materials in class: Singapore Math Intensive Practice (1A & 1B for Level 1) or Singapore Challenge Word Problems

    Students starting 1st grade usually begin with Dimensions Math 1A and then finish 1B in the second term of the school year. Students who finish the 1A math in the Summer break may start with level 1B at the beginning of the school year. 

    If the 1st-grade student is starting 1A in the second term of the school year, we strongly recommend the student to complete level 1B in the coming Summer to catch up.

    Students may take our free online assessment test for accurate placement before joining the class. You may choose the Singapore math 1A test for this class to find out whether your child fits in 1A or should go next level of 1B.  It's normal for students to test lower than their grade level; in contrast, other math programs are not as advanced as the Singapore Math Program. 



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    09/09 to 12/04  24 Classes Monday,Wednesday 3:45pm-4:45pm $615/term No class on Nov. 25, 27Location: 16100 NW Cornell Road Suite 210 Room 8

    Math Level 1-B Syllabus and Class Plan

    The goal of this program is to enhance and add supplemental materials to school-taught objectives. We teach this class to ensure that students fully understand new concepts and methods, while also providing homework to develop understanding and build a love for math. According to student level of performance, we will adjust pacing to various levels and include challenge problems.

    This class will help students to prepare for the ITBS/OSA math tests While the math 3B book helps students to build up the advanced math skills, we also add ITBS/OSA online math practice tests to help students to master the test strategies. BSD school disctrict starts using OSA math/reading tests to qualify SUMMA since 2022. OSA math/reading tests are scheduled for 3rd-5th graders in Spring term. Here is the latest SUMMA information from BSD school district: https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/departments/teaching-learning/student-programs/talented-and-gifted

    This course uses the Singapore Dimensions Math 1B, which is the refined version of Singapore primary math. Singapore math is the proven top math curriculum for elementary students in the world. It teaches students to learn and master mathematical concepts in great detail while simultaneously applying a three-step learning process: concretepictorial, and abstract

    Students in 1st grade usually begin with Dimensions Math 1B in the Winter/Spring term of the school year. Students who finish the 1A math with a 1A final test score of 80% is good to start with level 1B.

    Students may take our free online assessment test for accurate placement before joining the class. You may choose the Singapore math 1A test as the Pretest of this class to find out whether your kid is ready to start math level 1B.  It's normal for students to test lower than their grade level; in contrast, other math programs are not as advanced as the Singapore Math Program. 



  • 09/09 to 12/04  24 Classes Monday,Wednesday 3:45pm-4:45pm $615/term No class on Nov. 25, 27Location: 16100 NW Cornell Road Suite 210 Room 8

    Math Level 2-A Syllabus and Class Plan

    The goal of this program is to enhance and add supplemental materials to school-taught objectives. We teach this class to ensure that students fully understand new concepts and methods, while also providing homework to develop understanding and build a love for math. According to student level of performance, we will adjust pacing to various levels and include challenge problems.

    This course uses the Singapore Dimensions Math 2A, which is the refined version of Singapore primary math. Singapore math is the proven top math curriculum for elementary students in the world. It teaches students to learn and master mathematical concepts in great detail while simultaneously applying a three-step learning process: concrete, pictorial, and abstract

    As an added challenge for advanced students, we will selectively use the following Singapore Math supplementary materials in class: Singapore Math Intensive Practice (2A & 2B for Level 2) or Singapore Challenge Word Problems

    Students starting 2nd grade usually begin with Dimensions Math 2A and then finish 2B in the second term of the school year. Students who finish the 2A math in the Summer break may start with level 2B at the beginning of the school year. 

    If the 2nd-grade student is starting 2A in the second term of the school year, we strongly recommend the student to complete level 2B in the coming Summer to catch up.

    Students may take our free online assessment test for accurate placement before joining the class. You may choose the Singapore math 1B test as the Pretest of this class to find out whether your kid is ready to start math level 2A.  It's normal for students to test lower than their grade level; in contrast, other math programs are not as advanced as the Singapore Math Program. 



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    09/16 to 12/11  24 Classes Monday,Wednesday 3:45pm-4:45pm $615/term No class on Nov. 25, 27Location: 16100 NW Cornell Road Suite 210 Room 8 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.

    Math Level 2-B Syllabus and Class Plan

    The goal of this program is to enhance and add supplemental materials to school-taught objectives. We teach this class to ensure that students fully understand new concepts and methods, while also providing homework to develop understanding and build a love for math. According to student level of performance, we will adjust pacing to various levels and include challenge problems.

    This class will help students to prepare for the ITBS/OSA math tests While the math 3B book helps students to build up the advanced math skills, we also add ITBS/OSA online math practice tests to help students to master the test strategies. BSD school disctrict starts using OSA math/reading tests to qualify SUMMA since 2022. OSA math/reading tests are scheduled for 3rd-5th graders in Spring term. Here is the latest SUMMA information from BSD school district: https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/departments/teaching-learning/student-programs/talented-and-gifted

    This course uses the Singapore Dimensions Math 2B, which is the refined version of Singapore primary math. Singapore math is the proven top math curriculum for elementary students in the world. It teaches students to learn and master mathematical concepts in great detail while simultaneously applying a three-step learning process: concretepictorial, and abstract

    Students in 2nd grade usually begin with Dimensions Math 2B in the Winter/Spring term of the school year. Students who finish the 2A math with a 2A final test score of 80% is good to start with level 2B.

    Students may take our free online assessment test for accurate placement before joining the class. You may choose the Singapore math 2A test as the Pretest of this class to find out whether your kid is ready to start math level 2B.  It's normal for students to test lower than their grade level; in contrast, other math programs are not as advanced as the Singapore Math Program. 



  • 09/17 to 12/12  24 Classes Tuesday,Thursday 3:45pm-4:45pm $615/term In-person only; No class on Nov. 26, 28.Location: 16100 NW Cornell Road Suite 210 Room 8 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.

    This is a class for 3rd graders who want to learn more advanced math skills than school and prepare for the ITBS/OSA math test. This course will go through the math skills thoroughly by using the Singapore Math 3A book to build up solid fundation for the math test (Math Level 3-A Syllabus and Class Plan). Students will also learn the test strategies and sharpen the test skills by engaging in practice tests from multiple leading resources in class or out class as homework.

    Students in 3rd-6th grade who score in the 99 percentile in ITBS/OSA Math, together with a 97% in either the ITBS/OSAS Reading or CogAt test, will qualify for the SUMMA program in Middle School. For additional information on the SUMMA program at BSD schools, please check this link: https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/departments/teaching-learning/student-programs/talented-and-gifted

    You may check your child's performance via the online practice test reports which will be done along with this class in your Sunshine account via the link "Assessment Tests".

    All class material will be provided in PDF file via the class page, plus our online tests with instant grading and reports.



  • 09/17 to 12/12  24 Classes Tuesday,Thursday 3:45pm-4:45pm $615/term No class on Nov. 26, 28.Location: 16100 NW Cornell Road Suite 210 Room 5 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.

    Math Level 3-B Syllabus and Class Plan

    The goal of this program is to enhance and add supplemental materials to school-taught objectives. We teach this class to ensure that students fully understand new concepts and methods, while also providing homework to develop understanding and build a love for math. According to student level of performance, we will adjust pacing to various levels and include challenge problems.

    This class will help students to prepare for the ITBS/OSA math tests While the math 3B book helps students to build up the advanced math skills, we also add ITBS/OSA online math practice tests to help students to master the test strategies. BSD school disctrict starts using OSA math/reading tests to qualify SUMMA since 2022. OSA math/reading tests are scheduled for 3rd-5th graders in Spring term. Here is the latest SUMMA information from BSD school district: https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/departments/teaching-learning/student-programs/talented-and-gifted

    This course uses the Singapore Dimensions Math 3B, which is the refined version of Singapore primary math. Singapore math is the proven top math curriculum for elementary students in the world. It teaches students to learn and master mathematical concepts in great detail while simultaneously applying a three-step learning process: concretepictorial, and abstract

    As an added challenge for advanced students, we will selectively use the following Singapore Math supplementary materials in class: Singapore Math Intensive Practice (3A & 3B for Level 3) or Singapore Challenge Word Problems

    Students in 3rd grade usually begin with Dimensions Math 3B in the Winter/Spring term of the school year. Students who finish the 3A math with a 3A final test score of 80% is good to start with level 3B.

    Students may take our free online assessment test for accurate placement before joining the class. You may choose the Singapore math 3A test as the Pretest of this class to find out whether your kid is ready to start math level 3B.  It's normal for students to test lower than their grade level; in contrast, other math programs are not as advanced as the Singapore Math Program. 



  • 09/17 to 12/12  24 Classes Tuesday,Thursday 3:45pm-4:45pm $615/term No class on Nov. 26, 28.Location: 16100 NW Cornell Road Suite 210 Room 2 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.

    This in-person class will be in the location: 16100 NW Cornell Rd. Ste 210, Beaverton, OR 97006.

    Math Level 4-A Syllabus and Class Plan

    The goal of this program is to enhance and add supplemental materials to school-taught objectives. We teach this class to ensure that students fully understand new concepts and methods, while also providing homework to develop understanding and build a love for math. According to student level of performance, we will adjust pacing to various levels and include challenge problems.

    This class will help students to prepare for the ITBS/OSA math tests While the math 3B book helps students to build up the advanced math skills, we also add ITBS/OSA online math practice tests to help students to master the test strategies. BSD school disctrict starts using OSA math/reading tests to qualify SUMMA since 2022. OSA math/reading tests are scheduled for 3rd-5th graders in Spring term. Here is the latest SUMMA information from BSD school district: https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/departments/teaching-learning/student-programs/talented-and-gifted

    This course uses the Singapore Dimensions Math 4A, which is the refined version of Singapore primary math. Singapore math is the proven top math curriculum for elementary students in the world. It teaches students to learn and master mathematical concepts in great detail while simultaneously applying a three-step learning process: concretepictorial, and abstract

    Students starting 4th grade usually begin with Dimensions Math 4A and then finish 4B in the second term of the school year. Students who complete the 4A math in the Summer break may start with level 4B at the beginning of the school year.

    If the 4th-grade student is starting 4A in the second term of the school year, we strongly recommend the student to complete level 4B in the coming Summer to catch up.

    Students may take our free online assessment test for accurate placement before joining the class. You may choose the Singapore math 3B test as the Pretest of this class to find out whether your kid is ready to start math level 4A.  It's normal for students to test lower than their grade level; in contrast, other math programs are not as advanced as the Singapore Math Program. 



  • 09/17 to 12/12  24 Classes Tuesday,Thursday 5:00pm-6:00pm $615/term No class on Nov. 26, 28.Location: Online5 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.

    This is class is the online session for Math 4A. The in-person session for Math 4A is on Tuesday and Thursday 3:45-4:45pm

    Math Level 4-A Syllabus and Class Plan

    The goal of this program is to enhance and add supplemental materials to school-taught objectives. We teach this class to ensure that students fully understand new concepts and methods, while also providing homework to develop understanding and build a love for math. According to student level of performance, we will adjust pacing to various levels and include challenge problems.

    This class will help students to prepare for the ITBS/OSA math tests While the math 3B book helps students to build up the advanced math skills, we also add ITBS/OSA online math practice tests to help students to master the test strategies. BSD school disctrict starts using OSA math/reading tests to qualify SUMMA since 2022. OSA math/reading tests are scheduled for 3rd-5th graders in Spring term. Here is the latest SUMMA information from BSD school district: https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/departments/teaching-learning/student-programs/talented-and-gifted

    This course uses the Singapore Dimensions Math 4A, which is the refined version of Singapore primary math. Singapore math is the proven top math curriculum for elementary students in the world. It teaches students to learn and master mathematical concepts in great detail while simultaneously applying a three-step learning process: concretepictorial, and abstract

    Students starting 4th grade usually begin with Dimensions Math 4A and then finish 4B in the second term of the school year. Students who complete the 4A math in the Summer break may start with level 4B at the beginning of the school year.

    If the 4th-grade student is starting 4A in the second term of the school year, we strongly recommend the student to complete level 4B in the coming Summer to catch up.

    Students may take our free online assessment test for accurate placement before joining the class. You may choose the Singapore math 3B test as the Pretest of this class to find out whether your kid is ready to start math level 4A.  It's normal for students to test lower than their grade level; in contrast, other math programs are not as advanced as the Singapore Math Program. 

    Instructor: Lalith Lulla

  • 09/17 to 12/12  24 Classes Tuesday,Thursday 3:45pm-4:45pm $615/term No class on Nov. 26, 28.Location: 16100 NW Cornell Road Suite 210 Room 5 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.

    Math Level 4-B Syllabus and Class Plan

    The goal of this program is to enhance and add supplemental materials to school-taught objectives and prepare students for the ITBS Math test with the fundamental skills. We teach this class to ensure that students fully understand new concepts and methods, while also providing homework to develop understanding and build a love for math. According to student level of performance, we will adjust pacing to various levels and include challenge problems.

    This class will help students to prepare for the ITBS/OSA math tests While the math 3B book helps students to build up the advanced math skills, we also add ITBS/OSA online math practice tests to help students to master the test strategies. BSD school disctrict starts using OSA math/reading tests to qualify SUMMA since 2022. OSA math/reading tests are scheduled for 3rd-5th graders in Spring term. Here is the latest SUMMA information from BSD school district: https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/departments/teaching-learning/student-programs/talented-and-gifted

    This course uses the Singapore Dimensions Math 4B, which is the refined version of Singapore primary math. Singapore math is the proven top math curriculum for elementary students in the world. It teaches students to learn and master mathematical concepts in great detail while simultaneously applying a three-step learning process: concretepictorial, and abstract

    Students in 4th grade usually begin with Dimensions Math 4B in the Winter/Spring term of the school year. Students who finish the 4A math with a 4A final test score of 80% is good to start with level 4B.

    We strongly recommend the 4th-grade students who have finished math level 4B in the school year to learn the math level 5A in the coming Summer. The math level 5A class will further deepen students' math knowledge for the coming ITBS Math test in 5th grade, which is a critical test to qualify for the SUMMA program in middle school. 

    Students may take our free online assessment test for accurate placement before joining the class. You may choose the Singapore math 4A test as the Pretest of this class to find out whether your kid is ready to start math level 4B.  It's normal for students to test lower than their grade level; in contrast, other math programs are not as advanced as the Singapore Math Program. 



  • 09/17 to 12/12  24 Classes Tuesday,Thursday 3:45pm-4:45pm $615/term No class on Nov. 26, 28.Location: Online16 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.

    We will check with you whether you want to take the class in-person before the term starts. The in-person class will be in the location: 16100 NW Cornell Rd. Ste 210, Beaverton, OR 97006.

    Math Level 5-A Syllabus and Class Plan

    The goal of this program is to enhance and add supplemental materials to school-taught objectives. We teach this class to ensure that students fully understand new concepts and methods, while also providing homework to develop understanding and build a love for math. According to student level of performance, we will adjust pacing to various levels and include challenge problems.

    This class will help students to prepare for the ITBS/OSA math tests While the math 3B book helps students to build up the advanced math skills, we also add ITBS/OSA online math practice tests to help students to master the test strategies. BSD school disctrict starts using OSA math/reading tests to qualify SUMMA since 2022. OSA math/reading tests are scheduled for 3rd-5th graders in Spring term. Here is the latest SUMMA information from BSD school district: https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/departments/teaching-learning/student-programs/talented-and-gifted

    This course uses the Singapore Dimensions Math 5A, which is the refined version of Singapore primary math. Singapore math is the proven top math curriculum for elementary students in the world. It teaches students to learn and master mathematical concepts in great detail while simultaneously applying a three-step learning process: concretepictorial, and abstract

    Students starting 5th grade usually begin with Dimensions Math 5A and then finish 5B in the second term of the school year. Students who complete the 5A math in the Summer break may start with level 5B at the beginning of the school year.

    Students who have finished the math level 5A or 5B with a final test score of 85% above should be able to start PreAlgebra to learn more advanced math for the coming middle school math placement test. Middle school math placement test is usually given to the 6th grade at the beginning of the school year, which is even more critical than the SUMMA tests.

    Students who have finished math level 5A should be able to start with F1: Number to Algebra (middle school math 6/7), and students who have finished math level 5B should be able to start with F2: PreAlgebra (middle school math 7/8)

    Students may take our free online assessment test for accurate placement before joining the class. You may choose the Singapore math 4B test as the Pretest of this class to find out whether your kid is ready to start math level 5A.  It's normal for students to test lower than their grade level; in contrast, other math programs are not as advanced as the Singapore Math Program. 

    Instructor: Lalith Lulla

  • 09/17 to 12/12  24 Classes Tuesday,Thursday 6:15pm-7:15pm $615/term No class on Nov. 26, 28.Location: Online16 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.

    The Sunshine Elite fundamental math program is designed to enhance the school-learned curriculum by building up critical thinking in regard to algebra and related concepts. This course is for 5th graders who are ready to learn more advanced math or 6th graders who need more support to learn the first year of PreAlgebra class in middle schools. The class aligns to Middle School Math 6/7.

    Text Book (free rental for the duration of the class)

    Holt Mathematics California: Student Edition Course 1: Numbers to Algebra

    Chapter 1 - Algebraic Reasoning

    Chapter 2 - Integers

    Chapter 3 - Number Theory and Fractions

    Chapter 4 - Operations with Rational Numbers

    Chapter 5 - Proportional Relationships

    Chapter 6 - Percents

    Chapter 7 - Collecting, Displaying, And Analyzing Data

    Chapter 8 - Probability

    Chapter 9 - Geometric Figures

    Chapter 10 - Measurement and Geometry

    Chapter 11 - Multi-Step Equations and Inequalities

    To ensure your child is a good fit for this class, you may have him or her take the online math assessment test at  http://www.sunshineeliteeducation.com/assessment_test_list.php.

    Instructor: Lalith Lulla

  • 09/16 to 12/11  24 Classes Monday,Wednesday 5:00pm-6:00pm $615/term In-person or Online; No class on Nov. 25, 27Location: 16100 NW Cornell Road Suite 210 Room 3 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.

    The Sunshine Elite fundamental math program is designed to enhance the school-learned curriculum by building up critical thinking in regard to algebra and related concepts.

    The goal of this course is to solidify students' math knowledge before taking the Algebra 1 class. The class aligns with Middle School 7/8 Math. The full course takes 2 semesters, or one school year, from Sept-Jun to complete.

    PreAlgebra A takes 14 weeks (usually Fall term) to complete. After this course, students can register for PreAlgebra B, which takes about 20 weeks to finish (usually Winter/Spring term).

    Text Book (free rental for the duration of the class)

    Holt Mathematics California: Student Edition Course 2: Pre-Algebra

    PreAlgebra A starts from Chapter 1 and covers Chapters 1 to 5 from Sep to Dec. 

    Chapter 1 - Principles of Algebra

    Chapter 2 - Rational Numbers

    Chapter 3 - Multi-Step Equations and Inequalities

    Chapter 4 - Exponents and Roots

    Chapter 5 - Ratios, Proportions, and Similarity

    PreAlgebra B starts from Chapter 5 and covers Chapters 6 to 12 from Jan. to June.

    Chapter 6 - Percents

    Chapter 7 - Graphs and Functions

    Chapter 8 - Foundations of Geometry

    Chapter 9 - Two-Dimensional Geometry

    Chapter 10 - Three-Dimensional Geometry

    Chapter 11 - Data, Statistics, and Probability

    Chapter 12 - Polynomials

    To ensure your child is a good fit for this class, you may have him or her take the online math assessment test at http://www.sunshineeliteeducation.com/assessment_test_list.php

    Instructor: Mathew Tucker

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    09/16 to 12/11  24 Classes Monday,Wednesday 5:00pm-6:00pm $615/term No class on Nov. 25, 27. The in-person option is in the Classroom 1 located at 16100 NW Cornell Rd. Ste 210Location: Online19 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.

    The Sunshine Elite fundamental math program is designed to enhance the school-learned curriculum by building up critical thinking in regard to algebra and related concepts.

    The goal of this course is to learn and solidify students' Algebra 1 skills before taking the Geometry class. The full course F3: Algebra 1 takes 2 semesters, or one school year, from Sept-Jun to complete. F3: Algebra 1-A takes one semester (usually in the fall term) to complete. After this course, students should progress to F3: Algebra 1-B (usually in the winter/spring term) to complete the full course of F3: Algebra 1.

    F3: Algebra 1-A
    will finish the first 6 chapters in the Holt Algebra 1 book, which corresponding to the AGS 1-A, Algebra part in AGS I cuuriculum.

    Text Book (free rental for the duration of the class)

    Holt Algebra 1 - Algebra Textbook - Brightstorm

    Holt Mathematics California Algebra 1, Student Edition

    F3: Algebra 1-A starts from Chapter 1 and covers Chapters 1 to 6 from Sep to Dec. 

    Chapter 1 - Foundations of Algebra
    Chapter 2 - Equations
    Chapter 3 - Inequalities
    Chapter 4 - Functions 
    Chapter 5 - Linear Functions
    Chapter 6 - Systems of Equations and Inequalities 

    F3: Algebra 1-B starts from Chapter 6 and covers Chapters 7 to 12 from Jan. to June.

    Chapter 7 - Exponents and Polynomials
    Chapter 8 - Factoring Polynomials
    Chapter 9 - Quadratic Functions and Equations
    Chapter 10 - Rational Functions and Equations
    Chapter 11 - Radical and Exponential Functions

    To ensure your child is a good fit for this class, you may have him or her take the online math assessment test at http://www.sunshineeliteeducation.com/assessment_test_list.php

    Instructor: Connor Nelson

  • 09/16 to 12/11  24 Classes Monday,Wednesday 5:00pm-6:00pm $615/term No class on Nov. 25, 27. The in-person option is in the Classroom 1 located at 16100 NW Cornell Rd. Ste 210Location: Online19 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.

    We teach the AGS I class using the Holt California Algebra I / Geometry curriculum to build up the fundamental concepts and skills in the series that AGS I requires, with much more in-depth understanding. We also use the AGS I curriculum to ensure the class aligns with the required skills in AGS I.  

    Who will benefit from this class?

    • Students taking AGS I class in school but need more support to learn AGS I systematically with clear instruction and more in-depth understanding.
    • Students who want to prepare for the skip-level math placement test for the following school year.

    Textbooks: (free to rent for the duration of the course)

    Algebra I / Geometry Holt California Edition; AGS I supportive material 

    AGS 1A will cover Modules 1 to 5 from Sept to Dec in 14 classes.

    Module 1: Sequences

    Module 2: Linear & Exponential Functions

    Module 3: Features of Functions

    Module 4: Equations & Inequalities

    Module 5: Systems of Equations & Inequalities

    AGS 1B will cover Modules 6-9 and Reviews from Jan-Jun in 20 classes.

    Review Modules 1-5

    Module 6: Transformations & Symmetry

    Module 7: Congruence, Construction & Proof

    Module 8: Connecting Algebra & Geometry

    Module 9: Modeling Data

    Review Modules 1-9

    Reference: Contents Comparison from AGS I to Algebra I, Geometry

    AGS I  Contents in Algebra I/Geometry
    Module 1: Sequences Chapter 1-6 in Algebra I
    Module 2: Linear & Exponential Functions
    Module 3: Features of Functions
    Module 4: Equations & Inequalities
    Module 5: Systems of Equations & Inequalities
    Module 6: Transformations & Symmetry Chapter 1 & 4 in Geometry
    Module 7: Congruence, Construction & Proof
    Module 8: Connecting Algebra & Geometry
    Module 9: Modeling Data Statistics in PreAlgebra and Algebra I

    To ensure your child is a good fit for this class, you may have him or her take the online math assessment tests at http://www.sunshineeliteeducation.com/assessment_test_list.php

    Instructor: Connor Nelson

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    09/17 to 12/12  24 Classes Tuesday,Thursday 5:00pm-6:00pm $615/term No class on Nov. 26, 28. The in-person option is in the Classroom 1 located at 16100 NW Cornell Rd. Ste 210Location: Online19 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.

    AGS 2 starts with the Algebra part, which is corresponding to F3: Algebra 1B. AGS 2 is the full school year curriculum. This is the supportive/enhanced AGS II class taught in a different way. We are teaching AGS II at sunshine using the Holt California Algebra I / Geometry curriculum to build up the fundamental concepts and skills in the sequence that AGS 2 requires, with much more in-depth understanding. We also use the AGS II curriculum to ensure the class is aligning with the topics in AGS 2.

    AGS 2A is the first course of AGS 2, which is usually scheduled in the Fall term. Students who finish this course should progress to AGS 2B course in the Winter/Spring term to complete the full course of AGS 2

    Who will benefit from this class?

    • Students who are taking AGS 2 at school but need more support to learn AGS 2 systematically with clear instruction and more in-depth understanding.
    • Students who want to learn ahead of what they are learning at school to prepare for the skip-level math placement test for the next school year.

    Textbooks:

    Algebra I / Geometry Holt California Edition;

    AGS II supportive materials.

    Note: All class materials and books are offered in PDF files via the class page.

    Below are the topics in AGS 2 taught in the normal school year.

    AGS 2A covers Modules 1 to 4 from Sep to Dec in 14 weeks, which corresponding to the F3: Algebra 2B chapters 7 to 11.

    Module 1: Quadratic Functions

    Module 2: Structures of Expressions

    Module 3: Quadratic Equations

    Module 4: More Functions, More Features

    AGS 2B covers Modules 5-9 from Jan-Jun in 20 classes.

    Module 5: Geometric Figures

    Module 6: Similarity and Right Triangle Trigonometry

    Module 7: Circles from a Geometric Perspective

    Module 8: Circles and Other Conics

    Module 9: Probability

    Review Modules 1-9

    Reference: Contents and Comparison from AGS II to Algebra I, Geometry

    AGS II Contents in Algebra I/Geometry
    Module 1: Quadratic Functions Chapter 7-11 in Algebra I & Piecewise Functions
    Module 2: Structures of Expressions
    Module 3: Quadratic Equations
    Module 4: More Functions, More Features
    Module 5: Geometric Figures Chapter 5-8 & 11 in Geometry
    Module 6: Similarity and Right Triangle Trigonometry
    Module 7: Circles from a Geometric Perspective
    Module 8: Circles and Other Conics
    Module 9: Probability In PreAlgebra and some in Algebra II

    To ensure your child is a good fit for this class, you may have him or her take the online math assessment tests at http://www.sunshineeliteeducation.com/assessment_test_list.php

    Instructor: Connor Nelson

  • 09/17 to 12/12  24 Classes Tuesday,Thursday 7:00pm-8:00pm $615/term No class on Nov. 26, 28.Location: Online3 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.

    Algebra 2A/AGS 3A is the first course of Algebra 2/AGS 3, which is usually scheduled in the Fall term. 

    Algebra 2 / AGS 3 is the full school year curriculum which takes 2 semesters of one school year, from Sept-Jun to complete. F5: Algebra 2A / AGS 3A takes one semester (usually in the fall term). After this course, students should progress to F5: Algebra 2B / AGS 3B, which will be the second half of the course. Students who successfully complete Algebra 2/AGS 3 course are ready to take the F6: PreCalculus course or take the SAT math test preparation

    This is also the supportive/enhanced AGS 3 class taught in a different way. We are teaching AGS 3 at sunshine using the Holt California Algebra 2 curriculum to build up the fundamental concepts and skills in the sequence that AGS 3 requires, with much more in-depth understanding. 

    Who will benefit from this class?

    • Students who are taking AGS 3 at school but need more support to learn AGS 3 systematically with clear instruction and more in-depth understanding.
    • Students who want to learn ahead of what they are learning at school to prepare for the skip-level math placement test for the next school year.

    Textbooks:

    1. Holt Mathematics California Algebra 2, Student Edition
    2. AGS III Assessment tests from MVP

    AGS 3A covers Chapters 1 to 6 from Sept. to Dec.

    Chapter 1 - Foundations For Functions
    Chapter 2 - Linear Functions
    Chapter 3 - Linear Systems
    Chapter 4 - Matrices
    Chapter 5 - Quadratic Functions
    Chapter 6 - Polynomial Functions

    AGS 3B covers Chapters 7-14 from Jan. to June.

    Chapter 7 - Exponential And Logarithmic Functions
    Chapter 8 - Rational And Radical Functions
    Chapter 9 - Properties And Attributes Of Functions
    Chapter 10 - Conic Sections
    Chapter 11 - Probability And Statistics
    Chapter 12 - Sequences And Series
    Chapter 13 - Trigonometric Functions
    Chapter 14 - Trigonometric Graphs And Identities

    The topics in AGS III align with Algebra 2 (see below). 

    AGS III Contents in Algebra II
    Module 1: Functions and Their Inverses Chapter 1-6 in Algebra II
    Module 2: Logarithmic Functions
    Module 3: Polynomial Functions
    Module 4: Rational Expressions and Functions
    Module 5: Modeling with Geometry Chapter 10 in Geometry
    Module 6: Modeling Periodic Behavior Chapter 7-12 in Algebra II
    Module 7: Trig. Functions Equations & Identities
    Module 8: Modeling with Functions
    Module 9: Statistics

    To ensure your child is a good fit for this class, you may have him or her take the online math assessment tests at http://www.sunshineeliteeducation.com/assessment_test_list.php



  • 09/17 to 12/12  24 Classes Tuesday,Thursday 7:00pm-8:00pm $615/term No class on Nov. 26, 28.Location: Online19 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.

    Algebra 2A/AGS 3A is the first course of Algebra 2/AGS 3, which is usually scheduled in the Fall term. 

    Algebra 2 / AGS 3 is the full school year curriculum which takes 2 semesters of one school year, from Sept-Jun to complete. F5: Algebra 2A / AGS 3A takes one semester (usually in the fall term). After this course, students should progress to F5: Algebra 2B / AGS 3B, which will be the second half of the course. Students who successfully complete Algebra 2/AGS 3 course are ready to take the F6: PreCalculus course or take the SAT math test preparation

    This is also the supportive/enhanced AGS 3 class taught in a different way. We are teaching AGS 3 at sunshine using the Holt California Algebra 2 curriculum to build up the fundamental concepts and skills in the sequence that AGS 3 requires, with much more in-depth understanding. 

    Who will benefit from this class?

    • Students who are taking AGS 3 at school but need more support to learn AGS 3 systematically with clear instruction and more in-depth understanding.
    • Students who want to learn ahead of what they are learning at school to prepare for the skip-level math placement test for the next school year.

    Textbooks:

    1. Holt Mathematics California Algebra 2, Student Edition
    2. AGS III Assessment tests from MVP

    AGS 3A covers Chapters 1 to 6 from Sept. to Dec.

    Chapter 1 - Foundations For Functions
    Chapter 2 - Linear Functions
    Chapter 3 - Linear Systems
    Chapter 4 - Matrices
    Chapter 5 - Quadratic Functions
    Chapter 6 - Polynomial Functions

    AGS 3B covers Chapters 7-14 from Jan. to June.

    Chapter 7 - Exponential And Logarithmic Functions
    Chapter 8 - Rational And Radical Functions
    Chapter 9 - Properties And Attributes Of Functions
    Chapter 10 - Conic Sections
    Chapter 11 - Probability And Statistics
    Chapter 12 - Sequences And Series
    Chapter 13 - Trigonometric Functions
    Chapter 14 - Trigonometric Graphs And Identities

    The topics in AGS III align with Algebra 2 (see below). 

    AGS III Contents in Algebra II
    Module 1: Functions and Their Inverses Chapter 1-6 in Algebra II
    Module 2: Logarithmic Functions
    Module 3: Polynomial Functions
    Module 4: Rational Expressions and Functions
    Module 5: Modeling with Geometry Chapter 10 in Geometry
    Module 6: Modeling Periodic Behavior Chapter 7-12 in Algebra II
    Module 7: Trig. Functions Equations & Identities
    Module 8: Modeling with Functions
    Module 9: Statistics

    To ensure your child is a good fit for this class, you may have him or her take the online math assessment tests at http://www.sunshineeliteeducation.com/assessment_test_list.php

    Instructor: Vicky Shu

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    09/16 to 12/11  24 Classes Monday,Wednesday 7:00pm-8:00pm $615/term No class on Nov. 25, 27Location: Online11 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.

    Pre-Calculus is one school year math curriculum that studies polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions, with applications to problems in mathematics and the sciences. Successfully completing this course will prepare students for Chemistry, Physics, advanced math classes in high school, and the SAT Math Level 2 subject test.

    F6: PreCalculus A takes one semester (usually fall semester) to complete. After this course, students can register for F6: PreCalculus B, which will be the second half of the course.

    Text Book (free rental for the duration of the class)

    Holt Mathematics Precalculus

    The Fall term will cover Chapters 1 to 5 from Sep to Dec in 14 weeks.

    Chapter 1 - Functions and Their Graphs: Introduction to Library ...

    Chapter 2 - Polynomial and Rational Functions

    Chapter 3 - Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

    Chapter 4 - Trigonometric Functions

    Chapter 5 - Analytic Trigonometry

    The Spring term will cover Chapters 6 -11 from Jan-Jun in 20 weeks.

    Chapter 6 - Additional Topics in Trigonometry

    Chapter 7 - Linear System and Matrices

    Chapter 8 - Sequences, Series, and Probability

    Chapter 9 - Topics in Analytic Geometry

    Chapter 10 - Analytic Geometry in Three Dimensions

    Chapter 11 - Limits and an Introduction to Calculus

    To ensure your child is a good fit for this class, you may have him or her take the online math assessment test at http://www.sunshineeliteeducation.com/assessment_test_list.php



  • 09/24 to 12/19  24 Classes Tuesday,Thursday 5:00pm-6:00pm $615/term No class on Nov. 26, 28Location: Online20 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.

    AP Calculus AB

    Calculus AB is designed to cover the equivalent of one semester of college calculus over the span of a year. Calculus AB covers derivatives, definite integrals, and the fundamental theorem of calculus.

    This class will take students through the topics covered in AP Calculus, including the following:

    •Limits and Properties
    •Differentiation: Slopes of Curves
    •Applications of Differentiation
    •Integration
    •Logarithmic / Exponential Functions
    •Differential Equations
    •Applications of Integration
    •Integration Techniques, L’Hopital’s Rule, and Improper Integrals

    As this is an accelerated summer course, we will cover as much as we can in the 6 weeks of class. Once complete you will have a foundational understanding of calculus AB that will help you in your future courses.

    Textbooks:

    Calculus I with Precalculus 3rd Edition

    All class materials will be provided in ecopy via the class page before the class.

    To ensure your child is a good fit for this class, you may have him or her take the online math assessment test at http://www.sunshineeliteeducation.com/assessment_test_list.php

    Instructor: Mathew Tucker

  • 09/17 to 12/12  22 Classes Tuesday,Thursday 5:00pm-5:55pm $575/term No class on Oct 22, 24, Nov. 26, 28.Location: Online18 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.

    Prerequisites: Completion of Singapore Math levels 2B or Beast Academy 2D

    There are 4 books in Beast Academy Level 3: 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D for a one-year curriculum. We have finished the 3A book in Summer. This class will start from 3B and then continue to book 3C in the Fall term, with about 12-week of class. After completion of this course, students should join the BA Math 3CD in the winter/spring to finish the 3C and 3D books.

    • BA Level 3A covers shapes, skip-counting, and perimeter, and area.
    • BA Level 3B covers multiplication and perfect squares.
    • BA Level 3C includes chapters on variables, division, and measurement.
    • BA Level 3D includes chapters on fractions, estimation, and area.

    Beast Academy is published by Art of Problem-Solving as an introduction to their rigorous middle school and high school textbooks. It's a comprehensive curriculum for grades 2-5. Each level consists of a Guide book (a fully-illustrated textbook written in an engaging, comic-book style) and a Practice book (a workbook providing hundreds of exercises, problems, puzzles, and games to reinforce the lessons from the Guide).

    The guides utilize many everyday contexts and visual representations to encourage children to think deeply and understand what they’re learning. This encourages a diminishment of rote learning and an increase in applying mathematics to various situations. 

    The materials cover core fundamentals and then present these fundamentals at a deeper and more challenging level than a typical elementary-school math curriculum. The problem sets are explicitly designed to help students develop the mental grit to handle AMC and Math Olympiad problems and later tackle the kind of non-trivial open questions that real mathematicians work on. 

    To ensure your child is a good fit for this class, you may have him or her take the online math assessment test at http://www.sunshineeliteeducation.com/assessment_test_list.php

    Note: Books in PDF will be uploaded to the students' class page before the term starts. You may also buy the textbooks at the group discount price on Sunshine's website via the Courses page.

    Instructor: Angela Norse

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    09/17 to 12/12  22 Classes Tuesday,Thursday 6:00pm-7:00pm $575/term No class on Oct 22, 24, Nov. 26, 28.Location: Online18 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.

    Prerequisites: Completion of Singapore Math levels 3B OR Beast Academy 3D

    There are 4 books in Beast Academy Level 4: 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D  for a one-year curriculum. We have finished the book 4A in Summer. This class will start from book 4B and then continue to book 4C in the Fall term, with about 12-week of class. After completion of this course, students should join the BA Math 4CD in the winter/spring to finish the 4C and 4D book.

    • Beast Academy 4A covers shapes, multiplication, and exponents
    • Beast Academy 4B covers counting, division, and logic.
    • Beast Academy 4C covers factors, fractions, and integers
    • Beast Academy 4D covers fractions, decimals, and probability

    Beast Academy is published by Art of Problem-Solving as an introduction to their rigorous middle school and high school textbooks. It's a comprehensive curriculum for grades 2-5. Each level consists of a Guide book (a fully-illustrated textbook written in an engaging, comic-book style) and a Practice book (a workbook providing hundreds of exercises, problems, puzzles, and games to reinforce the lessons from the Guide).

    The guides utilize many everyday contexts and visual representations to encourage children to think deeply and understand what they’re learning. This encourages a diminishment of rote learning and an increase in applying mathematics to various situations. 

    The materials cover core fundamentals and then present these fundamentals at a deeper and more challenging level than a typical elementary-school math curriculum. The problem sets are explicitly designed to help students develop the mental grit to handle AMC and Math Olympiad problems and later tackle the kind of non-trivial open questions that real mathematicians work on. 

    To ensure your child is a good fit for this class, you may have him or her take the online math assessment test at http://www.sunshineeliteeducation.com/assessment_test_list.php

    Note: Books in PDF will be uploaded to the students' class page before the term starts. You may also buy the textbooks at the group discount price on Sunshine's website via the Courses page.

    Instructor: Angela Norse

  • 09/18 to 12/13  22 Classes Wednesday,Friday 5:30pm-7:00pm $840/term No class on Oct 23, 25, Nov. 27,29Location: Online18 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.

    AoPS curriculum enhances school-taught learning at the problem-solving and advanced levels. It is also the foundation of competition math. 

    This full course takes 2 semesters, or one school year, from Sept-June to complete.

    AOPS PreAlgebra A (Sept-December)

    Prealgebra A includes a thorough exploration of the fundamentals of arithmetic, including fractions, exponents, and decimals. We introduce beginning topics in number theory and algebra, including common divisors and multiples, primes and prime factorizations, basic equations and inequalities, and ratios.

    PreAlgebra B (January-June)

    Prealgebra B includes percents, square roots, exploration of geometric tools and strategies, topics of discrete mathematics and statistics, and a discussion of general problem-solving strategies.

    Prealgebra prepares students for the rigors of algebra and also teaches students problem-solving techniques to prepare them for prestigious middle school math contests such as MATHCOUNTS, MOEMS, and the AMC 8.

    Textbook:

    The text is structured to inspire the reader to explore and develop new ideas. Each section starts with problems, giving the student a chance to solve them without help before proceeding. The text then includes solutions and explanations to these problems. Important facts and powerful problem-solving approaches are highlighted throughout the text. In addition to the instructional material, the book contains well over 1000 problems.

    To ensure your child is a good fit for this class, you may have him or her take the online math assessment test at http://www.sunshineeliteeducation.com/assessment_test_list.php

    Note: Books in PDF will be uploaded to the students' class page before the term starts. You may also buy the textbooks at the group discount price on Sunshine's website via the Courses page.

    Instructor: Angela Norse

  • 09/18 to 12/13  24 Classes Wednesday,Friday 5:00pm-6:15pm $765/term No class on Nov. 27,29Location: Online12 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.

    AoPS Intro to Algebra is the math foundation class for advanced math learners and competition math. The class content goes beyond the school-based Algebra curriculum.

    Algebra A (fall term) starts from Chapter 1 and covers Chapters 1 to 10.

    Algebra B (winter/spring term) starts from Chapter 11 and covers Chapters 11 to 22.

    Textbook: Introduction to Algebra

    The topics in this book include the following: Exponents and radicals, linear equations and inequalities, ratios and proportions, factoring quadratics, complex numbers, completing the square, and the quadratic formula.

    The text is structured to inspire the reader to explore and develop new ideas. Each section starts with problems, giving the student a chance to solve them without help before proceeding. The text then includes solutions and explanations to these problems. Important facts and powerful problem-solving approaches are highlighted throughout the text. In addition to the instructional material, the book contains well over 1000 problems.

    This book can serve as a complete Algebra I course, and also includes many concepts covered in Algebra II. Middle school students preparing for MATHCOUNTS, high school students preparing for the AMC, and other students seeking to master the fundamentals of algebra will find this book an instrumental part of their mathematics libraries.

    To ensure your child is a good fit for this class, you may have him or her take the online math assessment test at http://www.sunshineeliteeducation.com/assessment_test_list.php

    Note: Books in PDF will be uploaded to the students' class page before the term starts. You may also buy the textbooks at the group discount price on Sunshine's website via the Courses page.

    Instructor: Peng Lin

  • 09/17 to 12/12  22 Classes Tuesday,Thursday 5:00pm-6:15pm $765/term No class on Oct 22, 24, Nov. 26, 28.Location: Online11 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.

    AoPS Geometry is the math foundation class for advanced math learners and competition math. The class content goes beyond the school-based Geometry curriculum.

    Geometry A starts from Chapter 1 and covers Chapters 1 to 9

    Geometry B starts from Chapter 10 and covers Chapters 10 to 19

    Textbook: Introduction to Geometry

    The topics in this book include the following: similar triangles, congruent triangles, quadrilaterals, polygons, circles, funky areas, power of a point, three-dimensional geometry, transformations, introductory trigonometry, and more.

    The text is structured to inspire the reader to explore and develop new ideas. Each section starts with problems, giving the student a chance to solve them without help before proceeding. The text then includes solutions and explanations of these problems. Important facts and powerful problem-solving approaches are highlighted throughout the text. In addition to the instructional material, the book contains well over 900 problems.

    This book serves as a complete geometry course and is ideal for students who have mastered basic algebra, such as solving linear equations. Middle school students preparing for MATHCOUNTS, high school students preparing for the AMC, and other students seeking to master the fundamentals of geometry will find this book an instrumental part of their mathematics libraries.

    To ensure your child is a good fit for this class, you may have him or her take the online math assessment test at http://www.sunshineeliteeducation.com/assessment_test_list.php

    Note: Books in PDF will be uploaded to the students' class page before the term starts. You may also buy the textbooks at the group discount price on Sunshine's website via the Courses page.

    Instructor: Manny Norse

  • 09/27 to 12/20  12 Classes Friday 3:45pm-4:45pm $465/term In-person Only; No class on Nov. 29Location: 16100 NW Cornell Road Suite 210 Room 7 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.

    This Math Competition class for grades 4-6 will focus on learning and practicing problem-solving skills with the materials from all the following 3 contests. Students enrolled in this class will be invited to the online adaptive learning system for the Math League contest.

    Math Olympiad stimulates enthusiasm and a love for mathematics. It teaches strategies for problem-solving and developing mathematical flexibility in solving problems. 

    Math League expands on basic math concepts taught in schools by using more challenging questions and word problems, requiring students to use critical thinking to complete each question accurately and in a timely manner.  All questions must be finished in the allotted time, and due to this constraint, the course focuses on practical strategies to quickly and accurately answer these types of questions.

    Math Kangaroo is a great way to introduce elementary school students to the world of competitive math. It is an interactive, prize-based competition consisting of puzzles and logic-type problems. Math Kangaroo is open to students in grades 1 - 12; the competition offers 24 problems to be solved within 75 minutes for grades 1-5 and 30 questions for students in grades 5 and up. 

    Instructor: Peng Lin

  • 09/21 to 12/14  12 Classes Saturday 5:00pm-6:30pm $465/term No class on Nov. 23Location: Online12 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.

    MathCounts is a national middle school mathematics competition that builds problem-solving skills and fosters achievement through four levels of fun, in-person "bee" style contests. It provides engaging math programs to middle school students to build confidence and improve attitudes towards math and problem-solving. This class mainly works on the school and regional level of MathCounts problems.

    The American Mathematics Competitions (AMC) 8 is a 25-question, 40-minute, multiple-choice examination in middle school mathematics designed to promote the development and enhancement of problem-solving skills. The contest is held in November every year and for students in grades 8 and below.

    This class is designed to learn the common problem-solving strategies for both competitions and also working on the previous years of competition for practice.  By the end of the class, students will have been exposed to hundreds of MathCounts/AMC 8 test questions to help them to succeed.

    The focus of this class is on test-taking strategies and critical thinking skills. Most students have the basic knowledge they need to take the competition, so our philosophy is to help students in the other requirements of the competition, namely, accuracy and speed.  The test-taking strategies taught in this class will help students not only in the competitions but also in the future for taking other tests inside and outside of school (such as the SAT and ACT).

    Prerequisites: Students have completed AGS I or Algebra I. For great achievements in the competitions, students find that AoPS Algebra class helps a lot along with this competition class.

    Note: The class materials used for this class are not repeated in 2 years. So students may join this class multiple times in 2 years to refine their competition skills.

    Instructor: Peng Lin

  • 09/14 to 11/09  9 Classes Saturday 10:00am-12:00pm $415/term Location: Online5 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.

    The AMC 10 and AMC 12 are nationwide tests administered by the Mathematical Association of America that qualify you for the American Invitational Mathematics Exam (AIME). Only those with top scores will be invited to take the AIME. The MAA recommends 9th and 10th graders take the AMC 10, and 11th and 12th graders take the AMC 12. You can take the AMC 10 and/or 12 multiple times.

    The AMC 10 and AMC 12 each have 25 questions. You have 75 minutes for the entire exam. Note that you don't need to get all of the questions right to get a qualifying score. You just have to do better than most of the other students taking the exam! Keep that in mind as you come up with a strategy for the test.

    You need to be in the top 5% of scorers on the AMC 12 or the top 2.5% of scorers on the AMC 10 to qualify, so the vast majority of people who take the AMC exams don't qualify. But, if you do qualify, you can take the American Invitation Mathematics Examination, or AIME.

    If you do well on the AIME, you can qualify for the US Mathematical Olympiad. The top scorers from that competition then have the opportunity to train to be on the US team that competes at the International Math Olympiad. (You can find more info on this process over at the Mathematical Association of American website .)

    It's a long process to get to the IMO, and very few students make it that far. But even just taking the AIME can set you apart in the college admissions process, especially if you are interested in engineering programs. Along with a high GPA and strong SAT/ACT scores, taking the AIME is a way to signal to colleges you have superior math and problem-solving skills.

    This course will help students to be more ready for do well on AMC 10/12 tests. We will use customized materials for different topics in the competition and also use many previously AMC 10/12 questions both in class and for homework.

    Instructor: Peng Lin

  • 11/16 to 02/01  9 Classes Saturday 10:00am-12:00pm $465/term No class on Nov 30, Dec 28 & Jan 04Location: Online5

    The AIME competition is scheduled in February, 2025 for the school year of 2024-2025. This class will help students to prepare for the test in the Fall, while they may be already confident in AMC 10/12 tests to qualify for AIME

    American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME) is a multiple choice exam. The questions in AIME are roughly in order of increasing difficulty. The early questions are much easier than olympiad questions.

    Any student who scores in the top 2.5% on the AMC 10, or in the top 5% on the AMC 12 is invited to take the AIME

    If you do well on the AIME, you can qualify for the US Mathematical Olympiad. The top scorers from that competition then have the opportunity to train to be on the US team that competes at the International Math Olympiad. (You can find more info on this process over at the Mathematical Association of American website .)

    If you took the AMC 10, you'll compete in the USA Junior Mathematical Olympiad (USAJMO). Students who took the AMC 12 will compete in the USA Mathematical Olympiad (USAMO). The top roughly 200 participants from AMC 12 and AIME qualify for the USA Mathematics Olympiad (USAMO), while the top roughly 200 participants from the AMC 10 and AIME qualify for the USA Junior Mathematics Olympiad (USAJMO).

    It's a long process to get to the IMO, and very few students make it that far. But even just taking the AIME can set you apart in the college admissions process, especially if you are interested in engineering programs. Along with a high GPA and strong SAT/ACT scores, taking the AIME is a way to signal to colleges you have superior math and problem-solving skills.

    This course will help students to be more ready for do well on the AIME and USAMO tests. We will use customized materials for different topics in the competition and also use many previously AIME/USAMO questions both in class and for homework.

    Instructor: Peng Lin

  • 09/28 to 12/21  12 Classes Saturday 4:30pm-6:00pm $615/term No class on Nov. 23Location: Online19 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.

    Course Objective: This class is a Biology and Chemistry class for Middle school students.  After this class, students will be ready to take the high school level Biology or Chemistry. This class also help students to prepare middle school Science Bowl in the subjects of Biology and Chemistry.

    The course will begin with biology topics in Fall term and then continute to Chemistry topics in Winter Spring term.  The class will focus on the following topics:

    • Biology: Cells, Genetics & Evolution, Heredity, and Human Biology 
    • Chemistry: Matter, Periodic Table, and Bonding

    The curriculum is flexible per student background and interests.

    Prerequisite: PreAlgebra

    Textbooks:
    Life Science by Prentice Hall (for Biology);
    Physical Science by Prentice Hall (for Chemistry)

    The PDF file of the textbook will be loaded to the class page before the term starts.

    Instructor: Shawn Preston

  • 09/27 to 12/20  12 Classes Friday 4:30pm-6:00pm $615/term No class on Nov. 29Location: Online7 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.

    Course Objective: This is a one year course for Middle school students who want to learn more advanced science and prepare for high school AP physics. The curriculum is corresponding to the first-year high school STEM physics. It's a great class for students who have learned advanced math therefore use math to solve complex and interesting real-world problems.

    (1) To build a solid conceptual understanding of physics.
    (2) To apply math skills to solve Physics problems.
    (3) To prepare students for AP/IB Physics classes in High School.

    Prerequisite: Algebra 1

    This is a one-year curriculum and will be finished from Sep to Jun, about 32 weeks in a school year. Stem Physics A starting from Unit 1: Mechanics in the textbook.

    Textbook: Conceptual Physics
    Unit 1: Mechanics

    Chapter 2-3: Equilibrium and Linear Motion
    Chapter 4-6: Newton's Laws of Motion
    Chapter 7-9: Momentum and Energy
    Chapter 10-14: Gravity, Projectiles, and Satellites
    Chapter 15-16: Special Relativity

    Unit 2: Properties of Matter
    Chapter 17: Atomic Nature of Matter
    Chapter 18-20: Solids, Liquids, Gas

    Unit 3: Heat
    Chapter 21-23: Heat Transfer
    Chapter 24: Thermodynamics

    Unit 4: Sound and Light

    Chapter 25-27: Waves, Sound, Light
    Chapter 28-31: Color, Reflection, Lenses

    Unit 5: Electricity and Magnetism
    Chapter 32-35: Static and Current Electricity
    Chapter 36-37: Magnetism and Electromagnetic Induction

    Unit 6: Atomic and Nuclear Physics
    Chapter 38: The Atom and the Quantum
    Chapter 39: The Atomic Nucleus and Radioactivity
    Chapter 40: Nuclear Fission and Fusion

    Text Books: (Free rental from Sunshine library)

    Conceptual Physics Book Cover

    The PDF file of the textbook will be loaded to the class page before the term starts.

    Instructor: Mathew Tucker

  • 08/19 to 08/19  1 Classes Monday 6:00pm-7:00pm $0/session In-person onlyLocation: 16100 NW Cornell Road Suite 290 Hall

    Join us at the FLL Challenge team information meeting, where you'll discover all about our FIRST LEGO League Challenge (FLLC) team! This gathering is open to both students and parents who are curious about our robotics programs and want to find out more for the competitive FLLC team. Come and be a part of this imformative event to explore the world of robotics and discover the possibilities that lie ahead!

    FIRST LEGO League Challenge is a learning opportunity designed for youths grades 4-8 to tackle real-world challenges. FLL Challenge is the largest program within FIRST® Washington, with nearly 700 teams each year. Students get to brainstorm, solve problems, build, and compete using their creations. Each year, FIRST® provides teams around the world with an annual challenge that is based on a set of real-world problems that scientists and engineers are facing today. FLL Challenge teams will work together to complete the challenges two parts: the Robot Game and the Project.

    Our FLLC teams will serve students grades 4-8. In FLLC team activities students will learn engineering principles, coding, and create a community-oriented solution to a real world problem. FLLC is preparing youth to be the future leaders of the STEM field by approaching robotics as a team sport rather than a classroom subject. No prior experience is necessary, and we warmly welcome all enthusiastic individuals!

    Join us at the information meeting, where we'll not only provide an overview of our team's goals and activities but also discuss essential details such as the weekly schedule, commitment requirements, initial costs, and monthly tuition for the upcoming competition season. The FLLC team competition season typically starts in September and ends in Feburary.

    We offfer 2 different schedules for FLLC teams which start from September. Here is the teams schedule and registration link: https://www.sunshineeliteeducation.com/course.php?term=71&course_category=49&filter_title=Team

    This is an exceptional opportunity to become part of our dynamic FLLC team, embarking on an inspiring journey of learning and innovation. Don't let this chance slip away – we look forward to having you join us!

    Instructor: Tristan Barthel

  • 08/19 to 08/19  1 Classes Monday 6:00pm-7:00pm $0/session In-person onlyLocation: 16100 NW Cornell Road Suite 210 Room 6

    We extend a warm invitation to join us at the FTC team information meeting, where you'll discover all about our FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) team! This gathering is open to both students and families who are curious about our robotics programs and want to know more about the competitive FTC team. Come and be a part of this engaging event to explore the world of robotics and discover the possibilities that lie ahead!

    First Tech Challenge (FTC) is a learning opportunity designed for youths grades 7-12. With a new challenge every year, students must design, build, program robots to compete with and against other teams. Each year, FIRST® provides teams with a new challenge that focuses on real-world issues that scientists and engineers are facing today. Students work together to design, build, and program their robots, preparing for the competition season.

    Our FTC team is open to students from grades 7th to 10th who are interested in exploring engineering principles, coding, building, manufacturing, and business skills. Throughout the FTC team activities, participants will have the exciting opportunity to work collaboratively and construct a robot from the ground up, gearing up to compete in the current season's challenge. No prior experience is necessary, and we warmly welcome all enthusiastic individuals!

    During the information meeting, we'll not only provide an overview of the team's objectives and activities but also discuss essential details such as the weekly schedule, commitment requirements, initial costs, and monthly tuition for the competition season. The competition season typically starts in September and ends in March. So all parents and students are invited to stay in the meeting.

    The FTC team activities will start from September. Here is the team schedule and registration link: https://www.sunshineeliteeducation.com/course.php?term=71&course_category=49&filter_title=Team We still have very limited seat available for this year. Don't miss this chance to be part of our dynamic FTC team and embark on an inspiring journey of learning and innovation!
    Instructor: Jay Berezhnoy

  • 09/15 to 12/08  12 Classes Sunday 9:00am-10:30am $495/term In-person Only. No class on Nov. 24 Location: 16100 NW Cornell Road Suite 210 Hall See prorated tuition in shopping cart.

    This class is specially designed for students who want to learn more LEGO Robotics. This class will cover the basics to intemediate skills of building and programming in LEGO Robotics. Students will learn to follow building instructions to construct robots, as well as design their own robots and programs to complete a variety of tasks using the LEGO Robotics. This class is also a good starting class to prepare students for the Robotics Compeition Team - FLL Explorer Team.

    We believe that every child is a scientist and that we can help children become even better scientists! Robotics is a great way to inspire students to learn about math, science, and technology!

    We will use the following toolkits in our classroom:
    1. The lastest tool kits of LEGO Education SPIKE Essential Set:
    SPIKE_Essential_set.png

    2. LEGO Boost Creative Toolbox 17101 Fun Robot Building Set and Educational Coding Kit for Kids, Award-Winning STEM Learning Toy


    We are looking forward to starting the LEGO Robotics adventure with you!

    Instructor: Tristan Barthel

  •  (waiting-list)

    09/15 to 12/08  12 Classes Sunday 11:00am-12:30pm $495/term In-person Only. No class on Nov. 24Location: 16100 NW Cornell Road Suite 210 Hall See prorated tuition in shopping cart.

    We believe that every child is a scientist and that we can help children become even better scientists! Robotics is a great way to inspire students to learn about math, science, and technology!

    This class is specially designed for the online live class and is for students who already have some knowledge about LEGO EV3 Robotics and coding. This class will cover the basics of building and programming in LEGO Robotics. Through hands-on learning, students will learn to follow building instructions to construct robots, as well as design their own robots and programs to complete a variety of tasks using the amazing LEGO EV3 Mindstorms Educationtional Robot Toolkit. 
    We will use the following toolkits in our classroom:
    1. The Toolkits for FLL Challenge: SPIKE Essential Set
    SPIKE_Essential_set.png

    2. LEGO EV3 Mindstorm Robotics Core Set 45544



    We are looking forward to starting the LEGO Robotics adventure with you!

    Instructor: Tristan Barthel

  • 09/15 to 12/08  12 classes Sunday 10:30am-12:30pm $645/term In-person Only. No class on Nov. 24Location: 16100 NW Cornell Road Suite 210 Hall See prorated tuition in shopping cart.

    We believe that every child is a scientist and that we can help children become even better scientists! Robotics is a great way to inspire students to learn about math, science, and technology!

    This class is specially designed for the online live class and is for middle school students who want to explore the fun with LEGO EV3 MindStorm Robotics and Coding. This class will cover the basics of building and programming in LEGO Robotics. Through hands-on learning, students will learn to construct robots, as well as design their own robots and programs to complete a variety of tasks using the amazing LEGO EV3 Mindstorms Educationtional Robot Toolkit. 

    We will use the following toolkits in our classroom:

    1. The Toolkits for FLL Challenge: SPIKE Prime Set

    2. LEGO EV3 Mindstorm Robotics Core Set 45544


    We are looking forward to starting the LEGO Robotics adventure with you!

    Instructor: Tristan Barthel

  • 09/09 to 02/23  62 Classes Monday,Wednesday 5:00pm-6:30pm,Sunday 1:30pm-4:30pm $395/month Location: 16100 NW Cornell Road Suite 210 Hall

    This is for the FLLC Challenge competitive team, running from September to February for a total of 6 months. Regular team meetings are held three times a week, totaling 7 hours per week, except during holiday breaks. You can choose to join the teams on either Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday, or Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday. During these meetings, students will work on designing and coding their robot, as well as developing their Innovation Project.

    The tuition for this competitive team is $395 per month, starting in September and ending in February. Returning students will receive a 15% tuition discount each month due to cost reductions from reusable robotics tool kits. When you sign up for the team online, you will be required to pay the $395 tuition for September to reserve your spot.

    We look forward to starting the LEGO Robotics adventure with you!

    Instructor: Tristan Barthel

  • 09/07 to 03/15  99 Classes Monday,Wednesday,Friday 5:00pm-8:00pm,Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm $495/month No meetings on Nov 29-30 and Dec 23-Jan 4Location: 16100 NW Cornell Road Suite 210 Room 6

    This is the regular team meetings for FTC challenge team which will start in Sept. and run through the school year. The FTC team accepts applicants in 7th-12th grade. The team will need to meet 4 times a week for a total of 18 hours per week. During this time students will work on the design and coding of their robot, as well as their Engineering Notebook. After the end of the competition season, expected in March, class hours will be shortened.

    Prior to registration, students will need to complete an interview with the Coach and student Captains. Please contact sunshinecircuitsftc@gmail.com if you are interested in more information. 

    The tuition for this competitive team is charged monthly at $495/month, starting from September and ending in Mar. A total of 7 month in the year. The monthly tuition will have 15% discount for the students who are returning to the team which is for the reduction part of robotics hardwares. 

    We are looking forward to starting the FTC Robotics adventure with you!

    Instructor: Jay Berezhnoy

  • 09/28 to 12/15  12 Pickup Slots Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm $60/Jacket Pick up Saturdays 12-4pmLocation: 16100 NW Cornell Road Suite 210 Room 6

    Sunshine Elite FTC Team Gear - Jacket

    Instructor: Jay Berezhnoy

  • 09/28 to 12/15  12 Classes Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm $30/T-Shirt Pick up Saturdays 12-4pmLocation: 16100 NW Cornell Road Suite 210 Room 6

    Sunshine Elite FTC Team Gear - T-Shirt



    Instructor: Jay Berezhnoy

  •  (waiting-list)

    10/09 to 12/18  10 Classes Wednesday 3:45pm-4:45pm $265/term No class on Nov. 27Location: Online15 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.

    ACSL Computer Contest Elementary Division

    American Computer Science League (www.acsl.org), ACSL organizes computer science contests and computer programming contests for elementary, junior, and senior high school students. 

    The ACSL elementary contest consists of non-programming problems. Four categories, one each contest, will be tested. The contest consists of a 30-minute, 5-question contest each month. The topics covered are: 

    Contest #1: Computer Number Systems

    Contest #2: Prefix/Infix/Postfix Notation

    Contest #3: Boolean Algebra

    Contest #4: Graph Theory.

    Students will be given a 5-question test of questions on the given topic that encourages the use of strong problem-solving skills to get the correct answer.

    In this class, we will teach the Computer Number Systems for conttest 1 and get students ready for the  contest #1 which is on Nov 19, 2022. And then we will teach the Prefix/Infix/Postfix Notations for the contest #2 and get students ready for the contest #2 which is on Jan 6, 2023

    No prior programming experience is required to attend this training class. Students are expected to be good at fifth-grade math with good problem-solving skills.

     Here is the contest events detail and registration link:  

    https://www.sunshineeliteeducation.com/course.php?term=55&course_category=30

    Instructor: Shilpa Sharma

  • 09/19 to 12/12  12 Classes Thursday 5:00pm-6:00pm $315/term No class on Nov. 28Location: Online15

    American Computer Science League (ACSL http://www.acsl.org/ ) organizes computer science contests and computer programming contests for elementary, junior, and senior high school students.

    Each contest round consists of two parts: a written section (short answer test) and a programming section. Written topics tested include "what does this program do?", digital electronics, Boolean algebra, computer numbering systems, recursive functions, data structures (primarily dealing with binary search trees, stacks, and queues), regular expressions,  bit string flicking, graph theory, and prefix/postfix/infix notation.

    Only Students from Grade 6 to Grade 9 are allowed to participate in the Junior Division.

    The Fall term will have 8 classes to prepare students for Contest #1 and Contest #2, and the Winter term will have 10 classes to prepare students for Contest #3 and Contest #4. Sunshine will have another 6 classes to prepare students who qualified for the ACSL Finals competition.

    Topics for Contest #1 covers the following areas:
    1. Computer Number Systems
    2. Recursive Functions
    3. What Does This Program Do? - Branching

    Topics for Contest #2 covers the following areas:
    1. Prefix/Infix/Postfix Notation
    2. Bit-String Flicking
    3. What Does This Program Do? - Looping

    Topics for Contest #3 covers the following areas:
    1. Boolean Algebra
    2. Data Structures
    3. What Does This Program Do? - Arrays

    Topics for Contest #4 covers the following areas:
    1. Graph Theory
    2. Digital Electronics
    3. What Does This Program Do? - Strings

    No prior programming experience is required to attend this training class. Students are expected to be proficient in Algebra 1 with good problem-solving skills.

    The above topics will be taught in the level required to excel in the ACSL Junior Division competition.

    Here are the contest events detail and registration link: 
    https://www.sunshineeliteeducation.com/course.php?term=55&course_category=30



  • 09/19 to 12/12  12 Classes Thursday 5:00pm-6:30pm $465/term No class on Nov. 27Location: Online13 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.

     

    This class is for students who have finished the Python programming beginner-A class or who already have at least one term of Python Programming training. Students who have very good programming skills with another language such as Java or c++ may also join this class to transfer to Python.

     Prerequisites for this course: Pre Algebra

    Python is a widely-used programming language. It is simple in its design, yet incredibly flexible and powerful. Python is the best introductory programming language. In Python II, we will learn using functions and modules to organize programs, using lists, sets, and dictionaries to organize data, debugging, building graphical interfaces, etc. We will develop several small games or some applications which may automate some boring stuff in our life using what we learn in class and make the learning fun and creative.

    This class includes following things:

    • Introduction to different types of loops.
    • Programming based on FOR loops and While Loop.
    • Introduction to sequence data types: Lists, Tuples, Sets, Dictionaries
    • Programming on lists.
    • Introduction to turtle modules and turtle programming.
    • Turtle programming projects

    Projects:

    • Building Grade calculator
    • Building calculator
    • Making HELLO WORLD projects using Turtle Graphics.
    • Making Various shapes using Turtle graphics
    • Building Turtle CAR
    Instructor: Shilpa Sharma

  • 09/18 to 12/11  12 Classes Wednesday 5:00pm-6:30pm $465/term No class on Nov. 28.Location: Online13 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.

    This class is for students who have finished a one-year Python programming beginner Course.

    Prerequisites for this course: Pre Algebra and Python beginner course

    Python is a widely-used programming language. It is simple in its design, yet incredibly flexible and powerful. Python is the best introductory programming language. This course is designed for all ages who want to learn to program with Python.

     

    This class includes the following Python Language Skills:

    • Programming based on conditions,loops,lists and dictionaries.
    • Programming based on lists,conditions,logics.
    • Complex programming.
    • Functional programming
    • Introduction to different types of arguments in functions.
    • Using Functions and modules in programming.
    • Random module
    • Turtle module

    Projects:

    • Calculator using functions
    • Building Grades Calculator
    • Building password generator.
    • Making Rock Paper Scissor game.
    • Making Fireworks/different types of spirals projects using Turtle Graphics.
    • Making Various shapes using Turtle graphics
    • Generate Grocery-Bill using Lists
    Instructor: Shilpa Sharma

  • 09/21 to 12/14  12 Classes Saturday 1:00pm-3:00pm $615/term No class on Nov. 23Location: Online13 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.

    Algorithms are the soul of computing. Algorithmic thinking, unlike the very young electronic machinery it brings alive, is rooted in ancient mathematics. It can be roughly described as creating "recipes" (well defined sequences of computational steps) for getting "things" (computational problems specifying an input-output relation) "successfully" (correctly) "done" (in finite steps and time).

    Algorithm design and analysis provide the theoretical backbone of computer science and are a must in the daily work of the successful programmer. The goal of this course is to provide a solid background in the design and analysis of the major classes of algorithms.

    In this course, students will develop ability to articulate processes for solving problems and to implement those processes efficiently within their programming. Students will learn to design algorithms for searching, sorting, and optimization and apply them to answer practical questions. 

    The expected outcome of this class:
    Students will be more confident to solve a lot of ACSL Junior/Senior level problems and USACO Bronze level problems, and be able to solve some problems which are equivalent to the silver level from USACO,

    Prerequities:
    Programming experience with Python, or C++ or Java 

    Instructor: Peng Lin

  • 09/21 to 12/14  12 Classes Saturday 3:30pm-5:00pm $465/term No class on Nov. 23Location: Online13 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.

    This course is for AP Computer Science A. Here is the course description and exam by College Board: https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/sites/default/files/2019-05/ap-computer-science-a-course-and-exam-description.pdf. AP Computer Science A is one year curriculum for high school students. Sunshine Elite usually split the class into part 1 and part 2 which can be finished in 2 terms.

    Prerequisite: At least one year programming experience

    AP Computer Science A
    Advanced Placement Computer Science A is an AP Computer Science course and examination offered by the College Board to high school students as an opportunity to earn college credit for a college-level computer science course. AP Computer Science A is meant to be the equivalent of a first-semester course in computer science. The AP exam currently tests students on their knowledge of Java. Java Programming Language is one of the most popular programming languages particularly for client–server web applications. Java is high-level, class-based, object-oriented programming language that is designed to have as few implementation dependencies as possible. It is a general-purpose programming language intended to let programmers write once, run anywhere, meaning that compiled Java code can run on all platforms that support Java without the need for recompilation. Java applications are typically
    compiled to bytecode that can run on any Java virtual machine regardless of the underlying computer architecture. 

    AP Computer Science A - Fundamental and Advanced Concepts in Java

    Topics to be covered:
    Unit 1: Primitive Types
    Unit 2: Using Objects
    Unit 3: Boolean Expressions and if Statements
    Unit 4: Iteration
    Unit 5: Writing Classes
    Unit 6: Array
    Unit 7: ArrayList
    Unit 8: 2D Array
    Unit 9: Inheritance
    Unit 10: Recursion

    Note: Each class will follow a format: Computer science Concepts, Programming activity, Quiz. This class also have one diagnostic test and 2 full length AP CS A college board practice tests to refine the skills required by the college board APCS A test. 

    Instructor: Peng Lin

  • 09/15 to 12/08  12 Classes Sunday 1:00pm-2:00pm $315/term No class on Nov. 24Location: 16100 NW Cornell Road Suite 210 Room 4 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.

    Chess is the classic game that develops spatial thinking and strategies and builds focused concentration. Often known as a game for the intellectually gifted, chess is the best sport to exercise the most important organ in our bodies: the brain. It promotes brain growth, raises your IQ, teaches planning and foresight, sparks your creativity, increases problem-solving skills, and optimizes memory improvement.

    This class is for the beginner who has little to no experience with Chess but wants to learn. In this class, students will learn basic game rules and opening tactic moves.

    Instructor: Jerry Sherrard

  • 09/15 to 12/08  12 Classes Sunday 2:15pm-3:45pm $465/term No class on Nov. 24Location: 16100 NW Cornell Road Suite 210 Room 4 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.

    Chess is a classic game that develops spatial thinking and strategies and builds focused concentration. Often known as a game for the intellectually gifted, chess is the best sport to exercise the most important organ in our bodies: the brain. It promotes brain growth, raises your IQ, teaches planning and foresight, sparks your creativity, increases problem-solving skills, and optimizes memory improvement.

    This class will teach more about basic opening strategies and more advanced tactical tricks and patterns.
       The Summer session will start fresh, not just continue the 2020-2021 curriculum. We test the current skills for all students, integrate new students, and work on strategies and tactics for two main phases of the game. First we will all learn and practice a typical  chess opening. Second, we will focus on the key endgame patterns. This rewards pattern training and visualization skills.

    For the online classes, students will need to use a chess.com account in order to play chess during the class. Younger students can use ChessKid or other portals otherwise, but please have a regular chess.com account just for class. The instructor can observe all games at once. Another benefit from playing these games online is that the instructor can also comment on each student's games at some point during the course, and send those personal suggestions for improvement to the class.

    Instructor: Jerry Sherrard

  • 09/15 to 12/08  12 Classes Sunday 2:15pm-3:45pm $465/term No class on Nov. 24Location: 16100 NW Cornell Road Suite 210 Room 8 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.

    These art classes are aimed at fostering young students’ general appreciation toward the arts while learning fundamental skills for their artistic expression.

    Additionally, this class will teach students to develop their ability to “see” the real world in creating fine drawings and quick sketches from life. It will introduce basic concepts of shape and form, volume, texture, values of shades, basic design, 1-3 prospective, basic color theory, and much more. The goal is to complete a piece of work in each class while furthering their interest and knowledge in the expression of fine art.

    Class supplies to prepare by students:
    1.  A Sketch book (9“x12” size is recommended)
    2. Color pencils or color markers.
    3. Later on will need some watercolors.

    Instructor: Curran Gregory

  • 09/07 to 10/26  8 Sessions Saturday 10:30am-12:00pm $375/term Location: Online6

    This is an 8-week complete review and test practice package for students who plan to take SAT tests.

    This package uses materials focused on the most complicated SAT topics and problems as well as more advanced test skills and time management strategies to optimize scores.  The package includes proctored tests that replicate the stress of the actual test.

    All class materials are offered in PDF files for free.  The hard copy of books may involve extra book fees.

    Instructor: Julie Hlad

  • 09/13 to 10/25  7 Classes Friday 5:15pm-7:00pm $375/term Location: Online11

    This is an 8-weeks complete review and test practice package for students who plan to take SAT tests.

    This package is for students who want to further improve their SAT scores. This package uses materials focused on the most complicated SAT topics and problems as well as more advanced test skills and time management strategies to optimize scores.  The package includes proctored tests that replicate the stress of the actual test.

    All class materials are offered in PDF files for free.  The hard copy of books may involve extra book fees.
     
     
    Instructor: Elizabeth Prestegaard

  • 09/21 to 12/14  5 tests Anytime 9:00am-10:00pm $50/5 tests Location: Online6 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.

    5 SAT Digital Practice tests for students who are preparing for the official SAT test.

    Those online tests can be taken anytime from home. The tests are scored automatically and the test reports are available immediately.



  • 09/13 to 10/04  7 Classes Wednesday, Friday 3:45pm-4:55pm $255/term In-person onlyLocation: 16100 NW Cornell Road Suite 210 Room 8

    This is the CogAt test preparation class for 3rd-grade students in Elementary school to qualify for the TAG program. The purpose is to let students study the test skills and get better performance in the test.  The long term benefit of this class is to help students improve the cognitive and reasoning abilities by learning logical and creative thinking behind the materials, which are critical for their future success.

    The 3rd & 5th graders will go to take the CogAt test at school in Fall,  A student in K-3rd grade who scores with 99 percentile at CogAt will qualify for the TAG program in Elementary school. A student in 4th-6th grade who scores with 99 percentile at CogAt will qualify for the SUMMA program in Middle School.

    The first 5-week of the class will focus more on the 3 screening sections: Verbal Analogies, Figure Matrices, and Number Analogies. And then we will have a few more sessions to focus on the other 6 sections for students who are invited to take the full-lenght CogAt tests.

    The CogAt screening test will be given to all 3rd graders in BSD schools at the end of October or the beginning of November each year.

    Students who get 97% or plus in the screening test will be invited to take the full test later in the Fall term. Students who get 99% in the full test will qualify for the SUMMA program in Middle schools. 

    Sunshine will provide all testing materials for students to practice with. We use the online practice test with instant scoring and report along with the classes. All online practice test reports are saved in your Sunshine account and you may check your child's performance via the "Assessment Tests" link in your account. 

    Instructor: Curran Gregory

  • 09/13 to 10/04  7 Classes Wednesday,Friday 3:45pm-4:55pm $255/term In-person onlyLocation: Online11

    This is the CogAt test preparation class for 5th-grade students to qualify for the middle school SUMMA program. The 3rd & 5th graders will go to take the CogAt test at school in Fall,  A student in K-3rd grade who scores with 99 percentile at CogAt will qualify for the TAG program in Elementary school. A student in 4th-6th grade who scores with 99 percentile at CogAt will qualify for the SUMMA program in Middle School.

    The purpose of this class is to let students learn the test skills and get ready for the tests. The long term benefit of this class is to help students improve the cognitive and reasoning abilities by learning logical and creative thinking behind the materials, which are critical for their future success.

    The first 5-week of the class will focus more on the 3 screening sections: Verbal Analogies, Figure Matrices, and Number Analogies. And then we will have a few more sessions to focus on the other 6 sections for students who are invited to take the full-lenght CogAt tests.

    The CogAt screening test will be given to all 5th graders in BSD schools at the end of October or the beginning of November each year.

    Students who get 97% or plus in the screening test will be invited to take the full test later in the Fall term. Students who get 99% in the full test will qualify for the SUMMA program in Middle schools. 

    Sunshine will provide all testing materials for students to practice with. We use the online practice test with instant scoring and report along with the classes. All online practice test reports are saved in your Sunshine account and you may check your child's performance via the "Assessment Tests" link in your account. 

    Instructor: Shilpa Sharma;  Merveille Musangu

  • 09/15 to 10/06  4 Classes Sunday 12:30pm-2:00pm $255/term In-person or OnlineLocation: 16100 NW Cornell Road Suite 210 Room 8

    We will check with you whether you want to take the class online before the term starts.

    This is the CogAt test preparation class for 5th-grade students to qualify for the middle school SUMMA program. The 3rd & 5th graders will go to take the CogAt test at school in Fall,  A student in K-3rd grade who scores with 99 percentile at CogAt will qualify for the TAG program in Elementary school. A student in 4th-6th grade who scores with 99 percentile at CogAt will qualify for the SUMMA program in Middle School.

    The purpose of this class is to let students learn the test skills and get ready for the tests. The long term benefit of this class is to help students improve the cognitive and reasoning abilities by learning logical and creative thinking behind the materials, which are critical for their future success.

    The first 5-week of the class will focus more on the 3 screening sections: Verbal Analogies, Figure Matrices, and Number Analogies. And then we will have a few more sessions to focus on the other 6 sections for students who are invited to take the full-lenght CogAt tests.

    The CogAt screening test will be given to all 5th graders in BSD schools at the end of October or the beginning of November each year.

    Students who get 97% or plus in the screening test will be invited to take the full test later in the Fall term. Students who get 99% in the full test will qualify for the SUMMA program in Middle schools. 

    Sunshine will provide all testing materials for students to practice with. We use the online practice test with instant scoring and report along with the classes. All online practice test reports are saved in your Sunshine account and you may check your child's performance via the "Assessment Tests" link in your account. 

    Instructor: Curran Gregory

  • 10/28 to 04/20  2 Contest Saturday 9:00am-8:00pm $100/Annual Team Fee Oregon Math Circle ARML team meeting is hosting once a month on Saturdays

    We are sponsoring the Oregon Math Circle ARML team meetings, which take place once a month on Saturdays from October to March. The Annual Oregon Math Circle ARML teams' local competition will be hosted in April.

    The 2025 National ARML Competition will be held in May 2025. We anticipate opening registration in March 2025, with a registration deadline in late of April.

    The American Regions Mathematics League (ARML), is an annual, national high school mathematics team competition held simultaneously at four locations in the United States: the University of IowaPenn StateUniversity of Nevada, Reno, and the University of Alabama in Huntsville.[1] Past sites have included San Jose State UniversityRutgers UniversityUNLVDuke University, and University of Georgia.

    Teams consist of 15 members, which usually represent a large geographic region (such as a state) or a large population center (such as a major city). Some schools also field teams. The competition is held in June, on the first Saturday after Memorial Day.

    In 2022, 120 teams competed with about 1800 students.[2]

    ARML problems cover a wide variety of mathematical topics including algebrageometrynumber theorycombinatoricsprobability, and inequalitiesCalculus is not required to successfully complete any problem, but it may facilitate solving the problem more quickly or efficiently. While part of the competition is short-answer based, there is a cooperative team round, and a proof-based power question (also completed as a team). ARML problems are harder than most high school mathematics competitions.

    Instructor: Manny Norse

  • 11/06 to 11/06  1 Contest 5:30pm-7:00pm $35/exam non refundableLocation: 16100 NW Cornell Road Suite 210 Room 6

    IMPORTANT NOTE: This exam is required to be proctored in-person in the classrooms. Please join the meeting on time. The test will be canceled for any one who comes in the classroom 15 minutes late.

    The American Mathematics Competitions (AMC) 10 /12 is a 25-question, 75-minute, multiple choice examination in secondary school mathematics containing problems which can be understood and solved with algebra and geometry concepts. It is held in February and for students in grades 10 and below.

    It covers many advanced math subjects and requires critical thinking to be able to answer questions in an accurate and timely manner so all questions can be answered in the allotted time.

    Contest schedule at the day:

    5:15-5:30pm Arrive time
    5:30-5:45pm  prepare for the test

    Have students pre-fill all names and demographic information on their answer sheets prior to the competition. Students must use their full legal name, no nicknames or abbreviations. They should pay careful attention to marking their name and address accurately. 

    The test will be paper-based so please take 2/HB pencils with you. No other aids are permitted other than unmarked scratch paper, graph paper, rulers, protractors, and erasers. Calculators and other electronic devices of any kind are not allowed. The AMC 10 and AMC 12 questions do not require the use of a calculator.

    5:45-7:00pm Test time

    • Students are seated separated by an empty space, if possible.
    • Talking or asking questions during the competition is not allowed. Students must do their own work.
    • The announcement to the students will be made when there are 15 minutes left and again when there are 5 minutes left.
    • When time is up after 75 minutes, Students have to stop and submit their test without any delay.
    • The competition and solutions may not be discussed with anyone outside of the room either orally or digitally (e.g. email, online, and social media of any type) until 24 hours have passed from the official competition date. The competition booklets will be sent to students by email 24 hours after the competition period is over.

    Note: Please be on time. Students who come later after 8:35am will not be accepted to the exam.

     

    Instructor: Peng Lin;  Manny Norse

  • 11/06 to 11/06  1 Contest 5:30pm-7:00pm $35/exam non refundableLocation: 16100 NW Cornell Road Suite 210 Room 8

    IMPORTANT NOTE: This exam is required to be proctored in-person in the classrooms. Please join the meeting on time. The test will be canceled for any one who comes in the classroom 15 minutes late.

    he American Mathematics Competitions (AMC) 10 /12 is a 25-question, 75-minute, multiple choice examination in secondary school mathematics containing problems which can be understood and solved with algebra and geometry concepts. It is held in February and for students in grades 10 and below.

    It covers many advanced math subjects and requires critical thinking to be able to answer questions in an accurate and timely manner so all questions can be answered in the allotted time.

    Contest schedule at the day:

    5:15-5:30pm Arrive time
    5:30-5:45pm  prepare for the test

    Have students pre-fill all names and demographic information on their answer sheets prior to the competition. Students must use their full legal name, no nicknames or abbreviations. They should pay careful attention to marking their name and address accurately. 

    The test will be paper-based so please take 2/HB pencils with you. No other aids are permitted other than unmarked scratch paper, graph paper, rulers, protractors, and erasers. Calculators and other electronic devices of any kind are not allowed. The AMC 10 and AMC 12 questions do not require the use of a calculator.

    5:45-7:00pm Test time

    • Students are seated separated by an empty space, if possible.
    • Talking or asking questions during the competition is not allowed. Students must do their own work.
    • The announcement to the students will be made when there are 15 minutes left and again when there are 5 minutes left.
    • When time is up after 75 minutes, Students have to stop and submit their test without any delay.
    • The competition and solutions may not be discussed with anyone outside of the room either orally or digitally (e.g. email, online, and social media of any type) until 24 hours have passed from the official competition date. The competition booklets will be sent to students by email 24 hours after the competition period is over.

    Note: Please be on time. Students who come later than 8:35am will not be accepted to the exam.

     

    Instructor: Peng Lin;  Manny Norse

  • 11/12 to 11/12  1 Contest 5:30pm-7:00pm $35/exam non refundableLocation: 15320 NW Central Dr. Ste D6 Room 2

    IMPORTANT NOTE: This exam is required to be proctored in-person in the classrooms. Please join the meeting on time. The test will be canceled for any one who comes in the classroom 15 minutes late.

    The American Mathematics Competitions (AMC) 10 /12 is a 25-question, 75-minute, multiple choice examination in secondary school mathematics containing problems which can be understood and solved with algebra and geometry concepts. It is held in February and for students in grades 10 and below.

    It covers many advanced math subjects and requires critical thinking to be able to answer questions in an accurate and timely manner so all questions can be answered in the allotted time.

    Contest schedule at the day:

    5:15-5:30pm Arrive time
    5:30-5:45pm  prepare for the test

    Have students pre-fill all names and demographic information on their answer sheets prior to the competition. Students must use their full legal name, no nicknames or abbreviations. They should pay careful attention to marking their name and address accurately. 

    The test will be paper-based test so please take 2/HB pencils with you. You have to stay with the e-test page all the test. No other aids are permitted other than unmarked scratch paper, graph paper, rulers, protractors, and erasers. Calculators and other electronic devices of any kind are not allowed. The AMC 10 and AMC 12 questions do not require the use of a calculator.

    5:45-7:00pm Test time

    • Students are seated separated by an empty space, if possible.
    • Talking or asking questions during the competition is not allowed. Students must do their own work.
    • The announcement to the students will be made when there are 15 minutes left and again when there are 5 minutes left.
    • When time is up after 75 minutes, Students have to stop and submit their test without any delay.
    • The competition and solutions may not be discussed with anyone outside of the room either orally or digitally (e.g. email, online, and social media of any type) until 24 hours have passed from the official competition date. The competition booklets will be sent to students by email 24 hours after the competition period is over.

    Note: Please be on time. Students who come in later than 6:05pm will not be accepted to the exam.

    Instructor: Peng Lin;  Manny Norse

  • 11/12 to 11/12  1 Contest 5:30pm-7:00pm $35/exam non refundableLocation: 15320 NW Central Dr. Ste D6 Room 1

    IMPORTANT NOTE: This exam is required to be proctored in-person in the classrooms. Please join the meeting on time. The test will be canceled for any one who comes in the classroom 15 minutes late.

    The American Mathematics Competitions (AMC) 10 /12 is a 25-question, 75-minute, multiple choice examination in secondary school mathematics containing problems which can be understood and solved with algebra and geometry concepts. It is held in February and for students in grades 10 and below.

    It covers many advanced math subjects and requires critical thinking to be able to answer questions in an accurate and timely manner so all questions can be answered in the allotted time.

    Contest schedule at the day:

    5:15-5:30pm Arrive time
    5:30-5:45pm  prepare for the test

    Have students pre-fill all names and demographic information on their answer sheets prior to the competition. Students must use their full legal name, no nicknames or abbreviations. They should pay careful attention to marking their name and address accurately. 

    The test will be paper-based so please take 2/HB pencils with you. You have to stay with the e-test page all the test. No other aids are permitted other than unmarked scratch paper, graph paper, rulers, protractors, and erasers. Calculators and other electronic devices of any kind are not allowed. The AMC 10 and AMC 12 questions do not require the use of a calculator.

    5:45-7:00pm Test time

    • Students are seated separated by an empty space, if possible.
    • Talking or asking questions during the competition is not allowed. Students must do their own work.
    • The announcement to the students will be made when there are 15 minutes left and again when there are 5 minutes left.
    • When time is up after 75 minutes, Students have to stop and submit their test without any delay.
    • The competition and solutions may not be discussed with anyone outside of the room either orally or digitally (e.g. email, online, and social media of any type) until 24 hours have passed from the official competition date. The competition booklets will be sent to students by email 24 hours after the competition period is over.

    Note: Please be on time. Students who come in later than 6:05pm will not be accepted to the exam.

    Instructor: Peng Lin;  Manny Norse

  • 01/24 to 01/24  1 Contest 6:15pm-7:15pm $35/exam non refundableLocation: 16100 NW Cornell Road Suite 210 Room 8

    IMPORTANT NOTE: This exam is required to be proctored in-person in the classrooms. Please join the meeting on time. The test will be canceled for any one who comes in the classroom 15 minutes late.

    The American Mathematics Competitions (AMC) 8 is a 25-question, 40-minute, multiple choice examination in secondary school mathematics containing problems which can be understood and solved with algebra and geometry concepts. It is held in November and for students in grade 8 or below and under 14.5 years of age on the day of the competition.

    It covers many advanced math subjects and requires critical thinking to be able to answer questions in an accurate and timely manner so all questions can be answered in the allotted time.

    Contest schedule at the day:

    8:55-9:15am Arrive and prepare for the test

    Have students pre-fill all names and demographic information on their answer sheets prior to the competition. Students must use their full legal name, no nicknames or abbreviations. They should pay careful attention to marking their name and address accurately. 

    The test will be paper-based so please take 2/HB pencils with you. You have to stay with the e-test page all the test. No other aids are permitted other than unmarked scratch paper, graph paper, rulers, protractors, and erasers. Calculators and other electronic devices of any kind are not allowed. The AMC 8 questions do not require the use of a calculator.

    9:20-10:00am Test time

    • Students are seated separated by an empty space, if possible.
    • Talking or asking questions during the competition is not allowed. Students must do their own work.
    • The announcement to the students will be made when there are 10 minutes left and again when there are 2 minutes left.
    • When time is up after 40 minutes, Students have to stop and submit their test without any delay.
    • The competition and solutions may not be discussed with anyone outside of the room either orally or digitally (e.g. email, online, and social media of any type) until 24 hours have passed from the official competition dates. The competition booklets will be sent to students by email 24 hours after the competition period is over.

    Note: Please be on time. Students who come in 10 minutes later will not be accepted to the exam.

     

    Instructor: Manny Norse;  Connor Nelson

  • 01/24 to 01/24  1 Contest 6:15pm-7:15pm $0/exam non refundableLocation: 16100 NW Cornell Road Suite 210 Room 4

    IMPORTANT NOTE: This exam is required to be proctored in-person in the classrooms. Please join the meeting on time. The test will be canceled for any one who comes in the classroom 15 minutes late.

    The American Mathematics Competitions (AMC) 8 is a 25-question, 40-minute, multiple choice examination in secondary school mathematics containing problems which can be understood and solved with algebra and geometry concepts. It is held in November and for students in grade 8 or below and under 14.5 years of age on the day of the competition.

    It covers many advanced math subjects and requires critical thinking to be able to answer questions in an accurate and timely manner so all questions can be answered in the allotted time.

    Contest schedule at the day:

    8:55-9:15am Arrive and prepare for the test

    Have students pre-fill all names and demographic information on their answer sheets prior to the competition. Students must use their full legal name, no nicknames or abbreviations. They should pay careful attention to marking their name and address accurately. 

    The test will be paper-based so please take 2/HB pencils with you. You have to stay with the e-test page all the test. No other aids are permitted other than unmarked scratch paper, graph paper, rulers, protractors, and erasers. Calculators and other electronic devices of any kind are not allowed. The AMC 8 questions do not require the use of a calculator.

    9:20-10:00am Test time

    • Students are seated separated by an empty space, if possible.
    • Talking or asking questions during the competition is not allowed. Students must do their own work.
    • The announcement to the students will be made when there are 10 minutes left and again when there are 2 minutes left.
    • When time is up after 40 minutes, Students have to stop and submit their test without any delay.
    • The competition and solutions may not be discussed with anyone outside of the room either orally or digitally (e.g. email, online, and social media of any type) until 24 hours have passed from the official competition dates. The competition booklets will be sent to students by email 24 hours after the competition period is over.

    Note: Please be on time. Students who come in 10 minutes later will not be accepted to the exam.

     

    Instructor: Manny Norse;  Connor Nelson

  • 11/21 to 03/27  5 MOEMS Division E Contests Thursday 5:05pm-5:45pm $50/5 tests  in the year of 2024-2025; Test dates are Thursdays on Nov 21, Dec 19, Jan 23, Feb 20, Mar 27Location: 16100 NW Cornell Road Suite 210 Room 4

    This is the 2024-2025 MOEMS Math Olympiad Contests for Elementary Division (Grade 4-6). 

    Sunshine is hosting the 2024-2025 year of Math Olympiad Contests for elementary school division in-person at 16100 NW Cornell Rd Ste 210, Beaverton, OR 97006 with the following schedule:

    Contest #1: November 21, 2024, Thursday 5:05-5:45pm

    Contest #2: December 19, 2024, Thursday 5:05-5:45pm

    Contest #3: January 23, 2025, Thursday 5:05-5:45pm

    Contest #4: February 20, 2025, Thursday 5:05-5:45pm

    Contest #5: March 27, 2024, Thursday 5:05-5:45pm

    The test will be monitored at Sunshine Elite classrooms. Students should be come in the classroom no later than 5:05pm and the test will start at 5:15pm. The final awards for participants will be amounced in May, 2024.

    Math Olympiad (MOEMS) promotes problem-solving. It has two levels: Elementary Division for Grade 4-6 and Middle School Division for Grade 6-8. It includes 5 contests for each year over 5 months from November to March. The goals of Math Olympiad contests are:

    • To stimulate enthusiasm and a love for Mathematics
    • To introduce important Mathematical concepts
    • To teach major strategies for problem-solving
    • To develop Mathematical flexibility in solving problems
    • To foster Mathematical creativity and ingenuity
    • To provide for the satisfaction, joy, and thrill of meeting challenges

    Last year nearly 170,000 students from about 6,000 teams on 6 continents participated in the Olympiads. All 50 states and 39 other countries were represented.

    Here are the awards for participants: https://www.moems.org/awards.htm

    Instructor: Peng Lin

  • 03/20 to 03/20  1 MK Thursday 5:05pm-6:30pm $10/contest in-personLocation: 16100 NW Cornell Road Suite 210 Room 4

    Math Kangaroo is a great way to introduce elementary school students to the world of competitive math. It is an interactive, prize-based competition consisting of puzzles and logic-type problems. Math Kangaroo is open to students in grades 1 - 12; the competition offers 24 problems to be solved within 75 minutes for grades 1-5 and 30 questions for students in grades 5 and up. 

    Sunshine is hosting the Math Kangaroo contest on March 20. You will get the inviation code on the class page once you sign up for this contest.

    Instructor: Peng Lin

  • 04/17 to 04/17  1 Math League Competition Event Thursday 5:05pm-5:45pm $10/contest in-personLocation: 16100 NW Cornell Road Suite 210 Room 4

    Math League is a Math competition for grades 3-12 students. It is held in the United States, Canada, and other countries. The competition consists of a timed multiple-choice test; the timing is such that to complete the test, students must work at a pace of one question per minute or faster.

    Math League expands on basic math concepts taught in schools by using more challenging questions and word problems, requiring students to use critical thinking to complete each question accurately and in a timely manner so that all questions can be finished in the allotted time, and because of this, the course is focused on strategies to quickly and accurately answer questions.

    Sunshine is hosting the Math League contest every year on Apr 15. The students scored 26 or above in the test will qualify for the Math League International Summer Program. You may check more information about the competition from the Math League official website: https://mathleague.com

    Instructor: Peng Lin

  • 04/17 to 04/17  1 Math League Competition Event Thursday 5:05pm-5:45pm $10/contest in-personLocation: 16100 NW Cornell Road Suite 210 Room 4

    Math League is a Math competition for grades 3-12 students. It is held in the United States, Canada, and other countries. The competition consists of a timed multiple-choice test; the timing is such that to complete the test, students must work at a pace of one question per minute or faster.

    Math League expands on basic math concepts taught in schools by using more challenging questions and word problems, requiring students to use critical thinking to complete each question accurately and in a timely manner so that all questions can be finished in the allotted time, and because of this, the course is focused on strategies to quickly and accurately answer questions.

    Sunshine is hosting the Math League contest every year on Apr 15. The students scored 26 or above in the test will qualify for the Math League International Summer Program. You may check more information about the competition from the Math League official website: https://mathleague.com

    Instructor: Peng Lin

  • 11/15 to 04/18  4 ACSL Annual Contest Friday 5:15pm-6:00pm $60/4 tests  in the year of 2024-2025; Test dates are Nov 15, Jan `17, Feb 28, Apr 18Location: Online13

    American Computer Science League (www.acsl.org), ACSL organizes computer science contests and computer programming contests for elementary, junior, and senior high school students. 

    The ACSL Elementary Division is for students from grades 4 to 6. It consists of 4 contests in a year. The contests scheduled for the 2024-2025 year at Sunshine Elite are as follows:

        Contest #1: Number Systems on Friday 5:15p,-6pm, November 15, 2024
        Contest #2: Prefix/Infix/PostFix Notation on  Friday 5:15p,-6pm, Jan 17, 2025
        Contest #3: Boolean Algebra on  Friday 5:15p,-6pm,  Feb 28, 2025
        Contest #4: Graph Theory on  Friday 5:15p,-6pm, Apr 18, 2025

    Note: All contests are proctoring virtual online by Sunshine Elite in the year of 2024-2025. Students who passed the cut-off score of all 4 contests will receive ACSL Final contest invitation emailed from May 1 through May 21, 2025. The ACSL Invitational Finals are scheduled on Saturday, May 24, 2025, proctoring virtual online by ACSL.

    The contests consist of non-programming problems in four categories, one each contest, will be tested. The contest consists of a 30-minute, 5-question test each month. The topics covered in 4 contests are Computer Number Systems, Prefix/Infix/Postfix Notation, Boolean Algebra, and Graph Theory. You may check the ACSL website for the study material and the test samples here: https://www.acsl.org/get-started/study-materials

    Sunshine Elite also has the ACSL training classes to help students prepare for the contests which is aligning with the contest dates and topics. If you have questions or concerns about the contests, please contact Shilpa Sharma by Email: Shilpa.Sharma@SunshineEliteEducation.com

    Instructor: Shilpa Sharma

  • 11/15 to 04/18  4 ACSL Annual Contest Friday 5:15pm-6:00pm $60/4 tests  in the year of 2024-2025; Test dates are Nov 15, Jan 17, Feb 28, Apr 18Location: Online13

    American Computer Science League (www.acsl.org), ACSL organizes computer science contests and computer programming contests for elementary, junior, and senior high school students. 

    The ACSL Elementary Division is for students from grades 4 to 6. It consists of 4 contests in a year. The contests scheduled for the 2024-2025 year at Sunshine Elite are as follows:

        Contest #1: Number Systems on Friday 5:15p,-6pm, November 15, 2024
        Contest #2: Prefix/Infix/PostFix Notation on  Friday 5:15p,-6pm, Jan 17, 2025
        Contest #3: Boolean Algebra on  Friday 5:15p,-6pm,  Feb 28, 2025
        Contest #4: Graph Theory on  Friday 5:15p,-6pm, Apr 18, 2025

    Note: All contests are proctoring virtual online by Sunshine Elite in the year of 2024-2025. Students who passed the cut-off score of all 4 contests will receive ACSL Final contest invitation emailed from May 1 through May 21, 2025. The ACSL Invitational Finals are scheduled on Saturday, May 24, 2025, proctoring virtual online by ACSL.

    The contests consist of non-programming problems in four categories, one each contest, will be tested. The contest consists of a 30-minute, 5-question test each month. The topics covered in 4 contests are Computer Number Systems, Prefix/Infix/Postfix Notation, Boolean Algebra, and Graph Theory. You may check the ACSL website for the study material and the test samples here: https://www.acsl.org/get-started/study-materials

    Sunshine Elite also has the ACSL training classes to help students prepare for the contests which is aligning with the contest dates and topics. If you have questions or concerns about the contests, please contact Shilpa Sharma by Email: Shilpa.Sharma@SunshineEliteEducation.com

    Instructor: Shilpa Sharma

  • 12/07 to 03/22  4 ACSL Annual Contest Friday 5:15pm-6:00pm $60/4 tests  in the year of 2024-2025; Test dates are Nov 15, Jan 17, Feb 28, Apr 18Location: Online13

    American Computer Science League (www.acsl.org), ACSL organizes computer science contests and computer programming contests for elementary, junior, and senior high school students. 

    The ACSL Junior Division is for students from grades 6 to 9. It consists of 4 contests in a year. 

    The contests scheduled for the 2024-2025 year at Sunshine Elite are as follows:

        Contest #1: Number Systems on Friday 5:15p,-6pm, November 15, 2024
        Contest #2: Prefix/Infix/PostFix Notation on  Friday 5:15p,-6pm, Jan 17, 2025
        Contest #3: Boolean Algebra on  Friday 5:15p,-6pm,  Feb 28, 2025
        Contest #4: Graph Theory on  Friday 5:15p,-6pm, Apr 18, 2025

    Note: All contests are proctoring virtual online by Sunshine Elite in the year of 2024-2025. Students who passed the cut-off score of all 4 contests will receive ACSL Final contest invitation emailed from May 1 through May 21, 2025. The ACSL Invitational Finals are scheduled on Saturday, May 24, 2025, proctoring virtual online by ACSL.

    Each contest in the Junior Division has two parts: a take-home 72-hour time limit programming problem and a set of short answer questions.  Each short answer test consists of 2 questions on each of the first two topics listed below and 1 question on the third topic for a total of 5 questions.  The time limit for the 5 question test is 30 minutes. 

    Below are the topics for each contest and the study material links:

    Contest #1 Computer Number Systems
    Recursive Functions
    What Does This Program Do? - Branching
    Contest #2 Prefix/Infix/Postfix Notation
    Bit-String Flicking
    What Does This Program Do? - Loops
    Contest #3 Boolean Algebra
    Data Structures
    What Does This Program Do? - Arrays
    Contest #4 Graph Theory
    Digital Electronics
    What Does This Program Do? - Strings

     You may check the ACSL website for the study material and the test samples here: https://www.acsl.org/get-started/study-materials

    Sunshine Elite also has the ACSL training classes to help students prepare for the contests which is aligning with the contest dates and topics. If you have questions or concerns about the contests, please contact Shilpa Sharma by Email: Shilpa.Sharma@SunshineEliteEducation.com

    Instructor: Shilpa Sharma

  • 12/07 to 03/22  4 ACSL Annual Contest Friday 5:15pm-6:00pm $60/4 tests  in the year of 2024-2025; Test dates are Nov 15, Jan 17, Feb 28, Apr 18Location: Online13

    American Computer Science League (www.acsl.org), ACSL organizes computer science contests and computer programming contests for elementary, junior, and senior high school students. 

    The ACSL Junior Division is for students from grades 6 to 9. It consists of 4 contests in a year. 

    The contests scheduled for the 2024-2025 year at Sunshine Elite are as follows:

        Contest #1: Number Systems on Friday 5:15p,-6pm, November 15, 2024
        Contest #2: Prefix/Infix/PostFix Notation on  Friday 5:15p,-6pm, Jan 17, 2025
        Contest #3: Boolean Algebra on  Friday 5:15p,-6pm,  Feb 28, 2025
        Contest #4: Graph Theory on  Friday 5:15p,-6pm, Apr 18, 2025

    Note: All contests are proctoring virtual online by Sunshine Elite in the year of 2024-2025. Students who passed the cut-off score of all 4 contests will receive ACSL Final contest invitation emailed from May 1 through May 21, 2025. The ACSL Invitational Finals are scheduled on Saturday, May 24, 2025, proctoring virtual online by ACSL.

    Each contest in the Junior Division has two parts: a take-home 72-hour time limit programming problem and a set of short answer questions.  Each short answer test consists of 2 questions on each of the first two topics listed below and 1 question on the third topic for a total of 5 questions.  The time limit for the 5 question test is 30 minutes. 

    Below are the topics for each contest and the study material links:

    Contest #1 Computer Number Systems
    Recursive Functions
    What Does This Program Do? - Branching
    Contest #2 Prefix/Infix/Postfix Notation
    Bit-String Flicking
    What Does This Program Do? - Loops
    Contest #3 Boolean Algebra
    Data Structures
    What Does This Program Do? - Arrays
    Contest #4 Graph Theory
    Digital Electronics
    What Does This Program Do? - Strings

     You may check the ACSL website for the study material and the test samples here: https://www.acsl.org/get-started/study-materials

    Sunshine Elite also has the ACSL training classes to help students prepare for the contests which is aligning with the contest dates and topics. If you have questions or concerns about the contests, please contact Shilpa Sharma by Email: Shilpa.Sharma@SunshineEliteEducation.com

    Instructor: Shilpa Sharma

  • 12/07 to 03/22  4 ACSL Annual Contest Friday 5:15pm-6:00pm $60/4 tests  in the year of 2024-2025; Test dates are Nov 15, Jan 17, Feb 28, Apr 18Location: Online13

    American Computer Science League (www.acsl.org), ACSL organizes computer science contests and computer programming contests for elementary, junior, and senior high school students. 

    The ACSL Senior Division contest is the best for middle/high school students with programming experience, expecially those already taking and being good at ACSL Junior contests. ACSL Senior Division has 4 contests in a year. The contests scheduled for the 2024-2025 year at Sunshine Elite are as follows:

        Contest #1: Number Systems on Friday 5:15p,-6pm, November 15, 2024
        Contest #2: Prefix/Infix/PostFix Notation on  Friday 5:15p,-6pm, Jan 17, 2025
        Contest #3: Boolean Algebra on  Friday 5:15p,-6pm,  Feb 28, 2025
        Contest #4: Graph Theory on  Friday 5:15p,-6pm, Apr 18, 2025

    Note: All contests are proctoring virtual online by Sunshine Elite in the year of 2024-2025. Students who passed the cut-off score of all 4 contests will receive ACSL Final contest invitation emailed from May 1 through May 21, 2025. The ACSL Invitational Finals are scheduled on Saturday, May 24, 2025, proctoring virtual online by ACSL.

    Each contest consists of an online 30-minute, 5-question short answer test and an online programming problem to solve in 72 hours. The Short Problems topics are the same in the Intermediate and Senior Divisions. The Senior Division problems are more challenging than those in the Intermediate Division. Below are the topics for each contest and the study material links:

    Contest 1  

    Computer Number Systems   
    Recursive Functions 
    What Does This Program Do?

    Contest 2 

    Prefix/Infix/Postfix Notation   
    Bit-String Flicking  
    LISP

    Contest 3  

    Boolean Algebra   
    Data Structures  
    FSAs and Regular Expressions

    Contest 4  

    Graph Theory   
    Digital Electronics   
    Assembly Language

    You may check the ACSL website for the study material and the test samples here: https://www.acsl.org/get-started/study-materials

    Sunshine Elite also has the ACSL training classes to help students prepare for the contests which is aligning with the contest dates and topics. If you have questions or concerns about the contest, please contact Shilpa Sharma by Email: Shilpa.Sharma@SunshineEliteEducation.com

    Instructor: Shilpa Sharma

  • 09/13 to 12/06   $0/term No class on Nov. 29

    The time schedule:

    Session 1: ITBS Math : 60 minutes

    Break: 15 minutes

    Session 2: ITBS Reading: 40 minutes

     



  • 09/03 to 06/20  6 term By Schedule 9:00am-5:00pm $0/term We will work with to schedule the volunteer slots once your application is approved.Location: 16100 NW Cornell Road Suite 210 Hall

    Volunteer Opportunity for high school and 8th grade students

    Sunshine is seeking enthusiastic 8th graders and high school students to join us as volunteer teacher assistants for our Sunshine Elite summer camps or afterschool program. We offer flexible volunteer hours, allowing you to choose slots that fit your schedule once your application is approved.

    To volunteer at Sunshine, you must meet the following requirements:

    1. Be a 8th grader or high school student with a GPA of 3.8 or above.
    2. Commit to volunteering for at least 15 hours during the summer or once a week during the school terms.

    Why Volunteering Holds Value for You:

    1. Gain Valuable Experience: Participating in our volunteer program offers an opportunity to acquire working and tutoring skills. Through a comprehensive 3-hour in-person training session led by our professional educators, volunteers will develop essential communication and mentoring abilities crucial for working with young children. These skills will be put into practice during your volunteer activities.
    2. Contribute to Your Community: Your involvement as a volunteer allows you to share your strengths with the community. Many children are still grappling with learning gaps, especially in the aftermath of COVID-19. By dedicating your time, you're making personalized learning more accessible for numerous families. Your mentoring efforts have the potential to positively impact and motivate countless young individuals within our community.
    3. Opportunity for PVSA Prestigious Recognition: Engaging in volunteer work also presents the chance to earn the President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA), a distinguished national honor that acknowledges volunteer dedication. This award celebrates the most exceptional volunteers and highlights the significant difference you're making through your contributions.
    4.  Qualify for Sunshine Elite Scholarship: Volunteering hours at Sunshine Elite can help students qualify for various levels of the Sunshine Elite Scholarship.

    Application Process:

    1. Begin by registering for the "Sunshine Volunteer Signup" on the Sunshine website. Upon signing up, you will gain access to the course "Sunshine Volunteer Application" within your Sunshine account.
    2. Proceed to complete your application by following the instructions on the "Class Page" assignment labeled "Submit Application Material". This entails submitting your most recent school transcript along with an essay about yourself covering the specified topics.
    3. Sign up volunteer slots. Upon receiving the approval email from Sunshine, you can proceed to schedule your volunteer slots using the scheduling interface available in your Sunshine account.

    Instructor: Shilpa Sharma

  • 08/23 to 08/23  5:30pm-7:00pm $0/ Location: 16100 NW Cornell Road Suite 290 Hall

    We are thrilled to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your incredible dedication and hard work. To celebrate and honor your contributions, we are hosting a special dinner party just for our amazing volunteers. This is our way of saying a big “Thank You” and to give us all a chance to enjoy a wonderful evening together.
    Event Details:
    • Date: August 23,2024
    • Time: 5:30 PM-7:00 PM
    • Venue: 16100 NW Cornell Rd #210, Beaverton OR 97006
    Please join us for an evening filled with delicious food, great company, and a chance to unwind and enjoy the fruits of your hard work. We’ve planned a delightful menu to make the night truly memorable.
    Kindly RSVP by August 22nd ,2024 to ensure we have everything prepared for your enjoyment. You can confirm your attendance by signing up for this event.

    Once again, thank you for your outstanding contributions. We look forward to celebrating with you!


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