BCS Fall 2025 Course Offerings

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AP Calculus AB/BC

Instructor: Yichen Li (Virginia Tech Math Dept)
For: High school students with Pre-Calculus background
Schedule: Saturdays, 1.5 hours (Afternoon)
Textbook: Calculus: Graphical, Numerical, Algebraic (5th Ed)

Topics Covered:

  • Limits & derivatives
  • Integrals & differential equations
  • Sequences/series (BC only)
  • Parametric & polar functions (BC only)

Goal: Prep for AP Exam (May 2026)

Earn 4–8 college credits with a score of 4 or 5!


AP Statistics

Instructor: Yichen Li (Virginia Tech Math Dept)
For: High school students with Algebra II background
Schedule: Saturdays, 1.5 hours (Afternoon)
Textbook: The Practice of Statistics (6th Ed)
Tools: Graphing calculator (TI-84 or similar)

Topics Covered:

  • Data analysis & sampling
  • Probability & statistical inference

Goal: Prep for AP Exam (May 2026)

Earn 3–4 college credits with a score of 4 or 5!


Physics Programs

  1. Introductory Physics
    • Instructor: Shengfeng Cheng
    • For: Middle school students (no background needed)
    • Schedule: Sundays, 1 hour (Afternoon)
    • Textbook: Conceptual Physics
    • Style: Hands-on learning + core concepts
  2. Advanced Physics (AP Physics C Support)
    • Instructor: Dan Osborne (Virginia Tech Physics Dept)
    • For: BHS students taking AP Physics C
    • Schedule: Sundays, 1:30–3:00 PM
    • Textbook: Fundamentals of Physics (12th Ed)
    • Style: Hands-on learning + core concepts

Goal: Support for AP Physics C (Mechanics & E&M)

Earn up to 8 college credits with successful exam scores!


📌 Key Details

  • 🗓️ Start Date: August 17, 2025
  • 📍 Location: Blacksburg Chinese School (BCS)
  • 👩 Teaching Style: Interactive lectures, Q&A, and hands-on activities
  • Register Now: Limited seats!
  • 🚀 Prepare for College Success with BCS!
  • 🏦 Gain credits, build skills, and ace AP exams with expert instructors.
  • 📞 Contact [email protected] for questions.