Winter 2012 Session Starts on November 28, 2011

The Winter 2012 classes will start on November 28, 2011.  We accept new students on a rolling enrollment basis.  Interested students should contact us to schedule a qualifying exam.  Please click on the "Book Now" button to schedule a FREE qualifying exam or consultation session regarding class placement.

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List of Classes for Winter 2012 (November 28, 2011 - February 26, 2012)

Avid Academy for Gifted Youth offers the following Math & Physics Olympiad training programs for the 2011-2012 academic year:

Qualification

The Math Olympiad Training classes are extra-curricular programs designed to fill in the gaps, expand the scope, and add depth to the study of mathematics.  The requirements for each program specify the course subjects that the students should either have completed or will be taking concurrently at schools.  Exceptions may be granted on a case-by-case basis for qualified students.  Some programs require a qualifying exam before a student can be registered.  Please email us at info@AvidAcademy.com or call us at (949) 725-2200 to make an appointment for taking the qualifying exam.

Registration

The early registration deadline for returning students is November 15.  The open registration period is from November 15 - 29, 2011.   

To register for the Irvine sessions, download the files:

• 2011 - 2012 Student Registration Form
• 2011 - 2012 Math Olympiad Training Program Class List, Tuition and Fee Summary

Or, to register for the Fullerton sessions, download the file:

• 2011-2012 Fullerton Student Registration Form

Schedule and Location

Below is a full schedule of Fall 2010 classes and when they will be held.  Please note that classes held on Mondays through Fridays will meet at UCI University Tower, 4199 Campus Drive, Suite 550, Irvine, weekend classes will meet in Room LA122 Concordia University, Irvine. If you are unfamiliar with the Concordia campus, please click here for a campus map. 

For sessions that are full, a waitlist is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Winter 2012 Session Calendar (November 28, 2011 - February 26, 2012)

The classes meet on the following days:

Special Holidays:

• December 19, 2011 - January 6, 2012: Christmas and New Year Break

The training programs are organized into three ten-week sessions:

• Fall Session: September 6, 2011 - November 20, 2011
• Winter Session: November 28, 2012 - February 26, 2012
• Spring Session: March 5, 2012 - May 13, 2012

Customized Coach Programs:

Customized coaching with private, semi-private, and quartet settings are available upon request.  Email us at info@AvidAcademy.com to discuss your goals.

Homework Assignments

For classes that meet 1.5 hours per week, we expect students to spend about one hour on homework assignments.  For classes that meet 2 hours per week, we expect students to spend 1.5 - 2 hours per week.  We also assign optional homework to challenge the bright and eager students.  Homeworks are graded and selected homework solutions are available when homework is returned.  Grades and solutions will be posted in the online learning management system.  Unable to complete homework ontime regularily will lead to dismisal from the program.

Tuitions, Fees and Scholarships

Tuitions

Tuitions are based on sessions.  Each class consists of three sessions: Fall, Winter, and Spring.  Each session offers a total of 15 hours of instruction for F110, F120 and F130; and 20 hours of instruction for other classes.  Classes meet once a week for ten weeks.  Tuitions vary based on the length and location of each program.  Email us at info@AvidAcademy.com for more details.  

Materials

The materials fees cover the costs of math contest participation fees, classroom handouts, problem sets, and other instructional materials.

Problem Solving Textbook

Some of the programs may require textbooks.  Problem solving textbook prices range from $25.00 - $55.00 depending on training programs.  Textbook fees are not a part of the tuition or materials fees.  Students can purchase the textbook either from Avid Academy or from respective vendors directly.  In most cases, one textbook will be used for all three sessions throughout the entire academic year.

Locations

Concordia University, Irvine

All Saturday classes meet at Concordia University, Irvine.

Concordia University 1530 Concordia Irvine, CA 92612-3203 Driving Directions to Concordia University

UCI University Plaza, Irvine

All weekday classes meet at UCI University Tower, Irvine.