Congratulations for the achievement of USNCO 2024
Hi Dr. He,
The USNCO High Honors/Honors list came out yesterday, and I am happy to say that I got Honors (top 150). Although I was aiming higher, I am still proud of my achievement in a short time span. Thank you for your help throughout this process. Specifically, your help on the lab portion of the exam made part III easy for me. I am unsure if I will take the exam again next year, but this experience was extremely fun.
- Thank You. M.R.
High School Chemistry and Research Seminar
Sample class videos
Sample Chemistry Class with Dr. Zhang: https://youtu.be/KAoblbkraGI
| Class | Date | Time (California) | Class Day | Holiday | Tuition | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honors Chemistry | 9/20/25-2/14/26 | 2:00-4:00pm | Saturdays | no class 11/29, 12/27 | $1550/20 lessons; $80/lesson | |
| AP Chemistry | 9/20/25-2/14/26 | 6:30-8:30pm | Saturdays | no class 11/29, 12/27 | $1600/20 lessons; $85/lesson | |
| Special small group classes (AP, Honors) by high schools | by request | USNCO local $150/hr USNCO national $180/hr | AP, H Chemistry $130/hr for 1 on 1 $70/hr for 1 on 2 $50/hr for 1 on 3 |
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Address: 20432 Silverado Ave, Suite 7, Cupertino, CA 95014
Payment needs to be received before the 2nd class. Late payment will have a $50 penalty.
Dr. Jinsong Zhang’s Tutoring Policy – Chemistry Instruction
1. Lesson Format
All tutoring sessions will be conducted online. Previous students who provided feedback have consistently achieved excellent results, including scores of 5 on the AP Chemistry Exam, all through virtual instruction.
2. Technology Requirements
Students are required to use a laptop or desktop computer for lessons to ensure full access to course materials and interactive tools. An iPad or tablet is optional for notetaking.
3. Preparation and Materials
Students are encouraged to share relevant teaching materials from their school courses (such as lecture slides, homework assignments, or class notes) to be covered in a session in advance. This helps ensure that lesson time can be used efficiently and focused directly on learning and problem-solving. Sharing materials is optional but strongly recommended.
4. Attendance and Punctuality
Students are expected to arrive on time for each scheduled session. The lesson time will be counted starting at the scheduled time, regardless of when the student joins the session.
5. Cancellation and Rescheduling
At least 24 hours’ notice is required to cancel or reschedule a lesson. Exceptions are granted in cases of illness or emergencies; in such situations, please notify the instructor and/or SpringLight Education as soon as possible.
6. Tuition and Communication
Tuition is collected through SpringLight Education. All email correspondence should be cc’d to spring.light.edu@gmail.com to ensure proper recordkeeping and coordination. If a student is under 15, a parent/guardian must be included in emails as well.
9. Communication and Feedback
Students and parents are encouraged to communicate academic goals, progress, and any specific challenges regularly. Open communication helps tailor lessons to individual learning needs and ensures continued improvement.
10. Academic Integrity
All tutoring sessions are designed to support learning and understanding. Students are expected to complete their own graded assignments and uphold standards of academic honesty and integrity. The instructor will provide guidance, explanations, and practice but will not complete assignments on behalf of students.
SpringLight Education Chemistry Courses
AP Chemistry
- Description: AP Chemistry course will not only foster the students on the deeper level of learning and understanding of broader chemistry knowledge, but it also facilitates the students to develop the advanced inquiry and reasoning skills such as collecting and analyzing data, applying mathematical routines and connecting concepts in and across domains. The goal is to prepare the students for the study of advanced topics in college-level courses.
- Prerequisite: Algebra II recommended
- For students who successfully complete a year chemistry course or for the students with high motivation without chemistry background or taking chemistry class at high school.
Honors Chemistry
- Description: Honors Chemistry is a course that introduces the fundamental language, ideas, concepts and basic principles used in the study of chemistry. It covers key topics, fosters skills necessary to describe chemical processes and behaviors, and prepares students to solve numerical and verbal problems in chemistry. Upon completion, students will have a solid foundation in chemistry and will be prepared for AP Chemistry, AP Biology, and college-level chemistry courses.
- Prerequisite: Algebra I
- For high school students or self-motivated middle school students.
Regular Chemistry for 9th & 8th graders
趣味化学班 （对9年级，8年级，以及有强烈学习动力的7年级学生）