Bio Olympiad Jr 1B
Tuition: $1545.00
FLEX’s Biology Olympiad Junior program is designed for current 8th and 9th graders who have an interest in the biological sciences and have NOT yet taken Biology or Biology Honors. Students will learn the 18 fundamental concepts of biology over the course of the school year to prepare them for high school-level Biology, Biology SAT subject Test, as well as build a strong foundation for Biology Olympiad 1-2 years in the future. As part of the course, students will take diagnostic versions of these exams to chart their progress. The class will include a discussion of several careers that are possible in the fields of biology ranging from medicine to bioinformatics to green technologies.
Program Objectives:
- Preparation for 9th Grade Biology,
- Full Preparation for SAT Biology Subject Test
- Beginning USA Biology Olympiad Prep
Register by Dec 12 and get a FREE 4-week prep course for this class. See flyer for details.
Neuroscience 1 (6th-7th Grade) Spring 2021
Tuition: $1545.00
Neuroscience is a subject at the forefront of current research and of great interest to many students. However, most students will need to wait until college in order to explore this topic as it is generally only offered at a handful prestigious private high schools. FLEX’s Neuroscience courses will offer an introduction to one of the most notoriously challenging disciplines in biology and the health sciences. By presenting material in an approachable yet rigorous way and student projects, we hope to spark an interest in students and inspire them to pursue further study in this exciting field.
Program Objectives
- Introduce students to neurons, the brain, and organization of the nervous system
- Expose students to challenging content at an introductory level
- Prep toward Brain Bee competition, a prestigious neuroscience competition for HS students
Register by Dec 12 and get a FREE 4-week prep course for this class. See flyer for details.
Health Sciences Team
Klaus Aichelen: FLEX Director of Academic Services
- 14+ years teaching STEM and life science courses for high school and middle school students
- FLEX Bio Olympiad Program Director
- University of California, Berkeley
Michael Funaru: FLEX Principal Tutor
- Former High School Math and Science Teacher
- Also worked at Johnson & Johnson, Medtronic, Genzyme
- University of California, Los Angeles