By Grade
Grades 9–12: the 2+1+1 Recommended Mix
In high school, core courses stabilize GPA and lift test scores while competitions enrich the academic extracurricular record. Workshops now focus on a real direction. Membership records point toward a formal Congressional Award application. The final step turns grades, competition results, portfolios, and badges into a persuasive application.
Academics
Grades 9–12 Academic Core (2+): Start With Two
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HS Reading · Writing (G9–G12)
Small-group English in Irvine for grades 9 to 12: L6 critical reading and analysis, and an analytical writing seminar that supports GPA and test scores.
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IUSD Math Pathway (G6–G12)
Irvine Unified's official math pathway: target, accelerated and support routes, the thresholds at every decision point, and the two summer bridge windows.
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Ivy-Level English (G9–G11)
A year-long program in Irvine for grades 9 to 11 centered on English GPA: critical reading, academic writing, SAT grammar, debate, and writing contests.
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Math Path Overview (G2–G12)
Irvine math tracking runs from grade 2 gifted selection through grade 6 placement, Enhanced Math 7/8, integrated math and AP Calculus; EDUBUS covers every node.
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Reading & Writing Weekend (G4–G11)
A two-hour weekend reading and writing course in Irvine for grades 4 to 11, in three tiers, pairing multi-genre reading with narrative to analytical writing.
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AP Overview (G8–G12)
Small-group AP courses in Irvine aimed at a 5: Precalculus, Calculus AB/BC, Physics 1, Computer Science A, US and World History, plus 1-on-1 AP tutoring.
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Enhanced Math I (G8–G9)
Enhanced Math I is Irvine Unified's grade 8 accelerated course covering the second half of Math 8 and all of Math I: its nine units, and how EDUBUS teaches them.
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Enhanced Math II (G9–G10)
Enhanced Math II is the second course in Irvine Unified's accelerated sequence, covering Math II and part of Math III: its eleven units, and how EDUBUS teaches them.
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AP Precalculus (G8–G12)
AP Precalculus, taught in Irvine, is the College Board's college-level prep math course, covering polynomial, exponential, and trig functions.
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1-on-1 Tutoring (K–G12)
On-demand private tutoring covering twenty-plus AP subjects and full ISEE prep with an online system, popular with Irvine families for K-12 GPA support.
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AP Calculus AB (G10–G12)
AP Calculus AB equals first-semester college calculus, taught in Irvine in small seminars, covering limits, derivatives, integrals, and differential equations.
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AP Calculus BC (G10–G12)
AP Calculus BC covers all of AB plus parametric, polar, and vector-valued functions and series, taught in Irvine with a summer pre-study option.
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AP CSA (G9–G12)
AP Computer Science A teaches first-year college programming in Java in Irvine, covering object-oriented design, arrays, recursion, and sorting.
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AP Summer Pre-study (G10–G11)
A three-week summer AP pre-study for grades 10 to 11, 8 to 10 students, in person or online in Irvine: AP Chemistry, Calculus BC, and Physics 1.
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AP CSP (G9–G12)
AP Computer Science Principles, taught in Irvine, is the entry-level computing AP for beginners, covering computational thinking and algorithms.
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AP Statistics (G10–G12)
AP Statistics matches an introductory college statistics course, covering data, probability, and inference, taught in Irvine with a focus on written argument.
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ISEE Prep Center (G1–G11)
ISEE prep center: test dates, registration, practice questions, scores and level guides; Irvine families can book a free assessment, then a small class or tutoring.
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SSAT (G5–G10)
SSAT Middle and Upper Level prep: verbal, quantitative, reading, and essay, with repeated 99th percentile results from Irvine students.
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SAT (G9–G12)
Targeted SAT grammar and reading for grades 9 to 11, scheduled around Irvine public high school coursework, with Digital SAT practice and math modules.
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TOEFL (G9–G12)
TOEFL reading, listening, speaking, and writing prep with real exam materials, for Irvine-area students applying to US high schools and colleges.
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ELPAC Intensive (K–G12)
Custom-scheduled intensive for students newly arrived in Irvine who must pass the ELPAC assessment used by IUSD, aiming to reclassify within 2 to 5 months.
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HS Science Support (G9–G12)
Non-AP support for Regular and Honors physics, chemistry, and biology at Irvine high schools: pacing with the school, test review, and lab reports to protect science GPA.
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AP Physics 1 (G9–G12)
AP Physics 1, taught in small classes in Irvine, is algebra-based introductory college mechanics covering kinematics, Newton's laws, and momentum.
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Math Competitions (G3–G12)
This math competition path for Irvine students runs from grade 3 to high school — Elite Math Track, AMC Accelerator, AIME Pathway — in small in-person EDUBUS classes.
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AP Physics 2 (G10–G12)
AP Physics 2, taught in Irvine, is the second algebra-based college physics course, covering thermodynamics, circuits, magnetism, and optics.
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Speech & Debate Comp. (G4–G11)
This public speaking and debate program for Irvine students spans three tracks (elementary, middle, high) with at least four tournaments a year.
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AP Physics C (G11–G12)
AP Physics C is calculus-based college physics with two separate exams, Mechanics and E&M, taught in Irvine for future engineering majors.
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Writing Competitions (G6–G11)
Middle and high school writing competition classes in Irvine that turn writing skill into entries for major contests, with competition opportunities throughout the year.
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AP Chemistry (G9–G12)
AP Chemistry matches first-year general chemistry, taught in small classes in Irvine, covering atomic structure, reactions, thermodynamics, and equilibrium.
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AP Biology (G8–G12)
AP Biology matches introductory college biology, taught in small classes in Irvine, covering cells, genetics, evolution, and ecology.
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Rocketry Competition (G7–G12)
This preparation system for Irvine students covers the national model rocketry championship and FAI world cups, grades 7 to 12, in small in-person classes.
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AP Environmental Science (G9–G12)
AP Environmental Science, taught in Irvine, is an interdisciplinary introductory course covering ecosystems, energy, and pollution, often a first science AP.
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Business Competitions (G9–G12)
NEC intensives led by a gold-medal coach at EDUBUS's Irvine campus, plus Wharton Investment, FBLA, and DECA prep; several teams have reached the California finals.
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AI Olympiad Sprint (G9–G11)
Advanced prep for USAAIO and other top AI competitions, grades 9 to 11, taught in small in-person classes based in Irvine alongside regular coursework.
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Chrono League (G8–G11)
This history course for Irvine students in small in-person classes prepares for National History Bee & Bowl, World Scholar's Cup, and National History Day.
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Sigma Circle (G9–G12)
A high school math club meeting every other week in Irvine: HMMT, BMT, DMM, SMT problem sessions, proof writing and LaTeX, and preparation for top math camp applications.
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AP US History (G9–G12)
AP US History, taught in Irvine, spans nine periods from 1491 to the present, building source analysis, argument, and DBQ and LEQ essay writing.
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AP World History (G9–G12)
AP World History: Modern, taught in small groups in Irvine, covers global history from 1200 to the present with cross-regional comparison and DBQ/LEQ writing.
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AP European History (G10–G12)
AP European History runs from 1450 to the present, from the Renaissance through the world wars, taught in Irvine with a focus on essay writing.
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DBQ Writing (G9–G12)
DBQ writing taught in small groups in Irvine for AP US, World, and European History: thesis, sourcing, contextualization, and timed practice.
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AP Human Geography (G9–G12)
AP Human Geography, taught in Irvine, studies the spatial patterns of human activity, from migration to culture and urban development.
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AP Psychology (G9–G12)
AP Psychology, taught in Irvine, matches introductory college psychology, covering research methods, cognition, and social psychology.
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AP Macroeconomics (G10–G12)
AP Macroeconomics, taught in Irvine, explains how whole economies work, from national income to monetary and fiscal policy and long-run growth.
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AP Microeconomics (G10–G12)
AP Microeconomics, taught in Irvine, covers how individuals and firms decide, from supply and demand to market structures and failure.
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AP US Government (G10–G12)
AP US Government and Politics, taught in Irvine, covers how the American system works, from constitutional foundations to civil liberties.
Creativity
Grades 9–12 Creative Workshop (1+): Rotate 3 to 4 Domains a Year
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Photography Lab (G4–G12)
Observing the world through a lens and exploring photography as an art form; the lab meets in Irvine, with an online option, for grades 4 to 12.
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Composition (G4–G12)
A Fine Arts Center composer teaches this workshop in Irvine: turning ideas and feelings into original music, for grades 4 to 12 with some background.
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Electronic Music (G4–G12)
Production and mixing turn ideas into original tracks; the class meets in Irvine, with an online option, for grades 4 to 12 with some music background.
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AI Olympiad Intro (G5–G12)
Not a competition class: hands-on projects build coding, logic, and creativity; many Irvine families use it to prepare for the AI Olympiad sprint, grades 5 to 12.
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Rocketry Intro (G7–G12)
Meeting in Irvine for grades 7 to 12, this rocketry intro has students design and build model rockets, hands-on with aerodynamics, no competition entry required.
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Speech & Debate Intro (G4–G12)
From daring to speak to speaking clearly, with no mandatory tournaments; the class meets in Irvine, with an online option, for grades 4 to 12.
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Business Intro (G6–G12)
Wharton, FBLA, BPA, NEC, and DECA set a high bar; this intro class builds the knowledge and practice first, meeting in Irvine for grades 6 to 12.
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Voicemakers Club (G5–G10)
Open discussion, group work, and 1-on-1 coaching build logic and peer leadership; this biweekly club meets in Irvine for grades 5 to 10.
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Screenwriting 101 (G6–G12)
This course meets in Irvine for middle and high schoolers: interviewing, news and feature structure, three-act scripts, and dialogue for campus media and contests.
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Photography & Film 101 (G6–G12)
Taught in Irvine for middle and high schoolers: still photography extends into camera movement, lighting, sound, and editing, ending in each student's own short film.
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Theater Camp (G4–G11)
Turning a story into a script and performing an original short play in two weeks; this camp runs at EDUBUS's Irvine headquarters for grades 4 to 11.
Soft Skills
Grades 9–12 Human Skills (1+): One Growth Track
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Life Lab (G1–G12)
Social skills, outdoor grit, and sales challenges roll on a shared schedule; this membership runs at EDUBUS's Irvine headquarters and logs progress into a growth report.
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Cross-cultural (G5–G12)
Two community service events a year give Irvine's Chinese-American students, whose social circles often run narrow, a platform to connect across cultures with PNF.
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Open Mic (G6–G12)
Three minutes on a self-chosen topic, no script, no grading, stop any time; this open mic meets in Irvine and also welcomes ideas for the local community.
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Newsroom (G9–G12)
This newsroom runs in Irvine for grades 9 to 12: reading, writing, interviewing, photography, and editing culminate in a team News Live published online.
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TED Speaker (G9–G12)
Research, argument, story, and stage presence build toward a 6 to 8 minute TED-style talk; students deliver it in Irvine to a live audience.
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Finance Lab (G1–G12)
Chinese families rarely discuss money with kids, yet financial literacy matters; this Irvine program runs money basics and a finance lab by grade band.
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Sales Challenge (G9–G12)
Designing a product and selling it to the public at a farmers market, with proceeds donated to a PNF project; Irvine high schoolers run the full course from idea to sale.
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Startup Incubator (G9–G12)
This incubator runs for Irvine high schoolers: market validation, finance, pitch, and execution toward an MVP, customer traction, and an investor demo day.
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Leadership Workshop (G1–G12)
Learning what leadership really means through study and games; the workshop runs in Irvine in junior and senior stages, every other weekend.
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Project Lead (G9–G12)
Teams of 3 to 5 meet in Irvine to plan, delegate, gather feedback, execute, and lead a project delivered to the public.
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WE GO! (G5–G12)
Hikes, conditioning, and outdoor challenges pair community service with fitness; routes run around Irvine and nearby, building persistence.
Admissions
After Grades 9–12: Turning the Record Into Applications
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College Admissions (G7–G12)
EDUBUS College Admissions Planning in Irvine: one advisor team coordinates eight services, from academics and testing to applications, from grade 7 to admission.
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Top Summer Programs (G9–G11)
The EDUBUS summer program service, available on its own: assessment, a program list, essays and interviews, then the college application, plus a library of top programs.
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K-12 Private School Admissions (K–G12)
K-12 private school admissions for Irvine and Orange County families: EDUBUS advisors handle school selection, ISEE prep, profile development, essays, and interviews.
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CC to UC Transfer (G11 to current college students)
A two-year route from a California community college to UC for local and international students: transfer admit rates, TAG rules, five colleges, and EDUBUS planning.
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College Essay Boot Camp (G11–G12)
A two-week in-person writing camp for this season's college applicants in and around Irvine, 10 to 12 per class, from topic and structure to revised essay drafts.
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Counseling for Chinese Families (K–G12)
Bilingual college counseling for Chinese families in Irvine: EDUBUS speaks with parents in Chinese and advises students in English, from IUSD courses to college.
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