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Class of the 2011 - 2012
(Weekend Program)
 
 
    
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
First Day of Fall Semester Schedule

1. Address and Parking
 
28141 Kelly Johnson Parkway, Santa Clarita, CA 91355 (behind the Wal-mart on Copper Hill)
Please enter the school campus from the south gate, park inside, and go to the MPR for sign-in and meeting.

2. First Day of Fall Semester:  Sunday, August 21, 2011

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm, New student registration continues
                             Observers - please sign in at this time
                             Location: MPR

2:00 pm - 2:20 pm, General Assembly, Welcome, Policy and Meet the Teachers
                             Class Assignment, Classroom Assignment
                             Location: MPR

2:20 pm - 2:45 pm  First Class
                             Class Guideline, Semester Goals, Projects and Rules
                             Location: Classroom

2:45 pm - 3:00 pm Break

3:45 pm - 3:45 pm Second Class
                            Semester Teaching Starts
                            Location: Classroom

2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Q&A with Principal Li
                            New student registration continues


Due to popular (very) demand, we will be offering a special Introductory and Trial Chinese class for all new and interested Kindergarten on the first day of class Sunday, August 21, 2011.
 
This initial class will provide a wonderful opportunity for students and parents to understand the Chinese class structure and teaching method.  This will also serve as a trial for parents and teachers to determine whether or not the child is ready for two 45 minutes learning.
 
New students and Observers of other age groups will be placed according to their Chinese language level.  Class level adjustments can be made within the first two weeks.

To ensure a spot for your child, please fill out the attached registration form and email to the principal by Wednesday, August 17.  You can pay for the semester after the trial when you decide to join the program.


 Halloween 2010, Chinese School Style 

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Halloween 2010, Chinese School Style
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2011 China Bridge Summer Camp
in China
2011 年汉语桥国际夏令营

SCV Chinese School is Forming the SCV School Groups / Teams to Participate.
Interested Students Please Contact: principal@scvchineseschool.com
or call 661-505-8020

Overview
The Chinese Bridge Summer Camp is an elite two-week intensive Mandarin language and Chinese culture training program for high school students. The camp is organized by the Hanban (Office of Chinese Language Council International), a government office of the People's Republic of China that promotes the teaching of Chinese language and culture worldwide. During the 2-week program students will have the opportunity to develop their language skills by attending a variety of classes, interacting with Chinese students, and participating in field trips and sightseeing activities.

Program Itinerary and Costs
The program will take place in the July 16 - 31 this year. Participants will first attend an opening ceremony in Beijing and participate in cultural activities, such as visiting the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the Bird's Nest and the Water Cube. They will also travel to another city （TBA）in China for language and cultural training. Teachers and students will then return to Beijing where they will depart for the US.

Students and teachers are responsible for securing round-trip international airfare, a China tourist visa, and international travel insurance. Hanban will cover other program costs including housing, food, instructional costs, and domestic travel within China. Teachers must bring at least 9 students for these expenses to be covered.
 
Application Guidelines
This program is open to 8 - 12 grade students only. Each school group must have an accompanying teacher who will escort the group to and from China, and who will remain with them throughout the duration of the program. Applications by individual students can NOT be accommodated. The program is designed for serious students with excellent academic records and demonstrated interest in China. To apply for the program, teachers should have their students complete an online application form and submit the requested supplemental materials (a passport-sized photo, one recommendation letter) by April 30, 2011. Hanban will make final decisions on student applications.

Application Guidelines for Students Student applicants must meet the following requirements:
• Be a citizen / permanent resident of the US
• Be in the 8th – 12th grades
• Demonstrate an excellent academic record
• Show a genuine interest in Chinese language and culture
• Possess a beginning level of Chinese (students with less than three years of Mandarin - students in Chinese I, II and III).
• Be in good health and able to travel internationally.
 
Language Curriculum
The curriculum is designed for beginning Mandarin language students who have no prior travel experience to China. Students with more advanced language skills may apply, but priority will be given to students at the beginning levels
Chinese Culture and Food Festival
Award, Celebration
Sunday, May 15, 2011, 2:00 - 3:40 pm 

Our Final Project for this school year for all students is to research on one of the eight major Chinese Regional Cuisines, and on Saturday, May 14, each family to bring a homemade dish from that region to share at our potluck party. 

A draft of the research report should be turned in on May 1.  Research reports will be displayed at the party, and students are to introduce their special food and related culture.  Class performances, awards individual performances and games are also on the agenda.

Each student has been assigned a randomly chosen region.  For young students, parents will need to help their online research.  If your student(s) did not receive the handout with a specified region, or you prefer to a region other than the assigned, please feel free to choose one from the below list or any other your favorite Chinese regions:

Sichuan Cuisine/Chuan Cuisine,  Hunan Cuisine/Xiang Cuisine,  Guangdong Cuisine/Cantonese Food
 Shandong Cuisine,  Jiangsu Cuisine,  Zhejiang Cuisine,  Fujian Cuisine,  Anhui Cuisine.

 

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为什么每个学生都应该学中文
Why Every Student Should Learn Chinese
 

China has become an economic superpower and its influence worldwide has been escalating in recent years. The futures of US and China are intertwined. No matter China becomes our strategic partner or archenemy, today’s students will grow up facing a changed world.  Students should start learning Chinese as a second language now to be better prepared as tomorrow’s creative thinkers and leaders.