No Child Left Behind These reforms express my deep belief in our public school and their mission to build the mind and character of every child, from every background, in every part of America. President George W. Bush January 2001

Chinese language has considerable importance in American education at personal, community and national levels. Chinese language has considerable importance in American education at personal, community and national levels. The U.S government has initiated 3 critical languages: Spanish, Chinese and Arabian Importance of Chinese

c Chinese Language Key to the knowledge and experiences of one of the world’s oldest civilizations. Path to communicating with over one billion people. Importance to the US national interests in the dynamic global community of the 21 st century.

Knowing how, when and why to say what to whom

Items of Exploring China and Chinese Culture Basics of Chinese Language Chinese Pinyin Everyday Chinese Chinese Calligraphy etc.

Culture Activities Chinese artwork Chinese holidays Chinese arts Paper folding/ dyeing, Beijing opera painted faces Folk music, instruments, dance and traditional games Chinese food/ dress

Chinese People Information, way of life, values, beliefs and ideas on a variety of topics Chinese customs Chinese student life Chinese family life

Basic Chinese geography and history Major physical and geographic facts Major historical facts Travel to China historical monuments natural scenery major cities

Matching Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Curriculum InstructionAssessment

Expectations 1. Attendance is essential for success in this course. 2. Being Tardy is not allowed in this class. Students tardiness will be recorded. Students must be in their seats when the bell rings. 3. Go to the restroom in their passing period. Unless there is an emergency, learn to hold.

4. Get everything ready for my class. Sharpen pencils before class starts. 5. In case absent, students are responsible for their missing assignments. 7. If students miss quizzes and tests, they must be made up by appointment after school. 6. Homework must be turned in on time.

8.Strictly no food, drinks or gum in my class. No messing up with other students. Homework Policy Homework will include paper work, projects or conversations. Computer skills will be in wide use

Tests and quizzes 1.Instant grades for an instant small quiz to reinforce what the students have learned. 2.If absent on the day of a test, a note from a parent is required before a makeup test will be given. 3. Cheating will not be tolerated. It will result in an automatic zero and there is no opportunity for make-up.

Grading System Course grades are based on a total point system. A (100%-90%) B (89%-80%) C (79%-70%) D (69%-60%) F (59% and below)

Note: Web page The Final Exam will count from 15-25% of the semester grade. There will be an opportunity for our students and parents to check grades and attendance at ParentLink

Teachers Mr.Guoping Ren Ms. Yanping Yan Classroom F218 Phone: Teachers Mr.Guoping Ren Ms. Yanping Yan Classroom F218 Phone: