1. Endless opportunities in a changing world BARNARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MANDARIN CHINESE MAGNET Endless opportunities in a changing world Saturday, August 23 10 am-Noon Saturday, August 23 10 am-Noon

2. Why Study Mandarin Chinese?  Most widely spoken language in the world  Second largest economy in the world  Number one trade partner  Chinese Population is 1.3 billion  Opportunity  Most widely spoken language in the world  Second largest economy in the world  Number one trade partner  Chinese Population is 1.3 billion  Opportunity

3. Magnet Features  45 minutes of Chinese Language Instruction  Enrichment through arts, drama, and music  Chinese festivals and holiday celebrations  Cultural assemblies  Chinese units of study  Monthly magnet newsletter  45 minutes of Chinese Language Instruction  Enrichment through arts, drama, and music  Chinese festivals and holiday celebrations  Cultural assemblies  Chinese units of study  Monthly magnet newsletter

4. Academic Features  All teachers meet “Highly Qualified” standard of NCLB  15:1 in grades K-2  All classrooms equipped with presentation station  Laptops for all students  Wireless Internet Access  Extensive classroom libraries  Modern spacious library  Hands-on Science Instruction  Fourth Grade Instrumental Music Program  All teachers meet “Highly Qualified” standard of NCLB  15:1 in grades K-2  All classrooms equipped with presentation station  Laptops for all students  Wireless Internet Access  Extensive classroom libraries  Modern spacious library  Hands-on Science Instruction  Fourth Grade Instrumental Music Program

5. Parents & Community  Small neighborhood school  Centrally located  PTA  Family Fridays  Partners in Education  Small neighborhood school  Centrally located  PTA  Family Fridays  Partners in Education

6. Additional Highlights  Spacious air-conditioned classrooms  Field Trips to Sea World, Zoo, and museums  Free transportation available throughout the district  Before and after school childcare available at no cost  Spacious air-conditioned classrooms  Field Trips to Sea World, Zoo, and museums  Free transportation available throughout the district  Before and after school childcare available at no cost

7. Questions and Answers