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Portland Chinese School and Me
(an inspiration
article)
Portland Chinese School
was founded in 1975 and later registered as a non-profit educational organization
in 1988. In 2000, it was officially registered as an alternative
private school. Our mission is to teach Chinese language and
culture using traditional Chinese characters and phonics.
Three categories of classes are available for your best interests:
*Chinese Language
& Literature:
The graded classes, from kindergarten* to the twelfth grade, are designed
for children to learn speaking, reading and writing in Chinese
language. The Chinese SAT II practice test is also offered to students
from grade 6 and above.
*Chinese
Conversation for Children and Adults:
These classes, ranging from beginning to advanced levels, focus mainly on
speaking and comprehension, while reading and writing will be
added at or above the intermediate level. These classes are offered
to both children and adults.
Preschool Class:
This class is offered to 4-year-old children. Through singing, dialogs
and drawing, this class provides youngsters a fun and language immersing
learning environment.
After School Extra Curriculums:
In addition to our regular program, our school also offers other after
school activities for registered students. The activities include:
Chinese chess, Chinese yo-yo, drawing, Gung-fu, and various Chinese
musical instruments such as Gu-Zheng, Er-Hu…
Chinese
New Year Ribbon
Dance The
Chinese yo-yo team in action
Events:
Speech
contest, dictionary look-up contest, composition contest, field day and
Chinese festival celebration are also included to enrich our
curriculums.
Class Location:
Portland State University
Neuberger Hall, 3rd Floor
(Broadway & Harrison)
School Hours:
Sunday from 1:45 to 4:35 PM, i.e., three 50-minute sessions with two
10-minute recesses in between
Two semesters are September to December and January to May.
Tuition:
$175 per semester plus fees for supplemental
materials
Credit Transfer
Program:
Most high schools
in Great Portland area accept PCS's school credit as their off-campus
credit. Please contact us and your school counselors for details.
Parent Volunteer Program:
PCS is administered
by parent volunteers. Each family is required to serve 10 hours
each semester. The deposit of $30 from volunteer program will
be refunded after completing the required hours.
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