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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.
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.
Registration and
Tuition:
$200 per semester per student.
Supplemental materials and AP are extra.
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 and Library Deposit:
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. Library
deposit is $20 per family.
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