Fall 2010 Class
| Code | Description | Class Time | Full Tuition | Supply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | Children will learn simple Chinese vocabulary, character composition and nursery rhymes. They will play games, sing songs in Chinese, and do some drawings. The teacher will also read short stories in Chinese and teach them to understand them. | 2:00 - 4:00 | $130.00 | 暨南大学《幼儿汉语》 1-4册 (book: $12/册; CD: $6/CD) |
| 1st-Grade | Students will learn simple Chinese characters, and learn to read simple Chinese stories. Children from Kindergarten to the 1st grade can take the class. | 2:00 - 4:00 | $130.00 | 马立平《中文》1-3册 ($50) |
| 2nd-Grade | Students will use the Ma Lipin Chinese Book level 2, book 4 & 5 to learn Chinese characters. | 2:00 - 4:00 | $130.00 | 马立平《中文》4-5册 ($50) |
| 3rd-Grade | We use Ma Lipin Chinese book level 2 book 6 and Level 3 book 7, Students will learn Chinese pinyin, speaking, writing. Suitable for age 7 and 8. | 2:00 - 4:00 | $130.00 | 马立平《中文》第 6-7册 ($50) |
| 4th-Grade | Most of the kids are around 10 years old and they have learned more than 300 Chinese Word. Most of the kids can write simple notes and they write weekly diary with their parent's help. | 2:00 - 4:00 | $130.00 | 暨南大学《中文》第4册 ($12), CD ($10) |
| 5th-Grade | Start with Jinan Chinese level 5 textbook. Goals: Be able to read, write, speak, and listen the words and phrases in the textbook. Be able to make phrases and sentences using the learnt words. Can write an essay with over 100 words. | 2:00 - 4:00 | $130.00 | 暨南大学《中文》第5册 ($12), CD ($10) |
| 6th-Grade | Start with Jinan Chinese level 6 textbook. Goals: Be able to read, write, speak, and listen the words and phrases in the textbook. Be able to make phrases and sentences using the learnt words. Can write a essay with over 100 words. | 2:00 - 4:00 | $130.00 | 暨南大学《中文》第6册 ($12), CD ($10) |
| 7th-Grade | Start with level 7 textbook. Goals: Be able to read, write, speak, and listen the words and phrases in the textbook. Be able to make phrases and sentences using the learnt words. May use other materials to develop reading, writing and translation skills. | 2:00 - 4:00 | $130.00 | 暨南大学《中文》第7册 ($12), CD ($10) |
| 8th-Grade | To develop reading, writing and translation skills. Will use Jinan Chinese Level 8 and other Chinese story books, magazines and HSK (similar to SAT Chinese) test materials. | 2:00 - 4:00 | $130.00 | 暨南大学《中文》第8册 ($12), CD ($10) |
| 9th-Grade-Chinese | Will use Jinan Chinese Level 9 and other Chinese story books, magazines and HSK test materials to develop reading, writing and translation skills. | 2:00 - 4:00 | $130.00 | 暨南大学《中文》第9册 ($12), CD ($10) |
| 10th-Grade | New words and phrases, Reading and writing skills, comparative linguistics, translation, Chinese culture and history. Most of the students in this class are high scholers in public schools and capable of passing Intermediate level 1-3 in HSK test. | 2:00 - 4:00 | $130.00 | 暨《中文》10册, CD 以及课外教材 |
| Chinese AP | Choose Harvest Intermediate Chinese as textbook. It integrates content-based vocabulary, grammar, exercises, and activities. The course aims to equip students both linquistically and culturally, and prepare them to speak, read and converse in Chinese successfully within and beyond the school setting. Recommend students who are preparing for the AP Chinese language and culture exam take this class. | 2:00 - 4:00 | $130.00 | Harvest Intermediate Chinese |
| Bilingual Chinese level 1 (B1) | This class is designed for whose native language is non-Chinese. Teach Chinese in English, for beginner. Learn to read, write and use Chinese Pinyin. Students will be able to use Pinyin to check Chinese characters in textbook and dictionary. Students are able to use about 100-200 Chinese characters and are able to speak about 50-100 simple sentences after one year study. | 4:00 - 6:00 | $165.00 | check with teacher after school start |
| Bilingual Chinese level 2 (B2) | This class is designed for whose native language is non-Chinese. Teach Chinese in English, for intermediates. Review Chinese Pinyin and students will be able to use Pinyin to check Chinese characters in textbook and dictionary. Students are able use about 200-400 Chinese characters and are able to speak about 100-200 simple sentences after the second. They are capable of read and understand simple stories. | 4:00 - 6:00 | $165.00 | check with teacher after school start |
| Bilingual Chinese level 3 (B3) | This class is designed for whose native language is non-Chinese. Teach Chinese in English, for advanced learners. Students are able use about 400-600 Chinese characters and are able to speak about 200-300 simple sentences after study. They are capable of read and understand simple news and stories with Chinese-English dictionary. They can write simple notes and weekly diary with their teacher's help. | 4:00 - 6:00 | $165.00 | check with teacher after school start |
| Bilingual Chinese level 5 (B5) | This class is designed for whose native language is non-Chinese. Teach Chinese in English, for advanced learners. Students are able use about 600 Chinese characters and are able to speak about 300 simple sentences after study. They are capable of read and understand simple news and stories with Chinese-English dictionary. They can write simple notes and weekly diary with their teacher's help. | 4:00 - 6:00 | $165.00 | check with teacher after school start |
| Art 1 | This class will teach very basic drawing, build up artistic foundation for young students. They will learn how to draw different lines, shapes and how to use color pencils to advance their art work. Besides understanding art techniques and concepts, the students will be encouraged to use their strong imagination to create their art works, including using different shapes to draw animals. | 4:00 - 5:00 | $80.00 | N/A |
| Art 3 | In the Art III Class, students who are already familiar with art basics will learn more advanced skills. Students will create artwork using line, shape, volume, color, tone, space, and textures, including composition, perspective, color theory, and art history. They will learn how to draw and paint using a variety of media including pastel, colored pencil, acrylics, and watercolor. Students will draw and paint from still life set-ups in class and from photographs. Individual guidance will be given to each student to insure artistic progress and understanding of art concepts and techniques. | 4:00 - 5:00 | $80.00 | N/A |
| Chess | This is an entry level Chess class. Coach John Morgan teaches and coaches at Fern Bluff ES, Blackland Prairie ES, Sommers ES (in the coming School Year), and instructs weekly clinics during the Round Rock ISD. | 4:00 - 5:00 | $80.00 | Chess Tactics For Students(Optional), Checkmate! Ideas For Students, Chess Rules For Students |
| Chinese Writing | This class offers students an opportunity to write entries and articles both in Chinese and English during the semester. Teacher will provide typical articles or outlines for study. Students will practice writing, translating and revising entries as designed. Through those writing activities, students should be able to build up their interests and capabilities in writing entries gradually using Chinese and English. Writing pre-college entries, personal resume and useful application issues will be included. Trainings for challenging in HSK (Chinese Proficiency Test), AST II-Chinese and AP-Chinese will be targeted as well. | 4:00 - 5:00 | $80.00 | Check with teacher after school start |
| Math 3 | This class has a year period. The class will assist students to review and expand the knowledge, skills and ability in 3rd grade mathematics. There are lots of practices to highlight math skills for students. They should familiarize the concepts, operations and problem solving. | 4:00 - 5:00 | $80.00 | N/A |
| Math 4 | This class has a year period. The class will assist students to review and expand the knowledge, skills and ability in 4th grade mathematics. There are lots of practices to highlight math skills for students. They should familiarize the concepts, operations and problem solving. | 4:00 - 5:00 | $80.00 | N/A |
| Math 6 | This class has a year period. The class will assist students to review and expand the knowledge, skills and ability in 6th grade mathematics. There are lots of practices to highlight math skills for students. They should familiarize the concepts, operations and problem solving. | 4:00 - 5:00 | $80.00 | N/A |
| Badminton | This is an entry level badminton class for kids. Requirements: maximum of 8 students in the class | 4:00 - 5:00 | $80.00 | N/A |
| Dance | This class introduces basic moves and fundamentals of Chinese folk dance. At the end of each semester, students will learn at lease one piece of traditional Chinese dance. Requirements for the class: girls 7-10 years old, with at least one year of dance experiences. The maximum number of students for the class is 14 | 4:00 - 5:00 | $80.00 | N/A |
| Music | 本课以声乐教学为主, 与声乐相关的理论知识为辅. 通过歌唱游戏, 听唱, 视唱等教学法, 使学生们掌握正确的歌唱姿势, 音准节奏, 基础乐理及视唱练耳知识. 从而逐步培养学生们良好的歌唱习惯. 通过对歌曲的演唱, 启发学生的自我表现力, 开发想象力. 并增强自信心. 本课以学习中国儿童歌曲为主. 学期末将举办音乐会或歌唱比赛. |
4:00 - 5:00 | $80.00 | N/A |
| Photography class for teachers and parents |
摄影老师介绍：中平 美国摄影协会会员，奥斯汀摄影协会会员，奥斯汀华人摄影俱乐部主席 课程讲授内容如下 （要求学生有自备数码相机）： |
3:00 - 4:00 | FREE | N/A |
| Kung-fu | This is an entry-level class for students who are interested in Chinese Kung-fu. | 4:00 - 5:00 | $80.00 | N/A |
| Tai Ji (adult) | This is an entry level Tai Chi class based on twenty-four positions. | 2:00 - 3:00 | $80.00 | N/A |
| Yoga beginner 1(adult) | All level Yoga class | 2:00 - 3:00 | $80.00 | N/A |
| Yoga beginner 2(adult) | All level Yoga class | 4:00 - 5:00 | $80.00 | N/A |