The perfect introduction to Chinese culture and education, Parent and Me is an hour-long class for parents and their toddlers. Enjoy basic Mandarin Chinese songs, games, dances, and art projects with your child - Chinese snacks will be provided during class, and all students receive an accompanying curriculum CD to practice at home! After completing this course, both parent and child will be ready and excited for the next step in their cultural journey! Teacher: Ms. Kelly Westgard Age: 3 years old and Parent/Guardian

Our Children’s Chinese Language I class provides a fun integration of Mandarin Chinese language lessons, songs, games, and art projects. Chinese snacks will be provided during class and curriculum CD's will be given to all students to further support their learning. All activities purposefully integrate concepts of the weekly lessons, support the vocabulary, and provide practical application. Teacher: Ms.Kelly Westgard Age: 4-5 years old

IIn the Immersion Beginning Chinese Language I class, the instructor will only speak Chinese in class. This class incorporates Chinese textbooks and workbooks into the curriculum to enhance the study of the Mandarin language. Students will study basic sentence structure, pinyin, tones, and characters through interactive Chinese songs, games, art projects, and cultural lessons. Beginning language class is 1.5 hours long. This class follows the Beginning Chinese Dance I class on Saturday Teacher: Ms. Gwen Qin

Students will learn traditional Chinese dance forms and movements in this class. They will perform a traditional Chinese folk dance at the JCCS Chinese New Year Celebrationand and end of the school year. This class precedes the Beginning Chinese Language I class on Saturday. Teacher: Ms. MengXue Zhang For Students in grades 1-3

The secondary level language classes will begin to use Chinese textbooks and workbooks to enhance the study of the Chinese Mandarin language. Lessons focus on a basic study of Mandarin Chinese sentence structure, pinyin, tones, and written language. Language classes are a total of 1 hour 45-minute in length with a break for either dance class or study break/activities in between. Lessons include a study of spoken and written Chinese, songs, games, art projects, and Chinese holidays and customs. 9:15 - 10:00 am - Lesson 1 & 10:55 - 11:50 am - Lesson 2 10:05 - 10:50 am - Dance Class OR Study Break Teacher: Ms. Ruirui Dong For Students in grades 4-6

Students will learn traditional Chinese dance forms and movements in this class. They will perform a traditional Chinese folk dance at the JCCS Chinese New Year Celebration and end of the school year. This class takes place during the break in the Beginning Chinese Language II class on Saturday. Teacher: Ms. Christina Yeh For Students in grades 4-6

The Intermediate level language classes will begin to use Chinese textbooks and workbooks to enhance the study of the Chinese Mandarin language. Lessons focus on a more in-depth study of Mandarin Chinese sentence structure, pinyin, tones, and the written language. Language classes are 2 hours in length. Lessons include spoken and written Chinese, songs, games, art projects, and Chinese holidays and customs. This class precedes the Intermediate Chinese Dance I class on Saturday. Teacher: Ms.RuiHong Wu For Students in grades 7-9 Teacher: Ms.Gwen Qin For Students in grades 7-9

Students will learn traditional Chinese dance forms and movements in this class. They will perform a traditional Chinese folk dance at JCCS Chinese New Year Celebration and the end of the school year. This class follows the Intermediate Chinese Language class on Saturday. Teacher: Ms. Christina Yeh For Students in grades 7-9

For High School Students & Adults The Chinese adult classes not only teach daily conversation in Mandarin which focuses on speaking and listening but also teach various subjects on Chinese cultures, such as Chinese idioms, poems, customs, and etiquette. Teacher: Ms. Gwen Qin Age: 15+ and Adults

For high school students and adults. This is a 1-hour traditional Chinese dance class. They will perform a traditional Chinese folk dance at JCCS Chinese New Year Celebration and the end of the school year. This class follows the Conversational Chinese for HS Students & Adults Teacher: Ms. MengXue Zhang Age: 15+ and Adults

The Primary Level language classes build upon the vocabulary and concepts studied in the Beginning Levels. Language classes are 75 minutes in length. Lessons include useful daily phrases, sentences, the introduction of written Chinese, songs, games, art projects, and Chinese holidays and customs. This class precedes the Beginning Chinese Dance on Thursday Teacher: Ms. Yu Li For Elementary school students

Students will learn traditional Chinese dance forms and movements in this class. They will perform a traditional Chinese folk dance at JCCS Chinese New Year Celebration and the end of the year. This class follows the Beginning Chinese Language class on Thursday Teacher: Ms. Theresa Yeh For Elementary school students

Students in the Intermediate-Advanced Level classes continue their study of Mandarin Chinese with the use of Chinese textbooks. Use of English is minimized as the student’s ability to speak and write in Chinese continues to grow. Great progress can be seen in these students as the confidence in their language skills increases dramatically. Language classes are 1.45 hours in length. Lessons include a more advanced study of spoken and written Chinese, songs, games, art projects, and Chinese holidays and customs. This class follows the Intermediate Chinese Dance I class on Thursday. Teacher: Ms. Gwen Qin For Middle & High school students

Students will learn traditional Chinese dance forms and movements in this class. They will perform a traditional Chinese folk dance at JCCS Chinese New Year Celebration and the end of the year. This class precedes the Advanced Chinese Language Tutoring on Thursday. Teacher: Ms. Theresa Yeh For Middle & High school students