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No Child Left Behind No Child Left Behind
These reforms express my deep belief in our public school and their mission to build the mind and character of every child, from every background, in every part of America. President George W. Bush
January 2001
These reforms express my deep belief in our public school and their mission to build the mind and character of every child, from every background, in every part of America. President George W. Bush
January 2001
Chinese language has considerable Chinese language has considerable importance in American education importance in American education at personal, community and at personal, community and national levels. national levels.
The U.S government has initiated 3 critical languages: Spanish, Chinese and Arabian
Importance of ChineseImportance of Chinese
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Key to the knowledge and experiences of one of the world’s oldest civilizations.
Path to communicating with over one billion people.
Importance to the US national interests in the dynamic global community of the 21st century.
Knowing how, when and
why to say what to whom
Knowing how, when and
why to say what to whom
Items of Exploring China and Chinese Culture
Items of Exploring China and Chinese Culture
Basics of Chinese Language
Chinese PinyinEveryday ChineseChinese Calligraphyetc.
Culture ActivitiesCulture Activities
Chinese artwork
Chinese holidays
Chinese arts
Paper folding/ dyeing, Beijing opera painted faces
Folk music, instruments, dance and traditional games
Chinese food/ dress
Chinese PeopleChinese People
Information, way of life, values, beliefs and ideas on a variety of topics
Chinese customs
Chinese student life
Chinese family life
Basic Chinese geography and history
Basic Chinese geography and history
Major physical and geographic facts
Major historical facts
Travel to China historical monuments natural scenery major cities
Matching Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
Matching Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
Curriculum
Instruction Assessment
Expectations Expectations
1. Attendance is essential for success in this course.
2. Being Tardy is not allowed in this class. Students tardiness will be recorded. Students must be in their seats when the bell rings.
3. Go to the restroom in their passing period. Unless there is an emergency, learn to hold.
4. Get everything ready for my class. Sharpen pencils before class starts.
5. In case absent, students are responsible for their missing assignments.
7. If students miss quizzes and tests, they must be made up by appointment after school.
6. Homework must be turned in on time.
8.Strictly no food, drinks or gum in my class. No messing up with other students.
Homework PolicyHomework Policy
Homework will include paper work, projects or conversations. Computer skills will be in wide use
Tests and quizzesTests and quizzes1.Instant grades for an instant small quiz
to reinforce what the students have learned.
2.If absent on the day of a test, a note from a parent is required before a makeup test will be given .
3. Cheating will not be tolerated. It will result in an automatic zero and there is no opportunity for make-up.
Grading System Grading System
Course grades are based on a total point system. A (100%-90%) B (89%-80%) C (79%-70%) D (69%-60%) F (59% and below)
Note:Note:
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The Final Exam will count from 15-25% of the semester grade.The Final Exam will count from 15-25% of the semester grade.
There will be an opportunity for our students and parents to check grades and attendance at ParentLink
There will be an opportunity for our students and parents to check grades and attendance at ParentLink
TeachersMr.Guoping Ren Ms. Yanping YanClassroom F218Phone: 852-2386E-mail:gren@brownsburg.k12.in.us
TeachersMr.Guoping Ren Ms. Yanping YanClassroom F218Phone: 852-2386E-mail:gren@brownsburg.k12.in.us