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Children learn school is fun with activities that teach basic skills. The Pre-K3 program is 3 hours per day with an option to participate 2, 3, or 5 days each week. The children learn pre-reading and -writing skills in English. They also learn basic math and science concepts and begin learning Mandarin Chinese.
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Children are introduced to the classroom setting with fun activities that teach basic subjects. The Pre-K4 program is 3 hours, 5 days each week. The children learn to read, write and spell in English. They also explore math, science and Mandarin Chinese. By the end of this year, the children have a basic understanding of Mandarin Chinese - can hold a simple conversations and read basic words.
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The Kindergarten program is 5.5 hours, 5 days each week. Children continue to refine their English reading, writing and spelling skills. They also begin an accelerated Singapore and Miquon mathematics curriculum, begin daily science lessons and continue to building fluency in Mandarin Chinese. By the end of the Kindergraten year, the children can read and comprehend short stories in Mandarin, hold basic conversations in the language, can write a few basic characters and are proficient at handling math and science topics in the language.
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The PCRS offers a complete curriculum through grade 12. Beginning in first grade, children attend school for 6.5 hours, 5 days each week. In this program, children continue learning math, science and Mandarin Chinese. They also study English grammar, spelling, writing and reading and learn history, geography and Spanish. By the end of third grade the children are very conversant in Mandarin Chinese and can read a newspaper and handle math, science, and geogrpahy topics in the language. By the end of grade school, the children can converse well in Spanish.
To enroll in this program, a child must have completed Kindergarten at the PCRS or be have a good understanding of Mandarin Chinese with strong math, science, and English skills.
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As a second option, the PCRS offers a 6.5 hour advanced academic program in English which includes 2 hours of foreign language instruction each day. This program includes a similar curriculum to what is available in the language immerson program. Math, science and geography are taught in English and the children learn Mandarin Chinese and Spanish in one hour blocks. Children may enter this program in grades 1-5. Children do not need any prior foreign language exposure to enter this program. |
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The PCRS offers a complete Before/After School Program. The program includes fun exposure-based foreign language learning as well as daily physical education/arts instruction. The program operates between 8:15 am and 6:00 pm whenever class is not in session. The program concludes promptly at 6:00 pm.
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