文化课程介绍 Enrichment Class Descriptions

Course Title 课程	Description 课程简介	Class Schedule	Textbook 课本
1^st grade Math	The primary goal of this course is to foster the students’ interest in learning math and solving problem. It will weigh more on solving word problem and real life problem. It will target to enhance students’ basic skills including recognizing and completing pattern, spatial imagination, estimation using proper measurement unit, addition, subtraction, solving money and time problem, simple multiplication, simple division and simple probability. Beyond basic skills, students will take some challenges to elevate their thinking skills and problem-solving ability. Each lecture will be delivered with PPT slides.	3:10 - 3:55 pm Sunday	no textbook
2^nd grade Math	The primary goal of this course is to foster the students’ interest in learning math and solving problem. It will weigh more on solving word problem and real life problem. It will be teaching for same topics as in 1^st grade but in higher level. Additional materials will be presented in PPT form.	4:05 - 4:50 pm Sunday	Singapore math Primary Math Textbook 2A, 2B (US edition)
3^rd grade Math	Students will take a placement test on the first day of class to determine textbook level. This class target for the students who want a solid, basic math program with a proven track record and an emphasis on concept development, mental techniques, and problem solving for 3 graders. This math course will start with a review of numbers and math terminology. We will proceed with addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Other topics include measuring, money, fractions, graphs, basic geometry, word problems, unit conversion, basic statistics and basic algebra. Homework will be assigned weekly.	3:10 - 3:55 pm Sunday	Singapore math Primary Math Textbook 3A, 3B
4^th grade Math	Students will take a placement test on the first day of class to determine textbook level. This class target for the students who want a solid, basic math program with a proven track record and an emphasis on concept development, mental techniques, and problem solving for 4 graders. This math course will start with a review of numbers and math terminology. We will proceed with addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Other topics include measuring, money, fractions, graphs, basic geometry, word problems, unit conversion, basic statistics and basic algebra. Homework will be assigned weekly.	4:05 - 4:50 pm Sunday	Singapore math Primary Math Textbook 4A, 4B
5^th grade Math	Topics covered include mathematical terminology, a review of prime numbers, fractions, decimals, percentage, ratios, proportions, and 2- and 3-dimensional geometry.  Other topics include statistics and probabilities.  Math  Olympiads (Division E) problems and contests will be given.  Homework assigned weekly.	1:20 - 2:05 pm Sunday	arranged by teacher
6^th grade Math	Topics covered include grade-appropriate mathematical terminology, beginning algebra (problem-solving with variables), quick review of prime numbers, fractions, decimals, percentage, ratio/proportions before moving onto advanced word problems such as rates and mixtures.  Beginning Geometry proofs will be introduced as well as problems in combinations and permutations.  Math Olympiad (Division M) problems and contests will be given.  Introduction to MathCounts problems.  Homework assigned weekly.	2:15-3:00 pm Sunday	arranged by teacher
7^th grade Math	Students should be at middle school level math to qualify or at grade 7 in a regular American school. The class is focused on problem solving.  In each class, students will be provided with a variety of math problems appropriate for their levels, and solutions and answers will be presented for each problem.  The class is designed to enhance their ability to solve various math problems.	1:20 - 2:05 pm Sunday	arranged by teacher
8^th grade Math	Students should be at middle school level math to qualify or at grade  8 in a regular American school. The class is focused on problem solving.  In each class, students will be provided with a variety of math problems appropriate for their levels, and solutions and answers will be presented for each problem.  The class is designed to enhance their ability to solve various math problems.	2:15-3:00 pm Sunday	arranged by teacher
9^th grade Math	Students should be at middle school level math to qualify or at grade 9 and above in the regular America school. Students interested in competing in Math Olympiad (Div E) will be given extra worksheet as preparation for the tests. Homework will be assign	1:20 - 2:05 pm Sunday	arranged by teacher
SAT PSAT Math	The goal is to provide opportunities for student to practice math in SAT/PSAT format. The focus is to build up student’s skills and confidence, to develop strategies, and to enhance performance. Materials: SAT/PSAT sample math test, plus specific topics identified during the practices. Format: One set of sample test in one session followed by a review session for explanations through problem-solving strategies and techniques.	2:15-3:00 pm Sunday	arranged by teacher
AP Chinese	AP Chinese Language and Culture is a course equal to the difficulty range of the fourth semester of college level Chinese course. We are focusing on the reviewing and preparing for the test. This will be small group and continue to bring the students an opportunity to further develop their four language proficiency skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing in the intermediate range across the three communicative modes (interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational) and the five Cs (communication, culture, connections, comparisons and communities) as defined in the Standards for Foreign Language Learning in the 21st Century. Also, the student will be totally immersed in the richness of Chinese Language and Culture. The course is taught completely in Chinese by the experienced teacher, who has been instructor for this course since 2007.	2:15-3:00 pm Sunday	arranged by teacher
Oil Painting	构成油画作品最基本的视觉要素有：形体、线条、明暗、质感、空间与色彩；所以首先要先在亚麻布上先构画出一幅有形体的画（例如素描-包括线条，明暗，与质感）然后再上色彩。 课程内容以素描基础加油画（色彩）入门为主。	1:20 - 2:05 pm Sunday	N/A
Chinese Calligraphy	Whether or not you know Chinese, this is a good opportunity to explore Chinese culture. Join us and have fun with Chinese calligraphy, a unique art with more than 4000 years of history. Through learning to write with Chinese paintbrushes, you will enter the amazing world of Chinese art. 书法课教学主要以了解中国书法的特点、汉字基本笔画、楷书范字的临摹教学为主，把文化蕴涵融入书法教学之中，寓教于乐。通过体验书法艺术、掌握基本技能，培养学生对书法艺术的欣赏和审美能力。	2:15-3:00 pm Sunday	中楷毛笔３支 描红簿４本 大楷簿４本 书法练习用纸２刀 墨汁(250g)1瓶 书画毡一张 *学生书法用品请家长提前预备
Art Level 1	The experienced teacher, who was an expertise in cartoon drawing at Chinese Center TV (CCTV) station, has taught at Chinese school for more than 10 years. Some of his students have won awards at schools and at State competitions in art and design. At this level, he offers opportunity for students to learn the basic techniques and skill of drawing and inspire student and help to lay down the solid foundation in art. This level is recommended for grade 1 and 2 students.	3:10 - 3:55 pm Sunday	N/A
Art Level 2	This is continuation of Art level I class. The program will focus on the more sophisticated skills of drawing. It requires student to finish Art Level I course, or for the elder students, to have some knowledge of drawing. The course will achieve its goals through a series of assignments and tasks.	2:15-3:00 pm Sunday	N/A
Chess 1	Chess I, offered by a champion at university competition level, is recommended to grade 1, 2, and 3 students. In the classroom, teacher will touch the basic skills of Chinese chess, international chess, and weiqi.	3:10 - 3:55 pm Sunday	N/A
Chess 2	Chess II is continuation of Chess I and it requires students to finish Chess I for entering tournament contest in the classroom.	2:15 - 3:00 pm Sunday	N/A
Dancing Level 1	She is an experienced teacher. At this level, students will learn some basic moves and practice the skill though a lyric program. For many years, the dance program has been welcomed and dance group students have been invited to have on-stage-performing in Chinese New Year Celebration events by Yale and other organization. Dancing I offers two sessions for period 3 and period 4. Students can register for either one. 课程有基本功训练和新舞蹈的学习.学生们还有参加各种文艺演出的机会以增加其舞台表演的经验.	Sction 1: 3:10 - 3:55 Section 2: 4:05 - 4:50 Sunday	N/A
Dancing Level 2	Dance II is an intermediate level class. This class require Dance I class experiences or other dance experiences. Students will learn dance theory and techniques here. In addition, students may have on-stage-performing opportunity. Besides teaching the basic dance elements, this class focuses on the Chinese folk and ethnic group dance. This program is recommended for 4rd graders and above. 课程有基本功训练和新舞蹈的学习，以培养学生们的合作，平横，自制的能力和优美的舞姿以及和谐的音乐感，让学生了解中国舞蹈的多样化和多民族化，学生们还有参加各种文艺演出的机会以增加其舞台表演的经验.	2:15-3:00 pm Sunday	N/A
Mulan Quan	中国木兰拳武舞相交，武艺相融，它作为一项新型的艺术健身拳操，不但能强身祛病和自娱自乐， 而且正在为提高海内外广大健身爱好者，尤其是女性的生活质量和精神情操发挥着巨大的作用。 其独特风格可以用这样五句话来概括：即武术的功架，健美的柔姿，舞蹈的身韵，体操的韧劲，舞台的造型。 主教老师孙济春女士, 现任中国民间文艺家协会会员, 湖北省戏剧家协会会员,中国木兰拳高级教练,1976年从事专业戏曲艺术工作, 任演员时期,主攻刀马旦和武生, 曾主演< 挡马> , <杀四门> 分别在湖北省专业戏曲艺术会演中获金奖.	Section 1: 1:20–3:00 Section 2: 3:10–4:50 Sunday	N/A
Adult Taiji	The Taiji class will introduce you basic skills about Taiji Quan, beginning with the competition 24 form and 42 form Taiji. To combine with Taiji, we will also learn a traditional Chinese Qi Kong exercise -Ba Duan Jin. 中文学校成人太极课程将根据学员的程度讲授24式或42式标准太极拳竞赛套路。结合太极拳练习，我们还学习中国传统气功-八段锦。	1:20 - 2:05 pm Sunday	N/A
Children's Chorus Lesson 少儿合唱课	少年儿童是歌唱训练的最佳时期。通过歌唱，既能陶冶情操、激发智商，培养其积极、健康、活泼、向上的审美情趣，又能培养少儿的独唱、合唱、舞台表演能力。能够使孩子在音乐中找到自信，培养孩子的集体合作观念，提高孩子的综合能力。也增加对中文的学习兴趣， 教学内容: － 欣赏中文的少儿合唱作品，培养少儿合唱兴趣。以趣味音乐游戏让学生感受音乐带来的快乐，同时传授简单的音符及节奏。 － 抓好音准和节奏训练，打好合唱基础。 通过大量的歌唱单声部的视唱曲，让学生对音乐有初步感受能力的同时，学习简单的单声部歌曲。 － 通过正确的发声训练，打实合唱基础。 － 咬字和吐字训练，增强合唱效果。 － 排练中国春节演出合唱曲目，给孩子们在舞台上表演中文歌曲的机会。 指导老师：明苑 （女高音） Teaching content: -           Appreciation of Chinese children's choral works, cultivate children's chorus interest.      - By the intonation and rhythm training, build up the choral foundation. Through a lot of singing practice, the students have a preliminary ability to feel the music while learning simple songs.      - To get the correct basic vocal training, in order to solid choral foundation.      - Pronunciation training,to enhance chorus quality.      - Prepare the songs for next Chinese New Year show, to get enough choral rehearsal, for a better opportunity that our children performing on stage. Instructor: Soprano Ming Yuan	1:20 - 2:05 pm Sunday	N/A
Video Game Design and Computer Game Programming	Video Game Design and Computer Game Programming Class will demonstrate how to program a video game, in a hope to inspire the imagination and creativity of students so they are motivated to either develop their own game from scratch, or add extra features to their existing project. Kids will use Scratch and Game Maker computer programming software being used in an educational setting in a Video Game Design class. The kids can not only have fun learn make video games, but also learn valuable problem solving skills and have great confidence in themselves. No prior programming experience needed to begin. Free programming software will be used in class but students should bring their own laptop. (Age:10 and up)	1:20 - 2:05 pm Sunday	bring own laptop
Science workshop	The Eli Whitney Workshop is an experimental learning workshop for students between 8-15. We collect, interpret, and teach experiments that are the roots of design and invention.	Section 1: 3:10-3:55 Section 2: 4:05-4:50	N/A
Bulldog Tutor for SAT	Bulldog Tutors will be administering a comprehensive SAT preparation program for high school students. The course will begin by students taking a full SAT. The tests will be graded and put into an individualized diagnostic report that will be provided to each student. The course will be customized according to the performance of the class. Each lesson, the students will take a section of the SAT or complete an essay prompt. The instructor will be teaching the strategies behind each section as well as teaching content that the class is struggling with. Extra emphasis will be put on the critical reading and writing sections of the SAT. Unlike other companies that use tests created by 3^rd parties, we only use real SATs. The SAT tests the students will be studying from are real SATs that have been used within the past 5 years. Tutors being considered for the teaching position at the SCCS: Tutor1: Education: Emory University     BBA Finance and Business Law     BA in Economics SAT Scores:   Critical Reading: 800 Math: 800 ACT Scores:   Composite Score: 32/36 Experience: 4+ years Tutor2: Education: Yale School of Medicine M.D. Candidate                    Stanford University BA Economics SAT Scores: Critical Reading: 750 Math: 730 Writing: 800 Experience: 6+ years	1:20-3:00pm Sunday	arranged by teacher
English Reading Comprehension Class	The English reading comprehension class is for students grades 4 through 6. The class would use the study of two novels to reinforce reading for understanding, retention and response in a manner similar to that required by standardized testing, as well as what would be expected of them by their school teachers. The first novel we will read and learn from is “The Incredible Journey” by Sheila Burnford. This classic children's book from 1961 is about three family pets – a Labrador retriever, a bull terrier and a Siamese cat – who set out through the Canadian wilderness to find their way home to the family they love. Along the way they face starvation and wild animals, and learn they can only survive by sticking together. The instructor will use a variety of learning tools such as worksheets, classroom games, visual aids, movies and music to keep the students engaged and ensure their learning success. Each novel unit will end with a comprehensive test and will include weekly homework and at least one project. Instructor Mike Patrick is a native English speaker born and raised in Connecticut. His two children, Audrey and Katie, have attended SCCS for the past six years. He is a certified high school English teacher and also teaches communications at Quinnipiac University. Mike is very excited to be providing this service to the SCCS community, and promises students a class that is fun, exciting and educational.	1:20 - 2:05 pm Sunday	arranged by teacher