Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School
| Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Hadley, Massachusetts | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public Charter school |
| Founded | February 2007 |
| Head of school | Ms Kathleen Wang |
| Website | http://www.pvcics.org/ |
The Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School (simplified Chinese: 先锋中英双语学校; pinyin: Xiān Fēng Zhōng Yīng Shuāng Yǔ Xué Xiào), abbreviated to PVCICS, is a public Charter school in Hadley, Massachusetts. Founded in February 2007, PVCICS offers an immersion program that teaches Chinese Language Arts and culture in addition to a regular curriculum.[1] PVCICS prepares Kindergarten through 12th grade students for academic and personal success through rigorous study and instruction aligned with the state and federal government standards, augmented with Chinese language and culture. PVCICS' goals are to graduate students with excellent scholarship, high proficiency in Mandarin Chinese and English, plus sensitivity to multiple cultures. PVCICS serves the Pioneer Valley region.[2][3]
Academics
PVCICS uses an immersion program to promote high fluency in the Chinese language. Different grade levels receive different amounts of Chinese instruction.
| Grades | % of daily instruction in Chinese | Subjects taught in Chinese | % of daily instruction in English | Subjects taught in English |
| K-1st | 75% | Math, Science/Technology, History/Social Studies, Chinese Language Arts and Culture | 25% | English Language Arts |
| 2nd - 5th | 50% | Math, Science/Technology, Chinese Language Arts & Culture, | 50% | English Language Arts, History/Social Studies |
| 6th – 12th | 25% | Chinese Language Arts & Culture | 75% | English Language Arts, Math, Science/Technology, History/Social Science |
IB Curriculum
PVCICS was recently approved to become an International Baccalaureate school, and adopted the IB program for 11th and 12th graders in January 2015. [4]
Currently, the IB courses offered are: English, Math (one of three levels), History, Science (Biology, Chemistry or Physics), Chinese (one of three levels) and the Arts. In addition, the IB Diploma Programme requires a Theory of Knowledge (ToK) class, an Extended Essay, and Creativity, Action and Service (CAS) hours.
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Testimonials
"PVCICS is one of the only schools in MA that offers an amazing range of resources and classes, as well as incredible teachers and thorough curriculum. The IB program creates a strong academic atmosphere and teaches students to become world citizens." - Satisfied Student
See also
References
- ↑ http://www.pvcics.org/
- ↑ Jenna Marble Chinese association serving medical state center
- ↑ Jenna Russell (February 27, 2007). "State poised to OK school for Chinese immersion". Boston Globe. Retrieved 12 December 2016.
- ↑ http://www.ibo.org/en/school/050438/
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