MLCCC Weekend School Programs Description

The MLCCC Weekend School provides a variety of language and cultural programs that support students' educational and career goals. MLCCC Weekend School programs include:

CHL Program - Chinese as Heritage Language Program
AP Chinese / SAT II Chinese
CSL Program - Chinese As Second Language Program
Artistic Programs - Art and Dance
Athletic Programs - Karate and Olympic Fencing
Technology Enrichment Class - Web Design
Math Enrichment Class - MATHCOUNTS
Extracurricular Clubs - International Chess and WeiQi (Go)

Program Details

CHL Program - Chinese as a Heritage Language

The CHL program is for students who have a Mandarin Chinese-speaking environment at home and thus can understand and speak at least basic Mandarin. The CHL Program starts from 4 year olds and continues all the way through high school. For each academic year, the program provides skills in speaking, reading, and writing Mandarin. The CHL Kindergarten program uses the teaching materials developed by MLCCC. The curriculum combines Mandarin language learning with songs, crafts, and other fun activities. The recommended age range for the Kindergarten class is 4 to 5 years old.

The 1^st to 10^th grade CHL program uses Ma Liping text books as curriculum. This curriculum has the following characteristics:

• Learn Chinese characters first, then learn Pinyin
• Learn how to recognize Chinese characters first, then learn how to write the characters
• Learn Chinese reading first, then learn Chinese writing
• Using stories that are fun and well liked by children
• Use multimedia (eg. CD-ROM) as part of homework to make the assignments more enjoyable for students.

The recommended age to start this program is 6 years old.

AP Chinese / SAT II Chinese

Began in 2009, this class prepares students for the AP Chinese and SAT II Chinese exams.

CSL Program - Chinese as a Second Language

The CSL program is for students who do not have a Mandarin Chinese-speaking environment at home, and who can't communicate using basic Mandarin.

We currently have two different classes that are based upon different age ranges:

• CSL class for young children
• CSL class for middle and high school students as well as adults

Artistic Programs - Art and Dance

MLCCC's Artistic programs provide a variety of fun ways to learn about and enjoy Chinese culture.

Art for Younger Students - designed for young or novice students with the emphasis on basic drawing skills.

Art for Older Students - designed for older or more experienced students and the emphasis is on drawing what is seen (both real and imaginary).

• thorough grounding in the skills of drawing, sketching, composition, and design
• learn to make tonal shaded drawings, contour line drawings, quick responsive gesture sketches, still lifes, landscapes, cityscapes and portraits

MLCCC Children's Dance Troupe - great way to enjoy a traditional Chinese cultural art form.

• directed and taught by Jing Xiaoyang, the Executive Director and lead dancer of the Jasmine Dance Troupe
• performs during school events and in the community

Adult Dance Class - also taught by Ms. Jing Xiaoyang

Athletic Programs - Karate and Olympic Fencing

Karate - learn self defense, exercise your body, great break from in-class learning.

• Taught by Cheng's Martial Arts

Olympic Fencing Class - an art and a science, a combat sport that combines elements of chess, music, debate, dance, and logic.

• Taught by Fencing Academy - Main Line

Technology Enrichment Class - Web Design

Beginning in September 2010, MLCCC will offer this class of digital wizardry that is popular with the students.

• create your own interactive website using the latest technology and programs available to professionals around the world
• taught by Yao Yuan Laoshi, recipient of the prestigious Artist Honors Fellowship from Savannah College and Design in Georgia

Math Enrichment Class - MATHCOUNTS

Beginning in September 2010, MLCCC will offer this enrichment program to students who are interested in additional math skills training. MATHCOUNTS is a national math enrichment and competition program that promotes middle school mathematics achievement.

Extracurricular Clubs - International Chess and WeiQi (Go)

Beginning in September 2010, MLCCC will offer two clubs (at very reasonable prices) to further expand their program and enrich the learning experience of their students. WeiQi (Go) is an ancient Chinese 2-player board game which has simple rules but is rich in strategy.