Ray Chinese School

瑞华中文学校课程介绍

其他课程
Course	Course Description	Comments
English Reading and Writing(Grade 1-3) 英语阅读和写作(1-3年级)	The objective is to develop student's ability in reading and writing. The content will focus on writing (spelling, handwriting, and punctuation) and reading (comprehension, sequence). Basic development of parts of speech, sentence structure, punctuation and proofreading will be practiced in workbook pages. Students will produce written text using well-structured sentences, correct spelling, punctuation and grammar and also interpret text based on in-class readings and group exercises. They will practice writing composition and literature composition. They will also do weekly workbook exercises to instill basic concepts and group activities to encourage creativity and confidence. Each student will keep a Creative Journal with guided entries by the teacher.
English Reading and Writing(Grade 4-6) 英语阅读和写作(4-6年级)	The objective is to learn about structure and grammar, develop knowledge of ways in which reading and writing vary according to context, purpose, audience, and content. Students will learn to read and respond to a range of literature and develop reading strategies as they read for enjoyment and information. Students will also develop enjoyment, confidence and independence in writing through mini presentations and group discussions.
English Reading and Writing(Grade 7-9) 英语阅读和写作(7-9年级)	The purpose is to develop reading and writing skills in preparation for SAT. Students will refine areas in English and Reading with supplementary reading and practice areas of the SAT practice exam. Students will also conduct research on issues and interests by generating ideas and questions, and by posing problems. They gather and evaluate data from a variety of sources to communicate their discoveries in ways that suit their purpose and their audience. All exercises will be in accordance with SAT standards and preparation. Each student will keep a Creative Journal, making weekly entries.
Play Together 亲子班	Kids below 4 years old play and learn together with parents.
Share Your Cooking Skills 厨艺共享	大家分享怎么样做家常饭。
AP Language	This course is a prep class for the AP Language course and exam. The purpose of the exam is to prepare students for the class. The class is not a comprehensive coverage of the AP Language content but rather seeks to put students into a competitive position when they begin the class. Typically, AP Language is taken junior year in high school. Some students will take it sophomore year. The class is also appropriate for students who will be taking AP Language this year. Enrollment is intended for freshman and sophomores. Open to all high school students though.
SAT Prep	This course seeks to prepare students for the SAT exam. It is a comprehensive reading and writing course. Students can expect to significantly improve SAT scores during the course of the year. Enrollment is open to all students 7th grade and older. We will use real past SAT exams to seek to understand how the test is written and what the CollegeBoard is looking for in answers. It is never too early to begin prep for the exam. Many successful 13-year-olds have taken the course in the past.
Essay Writing	In the essay course, students will practice writing many different kinds of essays. A focus will be on writing skills. We will cover persuasion, rhetorical analysis, literature reviews, college writing, research skills, college entrance essays, and others. Any student might benefit from this course as writing is an important skill for success in college. Work will be tailored to each student current level. 7th grade and over with a focus on high school level writing. 13+.
Speech and Debate	The speech and debate course is divided by semester. Fall is speech. Spring is debate. Skills honed in the fall semester will be applied in the more difficult debate semester in spring. Speech will cover a wide range of topics and methods with a focus on a wide range of skills. Debate will follow a high school debate style primarily.