Mr. Joseph Longobardi Mrs. Maria Thompson November 7, 2011
Objectives of Presentation Background on the program Summary of current program Future considerations
Background 2009-2010 principal from China visits Pelham and PMHS principal visits schools in China. 2010-2011 Confucius Institute grant for visiting teacher to PMS Summer 2011 students from China visit PMS / PMHS
Current Language and Culture Program Received College Board grant Design of 6th grade program Chinese Culture and Language Chinese Language After-School Program for grades 6, 7-8, and 9-12
After-School Chinese Language Program Enrollment Total Enrollment 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 6th grade 28
7th-8th grades 18
9th-12th grades 7
Chinese Program in Action Paul Bloom, Qi Xin (Eva) and 6th grade students Overview of instruction Student projects and progress
Future Consideration Teaching Mandarin at PMS/PMHS Middle and High School Level 1 course offerings.