Classes

In addition to Mandarin language classes, CCCS is one of the few Chinese schools in the Bay Area to offer an extensive range of cultural Enrichment Program (EP) courses.
The EP program introduces students to a wide variety of Chinese cultural arts and skills including: Chinese calligraphy, Chinese and western painting, abacus and mental math, Chinese Go, Chinese dancing, Chinese martial arts/Kung Fu (Lion Dancing), Ping Pong, Applied Chinese conversation, and Chinese poetry.

Western Painting – Painting class that encourages students to paint non-traditional Chinese themes.

Chinese Go – Go (Chinese 圍棋; pinyin: wéiqí) is an ancient board game for two players who alternately place black and white stones on a square grid. The object of the game is to control a larger portion of the board than the opponent.

EP Wheel – Specifically designed for younger students in K-2nd grade, this class focuses on three subjects: Chinese Art and Crafts, Chinese Poems, and Chinese Folk Songs. Students will rotate through each subject during the school year.

Chinese Abacus - Mental Math – In this class, students will learn how to use the abacus and to perform mental calculations. The design of the abacus not only makes it a powerful physical tool, it also facilitates mental visualization.

Chinese Folk Songs (Karaoke) – Students will be taught three different types of folk songs: Work Songs, Mountain Songs, and Little Tunes. Work Songs are sung to help keep spirits energized while performing tasks.

Chinese Chess – Xiangqi - (Chinese: 象棋; pinyin: Xiàngqí) is a two-player Chinese board game similar to Western chess. The game represents a battle between two armies, with the object of capturing the opponent’s general piece.