Learn To Speak Chinese With New HCPSS Pilot Program

Columbia MD

28 September, 2021

12:25 PM

Description

HOWARD COUNTY, MD — Students in seventh and eighth grade interested in learning to speak, read and write Chinese can enter a lottery system to enroll in the HCPSS STARTALK Pilot Chinese Language After-School Program this week. Enrollment will remain open through Oct. 2. The free 15-week immersion program will focus on the theme "2021: A Chinese Odyssey" during which time students will build their proficiency in the Chinese language through a virtual trip to China that will include cultural activities such as virtual field trips, computer activities and cultural games. The focus for novice-level students will be on speaking the language, while students at the intermediate level will also develop reading and writing skills. The program will be held on Tuesdays from 5-6:30 p.m. starting Oct. 12 through Feb. 8 (excluding Nov. 23, Dec. 28 and Feb. 1). Participants are expected to attend all 15 sessions. No meals or transportation will be provided. Classes will be held via Google Meet. To enter a student in the enrollment lottery process, parents or guardians must submit an enrollment request via HCPSS Connect for each student who wants to participate in the program. Parents or guardians will be notified via email of whether their child has been enrolled or placed on the waitlist by the close of business Oct. 7.