1. Thursday, April 19, 2012 6:30-8:00

2. Topics Schedule and the rationale sample schedule-presentation.docx Class periods per subject per grade Periods per Subject for LS and MS 2012.docx Leveled groups in grades 5 – 8 in math and Chinese Curriculum committees per subject and across grades Collaboration with professionals Assessment (Data-Driven Instruction) Student Life

3. Schedule and Rationale Specific goals/advantages of the new schedule are: 1. Emphasis on core subjects of Chinese, Mathematics, and English (Grades 2-8), which are taught daily. 2. Prescribed number of periods for each subject per grade in the core subjects as well as science, social studies, art, music, PE, and computers. 3. Six standard academic periods with three 50- minute morning periods and three 45-minute afternoon classes.

4. Schedule and Rationale 4. Leveled classes in Chinese (grades 5-8) and mathematics (grades 3-8) based on academic background, exceptional effort, maturity, and success. 5. More clearly defined start time of 8:30 and dismissal time of 3:30 to allow for both a more productive morning meeting as well as PM Homeroom and Homework Lab with teachers. 6. Generous lunch and activity period mid-day to allow for physical activity, Student Life opportunities, and extracurricular choices and clubs for MS.

5. Curriculum Committees Scope and Sequence Curriculum Mapping: Reviewing resources [textbooks, supplemental material, library books, technology] Pacing Charts Lesson Plans Assessments

6. Curriculum Committees Chinese Language Arts Math Social Studies Science English Language Arts Specialist Classes (Art, Music, PE, Computers)

7. Scope and Sequence Core Knowledge Link CKFSequence_Rev.pdf

8. Example of Curriculum work C:\Users\luyi.YINGHUAACADEMY\Desktop\curricul um map-2011-1st grade 2011.docx C:\Users\luyi.YINGHUAACADEMY\Desktop\curricul um map-2011-1st grade 2011.docx

9. Chinese Sequencing C:\Users\luyi.YINGHUAACADEMY\Desktop\Copy of Chinese sequences-Dr. Lien.xlsx C:\Users\luyi.YINGHUAACADEMY\Desktop\Copy of Chinese sequences-Dr. Lien.xlsx

10. Collaboration with other Immersion Schools and Experts School Visits Teacher sharing Confucius Institute, CARLA, CAL Culture activities, e.g. Passage to China, Dragon Boat Festival Professional experts reviewing our program (built into the FLAP grant)

11. Collaboration with other Immersion Schools and Experts Communication between students Sister-school relationship Materials/resources Ideas sharing Professional development Curriculum evaluation and suggestions

12. Assessment MCA NWEA SOPA and YCT Teacher-based and performance-based assessment

13. Data-Driven Instruction and Assessment Tests designed by grade team Aligned to academic standards and instructional sequence Test results analyzed Action Plan

14. C:\Users\luyi.YINGHUAACADEMY\Desktop\Copy of Results Sheet 11-12_Math 3C-1_presentation.xls C:\Users\luyi.YINGHUAACADEMY\Desktop\Copy of Results Sheet 11-12_Math 3C-1_presentation.xls

15. Action Plan Templates Action Plan_Template_2011-12-1-town hall.docx

16. Data-Driven Instruction More information about each student for teachers Instruction tailored to student learning needs Challenge students Promote academic growth MDE and authorizer expectation

17. Support for Teaching immersion strategies Teach Like a Champion Professional Learning Communities Observations and Review All of the above involve concrete, specific techniques for effective classroom management, content teaching, and collaboration with peers

18. Student Life at Yinghua Academy This is a student organization that mirrors the administration of the school. It is of students, by students, and for all students. The six members of the current Student Council have chosen Deputy Head positions, each chairing a department of this student-run organization.

19. Student Council Academics, Tillian Teske Special Events, Chantelle Silivan Management, Sarah Lind-MacMillan Lower School, Calaghan Rowley Community Service, Gretchen Glewwe Activities/Clubs, Bella Noyes