STEM and Communication Programs are developed to foster passion of learning in different areas through engaging, hands-on curriculum. It is designed to stimulate intellectual curiosity and broaden interests beyond academic learning.
Programming
- Develop basic programming concepts through Scratch Program
- Learn fundamental computing principles
- Using variables, conditional statements, loops, creating and using lists of variables, calling subprograms, using event controls from a keyboard or mouse, and loading and manipulating images and sounds
- Project presentation at the end of session
Robotics
- Learn iconic programming using WeDo, Mindstorm, & EV3 Lego platform
- Develop robotic design concepts through learning of mechanical science
- Build mobile projects for practices
- Promote and train creative problem solving skills
Hands-on Science
- Develop a scientific mind
- Foster a data-driven approach to solve scientific problems
- High-interest thematic curriculum
- Hands-on learning
Chinese
- Achieve high comfort level to converse in Chinese
- Learn vocabularies relevant to daily life contexts
- Gain confidence through language games
- Communicative approach accentuates sense of achieving success
- Develop a portfolio that includes speaking and writing projects
Visual Art
- Develop essential drawing and painting skills
- Gain experience in using different art media to achieve varieties of effects
- Introduce color theories
- Introduce styles of famous artists
- Model artistic styles after famous artists
Clay and 3-D Art
- Develop craftsmanship and essential clay sculpting skills
- Gain experience in using various types of clay to achieve different effects
- Polymer clay
- Light weight clay
Creative Writing and Drama
- Enjoy an environment that encourages creativity
- Effectively communicate creative ideas
- Train young writers through the writing process
- Introduce the story elements and how to utilize these elements to engage audience
- Curriculum teaches character development through drama
- A final performance will be presented to fellow students and parents
Speech and Presentation
- Gain confidence in public speaking
- Learn essential skills to engage audience
- Introduce the genre of persuasive writing
- Writing process focuses on organization of content
- Creation and effective use of visual tools