BARNARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MANDARIN CHINESE MAGNET Endless opportunities in a changing world

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BARNARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MANDARIN CHINESE
MAGNETEndless opportunities in a changing world

• Saturday, August 23
• 10 am-Noon

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Why Study Mandarin Chinese?

• Most widely spoken language in the world
• Second largest economy in the world
• Number one trade partner
• Chinese Population is 1.3 billion
• Opportunity

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Magnet Features

• 45 minutes of Chinese Language Instruction
• Enrichment through arts, drama, and music
• Chinese festivals and holiday celebrations
• Cultural assemblies
• Chinese units of study
• Monthly magnet newsletter

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Academic Features

• All teachers meet Highly Qualified standard of
  NCLB
• 151 in grades K-2
• All classrooms equipped with presentation station
• Laptops for all students
• Wireless Internet Access
• Extensive classroom libraries
• Modern spacious library
• Hands-on Science Instruction
• Fourth Grade Instrumental Music Program

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Parents Community

• Small neighborhood school
• Centrally located
• PTA
• Family Fridays
• Partners in Education

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Additional Highlights

• Spacious air-conditioned classrooms
• Field Trips to Sea World, Zoo, and museums
• Free transportation available throughout the
  district
• Before and after school childcare available at no
  cost

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Questions and Answers