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Chinese Education Center

School code number: 476
Grade Level: K-5
Hours: 8:30AM - 2:35PM

657 Merchant Street, San Francisco, CA, 94111
Neighborhood: Financial District
Phone: (415) 291-7918
Fax: (415) 291-7965
School Loop: cec-sfusd-ca.schoolloop.com
Principal: Victor Tam

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    The Chinese Education Center is committed to providing all students a strong foundation in academic subjects, especially English Language Arts, and an orientation to American culture in a positive and nurturing environment. Our entire student population is made up of newcomer students who are learning English for the first time, and adjusting to a new way of life and a new set of expectations in America. Most students stay with us for one year before they are transferred to another school. Students receive a strong foundation of basic skills in all core subjects. English language development, Chinese language arts, bilingual instruction in the core subjects, computer literacy, and extended learning activities in health and safety education. Field trips, dance, art, and music are also part of the curriculum. Because all students are beginning English learners, they receive two to three hours of focused English instruction daily, and English learning is integrated into other subjects throughout the day.

    All students have equal access to learning and are given equal opportunity to succeed in school. By creating a safe and caring school climate, joyful learners feel comfortable speaking English and Chinese at school, not worried about making mistakes or afraid to ask questions in class, and are excited to share learning with their families at home. We will develop a culture of service by making sure that students' needs always come first and all students and families will be served equitably, so that each student will attain his/her highest potential.

    School Tours

    Please call for appointment

    Uniforms

    None

    After School Programs

    2:35 - 5:15PM. Chinatown YMCA Excel Afterschool Program is offered at no cost.

    Special Education Programs

    • Designated Instructional Services
    • Resource Specialist Program

    Resource Specialist Program, Designated Instructional Services

    Language Programs

    • Cantonese
    • Mandarin

    Newcomer Pathway (Cantonese K-5, Mandarin K-5)

    A Learning Support Consultant provides counseling, mentoring and intervention services. An active Student Success Team meets to address student needs on a regular basis.

    School Day Academic Enrichment

    All students accessed the Online Global English program to devleop their English proficiency and computer literacy in the computer lab daily.

    Opportunities for Parental Involvement

    All parents are invited to join the SSC and the ELAC. Elected representatives assist with developing and monitoring the School Balanced Scorecard. On Back to School Night, parents/guardians attend a general assembly for an overview of the school Balanced Scorecard, Parent Handbook, and school rules, followed by classrooms visits. All Parent/Teacher Conferences have 100% parent attendance. Monthly parent education workshops of various topics are offered according to a survey completed by parents at the beginning of the year. Community resources are utilized in providing the workshops. A successful daily home reading program promotes family reading. A weekly bilingual newsletter informs parents about upcoming activities. All school events, including SSC meetings, are always well attended by enthusiastic parents and community friends.

    Additional Info

    All students participate in a daily Home Reading Program supported by parents/guardians.