Ding Hao Chinese School

Ding Hao Chinese School

Dear Parents:

It is time to register your child for the Fall, 2010, semester. Please click the REGISTRATION link located on our web site http://www.ccagp.org/DingHao to find the Fall ’10 registration form. Please print it out, complete and mail it right away.

Fall 2010 tuition will be $265.00. Please note: we can only guarantee a space for your child for the fall semester if we receive your tuition on or before June 18,2010.

The CCAGP (Chinese Cultural Association of Greater Philadelphia)is the umbrella organization under which Ding Hao functions. Please be aware of the CCAGP Parent Fee. CCAGP charges this annual fee on a per-parent/guardian basis. In other words, a family with one parent/guardian will be charged $15.00 per year. A family with two parents/guardians will be charged $30.00 per year. The number of children in the family is not a factor, because the fee correlates to the number of "voting members" of CCAGP.

Please include your signed copy of the Insurance Waiver with your registration.

Please mail the following separate from your registration:

Your Ding Hao PTO dues form

Finally, please note that for safety reasons, we require parents of children age 9 or younger to remain on the premises while the child is in the building. Please be sure to read the attached Parents’ and Students’ Guide and the FAQ that follows it! These documents were created to help you understand how Ding Hao functions so that we can make it the best possible experience for your child!

Many, many thanks in advance for your support and cooperation.

Sincerely,

Betty Foo

P.S. Ding Hao will make every effort to make up any time lost when schedule changes occur because of unforeseen events or inclement weather; however, the school will not offer refunds in the event of scheduling changes.

Please visit the Ding Hao Chinese School Web Site http://www.ccagp.org/DingHao

To download the registration form from Ding Hao Chinese School Web Site please visit: http://www.ccagp.org/DingHao/Ding%20Hao%20Registration%20Info.htm

Ding Hao Class – Fall 2010 Semester Registration Form
Student Names

Last _________________ First _________________ * Spring ‘10 class(number) ____________

Birth Date ___________________

Last _________________ First _________________ * Spring ‘10 class(number) ____________

Birth Date ___________________

Last _________________ First _________________ * Spring ‘10 class(number) ___________

Birth Date ___________________

* for new students, please provide a brief background of their Chinese language experience on a separate piece of paper

* * E-MAIL _________________ (PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY USE ALL CAPS)

**(This is our most efficient and effective means of communication. If you do not have access to email, please make arrangements to receive your information from a classmate.)

Father's First Name (for record keeping purposes we will use your child’s last name)

______________________________

Mother's First Name (for record keeping purposes we will use your child’s last name)

______________________________

Address _________________________________________________

________________________________________________________

Home Phone # __________________________________________

Emergency Cell Phone # of each parent/guardian a) ___________________ b) ____________________

Emergency Contact Person (other than parent/guardian) _____________________________________

Emergency Phone # (just one number please)___________________________________

Ding Hao Fall 2010 Semester Amount Due

STANDARD TUITION PAYMENT is $265.00

(For registrations postmarked on or before 6/18/10)

This includes a $15.00 non-refundable registration fee.

Please choose the amount that correlates to the number of children you are registering,

and insert it in the Tuition Due line below.

Standard Tuition

1 Child $ 265.00

2 Children $ 530.00

3 Children $ 685.00

Tuition Due $ _______

CCAGP FAMILY FEE choose only one option for your calculation

and insert on blank line (see registration letter for explanation)

* Families with One parent/guardian $ 15 _______

* Families with Two parents/guardians $ 30 _______

Total CCAGP Fee Due $ _______

Total Amount Due $ =======

Please make TUITION check payable to: Ding Hao Program. Please send registration form, tuition check, and signed waiver, postmarked on or before June 18, 2010, to the Registrar: Ding Hao Program; C/O Francine Bright; 4 Jacquelyn CT; Glen Mills, PA 19342

Tuition refund policy: Registration fees are non-refundable. Tuition will be refunded on a prorated, cost-per-class basis to those who withdraw after attending the first, second or third class. Fifty percent of tuition will be refunded to those who remain through the fourth class. Thereafter, no fees will be refunded.

Ding Hao PTO Dues - 2010 – 11

Family Name_________________________________________________________

Ding Hao Annual PTO Dues…………………………………………………….$20

(PTO dues fund our school library, character competition awards, teachers’ attendance fees for the annual Fall picnic and Chinese New Year banquet and other school events.)

Volunteering Duties

Each school year, there are various activities that need to be staffed by parents. In order to be better organized and get a jump on planning for our two major events, the Fall picnic and the Chinese New Year banquet, we are asking that you “pre” sign-up your willingness to help out and send the below form in along with your PTO dues. We recognize that specific dates have not been established yet – our Fall picnic is usually the second or third Saturday in September and Chinese New Year will be in late January or early/mid February. We will contact you when planning for these events to begin to confirm your availability to help out. We need your help with both events.

Fall 2010 Picnic – Help needed with set-up, moon bounce, games, prizes, BBQ, cotton candy & clean-up.

Your Name & email address:_____________________________________________

Activity Preference_____________________________________________________

2011 Chinese New Year Banquet – Friday night cafeteria set-up, Saturday AM cold platter set-up, Saturday AM food delivery, prep & service, clean-up

Your Name & email address______________________________________________

Activity Preference_____________________________________________________

Please indicate your volunteering preferences and send with your PTO dues to:

Kerry Kostenbauder

409 Daventry Rd.

Devon, PA 19333

If you’d like to help the Ding Hao PTO in other ways, please email Elaine Margolis, the PTO president, at smargo1023@aol.com.

Ding Hao Chinese School

Insurance Waiver

In consideration of accepting membership in the Chinese Cultural Association of Greater Philadelphia (CCAGP). I, my family, our heirs, executors, and assigns, do hereby waive and release any and all past, present, and future claims and rights for claims against CCAGP, the Main Line Chinese School (Ding Hao and Ming De Chinese Schools), its agents, officers, board members or members for any and all injuries or property loss suffered by us during school hours, school sponsored activities, and all CCAGP functions.

Insurance Certification

I hereby certify that our family and guests will provide our own personal accident and health insurance when attending CCAGP related functions.

Guardian _____________________________________________________________

Signature* Date

Please print the name of your family member who registers in Chinese school.

Name _____________________________________________ Class ______________

*Please note that your signature also indicates you have read the Parents’ and Students’

Guidelines. You and all family members who register in Chinese school agree to obey it.

C.C.A.G.P. MAIN LINE CHINESE SCHOOL

Ding Hao Parents' and Students' Guide, 2010 -11

1. There have been a few isolated incidents in the past with young children whose parents have left the premises during Ding Hao class. Therefore, if you have a child age 9 or below, the school must request that you remain on the premises while your child is in the building. For older children, please use your discretion.

2 All members of the school are responsible for maintaining the rented classrooms in the same condition in which we received them. The parents will be responsible for any damage made by their children to school property.

3 Email and our website (www.ccagp.org/DingHao/index.htm) are Ding Hao’s sole means of communication. Please check your email and/or the website weekly to remain informed about snow days and events. In addition, if your email address changes during the school year, please notify the registrar at immediately. Families without email access are responsible for finding a partner family to stay informed. Please note the school calendar, which appears at the beginning of this directory.

4. Students are not permitted to use any Radnor Middle School teacher’s property (i.e. stationery or any other items found in the classroom). Please do not send liquids other than water to Chinese School. Please do not send wet or messy foods. "Dry" snacks are welcome.

5. Parent participation in the classroom: Class 0 (Wawa) – Parents are required to remain in the class. Classes 1 through 3 – Teacher will determine whether parents should stay. Classes 4 through 12 – Parents should not stay in class. All parents are invited to enter the classroom during the last 10-15 minutes to receive homework. If there is a problem with a child, the parent should discuss it with the teacher.

6. Circle Time: This can change each year, depending on the school population. However, for the 2010-11 school year, the following classes should meet at 9:30 for circle time: Class 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. The following classes should proceed directly to their classrooms to begin promptly at 9:30: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12.

7. Tuition payment: a special discount will be offered in May to encourage early registration before the middle of June.

8. CCAGP (Chinese Cultural Association of Greater Philadelphia) is the umbrella organization over the Ding Hao and Ming De schools. On the registration form, you will find a CCAGP Parent Fee, which is charged each semester on a per-parent/guardian basis. In other words, a family with one parent/guardian will be charged $15 per semester. A family with two parents/guardians will be charged $30 per semester. The number of children in the family is not a factor, because the fee correlates to the number of "voting members" of CCAGP.

9. Between the hours of 9:30 and 11 AM, make sure your child knows your whereabouts! The emergency information you provide on your registration form is the information his teacher will be given. Any time you leave the premises, this will be our only way to contact you. If you do not have a cell phone, please do connect with another parent, preferably a parent of one of your child's classmates, and be sure that parent's information is written on your registration form.

10. If a child wishes to visit a different class and/or switch classes, the parent must first contact the Principal, Betty Foo, at bettycfoo@gmail.com , or Assistant Principal Barbara Yuan at barbara.yuan@gmail.com. They will make the appropriate arrangements.

11. Students are prohibited from bringing guns, knives, drugs, and alcohol to school. Students who violate this rule will be expelled.

12. Please do not permit your child to bring anything that could potentially be distracting to the class (i.e. electronic devices, toys, makeup, crafts, balls, etc.). If a child "must" have a cell phone, it must remain switched off and kept in the backpack. If the phone is being carried for emergency purposes, it must be set to "vibrate" and kept out of sight.

13. Smoking is not permitted either inside or outside of the school building.

14. Please do not allow your children to wear Heelys or wheeled shoes to Ding Hao class. Skateboards, bicycles and scooters must remain outside the building.

15. Students must remain in their classrooms during class time, and they must remain in the building while school is in session. Violations will result in suspension.

16. Please make it clear to your child that he/she must obtain permission from the teacher to use the bathroom; children should not linger in the hallways.

17. The teachers have, at best, 1.5 hours each week to teach the children, so every minute counts. If a child's behavior is disruptive two or more times, the parent of that child will be asked to sit in the classroom and monitor the child during class until the teacher feels it is no longer necessary.

18. Students are expected to complete homework weekly and turn it in each school day.

19. No running or shouting in the hallway.

Please note: These guidelines will be updated each year.

Ding Hao FAQs, 2010-11

What time must we arrive at Ding Hao?

Circle time for the younger children AND classes for the older children begin promptly at 9:30 AM, so

please plan accordingly. Since parking availability is limited at Radnor Middle School, you may wish to allow a little extra time.

If I don't feel my child is in the right class, what should I do?

Every attempt is made to place the children appropriately. If there are any issues, please speak with your teacher and Mrs. Barbara Yuan no later than the second week of school.

Where can I get textbooks/songbooks?

Ask your teacher.

Which classes attend circle time?

This can change each year, depending on the school population. However, for the 2009-10 school year, the following classes should meet at 9:30 for circle time: Class 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. The following classes should proceed directly to their classrooms to begin promptly at 9:30: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12.

How can I find out about my child’s homework assignment?

For all classes, the parents are encouraged to come into the classroom for the last 10 minutes to go over

what the children learned and to hear homework assignment.

May I bring a younger sibling into my child's class?

Please try to make other arrangements for younger siblings. It can be very distracting to both your child

and the other children as well. If you have extenuating circumstances, please see your teacher.

How can I get involved in Ding Hao?

Join the PTO! Sign up to help out. Serve as an officer. Everyone's help, cooperation and input are desperately needed!

And in general,if you see a need, feel free to ask how you can help! Ding Hao is aclose-knit family. We welcome your assistance. You may contact the PTO President:Elaine Margolis smargo1023@aol.com

My child has food allergies. Who should I tell?

If your child is allergic to any food, PLEASE let your teacher know immediately. Be aware that occasionally we offer children opportunities to taste various Chinese foods.

What is the Main Line Chinese School/Ding Hao snow day closing information?

KYW 1060, Broadcast Number 1050, or call the Closing Line 215-224-1060. Or visit our website: www.ccagp.org/DingHao/index.htm

Where is the Parents' Room?

TBD.

When we attended Ding Hao last year, there were some unexpected changes in the schedule. If this happens in the future, will we receive a partial refund for that time?

No. Ding Hao will make every effort to make up any time lost when schedule changes occur because of unforeseen events or inclement weather; however, the school will not offer refunds in the event of scheduling changes.