Register now for the Ding Hao Ch

It is time to register your child(ren) for the Spring, 2010, semester. Please click the REGISTRATION link located on the left hand column of the Chinese School web site http://dinghao.ccagp.org/index.htm to find the Spring ’10 registration form. Please print it out, complete and mail it right away. Please be sure to sign and include the Insurance Waiver form that follows.

Spring 2010 tuition is $215. Please note: we can only guarantee a space for your child for the spring semester if we receive your tuition on or before January 30, 2010. If we receive your tuition postmarked on or before January 16, 2010, you will be able to take advantage of our $25 Early-Bird tuition discount. If you meet this early deadline, please subtract $25.00 per child when you calculate your tuition.

1) 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 of $15 – one parent $15, two parents $30. The number of children in the family is not a factor, because the fee correlates to the number of "voting members" of CCAGP.

2) Please mail the Ding Hao PTO Dues separate from your registration. (Detach the lower portion of the registration form.)

P.S. Ding Hao Chinese School rents classrooms and other space at Radnor High School. However, we have no control over last-minute calendar changes necessitated by unforeseen events held at RHS. Ding Hao Chinese School will make every effort to make up any time lost when schedule changes occur; however, the school will not offer refunds in the event of scheduling changes.

Student Names

Last _________________ First _________________ * Fall ‘09 class(number) ____________

Last _________________ First _________________ * Fall ‘09 class(number) ____________

* * E-MAIL _____________________________________________ (PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY)

Please check box if e-mail address has changed since you registered for the Fall 2009 Semester

**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.

If you are a NEW FAMILY OR if you CHANGED YOUR INFORMATION since registering for Fall 2009, please COMPLETE THIS SECTION.

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)

______________________________

Home Phone # __________________________________________

Address _________________________________________________

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

Emergency Contact Person (other than parent/guardian) _____________________________________

Emergency Phone # (just one number please)___________________________________

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

For registrations postmarked on or before January 16, 2010, please check box and deduct $25 per child.

Please make your TUITION check payable to: Ding Hao Program. Please send registration form, tuition check, and both signed waivers, postmarked on or before, January 30, 2010 (January 16th for discount) to: 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.

(detach here and mail separately from tuition payment)

Family Name _____________________________________________________________________________

Ding Hao Spring Semester PTO Dues ………………………………………………………………………..$10.00

The Ding Hao PTO supports the Ding Hao Chinese School and teachers and sponsors numerous programs and events throughout the year. Please make check payable to Ding Hao PTO and mail to:

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.

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

*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.

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 fb19342@aol.com 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 High 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 11 – 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 2008-09 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, and 11.

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.

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.

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.

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 can be unpredictable because of Radnor High School

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.

This can change each year, depending on the school population. However, for the 2008-09 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, and 11.

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

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.

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 a

close-knit family. We welcome your assistance. You may contact the PTO Presidents:

If your child is allergic to any food, PLEASE let your teacher know immediately.

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

The KYW 1060 Broadcast Number is 1050. Call the Closing Line 215 224-1060, or visit our website: www.ccagp.org/DingHao/index.htm, or visit the KYW website: www.KYW1060.com.

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. Since Ding Hao is a tenant of Radnor School District, we have no control over last-minute calendar changes necessitated by events held at the high school. Ding Hao will make every effort to make up any time lost when schedule changes occur; however, the school will not offer refunds in the event of a scheduling change.

	*Tuition - includes $15.00 non-refundable registration fee.
	1 child $215.00
	2 children $430.00
	3 children $555.00