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MIP Program and Curriculum
MIP Program and Curriculum

MIP Program and Curriculum

Program Goals:
  • Bilingualism:  development of high levels of proficiency in Mandarin and English
  • Biliteracy: academic achievement  at or above grade level in academic areas in both languages
  • Multiculturalism:  demonstrate positive cross-cultural attitudes and behaviors and high levels of self-esteem
 
Program Model:
 Grade
Mandarin
English
Kindergarten
80%
20%
1st Grade
80%
20%
2nd Grade
70%
30%
3rd Grade
50%
50%
4th Grade
50%
50%
5th Grade
50%
50%
 
Curriculum:
Our Mandarin curriculum is based on ACTFL language standards (American Council on The Teaching of Foreign Languages) and Common Core State Standards are integrated into to the curriculum.
 
Grades K-1:
Academic subjects taught in Mandarin (literacy, math, science and social science). Traditional characters are introduced. English literacy and oral language development are taught daily.
 
Grade 2:
Most academic subjects are taught in Mandarin and there is the continued development of English reading and writing. Students will develop their literacy skills through both Mandarin and English learning.
 
Grades 3-5:
Instruction in academic subjects is evenly balanced between English and Mandarin. Students in third through fifth grades begin to develop skills in Pinyin(written expression through technology).
 
Mandarin Language Arts Goals by Grade Level
Reference
ACTFL Standards and Center for Applied Linguistics