San diego chinese academy

Important information and Useful Forms to Download:

Weekly Announcement ( 家庭聯絡事項)
SDCA Library Catalog ( 聖地牙哥中華學苑圖書編目)
Cultural and Activity Classes ( 文化課)
Expense Reimbursement Form ( 支出申報表)
2010-2011 Classroom Location Map ( 教室分配圖)
2010-2011 Ground Supervision Schedule ( 校園巡邏值勤表)
2010-2011 Volunteer Service Schedule ( 服務值勤表)
2010-2011 Other Event Volunteer Service Schedule ( 其他服務值勤表)
2010-2011 Scrips Service Schedule ( 禮卷值勤表)
2010-2011 School Calendar ( 學校行事曆)
2009-2010 Picture Day Schedule ( 師生照時間表)

Most parent info is communicated via email and blogs. Contact the school admin for signing up. General school policy is given below.

Student Handbook

School Rules and Regulations

1. Be punctual, Arrive and Leave on time.
    First Period 1:30-2:20 p.m.
    Second Period 2:30-3:20 p.m.
    Snack Time 3:20-3:40 p.m.
    Third Period 3:40-4:30 p.m.
2. Safety always comes first.
3. Stay outside the classroom unless the class is in session.
4. Do not destroy the flowers, shrubs and other property on campus. If you break anything, you and your parents will be responsible for the damage.
5. Do not bring any harmful materials to school. You will be suspended for doing so.
6. Be polite to teacher and be friendly to fellow students. Do not leave your classroom unless excused by your teacher.
7. Do not talk in class unless asked by your teacher. Do not read other books or magazines in class. Do not disturb the class in any manner.
8. Do not cheat on exams.
9. Absolutely no drinking or eating in the classroom

Absent from classes

1. Notify your teacher of absence due to illness or other reasons ahead of time. Pick up your homework and finish it as soon as possible.
2. If a student is absent for mare than 10 weeks during a school year, or fails to take the final exam, his/her credits are considered to be incomplete and must repeat the same grade level.
3. If a student needs to leave early, a written note from the parent is required.

Disciplinary Actions

1. Oral Warning: An oral warning may be given for a minor offense.
2. Written Warning: A written warning to both parents and student for a serious offense.
3. Probation: A probation notice is issued as a result of a very serious offence or failure to respond to the written warning. The Principal will make the final decision.
4. Suspension: A student may be suspended for serious offense, or failure to improve during Probation Period.

High School Credit Class Guidelines

1. Classes Offered: Chinese Level I , Chinese Level II and Chinese Level lll.
2. Class Schedules: 120 hours of classroom instructions, plus 40 hours of off-campus instruction (total 160 hours).
      A. Chinese language instructions are from 1:30- 5:20 pm on Sunday at La Jolla Country Day School.
      B. Off-campus instructions include Chinese folk art, music, festival and other cultural activities. Please check with your teacher for the schedules.
3. Grading: Academic:

             Credit Class --- 60%
             Regular Class --- 40%
     A. Student's academic performance for the credit class is graded in the following manner: listening, speaking, reading, writing and learning attitude--- 30%; homework --- 20%; regular test --- 15%; midterm --- 15% and final ---20%
     B. Grade Distribution is as follows:
           Grade Score
              A 90-100
              B 80-89
              C 70-79
              D 60-69
* SDCA will send the report cards to the individual's high school in January and May.
4. Attendance:
Absence of 10 hours or more will result in disqualification from the credit program.
5. Registration:
      A. Credit class students are required to register at their individual high school within the first two weeks after the semester begins.
      B. Students may choose to withdraw from the credit class within the first two weeks after the semester starts. Thereafter, a formal grade will be recorded.
6. Credit class students must follow the above guidelines and disciplinary rules of SDCA.

Guidelines for Application of Tuition Assistance

1. PURPOSE: The tuition assistance is set up by SDCA for the currently enrolled students with financial needs.
2. NUMBER OF RECIPIENTS: One student per year. This number may be increased or decreased by the SDCA board depending on the school's financial condition.
3. AMOUNT: Tuition for the entire school year excluding PTA and other fees.
4. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
       * Enrollment in SDCA for at least one year.
       * Demonstration of financial needed, such as qualifying for a public school lunch aid or other documentation.
       * Students with good grades, character and attendance records.
5. PROCEDURE:
       * Parents or guardians of the qualified students can apply with a letter to the Principal.
       * The completed application must be received by the Principal no later than March 1st of the year.
6. REVIEW PROCESS:
       * SDCA homeroom teacher will provide necessary information and opinion of the applicants.
       * Reviewed by a committee consisting of the Principal, PTA Chairperson and one of the Board Members.
       * Names of the awarded students will be announced in the SDCA Newsletter.

       AWARD: The award will be presented at the year-end ceremony.

Guidelines for Awarding Students

1. In every class, three students with the best grades shall receive the Best Grade Award. Students will also receive the Most Progress Award, Service Awards and Perfect Attendance Awards.
2. Students who have continuously enrolled in SDCA shall also receive the following awards.
      * A small plaque for six years of attendance.
      * A medium plaque for nine years of attendance.
      * A large plaque and public recognition for twelve years of attendance.

Guidelines for Awarding Parents and School Administrations

1. Purpose: To award volunteer parents and administrators who are not enlisted in the payroll from SDCA.
2. Procedures:
      * A certificate for volunteers with one year of service.
      * A small plaque for volunteers with two years of service.
      * A medium plaque for volunteers with three to four years of service.
      * A large plaque for volunteers for over five years of service.

Chi Lu Hu Hsiueh Memorial Library

In memory of former Principal Mrs. Chi Lu Hu Hsiueh, SDCA named the Chinese school Library as Chi Lu Hu Memorial Library. The Library collects books, videos and audiotapes regarding Mandarin and Chinese culture and has more than 1000 items for the teachers, parents and students of SDCA to use. These items are in the categories of science, history, folklore, children's literature, folk arts and comic books. The source of collections are donated by oversea Chinese, Taiwan publishers, parents and purchased by the Library using the Chi Lu Hsiueh Library Memorial Fund.

There are rules for checking-out Library materials. One librarian is available during the school hours from 2:00-4:00 p.m. on Sundays. The Library is open to all SDCA students and parents. Students and parents may check out up to five books per visit and must return the books within a period of three weeks.

Download Registration Forms Below

General Information for 2010-2011 Registration
2010-2011 Registration Form
2010-2011 PTA Volunteer Opportunities
2010-2011 Emergency Form