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快乐谷中文学校由State College的中国学者与家长自发创办，自1995年成立以来，始终坚持非营利原则，致力于传承中文教育与中华文化。学校曾在高峰期服务超过150名学生，现已开设从学前班至十一年级的中文课程，并设有CSL（中文作为第二语言）班级。此外，学校还提供Scratch编程、计算机深度学习基础、机器人编程、跆拳道等多样化课程，丰富学生的课外学习体验。
快乐谷中文学校每学年分为秋季学期与春季学期，每期约13周，课程安排在每周六下午1点至5点（具体安排请参见招生简章）。
Happy Valley Chinese School was founded in 1995 by Chinese scholars and parents in State College as a nonprofit educational institution. Since its establishment, the school has been dedicated to promoting Chinese language education and traditional Chinese culture. At its peak, the school served more than 150 students. Currently, the school offers Chinese language classes from Pre-K to Grade 11, as well as CSL (Chinese as a Second Language) classes. In addition, the school provides a variety of enrichment courses, including Scratch programming, introductory deep learning, robotics, and Taekwondo.
Happy Valley Chinese School operates on a two-semester academic year, with Fall and Spring semesters. Each semester consists of approximately 13 weeks, and classes are held on Saturday afternoons from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM (please refer to the Enrollment Guide for specific details).
快乐谷中文学校诚招老师
🌟 快乐谷中文学校 2026-2027 学年 招募公告 🌟
大家好！
快乐谷中文学校（Happy Valley Chinese School）正在积极筹备 2025-2026 学年，现面向社区招募各类志愿者和兼职老师，欢迎热心公益、富有才华的你加入我们！
📌 学生志愿者招募（面向高中生）
如果你希望：
✅ 服务中文社区，积累公益经验
✅ 参与教学助理、活动组织、课堂协助等多种志愿岗位
✅ 丰富简历与背景
📌 教师岗位招募（可为志愿或有酬）
我们正在招募以下课程的老师：
🎓中文老师 – 有教学经验或教育专业背景者优先
🎶 合唱老师 – 热爱音乐，有合唱或声乐指导经验
💃 舞蹈老师 – 擅长中国舞、民族舞或现代舞者欢迎
📌 国际象棋志愿老师 - 欢迎热爱国际象棋、有一定基础并愿意教授小朋友的学生或成人报名担任志愿教师，让这门有趣又益智的课程重新回归课堂！
金融老师 - 能教小朋友金融知识的老师！
我们欢迎家长、大学生、研究生以及有相关经验的社区人士加入。如果你热爱教育、有责任心、希望为下一代传承中华文化，我们热烈欢迎你的加入！
📬 有意者请联系： hvcsprincipal@gmail.com
hvcsvp@gmail.com
🌟 让我们携手，为孩子们打造一个充满活力与文化底蕴的学习乐园！
重要声明:
为保障教学秩序及维护家校双方权益，特作如下声明。家长在为学生完成报名手续时，即视为已阅读、理解并无条件接受本声明及《快乐谷中文学校学生报名说明》中之全部条款与规定。
1. 年龄限制声明：所有新生家庭及即将进入幼儿园的儿童家长请注意：仅限于在入学当年8月31日（含当日）前满四（4）周岁之儿童方可报名参加本校中文K班课程；满五（5）周岁之儿童方可报名参加本校中文1年级课程；未达此年龄标准者，报名将不予受理。如无中文学习背景，满六（6）周岁之儿童方可报名参加本校CSL课程。
2. 网上注册时间： 2026 年秋季学期网上注册时间为 2026 年 9 月 1 日至 2026 年 9 月 16 日晚 12:00 截止。网上注册将于开学当周周三晚 12 点截止。开学当天现场注册将按每名学生收取 $10 Late Fee，费用将做为学校的发展基金。请各位家长关注 8 月底至 9 月初学校官网发布的通知，并尽量在开学前完成网上注册，以便学校提前确认课程、教师及教室安排。近年来，由于生源情况有所变化，如果仍主要依靠开学当天现场注册，会严重影响很多课程能否开课（学校需要根据报名人数在开学前确认是否达到开班要求，并调配老师）。因此，学校恳请各位家长尽早完成网上注册。
3. 开学日期：2026年秋季学期定于9月19日（周六）正式开学。
4. 教学地址：Young Scholars of Central PA Charter School; 1530 Westerly Pkwy, State College, PA 16801
5. 缴费时间与现场服务：开学当日中午12:15起，学校工作人员将在教学地点现场办公。请家长于当日及时完成缴费手续，以免影响学生正常入班。
6. 缴费所需资料：缴费时，请务必携带打印版报名确认邮件，以便核验。
7. 确认邮件说明：完成注册后，家长将收到两封确认邮件：（1）一封为标准收据格式，供现场缴费时使用（参见第5条）；（2）另一封包含一个Google表单链接，家长可通过该表单修改原始报名信息，或在需更换课程/添加课程时再次提交。
请注意：如未在邮箱收件箱中查收邮件，请及时检查垃圾邮件（Spam）文件夹。
8. 退课及退款规定：（1）在第三次上课日前提出退课申请且经学校批准者，除注册费外，其余费用可全额退还；（2）自第三次上课日当日及其后提出之退课申请，恕不予退还任何费用。
9. 教师评估权利声明：如任课教师基于专业判断认为某学生尚未具备参与课堂之准备或能力，学校有权要求该学生退课，相关退款安排将依照第7条执行。
10. 支票退票责任说明：如因家长提交之支票被银行退票，学校将加收**$30**作为银行手续费补偿，并要求家长重新足额缴纳原应支付之学费。未缴清费用者，学生将不得入班上课。
11. 家长应依本校相关规定按时履行其值日义务。学校提前按每人每学期10美元的标准收取清洁服务费用；请家长在学校前台的表格上在合适的时间登记自己的名字，完成后签字，并和校长确认、并邮件告知退款的电子方式，学校将退还款项。
12. 学生接送：第二次及以后每次接孩子晚于5：20者，将收取 $10/人 的迟到管理费用。
更多详情点击下方链接，见《招生简章》 、《教师守则》、《学生守则》、《家长守则》和《家长值日要求》。
Important Notice
To ensure proper instructional order and protect the rights and responsibilities of both the school and families, the following policies are established. By completing student registration, parents/guardians acknowledge that they have read, understood, and unconditionally accepted all terms and policies stated herein and in the “Happy Valley Chinese School Student Registration Guidelines.”
1. Age Requirement Policy
All new student families and parents of children entering kindergarten should note the following age requirements:
- Children must be at least four (4) years old on or before August 31 of the enrollment year to enroll in the Chinese Kindergarten (K) class.
- Children must be at least five (5) years old on or before August 31 of the enrollment year to enroll in Chinese Grade 1.
- Children without a Chinese language background must be at least six (6) years old on or before August 31 of the enrollment year to enroll in CSL classes.
Applications that do not meet the above age requirements will not be accepted.
2. Online Registration Period
Online registration for the Fall 2026 semester will be open from September 1, 2026 through September 16, 2026, ending at 12:00 AM.
Online registration will close at midnight on Wednesday of the opening week. Any registration completed in person on the first day of school will be charged a $10 late fee per student. This fee will be used as part of the school development fund.
Parents are encouraged to pay close attention to announcements posted on the school website in late August and early September and complete online registration before the first day of school whenever possible. Early registration helps the school confirm course offerings, teacher assignments, and classroom arrangements in advance.
In recent years, due to changes in enrollment patterns, relying primarily on same-day registration has seriously affected whether many classes can open successfully. The school must confirm minimum enrollment numbers and assign teachers before classes begin. Therefore, families are strongly encouraged to complete online registration as early as possible.
3. First Day of School
The Fall 2026 semester will officially begin on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
4. School Location
Young Scholars of Central PA Charter School
1530 Westerly Pkwy
State College, PA 16801
5. Payment Time and On-Site Assistance
School staff will be available on-site beginning at 12:15 PM on the first day of school. Parents are requested to complete payment promptly to avoid affecting students’ class placement and participation.
6. Required Documents for Payment
Parents must bring a printed copy of the registration confirmation email when making payment for verification purposes.
7. Confirmation Emails
After completing registration, parents will receive two confirmation emails:
(1) A standard receipt-format email to be used for on-site payment verification (see Section 5);
(2) A second email containing a Google Form link that allows parents to modify original registration information or submit requests to change/add classes.
Please note: If confirmation emails are not found in your inbox, please check your Spam/Junk folder.
8. Withdrawal and Refund Policy
(1) If a withdrawal request is submitted and approved before the third class session, all fees except the registration fee will be fully refunded.
(2) No refunds will be issued for withdrawal requests submitted on or after the third class session.
9. Teacher Evaluation and Placement Policy
If a teacher determines, based on professional judgment, that a student is not yet adequately prepared or able to participate in the class, the school reserves the right to require the student to withdraw from the course. Refunds, if applicable, will follow the policy stated in Section 8.
10. Returned Check Policy
If a submitted check is returned by the bank, the school will charge an additional $30 bank processing fee. Parents will also be required to repay the original tuition amount in full. Students with outstanding balances will not be permitted to attend classes.
11. Parent Volunteer Duty Requirement
Parents are expected to fulfill volunteer duty responsibilities in accordance with school regulations. The school will collect a $10 cleaning service fee per person per semester in advance. Parents should sign up for an appropriate volunteer time slot on the form available at the school front desk. After completing the duty, parents must sign the form, confirm completion with the principal, and notify the school by email of their preferred electronic refund method. The school will then refund the fee accordingly.
12. Student Pick-Up Policy
Beginning with the second occurrence, a late pick-up fee of $10 per student will be charged each time a child is picked up after 5:20 PM.
For additional details, please click the links below to review the “Admissions Information,” “Teacher Guidelines,” “Student Guidelines,” “Parent Guidelines,” and “Parent Volunteer Duty Requirements.”
2026年秋季特别课程介绍 | 2026 Fall Special Course Guide
美术小班 | Art (Junior Class)
授课老师：王艳霞女士
招生范围：建议5-9岁小朋友报名。
⭐ 课程特色
注重过程，鼓励孩子大胆尝试、自由表达，保护想象力，建立自信心。
逐步认识颜色、线条、形状、空间和材质等基础艺术元素。
帮助孩子表达自己、建立自信，让艺术成为陪伴他们成长的一部分。
课程细节请点击 Enrichment Courses兴趣班 .
Instructor: Ms. Yanxia Wang
Recommended for children ages 5–9. .
⭐ Course Features
Focus on the process, not on “how realistic the drawing looks”
Equal emphasis on hands-on and thinking skills
Helping children express themselves, build confidence, and allow art to become a warm companion throughout their growth.
For course details, please click Enrichment Courses.
美术大班 | Art (Senior Class)
授课老师：梁小茹女士
⭐ 课程特色
激发孩子们的创造力与想象力，培养创新思维，
帮助孩子們拓展想象空间，提升逻辑与发散思维。
课程细节请点击 Enrichment Courses兴趣班 .
Instructor: Ms. Liang, Xiaoru
Recommended for students in Grade 3 and above.
⭐ Course Features
Inspire children’s creativity and imagination, foster innovative thinking, help expand their imaginative horizons, and strengthen both logical and creative thinking skills.
For course details, please click Enrichment Courses.
书法 | Calligraphy
授课老师：张欢女士
招生范围：（总人数8个以内，以递交报名表顺序为准） ：10岁以上学生 & 成人零基础或进阶学习者
🖼️课程特色：
课程从基础笔法出发，在掌握楷书的同时，引导学生逐步认识不同书体的魅力，包括 小篆、隶书、楷书、行书与瘦金体，让学习者在写字的过程中真正走进中国书法的历史与美学。
课程细节请点击 Enrichment Courses兴趣班 .
Instructor: Ms. Zhang, Huan
Suitable For (Maximum of 8 participants, accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.) :
• Students aged 10 and above
• Adult beginners or intermediate learners
✍️ Course Features
This course starts with fundamental brush techniques. While learning standard script (Kaishu), students are gradually introduced to the charm of different calligraphy styles, including Small Seal Script, Clerical Script, Standard Script, Running Script, and Slender Gold Script. Through writing practice, learners can truly enter the history and aesthetics of Chinese calligraphy.
For course details, please click Enrichment Courses.
🌟🌟🌟 2026.9月开始 - 中国象棋 | Chinese Chess (Xiangqi)
授课老师：朱铁源先生
🌟课程特色
中国象棋是中国传统的益智棋类游戏，有一条 “楚河汉界”，每个棋子都有自己独特的走法。了解中国文化，体验中华智慧的魅力。
Instructor: Mr. Zhu, Tieyuan
🌟 Course Features
Chinese Chess (Xiangqi) is a traditional Chinese strategy game with a history of thousands of years.
The board has a special dividing line called the “River,” and each piece has its own unique movement rules, different from Western chess.
Exploring Chinese culture and experiencing the wisdom of traditional Chinese thinking.
For course details, please click Enrichment Courses.
数学 | AMC 8
Instructor:
招生范围：Advanced 4thgrader – 8th Grader
📌 竞赛内容
AMC 8 属于初中阶段的数学竞赛，考试内容涵盖但不限于：
算术与应用题（分数、百分比、比例、速度等）
代数基础（方程、函数、数列）
几何（面积、体积、角度、勾股定理、圆）
数论（整除、因数、倍数、余数）
组合与逻辑（计数、排列组合、概率、推理）
🎯 适合的学生
对数学有兴趣并希望提升数学能力的学生
希望培养数学思维、提高解决问题能力的孩子
计划未来参加 AMC 10、AMC 12 或其他数学竞赛的学生
课程细节请点击 Enrichment Courses兴趣班 .
AMC 8 is an internationally recognized middle school mathematics competition organized by the Mathematical Association of America (MAA). It is open to students in Grade 8 and below and serves as an important introduction to mathematical competitions and mathematical thinking. AMC 8 also provides a strong foundation for students who plan to advance to AMC 10, AMC 12, and higher-level mathematics competitions.
The program is open to students in Advanced 4thgrader – 8th Grader.
For course details, please click Enrichment Courses.
数学 | AMC10 （(American Mathematics Contest 10)）
Instructor:
面向对象：8-10年级学生
- 比赛时间： 通常在11月举行 （有两个版本 AMC 10A 和 AMC 10B）
- 难度： 中等偏上，考察更复杂的代数、几何、组合、概率等
- 作用： 成绩优异者（前2.5%）可晋级 AIME
是通往美国数学奥林匹克（USAMO）的第一步
Target Students: Grades 8–10 students
Competition Time: Usually held in November each year, with two versions: AMC 10A and AMC 10B
Number of Questions & Time Limit: 25 multiple-choice questions completed within 75 minutes
Difficulty Level:
Upper-intermediate to advanced, testing more complex concepts in algebra, geometry, combinatorics, and probability
Purpose & Significance:
- Top 2.5% of scorers qualify for the AIME (American Invitational Mathematics Examination)
- Serves as the first step toward the USA Mathematical Olympiad (USAMO)
For course details, please click Enrichment Courses.
陈氏太极拳
授课老师：杨武先生（有太极拳五级证书和教练员证书）
招生范围：不限。
👉 陈氏太极拳是太极拳的重要流派，具有悠久历史和独特风格。主要特点：刚柔相济、螺旋缠丝、快慢相间、 技击性强，保留了较多传统技击技法，强调以柔克刚、借力打力，具有较高的技击价值，蕴含着道家“天人合一”、儒家“中庸和谐”等哲学思想。
信息更多请点击 Enrichment Courses兴趣班 .
Instructor: Mr. Yang Wu (Holder of Level 5 Taijiquan Certificate and Certified Taijiquan Coach)
Enrollment: Open to all; no restrictions.
👉 Chen-style Tai Chi is one of the major traditional schools of Tai Chi, known for its long history and distinctive style. Its main characteristics include the balance of softness and strength, spiral “silk-reeling” movements, alternating fast and slow motions, and strong martial applications. It preserves many traditional self-defense techniques and emphasizes overcoming strength with softness and using an opponent’s force to counterattack. Chen-style Tai Chi has significant martial arts value and embodies philosophical concepts such as the Daoist idea of harmony between humanity and nature and the Confucian principle of balance and harmony.
For course details, please click Enrichment Courses.
国际象棋 | Chess
Instructor：Chenchen Xue, a 11th-grade student.
国际象棋不仅锻炼逻辑思维、提高专注力，还能增强学生的决策能力和策略意识。课程将从基础规则讲起，逐步提升实战技巧，适合各年龄段和不同水平的学生。
Chess helps develop logical thinking, focus, decision-making, and strategic skills. The class will start with basic rules and gradually build up to real-game strategies — perfect for students of all ages and skill levels.
2026年秋季常设课程介绍 | 2026 Fall Regular Course Guide
中文课程 | Chinese Program
为了更好地适应海外华人子女学习中文的实际情况，并根据家长反馈意见，在董事会的支持下，学校决定重新使用暨南大学出版社的《中文》教材。
该教材包括课本、练习册 A 和练习册 B，一套费用为 $20。教材将默认统一购买，费用会自动加入总费用中。春季中文班，不再收取书本费。如果新购买教材和练习册的的学生（价格和秋季一致）。
如果学生已经有教材，请在缴费时告知学校，学校将扣除这部分费用。同时，也请家长提醒孩子不要领取新教材。
如果学生领取教材后、要求退还，学校将根据教材是否有使用痕迹、保存情况以及现有库存情况，决定是否接受退还并收取部分费用或不接受退还。
如果家长只需要单本课本或单本练习册，请与学校联系。学校将根据库存情况决定是否可以单独出售，并尽量满足家长需求。
我们的课程设置从K-9年级。 由于学校需要根据学生人数和教师资源安排课程，请各位家长尽早完成注册，以便学校确认相应年级是否能够顺利开课。
课程细节请点击 Chinese Curriculum 中文课程 家长可以结合教材，考察自己孩子的真实中文水平，调整班级。
To better meet the needs of overseas Chinese children learning Chinese, and based on feedback from parents, the school, with the support of the Board, has decided to switch back to using the Chinese textbook series published by Jinan University Press.
The materials include one textbook, Workbook A, and Workbook B. The full set costs $20 and will be purchased by default, with the fee automatically added to the total tuition amount. For students continuing in the spring semester Chinese classes, no additional textbook fee will be charged. Students who need to purchase new textbooks and workbooks in the spring semester will pay the same price as in the fall semester.
If your child already has the textbooks, please inform the school during payment so that this fee can be deducted. In that case, please also remind your child not to pick up a new set of books.
If textbooks are picked up and later returned, the school will determine whether to accept the return based on the condition of the materials, signs of use, and current inventory. Partial fees may be charged, or the return may be declined.
If parents only need an individual textbook or workbook, please contact the school. We will consider single-book sales based on inventory availability and will do our best to meet parents’ needs.
Our Chinese program offers classes from Kindergarten through Grade 9. Since course offerings depend on student enrollment and teacher availability, we strongly encourage families to complete registration as early as possible so the school can confirm whether each grade level will be able to open successfully.
For detailed course information, please click “Chinese Curriculum 中文课程.” Parents may use the curriculum and textbooks as references to evaluate their child’s actual Chinese proficiency and determine the most appropriate class placement.
📌📌📌 报名简称 "编程遇上《三国演义》" | "Scratch"
编程遇上《三国演义》：Scratch趣味创作课程 | Programming Meets Romance of the Three Kingdoms: A Fun Scratch Creative Coding Course
授课老师：罗立冬女士
招生范围：二年级及以上学生（以学区年级为准），学生需自备电脑（Chromebook 即可）参与课堂学习。老师更新了课程内容。
课程细节请点击 Enrichment Courses兴趣班
Instructor: Ms. Luo, Lidong
It is open to students in Grade 2 and above (based on school district grade levels). Students are required to bring their own computer (a Chromebook is sufficient) to participate in the class.
For course details, please click Enrichment Courses.
高阶计算机课
高阶课
授课老师：罗立冬女士
招生范围：
课程细节请点击 Enrichment Courses兴趣班 。
Instructor: Ms. Luo, Lidong
Recommended for students in Grade
For course details, please click Enrichment Courses.
无歧视声明
Nondiscrimination Notice
Nondiscrimination Notice
- 快乐谷中文学校欢迎任何种族、肤色、国籍和族裔背景的学生入学，并赋予他们在本校享有的所有权利、特权、项目和活动的平等参与权利。
本校在教育政策、招生政策、奖学金及贷款项目，以及体育和其他由学校管理的项目中，均不因种族、肤色、国籍或族裔背景而进行任何形式的歧视。
Nondiscrimination Notice
Nondiscrimination Notice
Nondiscrimination Notice
- The Happy Valley Chinese school admits students of any race, color, national origin, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs
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