REGISTER FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR TODAY!
CASP offers after-school care for Kindergarten-5th grade Argonne students.
Program hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 2:05-6:00pm and Wednesday: 12:50-6:00pm.
Tuition: TBD
Program hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 2:05-6:00pm and Wednesday: 12:50-6:00pm.
Tuition: TBD
About Us
The Argonne Chinese After-School Program (CASP) was founded and established by parents in 1999. CASP is a parent-run organization that operates within guidelines set by Argonne’s Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), a not-for- profit organization with a 501(c) (3) status. CASP provides Mandarin language instruction classes and enrichment for Argonne students grades K-5. CASP is a California Heritage School.
The Argonne Chinese After-School Program (CASP) was founded and established by parents in 1999. CASP is a parent-run organization that operates within guidelines set by Argonne’s Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), a not-for- profit organization with a 501(c) (3) status. CASP provides Mandarin language instruction classes and enrichment for Argonne students grades K-5. CASP is a California Heritage School.
Mission & Program Goals
Our mission is to provide a safe and nurturing after-school environment that promotes awareness and appreciation of Chinese culture and customs, and learning of Mandarin Chinese. CASP is committed to building collaborative relationships within the Argonne community.
CASP’s heritage program engages students in real-world contexts to speak Chinese naturally while having fun and developing an understanding of Chinese culture and customs. We provide a supportive and enriching after-school environment where students can learn and achieve to communicate at a basic level through reading, writing, speaking, and listening in Mandarin Chinese, all while gaining awareness and appreciation of Chinese culture and customs.
Our mission is to provide a safe and nurturing after-school environment that promotes awareness and appreciation of Chinese culture and customs, and learning of Mandarin Chinese. CASP is committed to building collaborative relationships within the Argonne community.
CASP’s heritage program engages students in real-world contexts to speak Chinese naturally while having fun and developing an understanding of Chinese culture and customs. We provide a supportive and enriching after-school environment where students can learn and achieve to communicate at a basic level through reading, writing, speaking, and listening in Mandarin Chinese, all while gaining awareness and appreciation of Chinese culture and customs.
Academics & Culture
We currently implement the BetterChinese curriculum, teaching Mandarin with simplified characters (Han Yu Pin Yin) throughout the week. With over 20 years of experience, our instructors teach Chinese language and culture. Our instructors and assistants foster a fun and enjoyable learning environment through interactive activities such as play, music, songs, art, and storytelling.
We currently implement the BetterChinese curriculum, teaching Mandarin with simplified characters (Han Yu Pin Yin) throughout the week. With over 20 years of experience, our instructors teach Chinese language and culture. Our instructors and assistants foster a fun and enjoyable learning environment through interactive activities such as play, music, songs, art, and storytelling.
Activities & Events
Throughout the year, CASP students will celebrate many of the Chinese holidays through artwork, writing, food-making and performances. Some of the holidays celebrated include Mid-Autumn Moon Festival, Winter Solstice (Dongzhi Festival) 冬至节, and Lunar New Year.
Throughout the year, CASP students will celebrate many of the Chinese holidays through artwork, writing, food-making and performances. Some of the holidays celebrated include Mid-Autumn Moon Festival, Winter Solstice (Dongzhi Festival) 冬至节, and Lunar New Year.
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Daily Schedule & Program Calendar
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
2:05pm – 2:30pm Check-in / Circle time / Snack
2:30pm – 3:00pm Recess / Homework Club
3:00pm – 4:30pm Mandarin Language Instruction / Enrichment
4:30pm – 5:00pm Recess / Pick up
5:00pm – 6:00pm Pick up
Wednesday
12:50pm – 1:25pm Check-in / Circle time
1:25pm – 3:00pm Recess / Enrichment
3:00pm – 4:30pm Mandarin Language Instruction / Enrichment
4:30pm – 5:00pm Recess / Pick up
5:00pm – 6:00pm Pick up
The program operates on the same extended year calendar as Argonne Elementary. Summer session is open to Grades 1-5 only. Please contact [email protected] for more information.
Program Fees (2024-2025)
TBD. Tuition is to be paid per month for 10 months, from August 2024 to May 2025.
Program fees are reviewed annually and subject to change. Language Instructors may ask for additional supplies to be contributed from families for their child(ren).
Current Staff / Language Instructors
Site Lead // Henry Chung
Instructor // Mr. Bob Chen
Instructor // Ms. Shirley Cai
Instructor // Ms. Wendy Wang
Instructor // Ms. Shirley Zhang
Teacher Assistant // Ms. Susan Mei
Teacher Assistant // Mr. Nicholas Choa
Site Consultant // Mr. Gerald Crump
Advisory Board (2023-2024)
Board Lead // Reina Fujii
Finance // Peter Yeh & Jennifer Chiu
Meeting Recorder // Julia Louie
Communications // Jessica Klimczak
Events // Anna Jew
Parent Representative // Kenneth Jew
Honoring Past Board Members: We would like to express gratitude for these individuals for all their hard work over the years. We greatly appreciate their efforts, time, and talent to help run CASP at Argonne.
Reina Tse, Emille Lawrence, Lamar Heystek, Pui San Tam, Erica Ng, Linda Chu, Peter Chow, Joyce Cheng, Linda Luu, Jeff Luu, Amy Kam, Annie Ng, Pauline Hui, Cindy Lee, Jason Tran, Maria Tran, Annie Chinn, Hugh Do, Winnie Kwei, Gerald Crump, Judy Huey, John Chan, Joe Lam, Margaret Poza, Chris Boggess, Ulash Dunlap
Contact Us
Email // [email protected]
Address // 680 18th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121
Donate to CASP
As the program is entirely non-profit, collected program fees reflect the expenses of Language Instructors’ wages, liability insurance, facilities, and supplies only. Any contributions are welcome and much needed to advance the program curriculum and special projects. Please contact any CASP Advisory Board Member for more information or to make a donation.
Program Documents
CASP Brochure
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
2:05pm – 2:30pm Check-in / Circle time / Snack
2:30pm – 3:00pm Recess / Homework Club
3:00pm – 4:30pm Mandarin Language Instruction / Enrichment
4:30pm – 5:00pm Recess / Pick up
5:00pm – 6:00pm Pick up
Wednesday
12:50pm – 1:25pm Check-in / Circle time
1:25pm – 3:00pm Recess / Enrichment
3:00pm – 4:30pm Mandarin Language Instruction / Enrichment
4:30pm – 5:00pm Recess / Pick up
5:00pm – 6:00pm Pick up
The program operates on the same extended year calendar as Argonne Elementary. Summer session is open to Grades 1-5 only. Please contact [email protected] for more information.
Program Fees (2024-2025)
TBD. Tuition is to be paid per month for 10 months, from August 2024 to May 2025.
Program fees are reviewed annually and subject to change. Language Instructors may ask for additional supplies to be contributed from families for their child(ren).
Current Staff / Language Instructors
Site Lead // Henry Chung
Instructor // Mr. Bob Chen
Instructor // Ms. Shirley Cai
Instructor // Ms. Wendy Wang
Instructor // Ms. Shirley Zhang
Teacher Assistant // Ms. Susan Mei
Teacher Assistant // Mr. Nicholas Choa
Site Consultant // Mr. Gerald Crump
Advisory Board (2023-2024)
Board Lead // Reina Fujii
Finance // Peter Yeh & Jennifer Chiu
Meeting Recorder // Julia Louie
Communications // Jessica Klimczak
Events // Anna Jew
Parent Representative // Kenneth Jew
Honoring Past Board Members: We would like to express gratitude for these individuals for all their hard work over the years. We greatly appreciate their efforts, time, and talent to help run CASP at Argonne.
Reina Tse, Emille Lawrence, Lamar Heystek, Pui San Tam, Erica Ng, Linda Chu, Peter Chow, Joyce Cheng, Linda Luu, Jeff Luu, Amy Kam, Annie Ng, Pauline Hui, Cindy Lee, Jason Tran, Maria Tran, Annie Chinn, Hugh Do, Winnie Kwei, Gerald Crump, Judy Huey, John Chan, Joe Lam, Margaret Poza, Chris Boggess, Ulash Dunlap
Contact Us
Email // [email protected]
Address // 680 18th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121
Donate to CASP
As the program is entirely non-profit, collected program fees reflect the expenses of Language Instructors’ wages, liability insurance, facilities, and supplies only. Any contributions are welcome and much needed to advance the program curriculum and special projects. Please contact any CASP Advisory Board Member for more information or to make a donation.
Program Documents
CASP Brochure