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Chinese After-School Program

2023-2024 Registration – NOW OPEN!

Register 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: $450 per month for 1 child, $400 per month for each sibling
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 the Argonne’s Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), a not-for- profit organization with the 501(c) (3) status. CASP provides Mandarin language instruction classes and enrichment for Argonne students grades K-5. CASP is California Heritage School.

Philosophy (教学理念) & Mission (教学宗旨)
At CASP, we believe in raising bilingual/multicultural children together. Our after school enrichment program provides Argonne students with an opportunity to learn Chinese as a second language and increase their understanding and appreciation of the Chinese Language, customs, and culture. CASP’s highly skilled instructors and instructor assistants create meaningful content and activities so our children learn to speak Chinese naturally while having fun and developing a keen understanding of the Chinese Culture. 

CASP’s mission is to empower students to strive for basic proficiency in the Chinese Language and as active learners in understanding Chinese Culture through language and arts.

Academics & Culture
During the week, students learn Mandarin with simplified characters (Han Yu Pin Yin). Our instructors have more than 20 years of experience teaching Chinese. We focus on developing student’s listening, speaking, reading, writing, and understanding of Chinese Culture. Classes are conducted primarily in Mandarin with some English translation. Our instructors and instructor assistants create a fun and enjoyable learning atmosphere through play, music, songs, art and stories.

There are four different class levels for students and we currently utilize the BetterChinese curriculum. Students engage in historical traditions to learn and celebrate Chinese holidays through artwork, writing and performances

​Activities & Events 
Throughout the year, CASP students will celebrate many of the Chinese holidays through artwork, writing, dumpling making and performances.  Some of the holidays celebrated in past years include Winter Solstice (Dongzhi Festival) 冬至节, Lunar New Year, Spring Festival, and ChingMing Festival.
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Daily Schedule & Program Calendar

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
2:05pm – 2:30pm  Check-in / Circle time / Snack 
2:30pm – 3:25pm  Mandarin language instruction / Enrichment 
3:25pm – 3:45pm  Recess / Snack 
3:45pm – 4:40pm  Mandarin language instruction / Enrichment 
4:40pm – 5:00pm  Recess 
5:00pm – 6:00pm  Pick up / Homework Help / Free Time

Wednesday
12:50pm – 1:15pm  Check-in / Circle time 
1:15pm – 1:55pm  Enrichment 
1:55pm – 2:15pm  Recess / Snack 
2:15pm – 2:55pm  Mandarin language instruction / Enrichment 
2:55pm – 3:15pm  Recess / Snack 
3:15pm – 4:05pm  Mandarin language instruction / Enrichment 
4:05pm – 4:25 pm  Recess / Snack 
4:25pm – 5:00 pm  Enrichment 
5:00pm – 6:00pm  Pick up / Homework Help / Free time 

The program operates on the same extended year calendar as Argonne Elementary. Summer session is open to Grades 1-5 only. Please contact the Site Director or Enrollment Lead for more information.

Program Fees (2023-2024)
$450 for 1 child/$400 for each sibling to be paid per month for 10 months, from August 2023 to May 2024.

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 // Ms. Vivian Gee
Instructor // Ms. Shirley Cai
Instructor // Ms. Shirley Zhang
Instructor // Ms. Wendy Wang

Teacher Assistant // Ms. Lori Lo
Teacher Assistant // Mr. Bob Chen
Site Consultant // Mr. Gerald Crump 
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Advisory Board (2023-2024)
Board Lead // Reina Fujii
Finance // Peter Yeh & Jennifer Chiu
Meeting Recorder // Julia Louie
Communications // Jessica Klimczak
Enrollment // Reina Tse
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.
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 // info@argonnecasp.org  
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 2021-22 Brochure
Argonne Elementary School
680 18th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94121

(415) 750-8460
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San Francisco Unified School District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying, you should immediately contact the school site principal and/or Director of the Office of Equity (CCR Title 5 and Title IX Officer), Keasara (Kiki) Williams, at 415-355-7334 or equity@sfusd.edu. A copy of SFUSD’s uniform complaint policy and SFUSD’s non-discrimination policy are available upon request.
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  • About
    • Staff
    • Extended Year
    • School Tours
    • Covid-19: Health & Safety
  • Donate
    • Upcoming Fundraisers
    • Annual Giving Campaign
    • Outside Lands Parking Fundraiser
  • Get Involved
    • PTO
    • Volunteer >
      • Stop, Drop & Go
      • Room Parents
      • Lunch Helpers
      • Green Argonne
    • Konstella
    • Sports
  • Events
    • Spring Fair
    • CASP LNY Thank You
    • Summer Stroll
  • School Life
    • Welcome New Families
    • Arrival, Dismissal, Absences & Meals
    • After-School Care
    • Student Council
    • SSC
    • ELAC
    • Glossary of SFUSD Terms