2023-2024 Registration – NOW OPEN!
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
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.
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
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
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
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