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Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter (District)

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Kathleen Wang, Charter School Leader
 
Mailing Address: 317 Russell Street
Hadley MA 01035
Phone:413-582-7040
Fax:413-582-7068
Email:info@pvcics.org
NCES ID:2500517
Web Site:https://www.pvcics.org
CCTE Region:Pioneer Valley
Chapter 74 Programs (Y/N):No
Charter School Type:Commonwealth
Charter: Mission Statement:The Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School (PVCICS) is a K-12th grade educational program that produces academically strong students highly proficient in Chinese and English. The program goals are:? To develop proficiency in Mandarin Chinese.? To maintain and extend students? proficiency in English.? To develop high levels of academic attainment, meeting or exceeding national and state standards, through rigorous study and instruction aligned with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.? To develop students? understanding of other cultures and the ability to interact successfully with others whose language and/or culture differs from their own. PVCICS serves the Pioneer Valley region and offers a diverse group of students an innovative educational opportunity unavailable elsewhere in Massachusetts. PVCICS works to disseminate the school?s experiences and serves as a resource for schools trying to develop similar programs.
District Operating Status:Operating
District Title I Status:Title I District
High Quality College and Career Pathway designee:Not Applicable
Mass District Type:Independent Public including Charters
Non-Chapter 74 Programs (Y/N):No
School Year End Date (MM/DD):06/12
School Year Start Date (MM/DD):8/27
Organization Description:Regional public charter school serving K-12th grade students from Franklin, Hampshire and Hampden counties. Offers total Chinese immersion program in K-5 grades and partial Chinese immersion in 6th-12th grades. Approved to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in 11th and 12th grades.