Academics

Top Ranked School in Oregon

In 2024 State Testing, HCCS ranked the #1 school in Oregon for school-wide math proficiency.
HCCS consistently ranks the #1 Best Charter Elementary and #2 Best Charter Middle School in Oregon on Niche.com

Overview

At HCCS, we believe all students should learn a second language beginning in the early years. By providing early and sustained immersion in Chinese language and culture, we aim to support students to learn and achieve at a high academic level, be highly proficient in two languages and develop a deep appreciation for world cultures.

A few things that make HCCS standout from other schools include:

  • Increased Instructional Time. Students gain an average of 2 hours of instructional time per week compared to neighborhood public schools. 
  • Expanded Immersion Environment. With a cross-section of Chinese speaking staff, students can use Chinese language skills outside the classroom as they interact with the front desk, I.T. support, lunch service, recess monitors, etc.
  • Unique & Effective Chinese Curriculum. We have developed our own spiral performance-based curriculum that emphasizes regularly revisiting and then building upon previously learned concepts and demonstrating learning through performance tasks.

Our Chinese immersion program meets the national standards for foreign language education as set by the American Council on the Teacher of Foreign Languages (ACTFL)

Our program also uses proficiency benchmarks established by the World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages, ACTFL Performance Descriptors For Language Learners, ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines, and NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do Statements.

Arts & Culture

From PreK through 8th grade, appreciation for world cultures, music and the arts are integrated into the classroom experience and school program. With a special emphasis on Chinese holidays, arts & crafts, and musical performances, students learn to acknowledge and celebrate cultural distinctions around the world. A few examples include:

Use the links below to learn more about curriculum and student support. 

Preschool

Tiny Dragons is a fee-based, full Chinese immersion program for ages 3-5 offered on location at HCCS.

Elementary (K-5)

Foundational Chinese & English immersion in language arts, math, science and social skills for young learners.

Middle School (6-8)

Enhanced language fluency and cognitive development in advanced subjects and elective courses.

Ranked #1 in Oregon for Math Proficiency

Student Support

Ensuring the success of all students with social-emotional learning, academic support and a whole-child approach.

See For Yourself

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