Q&A 常见问题

大纽约华夏中文学校 (位于Edgemont 高中)常见问题解答（FAQ）

一、学校简介与宗旨

Q1：大纽约华夏中文学校是什么样的一所学校？
A：大纽约华夏中文学校（大纽约,）是一所非营利、家长参与型的周末中文学校，致力于传承中华语言与文化，服务本地华人社区。大纽约是Westchester, 纽约上州，康州地区最大的中文学校。学校位于Edgemont高中，开设多个层次的中文课程和文化兴趣课程，旨在培养学生的语言能力与文化认同感。请参见网站www.hxgny.org , About us 了解更多。

二、招生与注册

Q2：学校招收哪些年龄段的学生？
A：我们欢迎3岁以上儿童报名。3岁小朋友有 mommy & me 亲子课。正式的中文课程从启蒙班（Pre-K）到AP 中文班，涵盖不同语言背景和年龄层的学生。

Q3：如何注册？注册时间是什么时候？新家庭注册有哪些优惠？
A：每年春季开放秋季学期注册。请通过学校官网注册系统完成报名：https://www.hxgny.org

新家庭优惠：新家庭注册可获$50 credit，如有推荐人，推荐人也可获得$50 credit。其他优惠包括下面的Early Bird/ Sibling discounts:

Early Bird Discount：在2025年7月15日之前注册常规语言课程，可享受$50 credit。

Sibling Discount：注册3名或以上子女参加语言课程，从第三位子女起，每人可享受$50 credit。

Q4：如果注册过程中遇到问题怎么办？满员的课申请WAITLIST怎么办？
A：请将问题或建议或waitlist 申请发送至邮箱：hxgnyregistrar@gmail.com

Q5：可以中途插班吗？
A：中途插班需由教务处评估空位情况后安排，请提前联系教务团队（hxgnydeansoffice@gmail.com）咨询。

三、课程设置

Q6：中文课使用简体字还是繁体字？
A：教学以简体字为主，结合拼音，教材多使用《马立平》或《美洲华语》。请联系教务处了解更多教材体系详情 HXGNYdeans Office@gmail.com

Q7：学校提供哪些文化或兴趣课程？
A：课程涵盖美术绘画、舞蹈、音乐、合唱团、奥数、AI人工智能、Lego机器人、科学实验、武术、象棋、编程、国际象棋等，鼓励孩子多元发展。具体课程以当年各类课表为准，可在网站上查看。

Q8：每周上几节课？课程时间安排如何？
A：中文课每周日上2节（低年级：9:30am – 11:15am；高年级： 10：30AM-12：20 PM），文化课每周1节（低年级：11:30am – 12:20pm；高年级： 9：30-10：20），上课时间通常为周日上午 9:30–12:20。注册两个小时语言课，免费赠送一门文化课。请去学校网站查看详细课表信息。

Q9：学年从什么时候开始，到什么时候结束？
A：学年通常从每年9月开始，至次年6月结束，共约30个上课周日，期间遵循当地节假日安排。具体日期请参考当前学年的校历。可在网站上查看。

Q10：学校是否组织中文能力考试？
A：是的！我们是大纽约地区唯一官方HSK考点（汉语水平考试），鼓励高年级学生报名参加，提升学习目标感与中文能力认证。

四、成人兴趣课程

Q11：是否为成人开设课程？可以独立报名吗？
A：是的！我们为家长及社区成员开设丰富的成人课程，可以独立报名参加，无需孩子同时在校。

Q12：都有哪些成人课程？
A：目前成人课程包括：

摄影艺术、各种舞蹈课、Kpop团舞、Zumba健身、成人武术、瑜伽、羽毛球、篮球、网球等。
太极拳、太极剑、爷爷奶奶英语俱乐部（面向祖辈的日常英语交流课程）。

具体课程以当年各类课表为准。

Q13：成人课程时间与上课地点？
A：与学生上课时间一致，安排在周日上午 9:30–12:20，在 Edgemont 高中校园内上课。

五、教学团队与家长参与

Q14：教师有哪些背景？
A：我们的教师团队由具有多年教学经验的专业人士组成，教学认真、热情耐心，深受学生喜爱。具体情况请看学校网站老师介绍。

Q15：家长是否需要参与学校事务？
A：是的。作为家长参与型学校，每个家庭需完成志愿服务任务，例如执勤、安全巡视、协助活动等，增强社区凝聚力。请访问学校网站， “Support and Join Us”栏目：了解如何报名成为教师/助教（TA）/志愿者，并订阅学校电子通讯（newsletter），获取第一手通知。

六、校历与地址

Q16：学校上课地点和时间？
地址：200 White Oak Ln, Scarsdale, NY 10583
时间：每周日上午 9:30AM – 12:20PM
学校按照Edgemont学区校历安排，节假日停课。

Q17：遇恶劣天气或紧急情况，如何接收停课通知？
A：学校会通过电子邮件、家长代表微信群和班级微信群与学校官方网站发布及时通知。请家长务必保持邮箱畅通及时查看班级微信群。

七、费用与退款注册政策

Q18：学费标准？可以退款吗？
A：可以在网站上查看当年学费标准，不同课程费用不同，具体以注册系统为准。以学年为单位；付款是唯一确认方式；未付款注册会收到提醒，仍不能决定付款的会被删除，把位置让给等待付款的家庭。

转课：开学三周内, 可免费转课一次；三周后无正当理由不予转课。因特殊原因需再次转课的需教务长批准。

退课：开学三周内，退100%学费；三周后详细政策请咨询注册组。请注意：注册费不退还；书本费（除非课本保持未开封的原样）不退还。

八、联系方式与了解更多：

官方网站：https://www.hxgny.org

注册相关问题：hxgnyregistrar@gmail.com

教务处预约试课或评估：HXGNYdeansOffice@gmail.com

一般事务联系邮箱：hxgnyadmin@googlegroups.com

学校地址：200 White Oak Ln, Scarsdale, NY 10583

邮寄地址：Huaxia Chinese School of Greater New York (HXGNY)

P.O. Box 583, Purchase, NY 10577-0583

温馨提示：

请大家积极访问并熟悉学校官网 www.hxgny.org，官网上设有多个实用栏目：

1. “2025–26”栏目：可查看本学年最新校历、课程安排、课表内容介绍、各类费用信息等。

2. “Support and Join Us”栏目：了解如何报名成为教师/助教（TA）/志愿者，并订阅学校电子通讯（newsletter），获取第一手通知。

3. 学校每个班级通常都有班级微信群，家长代表组成学校班级代表大群。因我校学生较多，没有大家长微信群，欢迎您担任您孩子所在班级的家长代表，作为班级和学校的沟通桥梁，参与学校的日常运作并及时提供反馈。

我们鼓励家长善用网站资源，及时了解学校动态和活动信息，为孩子的学习和家庭参与提供便利。

注：大纽约华夏中文学校对于本FAQ 拥有最终解释权。

Huaxia Chinese School of Greater New York (HXGNY) at Edgemont High School
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. School Overview and Mission

Q1: What kind of school is Huaxia Chinese School of Greater New York (HXGNY)?
A: HXGNY is a nonprofit, parent-participation weekend Chinese school dedicated to promoting Chinese language and cultural heritage, serving the local Chinese community. HXGNY is the largest Chinese school in Westchester, Upstate New York, and Connecticut. Located at Edgemont High School, HXGNY offers a wide range of Chinese language and cultural enrichment classes, aiming to cultivate students’ language proficiency and cultural identity. For more information, please visit our website: www.hxgny.org, About us section.

2. Admissions and Registration

Q2: What age groups are eligible for enrollment?
A: We welcome children aged 3 and up. A “Mommy & Me” class is available for 3-year-olds. Formal Chinese language classes range from Pre-Kindergarten to AP Chinese, covering diverse language backgrounds and age groups.

Q3: How do I register? When is the registration period? Are there any discounts for new families?
A: Fall semester registration opens every spring. Please register via the school’s official system: https://www.hxgny.org
New Family Discount: New families receive a $50 credit. Referrers also receive a $50 credit for each successful referral. Additional discounts include:

● Early Bird Discount: Register for regular language classes by July 15, 2025, to receive a $50 credit.

● Sibling Discount: For families enrolling three or more children in language classes, each additional child (starting with the third) receives a $50 credit.

Q4: What if I encounter issues during registration or want to join the waitlist for a full class?
A: Please email questions, suggestions, or waitlist requests to: hxgnyregistrar@gmail.com.

Q5: Can I join a class mid-semester?
A: Mid-semester enrollment is subject to availability and requires approval from the academic team. Please email: hxgnydeansoffice@gmail.com for inquiries.

3. Course Offerings

Q6: Does the Chinese class use Simplified or Traditional Chinese?
A: We primarily use Simplified Chinese along with Pinyin. The main textbooks are “Ma Liping” and “MeiZhou Chinese.” For details about the curriculum, please contact the academic office: HXGNYdeansOffice@gmail.com.

Q7: What cultural or enrichment classes are available?
A: We offer a wide range of classes, including art, dance, music, choir, math competitions, AI and robotics, LEGO robotics, science experiments, martial arts, Go, coding, chess, and more, to encourage students’ diverse interests. Offerings vary by year—please check the current course catalog on our website.

Q8: How many classes are held each week? What is the schedule?
A:

Chinese Language Classes: Two sessions every Sunday.

● Lower grades: 9:30 AM – 11:15 AM

● Upper grades: 10:30 AM – 12:20 PM

Cultural Classes: One session every Sunday.

● Lower grades: 11:30 AM – 12:20 PM

● Upper grades: 9:30 AM – 10:20 AM

Typical class hours: Sundays, 9:30 AM – 12:20 PM.

Registering for two hours of language classes includes one cultural class for free.

Please refer to the website for detailed class schedules.

Q9: When does the academic year begin and end?
A: The school year typically starts in September and ends in June, spanning approximately 30 Sundays, aligned with local holidays. Please refer to the current academic calendar on the website.

Q10: Does the school offer Chinese proficiency exams?
A: Yes! HXGNY is the official HSK test center in the Greater New York area. We encourage upper-grade students to take the HSK to set clear learning goals and earn Chinese language proficiency certification.

4. Adult Enrichment Classes

Q11: Are there courses for adults? Can adults register independently?
A: Yes! We offer a variety of enrichment classes for parents and community members. Adults can register independently without having a child enrolled in the school.

Q12: What adult classes are available?
A: Current adult courses include:

● Photography, various dance classes, K-pop choreography, Zumba fitness, martial arts, yoga, badminton, basketball, tennis, and more.

● Tai Chi, Tai Chi Sword, and a “Grandparents’ English Club” focusing on practical English communication for grandparents.

The offerings vary by year—please refer to the latest course catalog.

Q13: When and where are adult classes held?
A: Adult classes are held on Sundays from 9:30 AM – 12:20 PM, at Edgemont High School, concurrent with student classes.

5. Teaching Team and Parent Involvement

Q14: What is the background of the teaching staff?
A: Our teachers are experienced professionals with years of teaching experience. They are dedicated, patient, and well-loved by students. Teacher profiles can be found on the school website.

Q15: Are parents required to participate in school activities?
A: Yes. As a parent-participation school, each family is required to fulfill volunteer duties, such as supervising, safety patrol, and assisting with events, to strengthen the community spirit. Please visit the “Support and Join Us” section on the website for details on becoming a teacher, teaching assistant (TA), or volunteer, and subscribe to the school newsletter for the latest updates.

6. School Calendar and Location

Q16: Where and when are classes held?
Address: 200 White Oak Ln, Scarsdale, NY 10583
Time: Sundays, 9:30 AM – 12:20 PM
Classes follow the Edgemont School District calendar and are suspended during holidays.

Q17: How will I be notified of class cancellations due to severe weather or emergencies?
A: Notifications will be sent via email, parent WeChat groups, class WeChat groups, and posted on the school website. Please ensure your email is active and regularly check your class WeChat group.

7. Tuition and Refund Policy

Q18: What is the tuition? Is there a refund policy?
A: Tuition rates vary by class and are listed on the website. Annual tuition must be paid in full to secure enrollment. Registration is confirmed upon payment. Unpaid registrations will receive reminders but may be removed to accommodate waitlisted families.

Class Changes:

● One free class change within the first 3 weeks of the semester.

● After 3 weeks, class changes are not permitted without academic approval.

Withdrawals:

● 100% tuition refund within the first 3 weeks.

● After 3 weeks, please contact the registration team for specific refund policies.

● Registration fees are non-refundable. Textbook fees are non-refundable unless the books are unopened and in original condition.

8. Contact Information and Additional Resources

Website: https://www.hxgny.org
Registration Inquiries: hxgnyregistrar@gmail.com
Academic Office (trial class or placement requests): HXGNYdeansOffice@gmail.com
General Inquiries: hxgnyadmin@googlegroups.com
School Address: 200 White Oak Ln, Scarsdale, NY 10583
Mailing Address:
Huaxia Chinese School of Greater New York (HXGNY)
P.O. Box 583, Purchase, NY 10577-0583

Friendly Reminders

We encourage families to actively visit and familiarize themselves with the school website: www.hxgny.org. The site offers valuable resources, including:

(1) The “2025–26” section: Academic calendar, course schedules, class descriptions, tuition details, and more.

(2) The “Support and Join Us” section: Information on becoming a teacher, TA, or volunteer, and subscribing to the school newsletter for the latest updates.

(3) Each class typically has a WeChat group, and parent representatives form a school-wide parent rep group. Due to the large number of students, there is no general school-wide parent WeChat group. We welcome you to serve as a parent representative for your child’s class, acting as a bridge between the class and the school, participating in school operations, and providing timely feedback.

We encourage parents to make good use of website resources, stay informed about school activities, and support your child’s learning and family involvement.

Note: Huaxia Chinese School of Greater New York reserves the final right of interpretation for this FAQ.