Elementary School

Each day begins with a Morning Meeting with English and Chinese co-teachers leading discussions and activities to build community and connection. Students spend part of their day learning Chinese with their Chinese teacher and the rest of the day with their English teachers for math, science, social studies and English language arts. Specialist teachers teach violin, music, art and physical education. Chinese and English co-teachers collaborate to teach a bilingual East Meets West class as well as our Social-Emotional Learning curriculum.

The day includes a morning break for snack and recess, an hour-long lunch and recess break, and an afternoon recess.

Students in Kindergarten through Grade 5 build life skills and explore personal passions through a challenging, globally-minded curriculum.

Through a well-rounded academic program, students find their passions and explore their interests within the context of a challenging curriculum and a safe, nurturing learning environment. The YCIS Silicon Valley curriculum is aligned with US national and California state educational standards. Using their knowledge of their students’ interests and learning styles, teachers design creative projects and learning experiences to support the curriculum.