News Update

Hello Parents,

Online registration for the 2026–2027 school year is now open.

**Returning Families:**
If you already have a CCC Chinese School account, simply log in and register for your classes.

**New Families:**
Please create an account first, then follow the instructions to complete your student's information and course registration.
https://registration.albanychineseschool.org/albany/family_login

If you registered before this announcement was posted, that means If you registered for the class before July 2nd, please log in and make sure your registration was successfully submitted.

📚 **New Chinese Curriculum – YangYang Chinese**

Starting this school year, CCC Chinese School is introducing the **YangYang Chinese** curriculum.

Designed specifically for Chinese heritage students growing up overseas, YangYang Chinese provides a well-structured, engaging program that helps students develop strong listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills while building confidence in using Chinese in everyday life. The curriculum also incorporates Chinese culture throughout the lessons, helping students strengthen their cultural identity.

For older students, the advanced courses are fully aligned with the **College Board AP Chinese** exam, providing thorough preparation for students planning to take the AP Chinese exam.

🌟 **Enrichment Classes**

In addition to Chinese language classes (YangYang Chinese and Chinese as a Second Language), we offer a wide variety of popular enrichment courses.

**For Children & Teens:**
• Dance
• Art
• Chess
• Public Speaking, Debate & TEDx Talks
• Math
• AP Computer Science
• Cybersecurity & AI
• Python Programming
• Intro to Robotics
• Hans on STEM
• Martial Arts
• Basketball
• Badminton

**For Adults:**
• Chinese
• English ( English as a second language)
• Traditional Chinese Meridian Wellness
• Chinese Opera Dance
• Badminton
• Basketball & Badminton Club

Course Schedule:
https://registration.albanychineseschool.org/albany/courses

💰** 2026–2027 Tuition**

To continue improving our programs, introduce the new curriculum, expand course offerings, and keep up with rising costs for facilities and school operations, tuition has been increased by 15% this year. This is our first tuition adjustment in several years. As a nonprofit school, we invest all tuition revenue back into our programs to provide students with the best possible learning experience.

Non-CCC Members:
• 1st & 2nd Period: $527 ( Total 27 lessons)
• 3rd Period: $247 (Total 25 lessons)

CCC Members:
• 1st & 2nd Period: $369 (Total 27 lessons)
• 3rd Period: $173 (Total 25 lessons)

PTA Deposit
A **$80 PTA deposit** is required.
• **$60** will be refunded after you complete your parent volunteer duty.
• The remaining **$20** covers the cost of the student yearbook.

📝 **Registration Instructions**
Please read the registration guide and school policies here:
https://registration.albanychineseschool.org/albany/node/4670

📅 **First Day of School**
Sunday, September 13, 2026

School Calendar:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/19iDnfxZ9zCcMBBO0R6GTwtq_VqbsdXR6/view?u...

📍 **Location**
Shaker Middle School
475 Watervliet-Shaker Rd
Latham, NY 12110

If you have any questions, please contact us:
📧 principal@cccalbany.org

Chinese School Administration Team

Volunteer opportunities for Middle and high schoolers!!

Our youth volunteer Team will go to the Senior Center on July 10th to host a game night. Each student will bring a game to play with the seniors. Pizza is provided.

Students will spend the evening playing games and socializing with senior residents. This is a wonderful opportunity to give back to the community, build communication skills, and create meaningful connections across generations.

The game can be a board game, a card game, chess, etc. It is OK you don't have a game to bring, write "None" on the form. But we highly encourage you to bring a game.

?️Time: Friday, July 10. Arrival Time: 5:15 PM; Pizza time:5:30 PM


? Location: Shaker Pointe Senior Center, 1 Bell Tower Drive Watervliet, NY 12189

Volunteer Responsibilities:

• Bring a favorite game from home (board games, card games, or other indoor games suitable for seniors)

• Be patient, respectful, and friendly

? Sign-Up link https://forms.gle/8FPzJLmFUdRyV8hX6 Deadline: July 2

⚠️ Space is limited! If you are interested, please sign up as soon as possible.

✅ Participating students will earn community service hours.

We hope you’ll join us for a fun community service night!

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CCC中文学校 Youth Volunteer Team 诚邀初中和高中学生参加暑期社区义工活动：

Game Night with Seniors
和老人中心的爷爷奶奶一起度过一个充满欢笑与温暖的夜晚！

通过陪伴长者玩游戏、聊天互动，同学们不仅能够收获社区服务时数，更能培养耐心，爱心与责任感，及沟通交流能力。

? 活动时间：
Friday, July 10, 2026
5:15 PM – 7:30 PM

? 活动地点：
Shaker Pointe Senior Center
1 Bell Tower Drive, Watervliet, NY 12189

? 活动提供 Pizza 晚餐。

? 欢迎每位同学自带一个游戏（如桌游、扑克牌游戏或其他室内游戏），与长者一起分享快乐！如果没有合适的游戏，也完全没有关系，欢迎积极参加！

? 报名链接：
https://forms.gle/8FPzJLmFUdRyV8hX6

⚠️ 名额有限，请于 July 2 前完成报名，额满即止！

让我们一起用行动传递温暖！

如有任何问题，请联系：
? school.youth.volunteer@cccalbany.org

中文学校行政团队