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What are the school's hours of operation?
What is the student population make-up of RCLS?
How do I register my child?
How much is the tuition?
Can my child start in the middle of the school year?
What is RCLS refund policy?
On the registration form, there is a $50 service deposit, is it refundable?
Why did I not receive $50 service fee refund last semester?
How can I get involved as a volunteer at the school?
Can my child or I sit in the class to see if we like it?
What are the criteria for admission to RCLS?
How do you determine placement?
Can my child be placed with a friend? Can I request a specific teacher?
Will my child automatically promote to the next level at the end of school year?
How can I contact my child's classroom teacher?
Whom do I call to let someone know that my child will be absent from school?
How do I find out about school closing/cancellations due to adverse weather conditions?
What are the school's hours of operation?
School hours for language classes are from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM, cultural classes from 3:30 to 4:30 on Saturdays.
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What is the student population make-up of RCLS?RCLS welcomes everyone in the community. Our students come from all backgrounds, such as families from Taiwan and other Asian countries, Chinese American families, multi-cultural families, children who were adopted from China, and many people who have no Chinese connection at all, but want to learn the language and culture.
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How do I register my child?Students are required to register each semester. RCLS is open to registration during the month of May and December; specific dates are announced on school website or via in-house communications. Registration during summer can be done by mail. Registration in December is for current students only, but some exceptions may apply. Contact registration@ncrcls.org for more information.
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How much is the tuition?Tuition for language and cultural classes is very reasonable and can be found on the registration form (http://www.ncrcls.org/registration.shtml)
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Can my child start in the middle of the school year?RCLS do not recommend students start in the mid term. However, some exceptions may apply. Please contact academic_affairs@ncrcls.org for details.
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What is RCLS refund policy?RCLS allows for refunds each semester. You may be eligible for a 100% or 50% tuition refund based on dates published in the school calendar (available on www.ncrcls.org)
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On the registration form, there is a $50 service deposit, is it refundable?RCLS encourages and needs volunteer. RCLS will refund the $50 service deposit if you could volunteer at school twice per semester. Some exceptions may apply.
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Why did I not receive $50 service fee refund last semester?You did not receive the refund because (1) you did not sign up for volunteer duties, or (2) you did not fulfill your assigned duties.
To ensure service fee refund, please see RCLS Student Affairs and/or PTA for volunteer assignments. Full refund will be given to those who have fulfilled their duties. Partial refund will not be considered.
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How can I get involved as a volunteer at the school?To volunteer or to learn about volunteer opportunities please contact Student Affairs, PTA, or the Principal. Contact information is available on RCLS website (www.ncrcls.org)
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Can my child or I sit in the class to see if we like it?RCLS provides limited classroom auditing just for this purpose. With approval by Academic Affairs potential students have the opportunity to see if a particular class is suitable. Please note, auditing is restricted to classes that have not reached the maximum number of students.
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What are the criteria for admission to RCLS?Applications will be considered for admission if an opening in a requested class is available. Current RCLS students and their siblings are given priority for placement.
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How do you determine placement?Placement is usually determined by the students’ age and the level of fluency in Chinese language. RCLS makes every effort to see that each student is in the best class for his/her situation.
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Can my child be placed with a friend? Can I request a specific teacher?RCLS will do its best to accommodate these requests but cannot guarantee placement. Other factors must be considered.
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Will my child automatically promote to the next level at the end of school year?We want to ensure that each child is in the proper learning environment. Promotion to the next level is based on the teacher’s recommendations. Proficiency is the key determining factor.
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How can I contact my child's classroom teacher?The classroom teacher should provide their contact information on the first day of class.
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Whom do I call to let someone know that my child will be absent from school?You may call the teacher or the class parent.
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How do I find out about school closing/cancellations due to adverse weather conditions?To learn about school closing please check the RCLS website (www.ncrcls.org) or the Forest Hills Baptist Church website (www.foresthills.org). It is also available on WRAL Channel 5, News 14, or radio FM 101.5. If time permits, you will be notified by email or a phone call from the class parent or school staff.