Mandarin Chinese Immersion.
Welcome to Forest Hills Public Schools Mandarin Chinese Immersion Program. This website is managed by Chinese Immersion Parent Advisory Council [CHI-PAC].
A place to learn and grow together
FHPS Mandarin Chinese Immersion Program
The Chinese Immersion Parent Advisory Council (CHI-PAC) is committed to the academic & cultural excellence of the
FHPS Mandarin Chinese Immersion Program and advocacy for the families of Chinese Immersion students. We are dedicated to enriching the educational experience of all of our children, by supplementing the resources of the program via volunteer, material, & financial support.
Student Testimonies
"To learn a language is to have one more window from which to look at the world" -Chinese proverb
We're so glad you're here! Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
Lily Langen
CHI-PAC President
Forest Hills Public Schools
Forest Hills Chinese Immersion Program
Forest Hills Public Schools launched the Mandarin Chinese Immersion Program with a class of kindergarten students in 2008. The program has been grown since then with the pioneer senior students graduating in 2021. In 2017, the program began its collaboration with Western Michigan University College Pathways, where Chinese classes are taught as dual enrollment classes by professors from Western Michigan University. CHI-PAC supports the learning of students at Meadow Brook Elementary, Northern Trails 5/6 School, Northern Hills Middle School and Northern High School.
Enrollment
Mandarin Chinese Immersion enrollment is open to siblings already enrolled in the program, Forest Hills District residents, and through school of choice lottery.
Elementary School
Meadow Brook Elementary School serves as the home for K-4 Chinese Immersion Students where students learn in a 50 / 50 setting.
5/6 School
Northern Trails 5/6 School provides Chinese Immersion students with a continued focus on language and literacy.
Middle School
Northern Middle School students focus on oral fluency, grammar, vocabulary, and listening comprehension.
High School
Northern High School Chinese Immersion students may dual enroll through partnership with Western Michigan University.
College
Forest Hills Mandarin Chinese Immersion can earn up to 28 college credits from WMU.
K-12 Student Immersion Experience
Instruction at a Glance
Forest Hills Mandarin Chinese Immersion program begins in K-4 Meadow Brook Elementary School.
K – 4 Students are introduced to Mandarin through 50/50 setting where 50 percent of their studies are in English and 50 percents of their studies are in Mandarin. In middle school, curriculum shifts to Mandarin language and literacy blocks. In High School, students may dual enroll and earn up to 28 college credits from Western Michigan University.
Forest Hills Chinese Immersion Program Evaluation
The Avant STAMP is a standardized test that assesses your Chinese scholar(s) Writing, Reading, Speaking, & Listening proficiency according to ACTFL standards – the internationally recognized “gold standard” for rating language skill level. FHPS only administers it in even grades: 2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th, 10th, & 12th. Eleventh grade students are encouraged to pay a small fee and take the STAMP in the Spring of Junior Year, in order to be eligible for the Seal of Biliteracy a year early, so then they can include the Seal on their College Applications in Fall of their Senior Year.
To learn more about Seal of Biliteracy, please visit our High School page.
Events at a glance
Request Program Info
For school enrollment information, please contact the district directly at (616) 493-8740.
We need your support!
Forest Hills Chinese Immersion program would not be a success without the support of our community.
Please consider a monetary donation to show your support. Corporate sponsorships are available.
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