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F.3P Serena Banh (1) Pearl Ho(14) Karen Hui
(18) Aiva Li (28) Lorraine Wong (37) Natalie Wong
(38)
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Editorial
During the period between 14th-24th September, a
group of Paulianians was invited by the Mayor of
Cupertino to perform at the Moon Festival of the
Silicon Valley. They were arranged to stay with
the local families and they also attended school
there. You must be curious to know if there is
any difference between the campus life in the
U.S. and that in Hong Kong. Therefore, we have
sent 6 reporters to bring you an exclusive on
school-life abroad. They will also bring you the
Highlights of the Month---The Moon Festival
Performance. Hope you will all enjoy it!!!
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Introduction
After our observation in USA, we discovered that
the education system in USA and that in Hong Kong
are totally different.
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The Education System of USA
The education system in USA is divided into three
parts - They have six years in elementary
school. - Then they have two years in middle
school (junior high). - Next, they have four
more years in high school before they go into
university/college. - Lastly, they have to attend
the university/ college for at least four years
in order to get a degree.
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Middle School --- 2 years
Elementary School--- 6 years
University/College --- 4 years
High School --- 4 years
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Class Size

• - In USA, the size of each class is relatively
  smaller.
• - They have a maximum of 30 students
• In each class..

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Public Exams

• In USA, they have mainly one exam which is
  called the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) for
  11th graders and 12th graders. It is a college
  entrance test that consists of multiple-choice
  questions in Maths, oral and writing skills in
  English. Moreover they have another exam for the
  9th graders and 10th graders, which is called
  Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT).

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Uniform

• - The students who study in public schools in
  America do not have to wear specific uniform.
• - They dress in casual wear to school.

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Choice of Subjects

• The students in USA only have to choose six to
  seven subjects from at least forty ones taken in
  one year. They gain credits from each subject.
  They have to get enough credits in order to
  graduate from high school. There are 3 different
  kinds of programme, namely normal, honors and
  advanced placement (AP).

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Conclusion
Aspects Education system in USA Education system in Hong Kong
Years in School Elementary School (6 years) Middle School (2 years) High School (4 years) University/College (4 years) Primary School (6 years) Secondary School (7 years) University (3 years)
Class size Below 30 students Above 35 students
Clothing Casual Wear Uniform
Minimum required subjects 6-8 At least 10
Public Exams SSAT (Grade 9/10) SAT (Grade 11/12) HKCEE (From 5) A-Level (Form 7)
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Subjects!
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There is a wider selection of subjects in US than
in Hong Kong. Students in the US can choose their
own subjects. They are required to take 6-8
subjects each year. There are a lot of languages
for them to choose, for example, French, English,
Spanish, Japanese, German and Mandarin. Students
learn structure through explanation and by
practicing patterns of sound, order and form.
Through the language, students will learn about
the cultural heritage of other places and become
acquainted with customs and thoughts of other
people.
There are subjects such as US History, World
History, American Literature, World Literature,
Mathematics, Business, Physiology, Art,
Contemporary Lit, Mathematics, Physical
Education, Physics, Biology and Chemistry.
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Mathematics Unlike Hong Kong, the US students
learn a specific topic each year. For example, in
grade 10, they learn about algebra in the whole
term.
Music Students can make a choice among Music
Theory, Music Appreciation, Choir, or they can
join the orchestra in Music lessons.
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Science Science is divided into 3 major
subjects--- Chemistry, Physics and Biology.
Students can choose any one of them instead of
studying all 3 subjects.
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Physical Education Two years of physical
education is required during the 9th and 10th
grade. Elective physical education is encouraged
during the 11th and 12th year. By the end of
their 9th and 10th grade year, students will
receive instructions in some of the activities
listed under the following five areas of the
foundation program
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School Environment
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Design

• Mainly surrounded by trees
• simplicity
• large campus

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School Environment

• 4 main blocks, with 2 stories each
• Art Room, Gymnasium, Rally court, cafeteria,
  library, Main Office, ASB Office, Career Centre,
  Vocal Music Room, Instrumental Music Room,
  temporary classrooms, Student and Staff Parking
  Lot

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Transport

• most students ride bicycles to school
• some go to school on foot
• some go in skateboards
• Seniors drive to school
• public transport is uncommon
• most of the students live near their school

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Comparison

• Differences between schools in USA and schools in
  Hong Kong

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People

• Since the system, subjects and the
  environment are all different in the US campus
  from that in Hong Kong, the teachers and students
  also have a different attitude. Do you want to
  know the differences? Lets take a closer look
  together 
• Teachers
•  1) Are all the teachers in Cupertino Native
  Americans?
• No. Since Cupertino was a holiday resort
  before it was developed to its present
  appearance, many Chinese moved there and thus
  resulted in a lot of Chinese in Cupertino and the
  teachers in Cupertino are mainly Native Americans
  and Chinese. Moreover, teachers in the US are
  also dressed more casually than those in Hong
  Kong.
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  Classrooms 2. How is the atmosphere in
class? Since the teacher-student relationship
is very good, the atmosphere in class is
generally warm and the students do learn in
harmony. Moreover, teachers in the US often joke
with their students, in order to keep the warm
atmosphere. This keeps the students interested in
learning.   3. Do they teach in the same way as
the teachers do in Hong Kong? Different
teachers have their own style of teaching, but
most of them do not follow the textbook and read
aloud word-for-word. Generally, they introduce
the concepts during class and ask the students to
study and revise the textbook at home.
                     
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  Students 4. Are they required to wear school
uniform? Since most of
the high schools in the US do not require their
students to wear school uniform to school,
students in the US wear causal wear and the girls
usually wear make-up when they go to school.  5.
How is the learning attitude of the students in
the US?  
From what I have observed during class, students
in the US do enjoy the process of learning and
their learning attitude is good. For instance,
whenever a teacher asks a question or for a
volunteer, although they are not so sure about
the answer, a lot of them are still willing to
make an attempt. Moreover, students in the US do
not study for quizzes.They studied because they
want to learn more and satisfy their curiosity.
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5. Do the students in the US take part in a
lot of extra-curriculum activities?
Yes. Students in the US also take part in
a lot of extra-curriculum activities and many of
which take place after school. Moreover, students
have also got their own uniform with their names
on for some particular kinds of activities, such
as tennis.
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Highlights of the month
The Moon Festival
Performance
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The Moon Festival
The Chinese Moon Festival is on the 15th of the
8th lunar month. It's also known as the
Mid-autumn Festival. Chinese culture is deeply
imbedded in traditional festivals. Just like
Christmas and Thanksgiving in the West, the Moon
Festival is one of the most important traditional
events for the Chinese. The Moon Festival is an
occasion for family reunions. When the full moon
rises, families get together to gaze the full
moon, eat moon cakes, and sing moon poems.
Children are specially excited because of the
various lanterns that bring them a lot of joy in
the Moon Festival.
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The Moon Festival
Performance
Date21-22 Sept, 2002
VenueMemorial Park,
Cupertino, US Time 1000 - 1800
Chinese Orchestra
Dance Team
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Moon Festival of Silicon Park This year is the
forth year of the Moon Festival in the Silicon
Valley. Each year,it welcomes people and
performers from the local community and from all
around the world.   Over the years, it attracted
thousands of Chinese-Americans and people from
all ethnic groups. Manifest the charm of Chinese
culture and organizers great initiatives. It
plays a very active and positive role in making
the Chinese community enjoy the Chinese culture.
Dance Team
Chinese Orhestra
Cello 1 Dizhi 12 Erhu 6 Pipa 7
Guzheng 28 Yangqin 4
Israelite girls 14 Korean Dance 10 Joy in
the Mist 14 Celtic Dance 8 Ukrainian Dance
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Chinese Orchestra Dance Team
Our Father
Hope Never Dies
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