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FAQ

If you have any questions concerning anything, please contact one of the officers or Mrs. Jing. Thank you!

Requirements

Must be in...

  • Chinese 1 class + Chinese 2 class + Is currently taking Chinese 3 AAC

  • Chinese NSP class + is currently taking Chinese 3 AAC

  • Chinese 1 CBE (Credit-by-Exam) + Chinese 2 class + Chinese 3 AAC (completed all)

  • Chinese 1 & 2 CBE + Chinese 3 AAC (completed all)

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  • Must have 85 or higher in ALL classes 

    • 80 or above in Chinese only for non-heritage students

  • No violations of Clements Honor Code or major disciplinary issues (detention, suspension, or other severe action)

  • Understand and fulfill expectations and commitments

Meeting Attendance

 

Members MUST arrive before 3:00 to earn points and stay throughout the whole meeting unless they have a proper excuse.

LABS are not considered as excuses. Excuses encompass band practice, doctor appointments, and illness.

Up to 1 absence per semester.

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What happens if I can't make it to a meeting?

 

Email Clements NCHS at clementsnchs@gmail.com with a proper excuse within 24 hours of meeting. One unexcused absence will result in a bad standing, while two unexcused absences may result in immediate dismissal.  Meeting agendas will be posted on the News and Events page.

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Where are the meetings held?
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Room 2514 (Mrs. Jing's room), unless told otherwise.

How long are the meetings?

 

Between 30 min - 1 hour.

When are the meetings? 

 

Every 3rd Tuesday of every month (unless otherwise noted).

What are the volunteering requirements? 

 

 TBD because of COVID-19

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POINT SYSTEM

 

Points required 1st semester: 10 (by December meeting)

  1. Meetings - 1 point for attendance, 2 points with NCHS shirt

  2. Song suggestion – 1 point (cap: 1 pt per person per semester)- Officers will play the best songs before each meeting (point only awarded if your song is chosen)

  3. Performance/Presentation (members volunteer to present their own topic) - 2 points

  4. Meme submission – 1 point (cap: 1 pt per semester- Additional 0.5 point rewarded if meme is high quality enough to be chosen and posted on the NCHS Instagram (go follow it)

  5. Asia Society (virtual or in-person events) – 1 point (find events on asiasociety.org and write a paragraph reflection on the event)

  6. Other volunteering events - Please check Facebook and emails to stay up to date

  7. Bringing Chinese snacks/drinks to meetings - 1 point per item, must be shareable! (cap 2 times per semester)

  8. Miscellaneous points will be awarded at meetings (games, activities, contests, etc.)

 

Check the calendar to find out about upcoming cultural events!

     

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