Elective Classes
FCS offers elective classes every Saturday alongside the language program. All electives are open to enrolled students (PK–8th grade) unless noted. Some classes also welcome adult students.
Meet the teachers who lead these classes →Material fees: Classes marked with a material fee require payment directly to the teacher after registration is confirmed — not through the school office payment system.
In-Person Classes (Saturday)
Western Painting 1 (西畫一)
A step-by-step introduction to fine art, starting from the fundamentals: people, animals, landscapes, still life, and outdoor sketching. Builds creativity and visual expression, and is aligned with the California Arts Standards.
Material fee: Bring own materials — Oil pastels required
Abacus 1 — Beginner (珠心算一)
Introduction stage of abacus learning, for complete beginners. Covers the structure of the abacus, correct technique, and the basic concepts behind abacus calculation, building toward mental math later on. Material fee includes all course materials.
Material fee: $70 — Includes workbook, handouts, quizzes, and abacus
Pay fee to teacher or school office.
Adult Yoga (成人纖體瑜珈塑身)
Yoga for adults — stretching, relaxation, flexibility, core strength, and balance of body and mind. Taught by a private yoga instructor while your children are in class.
Bring own yoga mat
Adults only.
Abacus 2 — Bridge (珠心算二)
The bridge from the physical abacus to mental math — the external tool gradually becomes an internal way of thinking. Repeated practice builds both speed and a settled, focused attention.
Material fee: $70 — Includes workbook, handouts, quizzes, and abacus
Email the teacher before registering to confirm level: achen@fremontchineseschool.org
Western Painting 2 (西畫二)
Basic to medium level painting skills with live demonstrations. New material each semester — content does not repeat for returning students.
Material fee: Bring own materials
Adults welcome.
Crafts (美勞)
Hands-on arts and crafts projects.
Material fee: $100 — Collected by teacher directly
Chinese Yo-Yo 1 (扯鈴一)
Learn the traditional Chinese diabolo. Suitable for all skill levels.
Bring own yo-yo (recommended: Sundia triple bearing)
Adults welcome.
Basketball 1 (籃球一)
Fundamentals, teamwork, and court skills in a fun structured setting.
Bring own ball
Abacus 3 — Advanced (珠心算三)
The advanced stage of abacus learning, for students with a solid foundation and fluent technique. The goal is no longer simply being able to calculate, but speed, accuracy, and consistency together — until the skill becomes an intuitive response.
Material fee: $70 — Includes workbook, handouts, quizzes, and abacus
Email the teacher before registering: achen@fremontchineseschool.org
Western Painting 3 (西畫三)
Medium to high level painting skills with live demonstrations. New content each semester — does not repeat for returning students.
Material fee: Bring own materials
Adults welcome.
Sewing (縫紉課)
Basic sewing skills — hand sewing, machine sewing, and serger use. Suitable for older children and adults.
Material fee: $100 — Collected by teacher directly
Adults welcome.
Chinese Yo-Yo 2 (扯鈴二)
Intermediate Chinese yo-yo techniques.
Bring own yo-yo (recommended: Sundia triple bearing)
Adults welcome.
Basketball 2 (籃球二)
Intermediate basketball skills and drills.
Bring own ball
Adult Power Sculpt (成人燃力舞塑)
Adult fitness combining cardio, dance, fat burn, and strength work — energizing, stress-relieving, and toning. Taught by a private yoga instructor while your children are in class.
Adults only.
Language Support Club
A student-led Chinese conversation club sponsored by Ms. Shieh. High-school students with strong Chinese lead the group through games, activities, talent shows, and crafts, giving members low-pressure opportunities to practice speaking Chinese and enjoy using it.
Free. Limited to enrolled FCS students.
Chinese Painting & Calligraphy (國畫書法)
Traditional Chinese brush painting and calligraphy, taught step-by-step in both English and Chinese.
Material fee: Bring own materials
Adults welcome.
Online Classes (Saturday)
Online Chinese Typing 1 — Beginner (網路中文打字識字初級班)
Learn Hanyu Pinyin from the ground up — correct pronunciation and sound discrimination first, then intuitive spelling and basic Chinese typing. Taught bilingually, so students with a limited Chinese background can follow.
Material fee: $20 — Pay teacher directly
For 4th grade through adult.
Online Chinese Typing 2 — Advanced (網路中文打字識字進階班)
Builds typing speed, character recognition, and concentration through reading, listening, and typing practice. Each student works at their own pace with their own materials and individual instruction.
Material fee: $20 — Pay teacher directly
Requires Hanyu Pinyin and basic Chinese typing ability.
Online Applied Chinese / Writing (網路中文字詞應用/寫作班)
Develops written expression: word usage, grammar and sentence patterns, composition and creative writing, and translation with analysis. Systematic practice builds writing that is both complete and fluent.
Material fee: $20 — Pay teacher directly
Limited to 4 students. Requires fluent Chinese typing and 8th-grade Chinese proficiency.