Jinzhai County Meishan Yu-Lang Hope Experimental Elementary School
Date of Visit: May 12, 2017
Purpose of Visit: Revisit
Grades: 1-6 (15 classes total)
The school was recently promoted and is now designated as an experimental school. There is a great emphasis on moral education, with the goal of fostering students to become exemplary adults. An athletic field is currently under construction and it will feature a 200-meter looped running track, as well as a small-sized soccer field.
Students
No. of Students: 701 (no boarding)
Students begin English classes in the third grade.
Teachers
No. of Teachers: 36 (lodging available on campus)
English, music, PE, and art classes are taught by part-time teachers. The school also offers calligraphy classes.
Buildings/Facilities
– 3 three-storied buildings
– 15+ classrooms (includes computer, music, science, etc. classrooms)
– Teachers’ offices
– Conference room
– Equipment rooms
– Young Pioneers room
– Home for “left-behind” children
– Library: ~12,400 books
– Computer room: 65 computers; broadband bān bān tōng [斑斑通] electronic teaching system
– Cafeteria: students currently go home for lunch, but the school will begin providing nutritious meals in September
– Restrooms: good condition; flush-style toilets
– Athletic field: under construction
Problems/Issues
Classroom windows need curtains. Classroom desks and chairs are old, and need to be replaced urgently. The campus still needs landscaping and an educational wall mural.