September 2012 Update

Shanggao County Xujiadu Yu-Lang Hope Elementary School

Date of Visit: September 21, 2012

Purpose of Visit: Project Completion

Grades: 1-6

TDF funding has helped build a four-story school building, as well as replaced classroom desks and chairs. The campus is landscaped. Classes utilize multimedia for lessons.

Students

No. of Students: 1,530 (560 boarding)

Teachers

No. of Teachers: 84

Music, PE, art, and calligraphy classes are taught.

Buildings/Facilities

– Four-story school building
– Dormitory
– Library: ~25,000 books
– Computer Room: 80 computers
– Cafeteria: not enough to accommodate everyone
– Restrooms

Problems/Issues

Cafeteria not adequate.