September 2013 Update

Huining County Guochengyi Dayangying Yu-Lang Hope Elementary School

Date of Visit: September 23, 2013

Purpose of Visit: Project Completion

Grades: K-6 (7 classes total)

Students

No. of Students: 174

The school is ranked 5th out of over 300 schools in the county. Classes also include music, PE, and art. Students begin learning English in the 3rd grade. After graduation, students all go to either Guochengyi or Huafeng middle schools.

Teachers

No. of Teachers: 14

Buildings/Facilities

– 6 classrooms
– Teachers’ office
– 2 multi-purpose rooms
– Library: ~3,600 books
– Computer Room: 2 computers
– Restrooms: 40 squat toilets

Problems/Issues

Student desks and chairs are too old (the county education bureau will replace).