May 2014 Update

Antu County Mingyue Fuxing Yu-Lang Hope School

Date of Visit: May 12, 2014

Purpose of Visit: Project Completion

Grades: 1-9

Students

No. of Students: 135 (no boarding)

Students are down to earth and hardworking. Many students are “left-behind children” or are from single-parent families.

Teachers

No. of Teachers: 37

Teaching performance is good. Music, PE, and art classes are taught, but need more supplies to make the classes more effective. English classes begin in the third grade.

Buildings/Facilities

– 6 classrooms
– 6 offices/multipurpose rooms
– Library: ~1,000 books
– Computer Room: 3 computers

Problems/Issues

The playground area still needs to be concreted. Not enough library books.