Chinese Language Program | Gahanna Jefferson School District

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Department Contact Information

Dr. Colleen Boyle
Curriculum Coordinator

Secretary: Jamie Lewis-Blakely
Phone: (614) 479-1310
Fax: (614) 478-5568

Program Overview

GJPS is home to one of the most innovative and comprehensive 2-12 Mandarin Chinese programs in central-Ohio as well as the state. District-wide, there are more than 450 students - from the elementary level to the high school senior about to boldly take their next steps toward higher education or into the global marketplace - actively participating within the program.

Program History

In 2008, with assistance from the Ohio Department of Education and with The Ohio State University Chinese Flagship program, GJPS launched the Chinese language program at the elementary level. In February, 2009, GJPS was selected by The Asia Society and Hanban (Chinese Department of Education) as one of twenty founding members of the Confucius Classroom Network. In July, 2010, Gahanna-Jefferson received a Foreign Language Assistance Program Grant award from the United States Department of Education to support and expand the Chinese language initiative.

Elementary: Grades 2 - 5

2022-23 Elementary Chinese Language Program Information (PDF)

Middle school: Grades 6 - 8

As a former participant in the Chinese language program at the elementary level, a sixth grader can continue his/her language development by taking part in the middle school phase of Chinese instruction. Upon completion of both the 6th and 7th grade Chinese class, the student will receive a high school credit for Chinese level 1. Each of Gahanna-Jefferson's three middle schools also provide full-credit classes at the eighth grade level. Please see your guidance counselor to register for middle school Chinese.

High school: Grades 9 -12

With more than 200 students participating, Lincoln High School provides level 1-4 Mandarin Chinese language instruction. Advanced Placement and Honors Mandarin Chinese language instruction are also available.