2021 xmas Schedule-Primary

Available onor before Dec 3

$300Early-BirdDiscount

Capstone Student discountRefer a Friend discountMulti-Course Discount

INTENSIVE PROGRAM 2021

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Christmas Programs:Secondary Writing• G7-9 / G9+

Primary Writing• G1-2 / G3-4 / G5-6

Secondary Critical Thinking • G7-9 / G7-12 Public Speaking and Debate• G7-9 / G10-12

Capstone English• G1-2 / G3-4Primary Critical Thinking•G1-2 / G3-4 / G5-6

How Debate Saved Christmas•G3-4 / G5-6

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Assessment for New and Returning Students:

QUICK GUIDELINES

Limited time offer: From Nov to Dec 2021, students who complete assessment and enrolls in the Christmas Intensive Program will receive the paid assessment fee as credit for tuition deduction upon enrollment.New or returning* students need to be assessed before any enrollment. The purpose of the assessment is to allow our teachers to assess a student's current academic abilities and give their professional recommendations on which programs will be best suited for their needs. *Returning Capstone students are students who have not attended any course for the past six months.

For assessment booking, you may call us at 2893 6060 to schedule the assessment and/or the 15-min interview for G7-12 Christmas Debate Program.

(Option 1) To facilitate the assessment process for your child, the comprehensive written assessment will be done in our center and it will take around 1 hour for G1-6 and 2 hours for G7-12. Please also note that there will be a $300 assessment fee for each student and an assessment report will be provided along with the course recommendations.

Assessment Fee for comprehensive written assessment with report:1. An assessment fee of $300 must be collected at the time of the assessment placement test; otherwise, assessment will not be arranged and processed.2. The fee paid for the assessment is NOT refundable or transferable.3. Capstone will provide an assessment report of each student by email within 10 days. A hard copy will be available upon request and to be collected at our center.4. The assessment fee paid can be used in settling part of the registration fee (see attached Terms and Conditions) so long as the student enrolls in a course within 14 days of receiving the assessment's results.

(Option 2) While we understand if your child is not available to come in to our center to take the comprehensive written assessment, you may opt to do the online submission and submit two writing sample requirements to receive course recommendations for the program placement.

Primary G1 to G6 Students- Two recent writing samples (one fiction and one non-fiction) that are no older than two months- Writing samples should be compositions and not "question and answer" type exercises.

Secondary G7 to G12 Students - Two recent writing samples from different genres (e.g. Persuasive and Descriptive) that are no older than two months- Writing samples should be at least 200 words in length.


Christmas

Special Offers for 2021 Christmas Intensive ProgramAll discounts are only applicable to students who enroll in our Christmas Intensive Program.

Early Bird discount: Students who enroll and pay on or before Dec 3, 2021 will receive a $300 discount.

Capstone student discount: Current Capstone students who concurrently enrolled in our 2021 Christ-mas Intensive Program and On-going course for the month of December will receive a $200 discount in their Christmas course.

Sibling Discount: Siblings who enrolls in the Christmas Intensive Program concurrently will receive a maximum up to $300 discount from the course enrolled for a family.

Note: Sibling Discounts will be forfeited in the case that either one of the sibling’s courses is cancelled due to insufficient enrollment to the class.

Multi-Course Discount: Multi-Course discount for second course or above will receive a $300 discount on their tuition and course fees. This discount cannot be used in conjunction with other discount offers and with any deductions.

Refer-A-Friend for Christmas Intensive Program: Referrers Rewards:Earn rewards credit when your friends successfully complete the Intensive Program. For every friend you refer to our Christmas Intensive Program, you and your friend will each receive $200 off your tuition fees.The referrer rewards will be applied to your child's next tuition invoice. The rewards credit will be available at the end of the intensive Program and eligible students will be notified by email to avail their rewards. All credits must be availed and used on or before the end of the 2021-2022 Aca-demic Year (August 2022).

Referee Discount and Course Completion Special Offer for 2022 Spring Term:*Referee students should be NEW students to Capstone, and should not have attended any course at Capstone before. The referred new student* will receive an instant of $200 discount when he/she enrolls in a Christ-mas Intensive course. Moreover, after successfully completing the 2021 Christmas Intensive Program, you will receive a $300 Welcome offer for enrollment to our 2021-2022 Academic Enrich-ment On-going program for Fall Term.

Christmas Intensive Course Completion: Welcome Offer $300 for 2022 Spring Term (New students only): After completion of any intensive course, new students will receive a $300 Welcome Offer for enroll-ment to our 2021-2022 Academic Enrichment (On-going) program for Spring Term.

- This offer is only applicable for enrollment between January to February 2022. Offer cannot be applied to a previous enrollment period.- To apply for the "Welcome Offer", a complete course enrollment of two-month is required and only applicable to classes with available seats. - Tuition fee must be paid within 7 days upon course confirmation, otherwise the welcome offer will be cancelled.

Intensive Course Completion Special Offer: Registration Fee waiver for enrollment in the Academic Enrichment Program (On-going) Completion of Intensive Program Special Offer: After completion of any Intensive course, Capstone will waive the registration fee when the student is immediately enrolled in the Academic Enrichment (on-going) program.

Notes:- This offer is only applicable for enrollment within 4 weeks of Intensive course completion. Offer cannot be applied to a previous enrollment period.- This offer is only applicable to classes with available seats.- Upon course confirmation, tuition fee must be paid within 7 days in order to secure the seat in the course.



Enrollment Terms and Conditions for 2021 Christmas Intensive Courses

1. Registration must be made on the Registration Form provided and returned to us no less than 7 days before the course commencement date with full fee. Payment can be made by cash, EPS, or crossed cheque payable to CAPSTONE PREP EDUCATION CENTER. Cheque payment is accepted subject to clearance. Post-dated cheques will not be accepted.2. Upon full payment, applications are processed on a first-come-first-served basis. Acceptance is subject to the discretion of Capstone.3. Please confirm your schedules before enrolling as fees, once paid, are non-refundable and non-transferable. For all classes, if student is absent for a class due to sickness or other personal reasons, no refunds and no make up class will be provided.

4. For in-person courses: because of the COVID-19 situation and Hong Kong unrest, sessions may sometimes be switched from in-person to online learning due to safety concerns. In such circumtances: (1) the student is expected to attend at the same session but through online means, (2) tuition will not be adjusted or otherwise compensated for any sessions that were converted from in-person to online due to the above circumtances.5. A formal assessment is conducted for all new students and former Capstone students (who have not attended any course for the past six months) to ensure he/she will be placed in the class best suited to their learning style and maturity level. (Please refer to page 2 for the requirement for submission based of the student’s writing samples.)6. A minimum of 4 students are required for a course to run as scheduled. Capstone reserves the right to cancel a course if enrollment is insufficient. In such case, students will be required to transfer to another scheduled course.7. Capstone reserves the right to substitute instructors and to make changes to the content and class schedule if necessary without prior notice.8. Capstone reserves the right to change the terms & conditions without prior notice. In case of any dispute arising from the program, the decision of Capstone shall be final. 9. Inclement Weather a. All classes will be held as scheduled during Signal No. 1 or 3 or Amber Alerts or Yellow/Red Warning unless otherwise announced by Capstone. b. Before classes commence, if the Observatory announces that the warning for "Black Rainstorm" is in force or Typhoon Signal No. 8 or higher will be hoisted within 2 hours, no classes will be held. If these weather signals are lowered during the day, all classes will resume three hours after the official announcement by the HK Observatory. We regret that we cannot arrange replacement classes nor refunds for these enforced closures. c. When Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above is in force during classes, all classes will be dismissed immediately, no replacement classes nor refund will be arranged. When Black Rainstorm warning is in force during classes, all classes will be held as scheduled. 10. Any information we collect from you will be used for student records and other relevant or related purposes by Capstone and its staff for administration, programming and emergencies only. All information will be kept confidential.11. Capstone may, from time to time, use student photos, videos, or works (including activities inside and outside of the classroom) for Capstone course and marketing promotions such as its brochure, website or publications.

Refund Policies and Procedures

A. Refund Policies:1. In case of school closure prior to the commencement of a course, our school will refund (in full) the course fee collected stated on the tuition invoice.2. If a course cannot be operated according to the arrangements specified in the fee receipts and students decline the revised arrangements offered by our school, our school will refund in full or on a pro-rata basis of the course fee collected. The request for refund must be through email to [email protected] and will be processed within a month after the request date.3. In case of cessation of a course after its commencement, our school will refund the course fee collected on a pro-rata basis as soon as possible and in any event no later than one month after the cessation of the course.

B. Refund Procedures:1. Our School will confirm the refund arrangement either over the telephone or in writing. 2. Our School will refund in accordance with the above policies.3. When processing the refund, Capstone will not take away the original fee receipts. Acknowledgement on the receipt of the refund must beconfirmed by the signature of the parent or legal guardian.4. Our School will pay the refund by cheque.



Grade 1-4Capstone English TasterThis winter, try our Capstone English program! Through the intensive, students will experience Capstone’s methods of language instruction. Each lesson will focus on one core skill area of the English language - reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Through a thematic focus, students will improve their vocabulary, learn some important writing skills, and practice their grammar. Give a quick boost to your child’s English language skills over the winter break! This course is for new students only.

In this course, students will…Grades 1-2:• Learn important vocabulary related to animals and farming• Practice foundational grammar, including the parts of speech• Write correct sentences with the aid of the instructor• Speak in a welcoming environment

Grades 3-4:• Learn important vocabulary related to communication

and animals• Practice foundational grammar, including prepositions• Write complex correct sentences with the aid of the

instructor• Speak in a welcoming environment




Christmas PrimaryPrograms

Time

14:00 - 15:00

09:30 - 10:30

Day of week

Tue / Wed / Thu / Fri


Course Code

02ICAXP2101

02ICAXP2102

Dates

Dec 21, 22, 23, & 24, 2021

Dec 28, 29, 30, & 31, 2021

Duration: 1 hr x 4 lessons | Class Size: 6 | Lesson Fee: $2,120 (In-Person)

Mode

In-Person

In-Person

Grades 1-2

Time

15:15 - 16:15

14:15 - 15:15

Day of week



Course Code

02ICBXP2101

02ICBXP2102

Dates

Dec 21, 22, 23, & 24, 2021

Dec 28, 29, 30, & 31, 2021

Duration: 1 hr x 4 lessons | Class Size: 6 | Lesson Fee: $2,120 (In-Person)

Mode

In-Person

In-Person

Grades 3-4

Application will be processed on a first-come-first-served basis. Course schedule and fee are subject to change without advance notice.

Grade 1-2

Narrative Writing: Wondrous Winter TalesThe winter season is a perfect time for tall tales and folklore around the fire. This Christmas, students will read stories from various cultures and consider the symbolic significance of these tales. They will examine the narrative structures of the stories, and discuss their similarities and differences. During the second part of the course, students will put their learning into practice by writing a creative sequel to a folktale of their choice.

In this course, students will…• Develop and expand their vocabulary range by reading various stories • Recognize and analyze symbolism in stories • Plan, write and edit a narrative sequel


Primary WritingOur Primary writing courses are designed to develop reading and writing skills in one of the three main writing genres: narrative, informational and persuasive. Throughout each course, students practice the important steps of the writing process - brainstorming, outlining logically, writing effectively, and revising thoughtfully.




Time

09:30 - 11:00

14:15 - 15:45

14:15 - 15:45

Day of week

Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri

Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri

Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri

Course Code

02IWAXP2101

02OWAXP2101

02IWAXP2102

Dates

Dec 21, 22, 23, & 24, 2021

Dec 21, 22, 23, & 24, 2021

Dec 28, 29, 30, & 31, 2021

Duration: 1.5 hrs x 4 lessons | Class Size: 6 | Lesson Fee: $3,180 (In-Person)/$2,820 (Online)

Mode

In-Person

Online

In-Person


Time

11:15- 12:45

09:30 - 11:00

11:15- 12:45

Day of week

Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri

Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri

Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri

Course Code

02IRAXP2101

02ORAXP2101

02IRAXP2102

Dates

Dec 21, 22, 23, & 24, 2021

Dec 21, 22, 23, & 24, 2021

Dec 28, 29, 30, & 31, 2021

Duration: 1.5 hrs x 4 lessons | Class Size: 6 | Lesson Fee: $3000 (In-Person)/$2400 (Online)

Mode

In-Person

Online

In-Person

Grade 1-2

Research & Present: Designing My Ideal SchoolThis Christmas, students will get an opportunity to design their ideal school. Students will be exposed to different kinds of schools across the world to get inspiration. This course will cover essential skills in both paragraph writing and presenting. At the end of the course, students will produce a presentation to share their ideal school to the class.

In this course, students will…• Identify facts in reading passages • Use researched facts to write description paragraphs• Present and communicate ideas clearly and confidently






Primary Critical ThinkingThrough the structure of a poster presentation, Research and Present is designed to develop the foundational reading, writing and speaking skills. Students are guided in their research about a topic and then will practice sharing and presenting their ideas within an encouraging environment.


Time

09:30 - 11:00

14:15 - 15:45

14:15 - 15:45

11:15 - 12:45

Day of week

Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri

Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri

Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri

Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri

Course Code

02IWBXP2101

02OWBXP2101

02IWBXP2102

02OWBXP2102

Dates

Dec 21, 22, 23, & 24, 2021

Dec 21, 22, 23, & 24, 2021

Dec 28, 29, 30, & 31, 2021

Dec 28, 29, 30, & 31, 2021

Duration: 1.5 hrs x 4 lessons | Class Size: 8| Lesson Fee: $3,180 (In-Person)/$2,820 (Online)

Mode

In-Person

Online

In-Person

Online

Grade 3-4

Informational Writing: A Stroll in the Amazon RainforestThe Amazon is home to a vast number of precious living organisms. This Christmas, students will discover the world famous Amazon rainforest and learn about unique animals and habitats in the area. Students will research and find information to write a cohesive report on the Amazon rainforest. In the process, students will learn and practice how to fact find, paraphrase and summarise in order to produce their individual informational reports.

In this course, students will…• Develop essential writing skills to write an informative essay• Use researched ideas to paraphrase into paragraphs• Receive extensive feedback on ideas and conventions in daily assignments






Time

09:30- 11:00

11:15 - 12:45

09:30- 11:00

14:15 - 15:45

Day of week





Course Code

02ORBXP2101

02IRBXP2101

02IRBXP2102

02ORBXP2102

Dates

Dec 21, 22, 23, & 24, 2021

Dec 21, 22, 23, & 24, 2021

Dec 28, 29, 30, & 31, 2021

Dec 28, 29, 30, & 31, 2021


Mode

Online

In-Person

In-Person

Online

Walking in a (Waste-Free) WonderlandHow much waste will be generated this Christmas season and what effects will it have on the environment? This Christmas, students will wrestle with this question as they learn to think critically about the problem of waste management from three levels: global, state and local. At the end of the course, students will apply their public speaking skills by articulating what they have learned and their proposed solutions for a more environmentally sustainable Christmas season.

In this course, students will…• Analyze real world issues using effective thinking strategies • Justify their opinions with clearly constructed arguments • Sharpen their critical reading skills to analyze case studies






Grade 3-4Primary Critical ThinkingThe Critical Thinking Intensive Course is designed to develop students’ critical thinking, research, analyzing and problem-solving skills. Throughout the course, students are exposed to real-world issues and will learn and practice the skills to evaluate, process and articulate complex ideas.

Time

11:45 - 13:15

14:15 - 15:45

11:45 - 13:15

09:30 - 11:00

Day of week

Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri

Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri

Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri

Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri

Course Code

02IWCXP2101

02OWCXP2101

02IWCXP2102

02OWCXP2102

Dates

Dec 21, 22, 23, & 24, 2021

Dec 21, 22, 23, & 24, 2021

Dec 28, 29, 30, & 31, 2021

Dec 28, 29, 30, & 31, 2021


Mode

In-Person

Online

In-Person

Online

Grade 5-6

Informational Writing: It’s a Multicultural Christmas!This Christmas, students will journey to exotic countries to learn about their histories, geographies, cultures, and traditions. They will read about social, political and environmental dilemmas faced by the people in these places, and discuss possible solutions for their issues. Furthermore, students will practice doing research and utilize the information they find to write informational pieces. At the end of the course, students will demonstrate their understanding by constructing a brochure on a country of their choice, and learn how to compile a bibliography.

In this course, students will…• Develop and improve their reading comprehension and research skills • Apply various skills required in essay writing such as paraphrasing and summarising• Experience reading, research, and writing in an encouraging, fun environment







Time

09:30- 11:00

14:15 - 15:45

09:30- 11:00

14:15 - 15:45

Day of week





Course Code

02IRCXP2101

02ORCXP2101

02ORCXP2102

02IRCXP2102

Dates

Dec 21, 22, 23, & 24, 2021

Dec 21, 22, 23, & 24, 2021

Dec 28, 29, 30, & 31, 2021

Dec 28, 29, 30, & 31, 2021


Mode

In-Person

Online

Online

In-Person

What Do You Meme? The Internet and SocietyHas the internet brought us closer together or widened the gaps between us? This Christmas, students will explore the internet's impact on how we process information and analyze whether this has benefited or harmed us as a whole. At the end of the course, students will present what they’ve learned by crafting compelling memes and other creative digital mediums.

In this course, students will…• Annotate articles to hone their close-reading skills • Analyze viral headlines to identify cause and effects and their implications in real-life • Judge a problem by understanding its different stakeholders to craft creative and effective solutions






Grade 5-6Primary Critical ThinkingThe Critical Thinking Intensive Course is designed to develop students’ critical thinking, research, analyzing and problem-solving skills. Throughout the course, students are exposed to real-world issues and will learn and practice the skills to evaluate, process and articulate complex ideas.

Time

11:15 - 12:45

14:15 - 15:45

09:30 - 11:00

11:15 - 12:45

Day of week





Course Code

02IPBXP2101

02OPBXP2101

02IPBXP2102

02OPBXP2102

Dates

Dec 21, 22, 23, & 24, 2021

Dec 21, 22, 23, & 24, 2021

Dec 28, 29, 30, & 31, 2021

Dec 28, 29, 30, & 31, 2021


Mode

In-Person

Online

In-Person

Online

Grade 3-6How Debate Saved ChristmasThis course grounds debating and public speaking for and with others. Using real world events as a springboard, students will be assigned a role as a hypothetical holiday worker’s legal counsel. As their client's legal team, students will explore, research, and advocate for their needs and help them navigate through the stresses of labor attached to the fictional workplace that is Santa’s Workshop.





In this course, students will…Grades 3-4:• Organize their “clients” into a structure that best fits their goals • Construct accurate and compelling narratives for public relations• Use contemporary case studies to forward their arguments

Grades 5-6:• Identify stakeholders and research context (needs, goals)• Frame statements for specific audiences • Use historical examples to substantiate and construct multi-layered arguments

Grades 3-4

Time

09:30 - 11:00

11:45 - 13:15

09:30 - 11:00

11:45- 13:15

Day of week





Course Code

02IPCXP2101

02OPCXP2101

02IPCXP2102

02OPCXP2102

Dates

Dec 21, 22, 23, & 24, 2021

Dec 21, 22, 23, & 24, 2021

Dec 28, 29, 30, & 31, 2021

Dec 28, 29, 30, & 31, 2021

Duration: 1.5 hrs x 4 lessons | Class Size: 8| Lesson Fee: $3,180 (In-Person)/$2,820 (Online)

Mode

In-Person

Online

In-Person

Online


Grades 5-6

Documents

2021 xmas Schedule-Primary