This document discusses a private school's foreign language program, focusing on its Mandarin Chinese courses. It offers an overview of the school's small size, strong community commitment, and freedom in teaching. The foreign language program starts in pre-K and offers French, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese. Mandarin Chinese courses are offered from 3rd grade through high school, using project-based and immersive learning approaches. The program also includes performances, field trips to China, and a summer exchange program, but faces challenges in curriculum development, program sustainability, and addressing achievement gaps.