關於培德 學術項目 尼希米計劃 Giving Season 2022 Dropdown 「尼希米計劃」 Dropdown 捐贈培德 More Project Nehemiah 中 Board Director Ms. Sarah Tang Sarah Tang is the Program Director at Coalition for a Better Chinese American Community, where she oversees youth empowerment, small business support, and digital literacy programs. She began her career in Chinatown at Pui Tai Christian School as the first development coordinator and assisted Principal Ho in launching Project Nehemiah. She holds a Master of Arts degree in Nonprofit Management and Social Sector Leadership from University of Chicago’s Crown School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice.

關於培德 學術項目 尼希米計劃 Giving Season 2022 Dropdown 「尼希米計劃」 Dropdown 捐贈培德 More Project Nehemiah 中 Board Member Mr. Kevin Mok Kevin Mok is a Pui Tak Christian School parent, and long time supporter of the school. Passionate about character building and quality education, Kevin is privileged to serve the school and its community.

關於培德 學術項目 尼希米計劃 Giving Season 2022 Dropdown 「尼希米計劃」 Dropdown 捐贈培德 More Middle School Staff Sha Calhoun 7th-8th Grade Homeroom; 5th-8th Grade Math & Science Degrees: Elementary Ed, 33 graduate hr Curriculum and Instruction Hometown: Chicago, IL Why did you come to work at PTCS? I have enjoyed several summers of serving in the JSP and Jumpstart program, and I completed a quarter in the kindergarten and fell in love with the students here at PTCS. When the opportunity arose to work here full-time, I felt it was a God send, so I answered the call to work in the Middle School. What do you e njoy most about teaching? Christian teaching is the ultimate teaching position. Students who know God or are seeking God are placed in my path. We get a chance to live out the Gospels while expanding academic knowledge. To me, that is the best of both worlds. Knowing that serving as a teacher and planting the seeds of Biblical knowledge makes all the hard work, long hours, and countless research for what else can be done worth it all. What are your favorite moments with students? My favorite moments in teaching are the 'aha' moments. Seeing the look of, "I've got it!" is priceless. Helping someone through prayer and caring and then having someone reach out to you because they know you care are moments I would not exchange for anything. Learning something new about a student or from a student is exhilarating. Moments such as those are the reasons why I love teaching.

關於培德 學術項目 尼希米計劃 Giving Season 2022 Dropdown 「尼希米計劃」 Dropdown 捐贈培德 More Extended Day Staff Therese Spalla Extended Day Teacher Degrees: B.A.ED K-9 Endorsements in Science and Social Studies from St. Xavier University; M.A.ED in Curriculum Planning and Education from Olivet Nazarene University. Hometown: Chicago, IL Family: My parents, who were born and raised in Chinatown. My great grandparents immigrated from Sicily to Chicago’s Chinatown in 1900. Why did you come to work at PTCS? Pui Tak has always held a special place in place in my heart because my neighbors and piano teacher were members of Chinese Christian Union Church (CCUC), the church that has a close relationship with PTCS. They are very good people and exemplify Christian charity. I always admired how CCUC invested quality time with the youth group. So in 2022, after COVID, I came to work as an after school care teacher and a substitute teacher. I feel so blessed to be part of the PTCS school community. The teachers and staff are the best people I have ever worked with. What are your favorite moments with students? I love coming to work everyday and having the privilege to teach such wonderful children.

Learn more about our preschool, elementary, middle school, after school, summer, and enrichment programs! Tuition & Fees 2026-2027 Grade Tuition Plan 充實課程：全年開設的課程 課餘託管-Kids Korner：家庭作業和社會發展 輔導計劃：課餘時間一對一輔導 上學前可用 暑期課程：三，四或七週的JSP快速入門課程 Payment Options Complete the appropriate application form and return it to PTCS via email or in person at the school office during business hours (school days, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.). While the office is open at specified times, we suggest emailing your application to decrease your wait time. One Installment Pay for tuition for the year in full. Payment is due by August 10 before the new school year begins. Two Installments Pay for tuition in two installments. One installment is due by August 10 and the second is due by January 10 of the given school year. Ten Installments Pay for tuition in ten monthly installments from August through May, due on the 10th of each month. With this model, an administrative fee of $10 per month will be applied to each installment. Additional Details Payments are considered overdue after the 10th of each month. A $20 late fee will be charged to the account for each overdue payment. There is a return check fee of $25 per occurrence in addition to any other charges incurred by the bank. Tuition includes daily lunch for full-day students. Tuition Discounts Multi-Student Discounts Additional Discounts Tuition Assistance The oldest child of a family is considered as the first student. PTCS offers Chinese Christian Union Church members a $400 discount. For students 12 years old and below, the Illinois Department of Human Services offers funding to qualifying families through the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP). This funding can be used for preschool tuition and before and after-school care. For more details on how to apply and how CCAP can be used, see PTCS's CCAP Information Handout . On top of the 52-57% discounted tuiti on, PTCS has a limited amount of additional tuition assistance for families with financial need. Please email Principal Ho directly to discuss financial assistance. Registration New Student Registration One-Time Assessment & Registration Fees: $60 Assessment Fee - due at assessment $60 Registration Fee - due at enrollment A One-month tuition deposit - due at enrollment Other Fees & Costs Technology & Supplies Additional Details Students are required to pay a yearly technology fee and a school supply fee. Students in 1st-8th grades use Chromebooks. Parents will be responsible for costs related to learning activities such as field trips, special projects, etc. School Uniforms 充實課程：全年開設的課程 課餘託管-Kids Korner：家庭作業和社會發展 輔導計劃：課餘時間一對一輔導 上學前可用 暑期課程：三，四或七週的JSP快速入門課程 Additional Details 充實課程：全年開設的課程 課餘託管-Kids Korner：家庭作業和社會發展 輔導計劃：課餘時間一對一輔導 上學前可用 暑期課程：三，四或七週的JSP快速入門課程 Before & After School Care (PreK - Gr.8 only ) Before School Rates & Fees Kids Korner Tutoring *Tutoring price is subject to change. Learn more about enrichment costs here . After School Rates & Fees More Information on After School 2025-2026 Tuition Increase Information 2025-2026 Tuition FAQ Document 2025-2026 English Tuition Q&A Video Session 2025-2026 Chinese Tuition Q&A Video Session

關於培德 學術項目 尼希米計劃 Giving Season 2022 Dropdown 「尼希米計劃」 Dropdown 捐贈培德 More Project Nehemiah 中 PTCS Leadership Bonnie Ho Principal Guided by the Hebrew proverb “A child is not a vessel to be filled, but a lamp to be lit,” Bonnie entered the field of education to spark the inner curiosity of children. As Principal of Pui Tak Christian School in Chicago, a school that emphasizes both academic achievement and character building of its students, her greatest desire is to be God’s instrument to impact lives through Christian Education. Besides being the Principal of PTCS, Bonnie also serves on the Board of Directors at Far East Broadcasting Company, U.S.A. Bonnie holds graduate degrees from Concordia University, Moody Theological Seminary, and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Prior to her appointment with PTCS, Bonnie served as Director of Children’s Ministry at Chinese Christian Union Church-South and as Board of Director of the Moody Alumni Association. She has received recognition from the Gateways Credential Program and is a Northwestern Kellogg Executive Scholar in Nonprofit Management. Bonnie is married to Dominic Ho and they are the proud parents of Brian Ho.

關於培德 學術項目 尼希米計劃 Giving Season 2022 Dropdown 「尼希米計劃」 Dropdown 捐贈培德 More Teacher's Aide Eva Chan Jr. Kindergarten 2 Teacher's Assistant Coming Soon!

關於培德 學術項目 尼希米計劃 Giving Season 2022 Dropdown 「尼希米計劃」 Dropdown 捐贈培德 More PTCS Leadership Jon Postma Vice Principal Coming Soon!

關於培德 學術項目 尼希米計劃 Giving Season 2022 Dropdown 「尼希米計劃」 Dropdown 捐贈培德 More After-school Staff Hazel Darge Extended Program Director Degrees: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Certification Hometown: Akron, OH Family: Married to my husband Sam Why did you come to work at PTCS? I came to work at PTCS because of my love and passion for students, working in a ministry, and care for Christian education as well as helping those who pursue to learn English. What do you enjoy most about working at PTCS? I most enjoy building relationships with the students and helping them find their drive and passion through education. What are your favorite moments with students? One of my favorite moments with my students was finishing an entire book, Charlotte's Web, together as a class, because it came with a great sense of achievement and joy to finish something as a community.

關於培德 學術項目 尼希米計劃 Giving Season 2022 Dropdown 「尼希米計劃」 Dropdown 捐贈培德 More Teacher's Aide Cindy Jiang Jr. Kindergarten Teacher's Assistant Hometown: Chicago, IL. Family: Husband, son and daughter Why did you come to work at PTCS? "Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it." -- Proverbs 22:6. What do you enjoy most about teaching? When I do morning work with students. What are your favorite moments with students? When playing in the gym with my students.

Learn more about our Preschool program using the Creative Curriculum, center-learning, and whole child development approach! Preschool & Jr. Kindergarten 培德學校使用創意教材 作為學前部的教學大綱。這是國家幼童教育部門推薦符合兒童身心發展的教材。 教學中我們將提供動靜結合 的活動，以玩為主，讓孩子們有機會選擇和創造，並且能夠和同學及周圍的環境互動。材料的採用以提供真實生活經驗為準則，且考慮到孩子們成長中的不同階段。同時，老師也會根據學生們的日常生活及文化背景等因素，以主題的方式開發「學習單元」。 Learning Centers We provide a variety of active and quiet work-play centers within which a child can make choices, create, and interact with peers and their environment. Materials are used to provide concrete experience and are adaptable to the many different play levels of children. The teachers also develop "Units of Study" that thematically complement the children, their cultures and the community. Learn More About Creative Curriculum Learn More About Learning Centers Download Application Form 請將填好的表格發至 info@puitakschool.org

關於培德 學術項目 尼希米計劃 Giving Season 2022 Dropdown 「尼希米計劃」 Dropdown 捐贈培德 More Project Nehemiah 中 Build With Us The Pui Tak Christian School Story Founded in 1953 by the Chinese Christian Union Church, Pui Tak Christian School began as Chinatown’s first preschool, created to bridge the educational gap for Chinese immigrant families. For decades, many children entered kindergarten with little English proficiency and minimal classroom readiness, facing significant disadvantages. PTCS was established to break that cycle—equipping students for success academically, socially, and spiritually. Today, PTCS is a thriving preschool, elementary, and middle school serving families in Chinatown, Bridgeport, McKinley Park, the Lower West Side, and beyond. Rooted in faith and committed to excellence, we continue to empower the next generation to reach their full potential. Now, we stand on the threshold of a new chapter—building a permanent home where generations of students will grow, lead, and thrive. Through Project Nehemiah, we are laying the foundation for a future filled with hope, opportunity, and transformation. Serving Our Community with Purpose PTCS Distinctives Commitment to Dignifying, Accessible Tuition PTCS is one of the most affordable private schools in the area, intentionally subsidizing tuition through fundraising and grants. This ensures that families who might otherwise be unable to afford a high-quality education can do so with dignity. PTCS also offers after-school and summer programs at a fraction of the cost elsewhere, so parents can continue working, attending school, and carving out a better life for their families. Missional Christian School PTCS is a missional school that is open to all families regardless of faith background. In fact, 80% of students come from non-Christian homes—yet many have embraced Christ during their time at PTCS. The school’s foundation in biblical truth ensures that every child is nurtured in an environment of love, grace, and purpose. Cultural Connection With multilingual staff in key positions, PTCS creates a welcoming environment where non-English-speaking students and parents can engage fully. The school honors Chinese heritage by celebrating cultural traditions, incorporating Mandarin into the curriculum for all ages, and employing culturally responsive practices to support students and families.