This handbook is designed to help Chinese parents of school age children in California understand the operation of the California public schools. Printed in Chinese and English, it is presented in a question and answer format. Included in the handbook is information on student enrollment from kindergarten through grade 12, public school programs and curriculum, graduation requirements, bilingual education, parental involvement, transportation, year-round education, child development, etc. Information is also provided on a variety of programs such as alternative education, vocational education, continuation education, work experience education, and adult education, which may be helpful not only for limited English proficient (LEP) students but also for parents who seek further educational opportunities in California. (CG)