WHY SAIS Shekou Middle School?

Why SAIS is the Place for Your Child?

时常，会有对深美感兴趣的家长问到：你们这所学校怎么样，我为什么要选深美？以下是我们的优势所在：

支持性和包容性的社区

Supportive and Inclusive Community: We foster strong relationships between students, teachers, and families, ensuring each child feels valued and supported.

深美培养学生、教师和家庭之间的紧密关系，确保每个孩子都感受到关爱与支持。

卓越的学术与全球视野

Academic Excellence and Global Perspective: Our rigorous curriculum, built on Common Core standards, prepares students to become compassionate and principled global citizens.

深美的课程是基于美国州际核心课程标准体系，以帮助学生成为富有同情心且有原则性的全球公民。

个人成长与领导力发展

Personal Growth and Leadership Development: Through mentorship, experiential learning, and leadership opportunities, we nurture students into confident, well-rounded individuals ready to thrive in a global society.

通过导师指导、体验式学习和领导力展示，深美培养学生成为自信且全面发展的个体，做好在世界舞台上全面发展的准备。

Curriculum Overview

At SAIS, our mission is to provide "an inclusive and globally minded learning environment where students develop intellectual curiosity, critical thinking skills, and a deep understanding of local and international issues, preparing them to become compassionate and principled global citizens."

在SAIS，我们的使命是提供一个包容且具有全球视野的学习环境，培养学生的求知欲、批判性思维能力以及对本地和国际问题的深入理解，帮助他们成为富有同情心和原则性的全球公民。

We take pride in being a close-knit and supportive community where every student is valued. Our dedicated teachers and staff foster academic excellence, personal growth, and well-being. Strong relationships between students, teachers, and families are key to our thriving school environment, which prepares well-rounded individuals to contribute meaningfully to the world.

我们以成为紧密和支持性的社区为荣，在这里，每个学生都被珍视。我们敬业的教师和员工致力于培养学生的学术卓越、个人成长和幸福感。学生、教师和家庭之间的紧密关系是我们学校蓬勃发展的关键，帮助我们培养全面发展的个体，让他们能够为世界做出最有意义的贡献。

Our Core Teaching Team

Our core teaching team brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the classroom. Each teacher is dedicated to creating an engaging and supportive learning environment for all students.

我们的核心教学团队，为课堂带来了丰富的经验与专业知识。每位教师都致力于为所有学生创造一个富有吸引力和支持性的学习环境。

The following is an introduction to some core members:

以下为部分核心成员介绍：

中学部副校长

Mr Andrew, the leader of the middle school, has over 15 years of teaching experience and holds an MA in Educational Leadership. His experience in the UK and China, including at Shenzhen Middle School, has helped many students gain admission to top US and UK universities.

Mr Andrew是深美蛇口主校区中学部的负责人，拥有超过15年的教学经验，并持有教育领导力硕士学位。他在英国和中国的教学经验（包括深圳中学）帮助了许多学生进入美国和英国大学。

科学和地理老师

Teacher G teaches science and geography, combining his engineering degree with real-world experience in the mineral extraction industry. He brings practical insights that connect academic concepts to real-life applications.

Teacher G教授科学和地理，他结合了自己的工程学学位与矿物提取行业的实际工作经验，将学术概念与现实应用相连接，为课堂带来了宝贵的实践和见解。

ESL老师

Teacher C speaks seven languages and has a background in linguistics and education. His deep understanding of language acquisition helps him tailor lessons for both native and second-language learners.

Teacher C精通七门语言，并拥有相关语言学和教育背景学历。他对语言习得的深入理解，使他能够为母语和第二语言学习者量身定制个性化的课程。

数学老师

Teacher J is a skilled math teacher with a proven track record of coaching students to become regional winners in the AMC math competition. Her approach fosters deep understanding and advanced problem-solving skills.

Teacher J是一名经验丰富的数学教师，曾多次带领学生在AMC数学竞赛中获得区域冠军。她的教学方法，帮助学生们培养了深刻的理解力和高级的解决问题能力。

What Our Students Learn?

Middle School (Grades 6-8)

课程结构：中学（6-8年级）

Our Middle School curriculum supports both the academic and personal development of each student, in line with our mission to foster intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and a global perspective.

我们的中学课程支持每位学生的学术和个性发展，与我们培养求知欲、批判性思维和全球视野的使命保持一致。

English Language Arts and ESL

We blend ELA and ESL instruction to meet each student's needs. Our curriculum, built on Common Core standards, encourages civic responsibility, maturity, and character development, helping students become thoughtful communicators and responsible global citizens.

英语语言艺术 (ELA) 和英语作为第二语言 (ESL)

深美将ELA和ESL教学结合起来，以满足每位学生的需求。我们的课程基于美国州际核心标准，鼓励公民责任感、成熟度和品格发展，帮助学生成为有思想的沟通者和负责任的全球公民。

Mathematics

Aligned with Common Core Math standards, our math program emphasizes conceptual understanding and problem-solving. Students explore both practical and theoretical concepts, preparing them for future academic challenges and careers.

数学

深美的数学课程与美国州际核心数学标准一致，强调概念理解和问题解决。学生既学习实用的概念，也学习理论，帮助他们为未来的学术挑战和职业发展做好准备。

Humanities (History and Geography)

Our Humanities program integrates critical analysis of historical events and geographical concepts, encouraging students to connect the past to present-day issues. This prepares them to engage with complex global challenges.

人文学科（历史和地理）

深美的人文学科课程融合了对历史事件和地理概念的批判性分析，鼓励学生将过去与当今的问题联系起来。通过这种方式，学生能够更好地应对复杂的全球挑战。

Science

Our science program, taught by a subject specialist with extensive teaching and professional experience, follows the Common Core curriculum. Students engage in hands-on experiments, exploring scientific concepts through inquiry and problem-solving, which helps them develop critical thinking and a deeper understanding of the world.

科学

深美的科学课程由拥有丰富教学和专业经验的学科专家授课，遵循美国州际核心课程。学生通过动手实验、探究和问题解决来学习科学概念，这有助于他们发展批判性思维并更深入地理解世界。

Creative Arts

Our Creative Arts program, including art, music, and drama, encourages students to explore their creativity while building essential technical skills. This fosters self-confidence and allows students to express themselves artistically.

创意艺术

深美的创意艺术课程包括艺术、音乐和戏剧，鼓励学生探索他们的创造力，同时培养基本的技术技能。这有助于培养自信，并使学生能够通过艺术形式表达自己。

Information and Communication

Our Information and Communication Technology (ICT) program teaches coding and touch typing, helping students become confident users of technology while developing strong problem-solving skills.

信息与通信技术 (ICT)

深美的ICT课程教授编程和盲打，帮助学生成为自信的技术使用者，同时培养他们的强大问题解决能力。

Life Skills

Our Life Skills program, based on the Overcoming Obstacles curriculum, helps students navigate life’s challenges. Topics include goal setting, confidence building, emotional health, and financial literacy.

生活技能

深美的生活技能课程是基于克服生活障碍的学习，帮助学生应对生活中的挑战，主题包括目标设定、自信心建立、情感健康和金融素养。

Public Speaking

Our Public Speaking program consolidates students' understanding by honing their communication skills. Students learn the art of rhetoric and powerful speaking, while also presenting their learning from across the curriculum. Taught by a coach with a track record of success, including numerous winners of NSDA speaking competitions, this program empowers students to confidently communicate their ideas.

公共演讲

深美的公共演讲课程，通过练习学生的沟通技巧来帮助他们深入理解。学生学习修辞艺术和有力的演讲技巧，并展示他们在整个课程中的学习成果。该课程由一位拥有成功经验的老师教授，包括多位NSDA演讲比赛的获奖者，让学生能够自信地表达自己的想法。

Chinese Language and Culture

Our Chinese Language and Culture program caters to both native speakers and second-language learners, building literacy skills and fostering cultural awareness, preparing students to thrive in both local and global contexts.

中文语言与文化

我们的中文语言与文化课程为母语和第二语言学习者量身定制，培养他们的读写技能，并提高他们的文化意识，为学生在本地和全球环境中茁壮成长做好准备。

Physical Education (PE)

Our PE curriculum includes sports like basketball, football, squash, and golf, promoting physical fitness, teamwork, and discipline, helping students develop healthy lifestyles.

体育教育（PE）

我们的体育课程包括篮球、足球、壁球和高尔夫等运动，促进身体健康、团队合作和纪律性，帮助学生养成健康的生活方式。

Technology and Support

At SAIS, technology plays a vital role in personalizing learning and supporting student success.

技术与支持

在深美，学术平台在个性化学习和支持学生成功中起着至关重要的作用。

IXL

IXL: Linked to Common Core standards, IXL helps identify gaps in student knowledge, allowing for targeted support and academic growth.

IXL：与州际核心标准相结合，IXL帮助学生了解自己的学术水平，从而提供有针对性的支持和学术成长。

ManageBac

ManageBac: This platform organizes and tracks students’ online learning, ensuring they stay on top of their academic responsibilities.

ManageBac：该平台记录并跟踪学生的在线学习过程，确保他们能很好地完成学术内容。

MAP Assessments

MAP Assessments: Our use of MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) provides adaptive testing that adjusts to each student's level, giving teachers powerful insights to tailor instruction.

MAP评估：我们使用MAP（学业进步评估）进行自适应测试，调整到每个学生的水平，给教师提供有力的见解以定制教学。

AI Integration

AI Integration: We embrace AI as a tool to enhance personalized learning and student engagement.

人工智能：我们将人工智能作为增强个性化学习和学生参与度的工具。

Holistic Education

At SAIS, we are committed to developing the whole child by fostering community, responsibility, and personal growth through various activities and support systems.

在深美，我们致力于通过各种活动和支持系统，培养全面发展的孩子，推动社区意识、责任感和个人成长。

House System and Events

House System and Events: Our House System builds a sense of belonging through activities like book fairs, International Day, and sports events, promoting teamwork, leadership, and school spirit.

学院和活动：深美的学院及社团间会不定期组织书展、国际日和体育赛事等活动，以建立孩子们的归属感，促进团队合作、领导能力和学校精神。

Community in Service

Community in Service: Through Community in Service, students engage in community outreach, supporting both the school and local communities, fostering compassion and responsibility.

社区服务：通过社区服务，学生参与社区外展活动，支持学校和当地社区，培养同情心和责任感。

Student Council

Student Council: The Student Council gives students a voice in shaping school life, developing leadership and advocacy skills.

学生会：学生会赋予学生在塑造学校生活中的发言权，培养领导能力和倡导能力。

Teacher Mentorship

Teacher Mentorship: Every student is paired with a teacher mentor, who helps them set goals, track progress, and ensures their voice is heard, supporting both academic excellence and personal growth.

教师导师：每个学生都会被分配一位教师导师，帮助他们设定目标、跟踪进展，确保他们的声音得到倾听，支持他们的学术卓越和个人成长。

Inspirational Trips

Inspirational Trips: We offer experiential learning trips that range from exploring local culture and museums to industry visits, like our trip to Tesla, and community projects, such as our work with rural schools in Yunnan. These trips foster empathy, innovation, and global awareness.

启发性旅行：我们提供体验式学习旅行，涵盖从探索本地文化和博物馆到行业参观（例如我们对特斯拉的参观），以及社区项目（例如我们与云南农村一所学校的支教合作）。这些旅行培养了同理心、创新精神和全球意识。

Our Well-Rounded Education