Exploring SHBS|Exciting Elective Courses
  • 2023-09-08
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选修课宣讲

At the beginning of the fall semester of 2023, in order to enrich the after-school life of students, SHBS offers a variety of elective courses for students. On the afternoon of September 8th, students gathered in the auditorium to listen to the teachers' elective courses. A total of 55 courses were presented on that day.


艺术生活

Art Life

In Ms. Liz's "Drawing for fun!" class, students can create art. In Ms. Winnie's "Fun Reading" class, students can read fun books. If they are interested in Percy Jackson, they can explore the Greek world in Percy Jackson with Ms. Zagrya. In addition, Will’s music class helps students improve their musical skills, while George's "Karaoke Café" helps students relax and unwind. Chuman and Grace's "Business Incubation" will provide students with a unique entrepreneurial experience, and Yan's yearbook class will provide students with the opportunity to document school activities.


体育锻炼

Physical Exercise

Students can explore the joys of exercise in the elective programs of Physical Education. The elegance of swinging a racket, the excitement of paddling, the joy of galloping in equestrian classes, and stretching in yoga classes are all included in the elective program. What’s more, rock-climbing, ping-pong, tennis, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and rowing are also included in the elective programs. Ms. Winnie's "Exercise with GengHong Liu" course follows the trend of the Internet and explores new and trendy ways of exercising.


学术与教育

Academics and Education

If students are interested in academics or education, they can participate in Bo’s "Introduction to Financial Markets Trading" or join  Joshua's "MUN (Model United Nations) Program" to practice financial thinking and international problem solving skills. If you are keen on language and debate, Mabel's English Debate course and IELTS preparation course will enhance your language skills, while Chris will take you on a creative journey in "Writing yourself: The Personal Essay". In addition, the school offers several exciting academic programs such as ACSL training, SAT test preparation, and current news analysis. For math and science enthusiasts, Davy's "Physics Bowl Accelerator" and David's "Sihao Gu's AP Calculus BC" courses will provide strong support for academic enthusiasts.



文化与语言

Culture and Language

Karen's "Hello France" will bring students to the wonders of French language. "Chinese Culture Talks", "Chinese Modern Pop Songs" and "Chinese Speech and Debate" will bring students into the traditional Chinese culture and feel the charm of the culture. Students interested in post-war pop culture can explore historical trends with Rita, while Tony Wang's "Chinese Philosophy" course and Mr Wu's "Study of Issues in the History of Chinese Pre-Qin Philosophy and Thoughts" take students on an in-depth study of Eastern philosophical thought. Furthermore, the school offers courses such as "Japanese Language and Translation," "Interpretation," and “Design Thinking”, which assist students in exploring new frontiers in the realms of cultural and creative fields.



生命与健康

Life and Health

Additionally, the school also emphasizes on students' psychology and health, and provides a series of interesting courses. Selina will guide students in "Exploration of Life" and provide courses such as "Astrology", "Color Psychology", "Tarot Astrology", "Color Psychology", "Tarot" and "Botanical Aromatherapy" to help students better understand themselves and focus on their inner balance and health.

To accommodate students with specialized needs in course selection, the school also collaborates with external educators to offer CRCC Super Artificial Intelligence activities, Thinking Contests, Academic Explorations, and other relevant courses. These initiatives aim to maximize the holistic development of students. SHBS consistently upholds its commitment to interest-based education and encouragement, which is evident not only in the diverse range of elective courses but also in every facet of the school. SHBS firmly believes that what is most suitable and intriguing is ultimately the best approach.


文 | Africatd

审核 | Wu Xu

翻译 | Lexie Liu

排版 | Jang

配图 | Rain Liang