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    About SMIC

     

    At Beijing SMIC Private School-English Track, we are committed to delivering an exceptional educational experience for our students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Our kindergarten program is bilingual, ensuring that young learners develop foundational skills in both English and their native language. As students advance to grades 1-12, they enter a fully immersive English environment where communication occurs exclusively in English.

    This unique approach not only enhances language proficiency but also fosters confidence in our students' communication abilities. We believe that this immersion helps prepare our students for a globalized world, equipping them with the skills they need to succeed academically and socially.

     

    We take pride in our caring and diverse teaching community, alongside our engaged student families. Our collaborative approach ensures that students graduate with a comprehensive skill set, including:

     

    Skilled Communicators: Students learn to articulate their thoughts and ideas effectively.

    Critical Creative Thinkers: Our curriculum encourages innovative problem-solving and critical analysis.

    Self-Directed Learners: Students are taught to take initiative in their education, fostering a love for lifelong learning.

    Responsible Technology Users: They learn to navigate technology thoughtfully and ethically.

    Effective Collaborators: Teamwork is emphasized, preparing students to work well with others in various contexts.

    Global Citizens: They develop an understanding of and respect for diverse cultures and perspectives.

     

     

    Throughout the year, our dedicated teachers continually refine their teaching methods and curriculum. By collaborating to review and enhance classroom content, they ensure that our students receive a well-rounded and evolving education.

     

    This partnership between teachers and families allows SMIC Private School to grow and improve year after year, creating a supportive and engaging educational environment for all our students.

     

     


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    Elementary Overview

     

    At SMIC, students enrolled in our Elementary Program enjoy a well-rounded education with a structured daily schedule. Here’s what a typical day looks like:

     

    Seven Class Periods: Each lasting 45 minutes.

     

    Core Subjects:

     

    English Language Arts: 2 periods daily

    Math: 1 period daily

    Science: 1 period daily

    Chinese: 8 periods weekly

     

    Specials:

     

    IT, Art, SEL, and Music: 1 period each, once a week

    Physical Education: 3 periods each week

     

    This balanced approach ensures that students get a strong foundation in core subjects while also exploring creative and physical activities.

     

     

    Elementary Curriculum

     

    ELA

     

    Our ELA Common Core curriculum uses a balanced literacy approach with diverse fiction and nonfiction texts, emphasizing comprehension strategies, vocabulary, and critical thinking. It guides students through the writing process, promotes effective communication through discussions and presentations, and emphasizes language conventions, grammar, and vocabulary. It offers differentiated instruction, and assessments for progress monitoring, and integrates technology with digital resources and tools to enhance learning.

     

    In our elementary ELA program, students will develop these skills:

     

    Better Use of Academic Language: Students will learn to use academic language more effectively, helping them discuss and understand complex ideas.

    Improved Critical Thinking: By answering questions based on texts and closely reading, students will learn to think critically and understand what they read.

    Stronger Writing Skills: With different writing activities, students will get better at writing clearly and adapting their style for different purposes.

    Research Skills: The curriculum encourages students to ask questions and conduct research, helping them learn how to find and use information.

    Better Communication in Groups: Students will practice discussing ideas with classmates, improving their ability to share thoughts and listen to others.

    Personal Responsibility for Learning: With tools like check-ins and learning goals, students will learn to take charge of their learning and keep track of their progress.

     

     

    Math

     

    Our Singapore math curriculum focuses on developing mathematical understanding, problem-solving skills, and critical thinking. It follows a Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract (CPA) approach, emphasizes problem-solving, employs a spiral progression, incorporates model drawing and visual learning strategies, and promotes mental math skills. The curriculum offers differentiation for diverse student needs and includes assessments to measure progress and inform instruction.

     

    In our elementary Math program, students will develop these skills:

     

    Understanding Mathematical Concepts: Students will develop a strong grasp of math concepts, helping them see how different ideas connect.

    Problem-Solving Skills: The focus on problem-solving will equip students with strategies to tackle real-world math problems effectively.

    Critical Thinking: Students will enhance their critical thinking abilities, allowing them to analyze situations and make logical decisions in math and other subjects.

    Visual Learning and Modeling: Through the Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract (CPA) approach and model drawing, students will learn to visualize problems, making it easier to understand and solve them.

    Mental Math Skills: The curriculum promotes mental math, helping students improve their ability to calculate quickly and accurately in their heads.

    Personal Responsibility for Learning: With tools like check-ins and learning goals, students will learn to take charge of their learning and track their progress in both math and other subjects.

     

    Science

     

    Our NGSS standards science curriculum engages students in inquiry-based learning, three-dimensional learning, and a phenomenon-based approach. It offers hands-on activities, integrates STEM principles, provides differentiation for diverse learners, incorporates assessments to measure progress, and utilizes digital resources for enhanced learning experiences.

     

    In our elementary Science program, students will develop these skills:

     

    Inquiry-Based Learning: Students will learn to ask questions and explore topics through hands-on activities, enhancing their curiosity and understanding of scientific concepts.

    Collaboration Skills: Working with peers on projects and activities will help students develop teamwork and communication skills, essential for group work in science and other subjects.

    Critical Thinking: Through inquiry-driven activities, students will improve their critical thinking skills, learning to analyze information and draw conclusions based on evidence.

    STEM Skills: The integration of STEM principles will equip students with skills related to science, technology, engineering, and math, preparing them for real-world applications.

    Real-World Connections: Students will learn to connect science concepts to real-world situations and careers, helping them understand the relevance of what they are studying.

    Digital Literacy: Utilizing digital resources will enhance learning experiences, teaching students how to effectively use technology for research and collaboration.

     

    Chinese

     

    Our Chinese curriculum aligns closely with the mandated government program for students, focusing on developing Mandarin language skills. It integrates essential elements of the language, as well as aspects of China's history, culture, and identity, enhancing the language learning experience.

     

    Vocabulary and Grammar Understanding: The structured approach will help students gradually build their vocabulary and understand basic grammar, making it easier to express themselves.

    Cultural Awareness: By using authentic materials like videos and stories, students will gain insights into Chinese culture, enhancing their language learning experience.

    Speaking and Listening Skills: Interactive activities and dialogues will focus on improving students' speaking and listening abilities, making them more confident in conversations.

    Character Recognition: Students will learn to recognize and write Chinese characters, improving their reading and writing skills in the language.

    Pronunciation Practice: Emphasis on pronunciation will help students develop accurate speaking skills, allowing them to communicate clearly in Chinese.

     

     

    Specials: P.E, Music, Art, SEL and IT

     

    Our comprehensive specials program encompasses art, physical education (P.E.), music, SEL, and information technology (IT), ensuring that students receive a holistic education that nurtures creativity, physical health, musical appreciation, digital literacy, and self-awareness.

    Through hands-on activities, team sports, musical performances, and technology integration, students develop essential skills in collaboration, discipline, and self-expression. Our SEL initiatives foster emotional intelligence, helping students understand and manage their emotions, build healthy relationships, and make responsible decisions.

    This program enhances individual talents and promotes cultural awareness and social interaction, preparing students to navigate an increasingly digital world with confidence and adaptability.

    In our elementary Specials program, students will develop these skills:

     

    Creativity and Self-Expression: Art classes encourage students to explore their creativity and express their thoughts and emotions through various mediums.

    Physical Health and Well-Being: P.E. promotes physical fitness, helping students develop coordination, strength, and healthy lifestyle habits while fostering teamwork and sportsmanship.

    Musical Skills and Appreciation: Music education allows students to learn instruments, sing, and appreciate different musical genres, enhancing their cognitive and emotional development.

    Technology Proficiency: IT classes equip students with essential digital skills, enabling them to navigate technology confidently and creatively, whether through digital art, music production, or coding.

    Collaboration and Teamwork: All disciplines emphasize collaboration, whether through group art projects, team sports, ensemble performances, or collaborative tech projects, fostering social skills and cooperation.

    Discipline and Focus: Engaging in these activities helps students build discipline and focus, as they practice regularly and work towards improving their skills.

    Cultural Awareness: Exposure to diverse artistic expressions, sports, musical traditions, and technology broadens students' cultural perspectives, promoting appreciation for diversity and global citizenship.

    Social and Emotional Awareness:  Students will become empathetic learners, with self-regulation, and conflict-resolution abilities, enhancing their emotional intelligence and social interactions.

     

     


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    English Curriculum

    The ELA Program at SMIC Beijing uses the Aero, or Common Core Plus, Standards. We practice competitive grouping, meaning that we have two levels of ELA classes per grade:

    A level for Accelerated Students is meant to propel those students who are able to study advanced material at an accelerated pace in order to prepare them for AP courses at the high school level. Placement in these courses is determined based on a student’s ability to perform above the regular course average, demonstrate positive and eager learning attitudes, uphold academic honor, and demonstrate strong interest in the subject area.

    B level for At Level Students is intended to enhance students’ ability to effectively communicate by guiding them through basic language skills, such as grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, writing, listening and speaking. At the end of this course, students should be transitioning into critical readers, logical thinkers, organized writers and active participants in all areas of academic English.

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High School Curriculum

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Grade 9

Literature

-Focus is placed on citing strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

-Students will analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone (e.g., how the language evokes a sense of time and place; how it sets a formal or informal tone).

-Students will analyze how an author’s choices concerning how to structure a text and order
events within it, create such effects as mystery, tension, or surprise.

-Focus is placed on analyzing a particular point of view or cultural experience reflected in a work of literature.

Composition

-Students will be able to develop claims and counterclaims fairly, supplying evidence for each while pointing out the strengths and limitations of both in a manner that anticipates the audience’s knowledge level and concerns.

-Focus is placed on organizing complex ideas, concepts, and information to make important connections and distinctions.

-Students will be able to create narratives using dialogue, pacing, description, reflection, and multiple plot lines.

-Focus is placed on narrowing or broadening research inquiries when appropriate and synthesizing multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating an understanding of the subject under investigation.

English 1 (Grade 9)

In English I Mainstream 9th grade students develop abilities to analyze complex texts, determine evidence, reason critically, and communicate thoughtfully—the must-have skills for college and career. With a digital and print approach, the course transcends the traditional with state-of-the-art features that resonate with today’s students.

English I Advanced helps 9th grade students develop abilities to analyze complex texts, determine evidence, reason critically, and communicate thoughtfully—the must-have skills for college and career. This course is designed to facilitate the necessary reading and writing skills for Advanced Placement courses.

English 2 (Grade 10)

In English II Mainstream 10th grade students develop their language arts skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The textbook, novels and other resources will be utilized to help students garner a thorough understanding of literature, vocabulary, grammar, composition, and presentation skills.

English II Advanced helps 10th grade students focus on the close reading, analytical writing, and language skills with immediate relevance for students’ current and future work both inside and outside the classroom. Texts inspire and prepare students for close, critical reading. The course trains the reader to observe the small details within a text to arrive at a deeper understanding of the whole. It also trains the writer to focus on crafting complex sentences as the foundation for writing that facilitates complex thinking.  Classroom work guides students to examine and appreciate authors’ choices, developing an awareness of how words produce effects and how the conventions of the English language are used for both precision and style.

English 3 (Grade 11)

English III Mainstream is an integrated English course that incorporates both the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts and Indiana’s Academic Standards for English/Language Arts into the curriculum. The course is a study of language, literature, composition, and oral communication with a focus on exploring characterization across universal themes, such as the American Dream, and a wide variety of genres. Students use literary interpretation, analysis, comparison, and evaluation to read and to respond to representative works of historical or cultural significance appropriate for Grade 11.

AP English III Lit and Comp helps 11th grade students learn to analyze and interpret imaginative literature through the careful reading and critical analysis of representative works from various genres and periods. Students explore literary elements such as a work’s structure, style and themes, as well as the use of figurative language, imagery, symbolism and tone. Develop your writing skills as you express your ideas and analysis in expository, analytical, and argumentative essays. Advanced Placement courses provide college-level material and instruction to prepare students for the optional externally-moderated exam in May.  Success in this exam can lead to university credit in the United States.

Public Speaking, Debate and Forensics (Grades 9,10,11)
Students are introduced to public speaking as an important component of their academic, work, and social lives. Students study types of speeches (informative, persuasive, dramatic, and special occasion), read and listen to models of speeches, and prepare and present their own speeches. Students learn to choose speaking topics and adapt them for specific audiences, to research and support their ideas, and to benefit from listener feedback. They study how to incorporate well-designed visual and multimedia aids in presentations and how to maintain a credible presence in the digital world. Students also learn about the ethics of public speaking and about techniques for managing communication anxiety.

Informational Texts (Grades 9 & 10)
This course is designed to bring together engaging, accessible content with integrated assessments and insights to supercharge reading engagement and learning in every subject. Content covers non-fiction topics that today’s students care about, that connect to the core curriculum, and are aligned to standards. Learning to read informational materials and write appropriately in response are the aims of this course which is a prerequisite for Advanced Placement coursework.

English for Academic Purposes

The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program has been established to support students whose English skills show promise for full participation in the Regular English courses. EAP courses develop necessary English proficiency and academic skills to enable full participation in SMIC HS-I Program. Students may take EAP courses for no more than two semesters, at which time they must attain the required proficiency levels for the Regular Program. Unlike Regular Program courses, EAP courses are graded on an “Achieved” (80-100% – pass) or “Not Yet” (0-79% – fail) scale. EAP courses do not carry credit toward graduation and are not included in GPA calculation.

Listening and Speaking (EAP)
This course is designed to hone aural and oral skills in English so that students are prepared for the rigors of regular English courses.  The course will develop listening, note-taking, study and test-taking skills.  Active listening, interactive and presentational oral skills will be another focus of the class.  The student must successfully pass this course with a score of 80% or higher before being granted acceptance to the regular English program.  This course does not count toward graduation requirements.

Extensive Reading and Response (EAP)
Extensive reading provides learners with rich background knowledge, vocabulary recognition skills, and higher motivation for more reading. In addition, it can also lead to the development of rapid reading skills, and the discovery of reading strategies. After each reading, students will be required to provide one of a variety of types of response to the literature, improving both their writing and presentational skills in preparation for full inclusion in regular English classes. The student must successfully pass this course with a score of 80% or higher before being granted acceptance to the regular English program.  This course does not count toward graduation requirements.

Western study skills and habits (EAP)
The Study Skills program is designed to assist students learn, understand, and apply the skills and habits needed in western education. Students have the opportunity to develop and strengthen good study habits and learning strategies through various instructional methods and strategies. Study Skills is a support class for students in the EAP program in preparation for integration into regular high school classes. Emphasis is placed on core classes.