初中课程  Middle School Curriculum

嘉德圣玛丽苏州学校初中课程体系

SSM-SZ Middle School Curriculum

课程架构：国家基础课程；嘉德美国课程；综合课程

Structure: National Compulsory Curriculum; SSM American Curriculum; Chinese Culture Curriculum

课程基本理念：中学课程以国家义务教育阶段的课程为坚实基础，为了让学生顺利过渡到高中阶段的美式课程，我们会提供额外的英语学术阅读、写作和口语课程。在满足国家义务教育课程要求的同时，中学课程还将重视国学元素。这样不仅能培养学生的辩证性思维、研讨技巧、领导力，也能在个人生活和社会议题上采用国际视野。

Idea: The Middle School Curriculum is built upon the strong foundation of the objectives of the Chinese National Compulsory Curriculum.In order to prepare for the transition to an American Curriculum in High School, there will be additional coursework in English academic reading, writing, and speaking.  The objectives of the National Compulsory Curriculum will be met and within the coursework there will be an emphasis on Chinese Culture.Also, students will learn critical thinking skills, discussion and debate techniques, leadership skills, as well as be introduced to adopting international perspective on local and global issues in personal life and society.

课程宗旨：

Curriculum aims:

    重视传统：

Emphasis on traditions:

•我们希望通过初中课程，在学科知识方面，坚持和发扬中国义务教育阶段的优势，为孩子打下牢固的学科基础；

The Chinese Compulsory Curriculum will lay a solid foundation of subject knowledge

•文化方面，我们通过一系列的中国文化课程，汲取中国传统文化的底蕴与沉淀，让孩子成为具有辩证性思维和怜悯之心的公民，成为根植中国，花开世界的领导者

he cultural legacy and heritage of traditional Chinese culture will nurture the students to become critical thinkers and compassionate citizens and leaders who uphold Chinese virtues in a global society that embraces and respects multiculturalism

•倡导以学生为中心的学习观，强调创新、创造和实验，以此点燃学生的学习热情，实现个人获取成功的潜能。希望学生在能保留和继承中华的传统美德之外，能够接触和体验到先进的美式思维和理念。

Embracing the American values of student-centered learning as well as placing an emphasis on innovation, creativity, and experimentation will ignite the passion within our students to fulfill their individual potential for success. We hope the students can inherit the traditional virtues of Chinese nation but also be exposed to advanced American thinking and ideas.

　　连贯性：

　　Building a bridge to the American High School Curriculum:

    我们在初中阶段就加入嘉德美国课程，使学生在语言学习，思维方式，文化理解等方面先行一步，为扎实语言基础，中美思维方式和理解能力的建构，为国际高中和世界知名大学打好基础。

　　The emphasis on English Language Learning and the introduction of the SSM American Curriculum and teaching styles inMiddle School best prepares our students for the skills and dispositions they will need to be successful in a High School and top universities throughout the world.

　　多元性：

　　Inspiring Innovation and Creativity:

    除了重视传统外，我们在科学方面采用STEAM（Science, Technology, Engineering，Arts，Maths.）课程。旨在激发好奇的天性和主动探索能力；培养孩子各方面技能和认识能力；在动手实践过程中培养创新意识；引导同伴之间的合作和强调解决问题的能力；重视对跨文化理解能力的培养；创造机会让孩子去发展辩证性和创造性思维。

　　By emphasizing and taking an integrated approach to teaching STEAM courses (Science, Technology, Engineering，Arts and Mathematics), the curriculum aims to inspire curiosity, cultivate skills and cognitive ability, stimulate creativity and in the process of practice, improve students’ abilities to cooperate with each other and solve problems. The desired result is the cultivation of cross-cultural understandings and the development of critical and creative thinking.

基础课程：遵循国家义务教育阶段课程设置，其中，物理、化学、生物等科学课程将由中方老师和外教联合授课，旨在较早地培养学生科学思维能力和对英语术语的理解，为高中和大学的基础。

Compulsory Curriculum: We will meet China’s requirements for curriculum in compulsory education. Physics, Chemistry, Biology and other science subjects will be taught primarily by Chinese teachers, and foreign teachers will teach modules within the coursework in order to develop students’ understanding of American terminology and scientific thinking at an earlier stage in preparation for High School and College study.

英文和语文：英语采用嘉德美国教材，由外教授课，确保学生听说和语法，基础词汇，阅读、写作等能力得到综合提升。语文重视学生古文素养，重视对中国文化理解力的培养，并安排中国传统经典的精读与学习。

Chinese and English: American textbooks will be used for English classes which will be taught by native speaker of English so that students’ basic vocabulary, reading, writing and other skills will be enhanced. Chinese Literature courses will emphasize classical Chinese prose and poetry as well as selections from the Four Books and Five Classics to ensure the cultivation of students’ understanding of Chinese culture

数学：我们的数学教育在保证义务教育课程概念理解与学习的同时，引入西方教育方式，更注重数学思维能力的建设。

Mathematics: Mathematics courses will ensure that students achieve the understanding of concepts and learning included in the Chinese Compulsory Curriculum as well as  introduce a Western educational approach toward building mathematical thinking ability.

科学：物理，化学，生物等课程将由中方老师和外教联合授课，以帮助学生熟悉西方的教学方式和学科术语。课程强调学生的动手能力，鼓励他们在创作中理解，在理解中学习。

Science: Physics, Chemistry, and Biology will be taught primarily by Chinese teachers and foreign teachers will supplement the course by teaching modules and units to familiarize Middle School students with western teaching pedagogy and academic nomenclature. The curriculum emphasizes students’ practical ability and encourages them to comprehend through creating and to learn through understanding.

人文与社会：在义务教育课程的框架下，通过历史、地理、政治系列课程，采用PBL（Project Based Learning）项目学习法，培养学生的人文素养，及多元文化理解力，认识力，感知力，批判性思维等。

Humanities and Society: Within the framework of the Chinese National Middle School Curriculum in subject areas that address, history, geography, politics, and personal development, we will adopt Project Based Learning(PBL) strategy to cultivate students’ attainment of knowledge about humanities and society as well as enhance their understanding of multiculturalism and develop cognition and critical thinking skills.

艺术与体育：艺术与体育均由外教授课。体育将继承嘉德美国重视团队合作的传统和对运动技能的培养。艺术将注重培养学生创造表现力和审美感知等素养。

Arts and PE: Arts and PE will be taught by foreign teachers. The curriculum will adopt American values of teamwork and athletic skill development in PE.The Arts will focus attention on the cultivation of students' ability express creativity and develop aesthetic sensitivity.

同川书院课程：书法，太极拳，茶道，禅修。

Tongchuan Academy Curriculum: Calligraphy; Tai Chi; Tea Culture; Meditation.

中国陶瓷制作与鉴赏Pottery making and appreciation

剪纸 Chinese Paper Cutting

风筝制作 Chinese Kite Making

文化游学与夏令营 Cultural trips and summer camps

嘉德美国课程：

SSM American Curriculum:

weCreate® Studios for 2017-18 (proposed)

weCreate®工作室2017－2018（计划）

办学第一年，我们计划开设至少4个weCreate®工作室，开展绘画、数字媒体、机器人、写作和艺术设计等课程。根据学生的兴趣和才艺，以及教师的专长，最终所开设的工作室数量将在上述列表的基础上由波动。将来的weCreate®工作室将包括：

In the first year, we plan to develop at least four weCreate® Studios that will be based on drawing, digital media, robotics, writing, and possibly design.  Based on student interest and the individual talents and interests of the teaching staff we may offer fewer or more centers that the ones listed above.  Future weCreate® Studios may include

Drama 戏剧

Speech 演讲

Video editing 视频编辑

Fashion design 时尚设计

Lighting and animation 灯光和动画

Architecture 建筑设计

Graphic design 图像设计

Performance 表演

E-design 电子设计

Digital photography 数码摄影

高中课程  High School Curriculum

10年级学术课程

Grade 10 Academic Curriculum

教学使命

Mission  

我们是一个尊重历史,拥抱创新的全球学习共同体,通过培养学生的创造性和独立思考能力, 将他们塑造成适应瞬息万变时代,具有国际视野的新一代中国公民。

We are a global learning community that honors tradition while embracing innovation. By cultivating creative, independent thinking, we foster the transformation of our students to become citizens of integrity for an ever-changing world.

学习课程

Courses of Study

为了帮助我校学生做好留学的准备，10年级的课程在英语、数学和理科方面为学生打好坚实的基础，将学生过渡到全英文授课，继续学习中国文学课程。在11和12年级，我们开设更多的课程让学生去探索各自的优势学科，弥补弱势学科。我校所提供的具有活力和创新性的课程体系不仅能够帮学生进入他们精挑细选、梦寐以求的大学，更能够在学生的大学生涯，甚至是一生之中，帮助他们获得成功。

To prepare our students for study abroad, our Grade 10 coursework helps students to build a strong foundation in English, Mathematics and Science, make the transition to academic English immersion, and continue the study of Chinese literature.  In Grade 11 and 12, we offer a greater variety of courses to allow students both to explore their academic strengths and support their weaknesses.  Our course offerings provide a dynamic and innovative curriculum plan that not only prepares students to obtain college admissions at the selective colleges of their dreams but also prepares them to succeed in college and life.  

在选修课程时，学生应该谨慎考虑，根据自己的兴趣和能力做出选择。向导师和家长寻求一定的建议，只坚持于自己所能兑现的承诺，在课程开始之时全身心投入其中。学生和家长都应了解，在满足申请条件的前提下，学生可以选择尽可能多的AP课程，我校的行政部门、学生的指导教师、学生家长和我校的升学指导老师都将在课程选择方面提供相应的建议。所有的观点都将被予以考虑，但是最终决定学生课表的是各AP课程老师和学校行政部门。同样地，有些学生喜欢的课程可能最终没有出现在他们课程表里。因此，学生在选课时，拥有后备选项尤为重要。

Students should carefully consider course selections, and make choices based on their interests and abilities.  Students should seek advice from their advisors and parents, only make commitments they intend to keep, and then put forth their very best efforts once the coursework begins.  Students and parents alike should know that they can choose to sign-up for as many Advanced Placement courses as they desire within the limits of the registration form, and the Administration, the student's advisors, the student’s parents, and the College Counselors will play an important role in advising the student in these selections.  All points of view will be considered, but it will be the AP subject teachers and the Administration who make the final decision about student schedules.  Likewise, it is possible that a student may desire a course that will not be able to fit into his or her daily schedule.  Therefore, it is extremely important that students select alternate choices carefully.

10年级标准课程

10th Grade Student Standard Course of Study

10年级英语；学术写作；学术阅读（加强）；批判性阅读；化学；物理；预备微积分；中文；体育。

English 10:  Academic Writing, Academic Writing (Accelerated), Critical Reading, Chemistry, Physics, Pre-Calculus, Chinese Language, and Physical Education.

英语

English

10年级英语：学术写作

English 10: Academic Writing

10年级学术写作课程为期一年，培养学生的批判性思维、修辞手法、学术词汇和语法。课程的框架建立在实践之上，而不是依赖于机械的练习和作业。不管是西方诗歌、文学和科学论文，还是中篇小说和短篇故事，都有助于加强学生的英语基础，帮助他们理解如何将词汇和语法作为读写艺术的工具。通过本课程，学生将会完成和修改至少25篇学术段落，2篇论文，阅读至少60篇期刊和论坛条目，所有这些都会有老师进行评论和评估。美国现代语言协会（Modern Language Association）的相关标准和体系也会在课程中有所体现。

The English 10 Academic Writing is a yearlong that course introduces and nurtures critical thinking, rhetorical writing, academic vocabulary, and content-driven grammar. Authentic practice serves as the framework of the course, rather than relying on drills and worksheets.  Western poetry, literary and scientific essays, a portion of a novella, and several short stories help students develop and strengthen English language fundamentals, as well as to develop an understanding of how one uses vocabulary and grammar as purposeful tools in the art and craft of reading and writing for meaning and purpose. By the end of the course, each student will have written and revised more than 25 academic response paragraphs, two thesis-driven essays, and more than 60journal and forum entries, all of which are given full instructor commentary and assessment. MLA documentation fundamentals are taught and practiced.

10年级英语：学术写作（加强）

English 10: Academic Writing (Accelerated)

10年级英语学术写作课程为期一年，培养学生的批判性思维、修辞手法、学术词汇和语法。课程的基础是实践。西方的诗歌、论文和文章，以及长篇小说（如《简爱》《傲慢与偏见》《李尔王》《草叶集》《大河恋》），这些作品能够拓展学生对文学和英美诗歌、散文的认知。通过本课程，学生将会完成和修改10篇学术段落，15到20篇论文，3篇对高阶文章的注释，一些文献的引用，36篇论坛和期刊文章，所有这些都会有老师进行评论和评估。美国现代语言协会（Modern Language Association）的相关标准和体系也会在课程中有所体现。

English 10:  Academic Writing (Accelerated) is a yearlong course that introduces, nurtures, and further develops skills in critical thinking, formal discussion, rhetorical writing, academic vocabulary, and content-driven grammar. Authentic practice is the basis of the course. Western poetry, essays and articles, and longer texts (Jane Eyre, Pride and Prejudice, “King Lear,” a generous selection of “Leaves of Grass,” Maclean's A River Runs Through It) help students continue to expand their foundational knowledge of classic and beloved English and American poetry and prose. By the end of the class, students will have written and revised ten academic response paragraphs, fifteen to twenty thesis-driven academic essays, three complete annotations of advanced texts, several Works Cited, and three dozen forum and journal entries, all of which receive full instructor commentary and assessment. MLA documentation is taught and practiced.

10年级英语：批判性阅读

English 10:  Critical Reading

10年级英语批判性阅读课程为期一年，着重于对小说和非小说文学作品的批判性分析。本课程的关键组成部分包括：对小说作品中情节、主题、角色刻画和其他文学元素的理解认识；对非小说作品中观点、论证和其他阐述元素的理解认识；加大词汇量以提出简洁有效的论据；严格的阅读计划（包括在教室之外的安静、持续的阅读时间）以促进英语习得。在本课程中，学生将要写作并修改自己的和同学的作品。本课程将与我校的10年级英语学术写作课程共同开设。

Students enrolled in this yearlong class will focus on critical analysis of both fiction and non-fiction texts.  Some key components of this class include: understanding and identification of plot, theme, characterization, and other literary elements in fiction; understanding and identification of thesis statement, argument, and other elements of persuasion in non-fiction; enhancing vocabulary to help students make concise and effective arguments; rigorous reading schedules (including silent, sustained reading away from the classroom) to aid in English acquisition.  Students in this class will write and practice revision of their own writing as well as that of their classmates.  This class works in conjunction with English 10: Academic Writing, also taught at SSM-Suzhou.

数学

Mathematics

预备微积分

Pre-Calculus

该课程为期一年，将必备的学科技巧和三角、几何和代数解题策略训练相结合，并且深入浅出地把两者结合起来，为将来的高级微积分课程和AP微积分AB及或AP微积分BC做好准备。通过加强培养学生对数学问题的理解和推理能力，他们可以充分准备好轻松应付高等数学。

This yearlong thorough, introductory course in Pre-Calculus combines all required techniques and best practice in problem-solving strategies in trigonometry, geometry, and algebra designed to prepare students for advanced calculus and Advanced Placement Calculus AB and / or BC.  From strengthening the students’ understanding of problems as well as their reasoning abilities in mathematics, the students should be fully prepared to handle advanced mathematics with ease.

科学 

Science

高级化学

Advanced Chemistry

本高级导论课程为期一年，目的是让学生通过课堂和实验去参与充满趣味的化学学习（对物质的学习）。课程的主题为：物质与测量；原子；分子和离子；化学反应和化学反应计量；水溶液反应；化学热力学；原子的电子结构；元素周期性；化学键理论的基本概念；气体、液体和分子间作用力；固体与现代材料；解的性质；化学动力学；化学平衡；基酸平衡；水平衡的附加方面；环境化学；热力学；电化学；核化学；非金属化学；过渡金属与配位化学；以及生命化学：有机与生物化学。顺利完成本课程之后，学生可以准备学习AP化学和SAT2化学。

This advanced introductory yearlong course in high school chemistry is designed to engage students in the lively study of chemistry (the study of matter) via active course and laboratory work.   The main topics of: Matter and measurement, Atoms, molecules and ions, Chemical reactions and reaction stoichiometry, Reactions in aqueous solution, Thermochemistry, Electronic structure of atoms, Periodic properties of the elements, Basic concepts of chemical bonding theories, Gases, Liquids and intermolecular forces, Solids and modern materials, Properties of solutions, Chemical kinetics, Chemical equilibrium, Acid-base equilibria, Additional aspects of aqueous equilibria, Chemistry of the environment, Thermodynamics, Electrochemistry, Nuclear Chemistry, Chemistry of the nonmetals, Transition metals and coordination chemistry, and The chemistry of life: organic and biological chemistry.  In the end, students should be prepared to take Advanced Placement Chemistry as well as the chemistry SAT 2 in Chemistry.

AP化学

Advanced Placement Chemistry

（选修本课程需经导师许可）

(permission of the instructor required)

AP化学课是一门涉及大量实验操作的大学水平的课程，目的是为学生准备好参加新修订的AP化学考试和课程。学生将会学习最新的AP教学大纲中的重要概念，这强调了动手能力，而不仅仅是写出反应方程式和进行运算，学生必须对微粒层面的化学反应拥有基本和基础的了解。大量的探究式实验操作将有助于他们备考AP考试。

Advance Placement Chemistry is a lab-intensive descriptive college-level chemistry course designed to prepare students for the newly revised Advanced Placement Chemistry examination and curriculum.  Students will cover the Big Ideas of the new Advanced Placement syllabus established in 2014 which emphasizes that students be able to do more than write reactions and do calculations, they must master a fundamental and basal understanding of what is happening chemically at the particulate level.  Extensive inquiry-based lab work will support their preparation for the AP exam.

高级物理

Advanced Physics

本课程为期一年，旨在为学生的SAT2物理和AP物理1-2和C打好基础。通过学习来自于美国高中常用物理教材的物理学概念，学生将会接触到主要的物理专题。本课程包括大量的实验室工作，目的是将物理概念带入生活，同事让学生有机会熟悉如何安全、正确、有效地使用实验室。

Advanced Physics is a yearlong course designed to prepare students for SAT 2 in Physics as well as the AP Physics 1-2 and C courses.  Using the conceptual physics approach adapted from the most-used, high school physics book in the United States, students will cover all of the major topics of physics.  There will be a high degree of laboratory work to help bring the concepts to life and give students the opportunity to become both familiar with safe use and good laboratory practice.

AP物理1

Advanced Placement Physics 1

（为期一年）（开设于2017-2018）（选修本课程需经导师许可）

(Year-long) (offered in 2017-2018) (permission of the instructor required)

AP物理1是一门基于代数的物理课程。课程的主要内容来自于美国大学理事会（The College Board）在AP物理1中所列出的专题，大多数在力学范围之内。学生首先会学习物理概念，之后再用数学去进一步阐明概念。本课的6大概念和7大科学实践将贯穿于整个课程的10大主题之间。在实验室中，学生将调查有关物理原理的问题，主要使用游标传感器和设备来收集数据，所使用的参考书为《高级物理与游标-力学》（Advanced Physics with Vernier – Mechanics）。

AP Physics 1 is an algebra-based physics course. The course topics are taken from those the College Board has listed for the Advanced Placement Physics 1 Course, and are mostly within the subject of Mechanics.  Physics will mostly be taught conceptually at first, before using the math to elucidate the concepts further.  The 6 big ideas and the 7 scientific practices will be referred to throughout the course as the 10 different main topics are studied.  In lab, students will investigate questions about principles of physics mostly using Vernier Sensors and equipment to collect data.  The AP Physics® 1 correlated lab investigations from the book, Advanced Physics with Vernier – Mechanics will be used for most of the labs.

中文课

Chinese Literature

中文课为期一年，带领学生探索中国古典名著和现代著作，以及金天翮（金松岑）先生的散文诗集。学生将学习四书五经的精选内容，中篇小说，诗歌，金天翮先生的作品，以及其他在中国古代、现代文学史中的文学巨作。

Chinese Literature is a yearlong course that will explore the Chinese Classics and Modern Chinese writers as well as introduce the poetry and prose of Jin Tianhe also knows as Jin Songcen.  Readings will be taken from the Four Books and Five Classics, the novellas, poems, and essays of Jin Tianhe, and other important literary figures in ancient and modern Chinese literature.

体育课

Physical Education

体育课包括健康与健身，中美两国流行的运动和游戏。学生将会学习如何改善自己的运动健康，并且在老师的指导下参加广泛的体育活动；学习田径、棒球、羽毛球、网球、高尔夫、射箭、排球和篮球等的基础知识。同时也有机会学习和尝试美国的休闲运动与游戏，以满足促进终身体育锻炼的目标。

Physical Education will be offered in the form of health and fitness and introductions sports and games that are popular in American and Chinese culture.  Students will learn about promoting their own health and fitness as well as engage in a variety of sports at the instructional level.  Students will learn the fundamentals of such sports as track and field, baseball, badminton, tennis, golf, archery, volleyball, and basketball.  Opportunities to learn about and try and learn American leisure sports and games will also be included with the goal of promoting life-long fitness.

伦理学

Ethics

伦理学为期一学期，从各种文化角度去考虑道德和伦理问题。学生将会探究社会规范、传统以及反映人们选择和观点的信仰。本课程并不寻求向一方推广另一方的观点，但是本课程将有助于学生从多个角度去思考社会、道德、伦理难题，为的是获得对不同观点的同情和理解，在多元文化和国际化的框架下理解国际经济、社会、环境议题。

Ethics is a semester long course that will consider moral and ethical questions from a variety of cultural perspectives.  Students will explore the social norms, traditions, and beliefs that inform many people’s choices and views.  The course does not seek to promote one point of view over another, but instead the course will help students to consider social, moral, and ethical dilemmas from a variety of perspectives with the goal of achieving a sympathetic understanding of differing points of view and considering multiculturalism and internationalism as a framework for understanding global issues in the economy, society, and the environment.