Middle School

SECONDARY (GRADES 6-8)

We strive to educate and nurture students to become global citizens of honor and self-discipline who are committed to independent thinking and service to others. We achieve this vision by implementing the following:

MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM

Emphasis on students’ moral values and character development
A school structure that integrates Chinese and Western educational philosophies
More than 70 full-time qualified and committed overseas teachers and administrators
A fully levelized program in Chinese language instruction for both native speakers and second language learners
American-based curricular standards
A partnership to provide SAT development classes
A participating member of China International School Sports Association (CISSA) and Shanghai International School Athletic Council (SISAC) teams
After-school homework support for academically challenged students
Cross-age mentorship program to better enhance and develop students’ social and leadership skills
Vibrant extracurricular activities like International Day, Sports Day, field trips, Model United Nations (MUN), prom, dances, art exhibitions, student plays, and music concerts
Steadfast support from one of China’s best semiconductor foundries

COLLEGE APPLICATION PREPARATION & ACCEPTANCES

An authorized SAT and AP Testing Center by the US College Board
An authorized ACT Testing Center by the US ACT, Inc.
Approximately 21-23 AP course offerings annually
100% acceptance of SMIC graduates into top-tiered colleges and universities world-wide
100 community service hours required for high school graduation
A full-service counseling department for guidance and personal counseling
Individualized and specialized college counseling services for juniors and seniors

MIDDLE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION


Dani Ma’u SMIC International Division Principal	Dr. Darshana Hegde MHS Vice Principal

Amy Krauth Middle School Director	Anthony J. Kade Student Affairs Director

Carol Qin MHS Senior AA Assistant	Maxine Zhou Academic Affairs Assistant