Middle School (5th-8th)
Philosophy
“修身,齐家,治国,平天下”
“A person must first manage one’s self in good spirit, then contribute to family, community, nation, and the world.”
The philosophy of the Yinghua Academy Middle School is based on this ancient Chinese proverb from Confucian philosophy. The curriculum and instructional practices provide rigorous academics which prepare students for Advanced Placement coursework in any high school, combined with programming that fosters a greater sense of global citizenship.
Middle School students continue content-based Chinese instruction while preparing for a more traditional, English-speaking high school through a 50% Chinese, 50% English immersion environment. The Chinese portion is delivered through an intensive Chinese Language Arts, Culture and Literature course, Music, some Social Studies, and most Math classes conducted in Chinese.
Program
Students have the opportunity to get involved in student life outside of the classroom through enrichment opportunities during and after the school day through student council, yearbook, school newspaper, special-interest and academic clubs, orchestra and athletics.
Sister School relationship with a middle school in Inner Mongolia, China. Yinghua students regularly connect with peers in China by email, video-conferencing, and through other technology to communicate, collaborate on academic projects, and develop authentic social language.
Eighth grade capstone trip to mainland China or Taiwan, with stops in Beijing and Hohhot, Inner Mongolia to visit Yinghua’s sister school and make new connections abroad.
Highlight of Our Program
Pre-Advanced Placement coursework:
- English literature and composition
- Chinese language and culture
- World History, Biology beginning in the seventh grade
- Chemistry beginning in the eighth grade
Singapore Math coursework including at least algebra by 8th grade
Expanded specialist programming:
- Music and art
- Health/wellness and physical education
- Various service-learning projects
Curriculum Standards
Students in grades 5-8 shift to a 50% English, 50% Chinese immersion program to prepare them for high school.
The middle school curriculum follows the following standards:
Visit our Yinghua Curriculum page for complete details, including curriculum maps by grade and subject area.