Bernadette Carmody
Ms. Carmody has been at SAS since August 1999 as the High School Vice Principal and IB coordinator and became Puxi Middle School Principal in 2001. Previously, she had a wonderful career in teaching both in her native Australia, Norway, Sri Lanka and Venezuela.
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SAS Middle School combines a rigorous academic curriculum with a wide range of supplementary student activities. The Middle School program is based on National Middle School Association principles, focusing on providing developmentally appropriate challenges in cognitive, social, emotional, physical and moral development.
All students participate in year-long courses in language arts, social studies, science, math, physical education, foreign languages (Spanish, French or Chinese) and music (Choir, Orchestra, Band or General Music). Students also attend courses in both art and health education. Students are divided into flexible and heterogeneous learning communities - there is no ability grouping. ESOL support is offered where needed.
Enrichment activities at Middle School include: annual cultural trips to different locations within China, daily focus on building literacy skills and a mission-driven advisory program. Students are also offered a variety of after-school programs. Students have a very popular year-round intramural sports program that emphasizes participation and sportsmanship while teaching game skills. As a member of China International Schools Sports Association (CISSA), SAS Middle School participates interscholastically in Touch Rugby, Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, Hockey, Swimming, Cross Country, Table-tennis, Badminton, Track and Field.
Ron Roukema
Dr. Ron Roukema had joined the SAS community from the Durham, North Carolina public school system.
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