LWS美高家长说丨揭秘美高如何在五年内让孩子实现性格与学业双!

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在教育 “” 的浪潮中，家长们的焦虑日益加剧，“快乐教育” 与 “鸡娃” 的争论甚嚣尘上。美高双语学校却以独特的姿态，赢得了众多家长的信赖与支持。

开学几周，老父亲老母亲的 “崩溃时刻” 就到了。本想督促孩子早睡，结果催了十遍还在床上蹦跶，感觉自己 “血压直线狂飙”??。

28现在的上海家长不光要精通各，还得上好班，能赚钱，做好家务，精通营养搭配，懂得心理辅导，会调节家庭关系，精力无限，24小时待命，365天全年无休，上海家长真的太难了！！面对孩子学业，焦虑似乎成了父母们的“标配”??*固然重要，可深思之下，父母们心里都清楚，好的学习习惯才是孩子长远发展的根基。然而，教育的复杂与艰难恰恰体现在这儿——到底用什么“神奇魔法”，才能点燃孩子内心对学习的渴望，让他们无需催促，自发地朝着知识的山峰奋勇攀登，主动为自己的学业“披荆斩棘”呢??？今天，让我们走进 Joey 妈妈的择校与育子世界，听听她选择美高双语学校的故事以及孩子在校的成长历程。择校：理念的深度共鸣当 Joey 面临幼升小时，Joey 妈妈像许多家长一样，走访了众多学校，参加各类宣讲会。然而，当她踏入LWS美高，聆听了方董和唐董的宣讲后，内心被深深触动，毅然决定让 Joey 就读美高。

方董在宣讲中详细介绍了美高的课程设置，音乐课上孩子们要学习一门乐器，体育方面足球、柔术、AI等课程从小学一年级开始持续开展。

唐董则在小学宣讲会上谈到高中部的情况，包括升学事宜，让 Joey 妈妈对孩子在美高从小学到高中的成长有了清晰的画面感。唐董特别提到，学校*关心年级靠后的学生，会全力帮助他们找到合适的发展路径，这种对每一个孩子的关注深深打动了 Joey 妈妈。成长：全面发展的蜕变在美高的这五年，Joey 发生了令人欣喜的变化。Joey 妈妈*欣慰的是 Joey 性格变得开朗阳光。她深知性格对孩子未来发展的重要性，积极阳光的性格能让孩子吸收和给予正能量。在小学阶段，除了学业，Joey 妈妈更看重全人教育，而美高在这方面让她十分满意。

在学习习惯上，Joey 刚入学时，Joey 妈妈和许多家长一样焦虑，担心孩子能否完成作业。但随着时间推移，Joey 逐渐养成了自律的习惯。到了五年级，他能独立完成作业、整理书包，无需家长催促。遇到不懂的问题，Joey 会主动在第二天请教老师。Joey 妈妈特别感谢学校的很多可爱的老师，当孩子在学习上遇到困难时，总能得到他们热情的帮助。比如 Joey 小提琴弦断了，音乐老师让他第二天带到学校帮忙修理，中教班主任吕老师和外教班主任Johnny也经常利用休息时间为孩子解决问题，这让 Joey 深受感动，也促使他在兴趣爱好上不断坚持。

在兴趣爱好方面，Joey *喜欢体育课，尤其是足球。幼儿园时 Joey 对足球并不感兴趣，但进入美高后，他迅速爱上了这项运动。在学校外教的关注与建议下，Joey 妈妈为他在校外报了足球俱乐部，同时参加学校的足球兴趣班。三年级时，Joey 成功入选足球校队，并一直作为主力队员至今。代表学校比赛的荣誉感让 Joey 对足球的热爱愈发深厚，他在足球场上的成长离不开学校各位足球老师的悉心指导。

Joey 从一年级开始学习小提琴，起初他对小提琴谈不上喜欢或不喜欢。在学校老师的鼓励与帮助下，他逐渐坚持下来。老师不仅帮忙修琴，还在 Joey 遇到困难时，热情地利用中午时间为他辅导，让他不要着急。在这样的氛围中，Joey 坚持学习小提琴，如今已成为学校弦乐团的一员。

美高丰富的课程设置还激发了 Joey 对人工智能的兴趣。一年级时，通过用 iPad 上的 app 写代码操纵蓝色机器人，Joey 开启了对人工智能的探索。到了五年级，学校课程升级为搭建类课程，进一步培养了他在这方面的兴趣。课程：因材施教的匠心美高的英语课程采用走班制，根据孩子的不同水平分班教学，Joey 妈妈对此十分赞赏。这种因材施教的方式，为不同水平的孩子配备了相应的外教和中教老师，而且学校外教的占比相对较高，除了主课，美术、音乐、足球等课程也有外教授课，让孩子在一整天的学习生活中沉浸在英语环境中。同时，学校还配备了专门的英语老师教授语法知识，使用牛津教材和新概念教材，帮助孩子更好地理解语法。

LWS美高双语成立“大学申请中心”，提供升学标准化考试（TOEFL、SAT、ACT）辅导，助力学生升学海外学校。数学方面，Joey 妈妈同样对学校充满感激。当 Joey 在数学学习上遇到困难时，老师会利用休息时间，耐心地为他讲解题目。美高开设的英语数学，课程独具特色，以九年制义务教育数学书为主要教材的同时，融入英语数学专有名词的学习，为孩子将来学习 AP 课程及高中数理化等全英文课程打下了坚实的基础。

活动：赋予成长的力量Joey 积极参与学校的各种活动。每年圣诞节的义卖活动是他的最爱之一。孩子们会将自己的二手物品整理出来，自行定价、布置展台、制作宣传画。Joey 从最初需要家长帮助，到现在五年级能够独立完成这一系列工作。义卖所得全部捐献给慈善机构，用于帮助乡村眼睛有问题的孩子支付手术费，这让 Joey 在活动中收获了责任感与荣誉感。

作为弦乐团成员，Joey 每年都有机会在商场表演。去年 12 月，他独自演奏了两段曲子，这不仅锻炼了他的表演能力，更让他在勇气和自信方面有了极大的提升。

在足球队和乐团的训练与表演、比赛中，Joey 的团队协作能力得到了很好的锻炼。与同学们一起努力训练、排练，共同为了一场表演或比赛而拼搏，让他学会了如何与他人合作，如何在团队中发挥自己的作用。

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Joey 妈妈的分享，让我们看到了美高双语学校在教育上的用心与成效。在这里，孩子们不仅能在学业上得到提升，更能在性格塑造、兴趣培养、价值观形成等方面收获全面发展。

相信在美高这片教育的沃土上，会有更多像 Joey 一样的孩子茁壮成长，绽放属于自己的光彩。

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Amidst thetideof educational "involution," parental anxiety is on the rise, and the debate between "joyful education" and "pushing children to excel" is becoming increasingly heated. However, Living Word Shanghai (LWS) has won the trust and support of many parents with itsuniquestance.

Just a few weeks into the school year, and the "moments of despair" for us parents have already arrived. I tried to get my child to go to bed early, but after urging him ten times, he"s still bouncing around on the bed. It feels like my "blood pressure is soaring through the roof" ??.

28Nowadays, parents in Shanghai are not only expected to be well-versed in various academic subjects, but also to work hard, earn money, handle household chores, master nutritional planning, provide psychological counseling, and manage family relationships. They are expected to have unlimited energy, be on call 24/7, and work 365 days a year without a break. Being a parent in Shanghai is truly tough!When it comes to their children"s studies, anxiety seems to have become the "default setting" for parents ??.While academic performance is important, deep down, parents all understand that good study habits are the foundation for a child"s long-term development.However, the complexity and difficulty of education lie precisely in this question—what kind of "magic" can ignite a child"s inner desire to learn, so that they will climb the mountain of knowledge with courage and initiative, without being urged, and take the initiative to "clear the way" for their own academic progress ???Today, let"s step into Joey"s mom"s world of school choice and parenting, and listen to her story about why she chose LWS Bilingual School and the growth journey of her child there.School Selection: A Deep Resonance of PhilosophyWhen Joey was facing the transition from kindergarten to primary school, Joey"s mom, like many other parents, visited numerous schools and attended various information sessions. However, when she stepped into LWS and listened to the presentations by Mr. Fang and Mr. Tang, she was deeply moved and resolutely decided to enroll Joey at LWS.

Mr. Fang elaborated on the curriculum of LWS during his presentation. He mentioned that in music classes, children are required to learn a musical instrument. In terms of physical education, courses such as football, jiu-jitsu, and AI-related activities are offered and continue from the first grade of primary school.

Mr. Tang, on the other hand, discussed the high school situation, including college admissions, during the primary school presentation. This gave Joey"s mom a clear vision of her child"s journey from elementary school to high school at LWS.Mr. Tang specifically mentioned that the school pays the most attention to students who are struggling academically and will do everything possible to help them find a suitable path for development. This focus on every single child deeply moved Joey"s mom.Growth: Holistic TransformationDuring Joey"s five years at LWS, he has undergone delightful changes. What Joey"s mom is most gratified to see is that Joey has become more outgoing and sunny in temperament. She is well aware of the importance of personality for a child"s future development. A positive and bright personality enables a child to absorb and radiate positive energy. In the elementary school stage, in addition to academics, Joey"s mom places greater emphasis on holistic education, and LWS has met her expectations in this regard.

In terms of study habits, when Joey first started school, his mother, like many other parents, was anxious about whether he could complete his homework. However, as time went on, Joey gradually developed the habit of self-discipline.By the fifth grade, he was able to independently complete his assignments and pack his school bag without needing parental reminders. When encountering questions he didn"t understand, Joey would take the initiative to ask his teachers for help the next day.Joey"s mother is especially grateful to his Chinese homeroom teacher, Ms. Lv, and his foreign homeroom teacher, Johnny. Whenever Joey faced difficulties in his studies, he always received enthusiastic assistance. For example, when Joey"s violin string broke, the teacher asked him to bring it to school the next day to help repair it. The teacher used his break time to solve the problem for the child, which deeply moved Joey and motivated him to persist in his hobbies.

In terms of hobbies, Joey"s favorite class is physical education, especially football. Joey was not interested in football during his kindergarten years, but after joining LWS, he quickly fell in love with the sport.Under the attention and advice of the school"s foreign teachers, Joey"s mom enrolled him in an external football club while he also participated in the school"s football interest class. In the third grade, Joey successfully made it onto the school football team and has been a key player ever since. The sense of honor in representing his school in competitions has deepened Joey"s passion for football. His growth on the football field is inseparable from the careful guidance of the school"s football coaches.

Joey began learning the violin in the first grade, and initially, he neither particularly liked nor disliked it. With the encouragement and support from his school teachers, he gradually persisted in his practice. The teachers not only helped him repair his violin but also, when Joey encountered difficulties, warmly offered to tutor him during lunch breaks, telling him not to rush. In this supportive environment, Joey continued to study the violin and has now become a member of the school"s string orchestra.

The diverse curriculum at LWS also sparked Joey"s interest in artificial intelligence. In the first grade, Joey began his exploration of AI by using an iPad app to write code and control a blue robot. By the fifth grade, the school"s courses had evolved to include construction-based activities, which further nurtured his interest in this field.

Curriculum:TailoredExcellenceLWS"s English curriculum adopts a flexible class system, dividing students into different classes based on their proficiency levels. Joey"s mom highly appreciates this approach. Tailored to individual needs, it matches students with corresponding foreign and Chinese teachers. The school also has a relatively high proportion of foreign teachers, who teach not only core subjects but also art, music, football, and other courses, immersing students in an English-speaking environment throughout the day. Additionally, a dedicated English teacher uses Oxford and New Concept textbooks to teach grammar, helping students better understand grammatical concepts.

LWS Bilingual School has established a "College Application Center," which offers tutoring for standardized exams required for college admission (such as TOEFL, SAT, and ACT). This initiative aims to help students gain admission to top-tier universities abroad.In terms of mathematics, Joey"s mom is equally grateful to the school. When Joey encountered difficulties in math, the teachers would patiently explain the problems to him during their break time. LWS"s English Mathematics course is unique. While primarily based on the compulsory education mathematics textbooks, it integrates the learning of specialized English mathematical terms. This approach lays a solid foundation for students to study AP courses and high school STEM subjects taught entirely in English in the future.

Activities: Empowering GrowthJoey actively participates in various school activities. One of his favorites is the annual Christmas charity sale. The children sort out their second-hand items, set their own prices, arrange their booths, and create promotional posters.From initially needing parental assistance, Joey has now, by the fifth grade, been able to independently complete all these tasks. The proceeds from the sale are donated to charities to help children in rural areas who need eye surgery. This experience has given Joey a sense of responsibility and pride.

As a member of the string orchestra, Joey has the opportunity to perform in shopping malls every year. In December of last year, he played two pieces solo for the first time. This not only enhanced his performance skills but also significantly boosted his courage and self-confidence.

Through the training, performances, and competitions of the football team and orchestra, Joey"s teamwork skills have been well-developed. By working hard with his classmates in practice and rehearsals, striving together for a performance or match, he has learned how to collaborate with others and how to play his part within a team.

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Joey"s mom"s experience has given us a glimpse into the dedication and effectiveness of LWS Bilingual School in education. Here, children not only achieve academic progress but also experience holistic development in character building, interest cultivation, and values formation.

We believe that on the fertile ground of LWS education, more children like Joey will thrive and shine with their own unique brilliance.