与此同时，放眼全球的课程也同样精彩。学生们可以在“American Musical Theater”课上，深入探讨美国音乐剧的主题、争议与艺术表现形式 ；也可以在“90s Northern Ireland”课中，通过热门剧集《德里女孩》这一独特视角，反思历史事件对普通高中生的影响 ；或是通过“Screenwriting Hollywood”课程，学习剧本创作这一特殊的创意写作形式 。对于热爱文学创作与出版的学生，“Student Literary Magazine”则提供了一个集创作、审美、决策和团队协作于一体的实践平台 。

 At the same time, courses with a global perspective were equally impressive. Students could delve into the themes, controversies, and artistic expressions of American musical theater in the "American Musical Theater" class; reflect on the impact of historical events on ordinary high school students through the unique lens of the popular TV series Derry Girls in the "90s Northern Ireland" course; or learn the unique creative writing form of scriptwriting in "Screenwriting Hollywood." For those passionate about literary creation and publishing, the "Student Literary Magazine" provided a practical platform integrating creation, aesthetics, decision-making, and teamwork.

面对日新月异的科技发展，学校也推出了一系列紧跟时代脉搏的STEM课程。“AI时代与人类产业变革”与“Building your AI Literacy”两门课程，旨在帮助学生理解人工智能的基本原理及其对社会带来的深刻影响，培养他们负责任地使用AI工具并进行创造性思考的能力。

In response to rapidly evolving technological developments, the school also launched a series of STEM courses keeping pace with the times. "The AI Era and Human Industry Transformation" and "Building Your AI Literacy" aim to help students understand the fundamental principles of artificial intelligence and its profound impact on society, fostering their ability to use AI tools responsibly and think creatively.

Hands-on practice is key to nurturing innovative ability. To this end, the school introduced "Urban Farming," guiding students in building organic vegetable gardens themselves, learning about vertical farming, ecological cycles, and other green agricultural knowledge, while exploring the connection between urban farming and eco-friendly living through practice. For students enthusiastic about engineering and creation, the VEX VRC Robotics Club offers a comprehensive challenge platform encompassing design, construction, programming, and debugging. Additionally, the "Handmade Woodworking" course allows students to hone patience and concentration, while stimulating spatial imagination and innovative thinking through the process of inheriting traditional woodworking skills.

      教育的最终目的是培养全面发展的人。本次选修课充分关注学生的艺术修养、身心健康和生活技能。“Singing and Choir”和“Karaoke Cafe”为音乐爱好者们提供了提升歌唱技巧、享受音乐魅力的舞台 。“Making Journal”则引导学生在这个数字时代，重拾纸笔，通过结构化的手账系统进行仪式感的自我反思 。而“Make Eraser Stamps 制作橡皮章”、“绒花&花饰品”等手工艺课程，则在锻炼学生动手能力的同时，也培养了他们的创造力和耐心 。

The ultimate goal of education is to cultivate well-rounded individuals. This semester's electives fully address students' artistic accomplishment, physical and mental health, and life skills. "Singing and Choir" and "Karaoke Cafe" provide stages for music lovers to improve their singing skills and enjoy the charm of music. "Making Journal" guides students in this digital age to pick up pen and paper again, engaging in ritualistic self-reflection through a structured journaling system. Handicraft courses like "Make Eraser Stamps" and "Velvet Flowers & Floral Accessories" not only train students' manual dexterity but also foster their creativity and patience.

健康的生活方式同样至关重要。“Workout Elective”和“Muay Thai”课程，为学生们提供了科学使用健身器材、增强体能和学习搏击技巧的机会 。马术与赛艇课程则将课堂延伸至更广阔的户外空间，让学生在运动中挑战自我 。此外，为了提升未来海外留学生的生存技能，“SHBS Master Chef”和“Cooking With the SHBS Chef”将带领学生探索全球美食文化，积累厨艺操作经验 。“Life Well Travelled”课程更是独树一帜，从预订机票到规划行程，教会学生如何更好地探索世界，在旅途中实现成长与发现 。

A healthy lifestyle is equally crucial. The "Workout Elective" and "Muay Thai" courses offer students opportunities to learn the scientific use of fitness equipment, enhance physical strength, and acquire martial arts skills. Equestrian and rowing courses extend the classroom into broader outdoor spaces, allowing students to challenge themselves through sport. Furthermore, to enhance the survival skills of future overseas students, "SHBS Master Chef" and "Cooking With the SHBS Chef" will lead students to explore global food cultures and accumulate practical cooking experience. The "Life Well Travelled" course is particularly unique, teaching students how to better explore the world—from booking flights to planning itineraries—achieving growth and discovery through travel.

学校还整合了大量高含金量的竞赛项目和科研课题，为学有余力、志存高远的学生提供了向上攀登的阶梯 。这些项目涵盖了金融投资（如沃顿全球高中生投资策略大赛WGH5）、经济学（NEC全美经济挑战赛）、生物（USABO/BBO）、数学建模（HiMCM）以及机器人技术（FTC）等多个前沿领域 。这些由世界顶尖学府或专业机构认证的比赛，不仅能极大提升学生的学术背景，更能锻炼他们的团队协作、解决问题和逻辑思维能力，为未来的大学申请增添浓墨重彩的一笔 。

Beyond the rich and varied on-campus courses, the school has also integrated numerous high-value competition programs and research projects, providing a ladder for ambitious students with capacity to spare to climb higher. These projects cover multiple cutting-edge fields such as financial investment (e.g., Wharton Global High School Investment Competition WGH5), economics (NEC National Economics Challenge), biology (USABO/BBO), mathematical modeling (HiMCM), and robotics technology (FTC). These competitions, certified by world-leading universities or professional institutions, can significantly enhance students' academic profiles and hone their teamwork, problem-solving, and logical thinking abilities, adding a brilliant stroke to their future university applications.

这些课程如同一个个等待被点燃的火种，它们更深的意义，在于为年轻的心灵埋下好奇的种子，赋予他们感知幸福的触角与从容生活的底气。无论是在国学中与先哲对话获得的沉静力量，在实验室里攻克难题练就的缜密思维，还是在赛道上超越自我收获的坚韧意志——所有这些片段，终将内化为他们面对未来世界时，眼中那份独特的光彩与脚下的坚实路径。

These courses are like sparks waiting to be ignited. Their deeper significance lies in planting seeds of curiosity in young hearts, endowing them with the antennae to perceive happiness and the confidence to live life composedly. Whether it's the quiet strength gained from dialoguing with ancient sages in Chinese classics, the meticulous thinking forged from solving tough problems in the lab, or the resilience harvested from surpassing oneself on the track—all these fragments will ultimately be internalized. They become the unique light in their eyes and the solid path beneath their feet as they face the future world.