成都狄邦肯思学校Grade 6 to Grade 7｜迎接变化 从小学迈向初中

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01、小升初衔接会：迎接挑战，成长启航

上周五，随着春意渐浓，肯思校园迎来了热闹而充满意义的小升初衔接会。六年级的孩子们正站在人生一个重要的台阶上，即将迈入初中，迎接全新的学术挑战与成长阶段。对他们来说，这不仅是课程难度的升级，更是从儿童到少年的转变，甚至是从少年向青少年的跨越。修改为：更是在完成从儿童到少年的转变后，开始向青少年跨越。

02、迎接变化，做好准备

活动伊始，小学部校长Dr. Natalie Pitre和Sammy Liang老师向家长和学生们表达了热烈的欢迎。他们强调，小学到初中是成长中的关键阶段，孩子们需要面对更高的学术要求，也将在社交和自主管理方面经历新的挑战。“六年级即将进入更加深入的学习阶段，面对更多的学科、更高的学习强度。”

Natalie校长说道，“学校将通过强化核心学科基础、提升情绪管理和学习能力，帮助学生适应初中的学术挑战和新环境。”她特别提到，通过结构化课程如IXL，孩子们可以提高阅读、数学和自主学习能力，同时培养自信，学会在挑战中不断成长。与此同时，家校合作在这一过程中起着不可替代的作用。老师们鼓励家长与学校携手，共同支持孩子，帮助他们在变化中找到节奏，在挑战中建立信心。

03、六年级：站在新旅程的起点

六年级的孩子们即将迎来新的旅程，而成长的道路从来不是平坦的。学术的挑战、自主管理的提升、社交圈的变化，都是他们需要面对的课题。但正如初中部学部校长祖玟彬女士所强调的：“我们不是在教孩子爬坡，而是在帮助他们装备登山工具包。”

回顾肯思创校三年半的发展，许多孩子从三年级加入，如今已成为六年级的大哥哥大姐姐。也有孩子是后来转学而来，但无论是创校生还是新加入的同学，六年级都是一个温暖的大家庭。这个阶段的孩子们既兴奋又不安，因为他们即将迎来新的旅程。

“六年级的孩子不仅是小学的毕业生，更是未来中学生活的探索者。”祖校说道。她从学术、管理和社交三个角度，深入分析了小升初可能带来的挑战。

01、学术挑战：学科数量增多，难度提升，七年级的课程密度比六年级增加约30%。同时，评估方式更加多样，时间管理和学习效率成为关键。

02、自主管理：相比小学，中学对学生的自主性要求更高。如何合理安排作业、管理时间、平衡学习和兴趣爱好，都是孩子们需要面对的新课题。导师制将帮助他们更快适应，并在过程中培养独立性和责任感。

03、社交重构：从固定班级到跨年级社团，社交圈的扩大让孩子们有更多机会结交新朋友，但也意味着他们需要学会处理不同的社交关系，适应更加复杂的校园环境。

祖校强调，在孩子的成长过程中，犯错是正常的，正是这些小错误提供了学习和进步的机会。在“逆商”教育的理念下，学校鼓励家长和孩子一起，以成长的眼光看待挑战，帮助孩子从中获得宝贵的经验和成长。

04、学生故事：挑战与成长

在学生分享环节，Brook和Chloe的故事让现场的家长和同学们深受触动。作为肯思的创校生，Brook回忆起自己刚入学时，英语并不流利，但他通过不懈努力，如今可以自信地与外教交流，并成为了校足球队的队长。他还创办了Iconic社团，通过设计球服为弱势群体筹款，同时在学术上不断突破，在数学竞赛AMC中取得优异成绩。

Chloe则是一名转学生，她分享了自己从绵阳转学到肯思的经历。她坦言，初来乍到时对新环境感到陌生，但学校的“小导游”项目和关爱访谈帮助她快速适应。她制定了学习目标，成绩稳步提升，同时感受到校园温暖的氛围，让她对未来充满信心。虽然同学们的经历不同，但他们都在肯思的环境中成长，并找到了属于自己的舞台。

05、初中课程：多元探索，激发潜能

执行校长徐丽女士向家长们介绍了7-8年级的课程体系。这一阶段不仅是学科知识的深化，更是培养学生独立思考、团队协作和领导力的重要时期。“我们希望学生不仅是知识的学习者，更能成为校园社区的一部分，在协作与实践中锻炼自信与担当。”徐校说道。学校提供12门核心学科，采用双语沉浸式教学，并在此基础上设置跨学科探究项目、STEAM课程及科学竞赛，以激发学生的创新思维和问题解决能力。同时，学校还鼓励学生参与社团管理、活动组织等领导力项目，在实际行动中锻炼沟通和团队协作能力。

徐校还宣布了2025-2026学年的奖学金计划，以激励学术、领导力及综合素养卓越的学生。“真正的成长不仅来自课堂学习，更源于学生在团队合作、创新实践和自我突破中的累积。”她表示，“我们希望每位学生都能在肯思找到属于自己的舞台，勇敢追求卓越。”

06、结语

这场小升初衔接会不仅解答了家长的疑问，也让孩子们对未来的学习生活充满期待。在肯思，成长从来不是一个人的旅程，而是家长、老师和同学们共同支持、携手前行的过程。未来，他们将在更广阔的天地里探索、挑战、超越自我，迎接更加精彩的成长旅程。

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01、Middle School Transition:Embrace Challenges, Grow Forward

Last Friday, as spring flourished, KCS hosted a lively and meaningful transition event for rising middle schoolers. For sixth graders, this marks not only an academic challenge but also the shift from childhood to adolescence, stepping further into their teenage years.

02、Embrace Change, Be Prepared

At the event's start, Primary Principal Dr. Natalie Pitre and teacher Sammy Liang warmly welcomed parents and students, emphasizing the key transition from primary to middle school.

“The sixth grade brings deeper learning, more subjects, and greater academic intensity,” Dr. Pitre noted. She highlighted the school's focus on strengthening core skills, emotional management, and learning strategies to ease this shift. Structured programs like IXL help students build confidence, enhance reading and math skills, and develop independence. She also stressed the vital role of home-school collaboration in supporting students through these changes.

03、Grade 6:Standing at the Start of a New Journey

Sixth graders are about to embark on a new journey, and the path of growth is never without challenges. Academic demands, increased self-management, and evolving social circles are all part of the experience. As Middle School Principal Ms. Zhu Wenbin emphasized, "We’re not just teaching children to climb uphill—we’re equipping them with the right tools for the journey."

Looking back on KCS’s three and a half years, many students who joined in third grade have now grown into the role of sixth-grade mentors. Others have transferred in along the way, but whether founding students or newcomers, Grade 6 is a warm and supportive community. Excitement and uncertainty go hand in hand as they step into this new chapter.

"Sixth graders are not just primary school graduates—they are explorers of their future middle school life," said Principal Zhu. She provided an in-depth analysis of the potential challenges in academics, self-management, and social development.

01、Academic Challenges: With more subjects and increased difficulty, the intensity of Grade 7 courses rises by approximately 30% compared to Grade 6. Additionally, assessments become more diverse, making time management and learning efficiency essential skills.

02、Self-Management: Middle school demands greater independence than primary school. Students must learn to organize homework, manage time effectively, and balance academics with personal interests. The advisory system will support their transition, fostering independence and responsibility along the way.

03、Social Restructuring: From fixed classes to cross-grade clubs, the expanded social circle offers students more opportunities to make new friends. However, it also means they must learn to navigate different social dynamics and adapt to a more complex school environment.

Principal Zhu emphasized that making mistakes is a normal part of growth, as these small errors provide valuable learning and improvement opportunities. Under the concept of "adversity quotient" education, the school encourages both parents and children to approach challenges with a growth mindset, helping students gain priceless experience and development.

04、Student Story：Challenge &Growth

During the student sharing session, Brook’s story resonated deeply with the audience. As a founding student of KCS, Brook initially struggled with English but through hard work, he now communicates confidently with teachers, serves as the football team captain, and founded the Iconic Club to raise funds for underprivileged groups. He also achieved excellent results in the AMC math competition.

Chloe, a transfer student from Mianyang, shared her experience of adjusting to KCS. Initially feeling unfamiliar with the new environment, she quickly adapted through the school's "buddy" program and support interviews. She set academic goals, saw steady progress, and felt the warmth of the school, which boosted her confidence for the future. Though their experiences differ, all students have grown and found their place at KCS.

05、Middle School Curriculum:Exploring Potential

Principal Xu introduced the curriculum for Grades 7-8, emphasizing the importance of developing independent thinking, teamwork, and leadership. "We want students to be more than knowledge learners; they should be active members of the campus community, building confidence and responsibility through collaboration," she said. The school offers 12 core subjects with bilingual immersive teaching, along with interdisciplinary projects, STEAM courses, and science competitions to foster innovation and problem-solving skills. Students are also encouraged to engage in leadership activities such as club management and event organization, enhancing communication and teamwork skills.

Principal Xu also announced the scholarship program for the 2025-2026 academic year, aimed at recognizing students excelling in academics, leadership, and overall development. "True growth comes not just from classroom learning but from the experiences students gain through teamwork, innovation, and self-challenge," she said. "We hope every student finds their stage at KCS and courageously strives for excellence."

06、End

This transition event not only answered parents' questions but also filled students with excitement for their future academic journey. At KCS, growth is never a solo journey; it’s a process supported by parents, teachers, and peers, working together every step of the way. Moving forward, students will explore, challenge, and surpass themselves in a broader world, embracing an even more exciting path of growth.