Concordia International School Shanghai ACAMIS

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Thurs., Mar, 6, 2008:
Arrival, dinner, introductions, sleep.

Fri., Mar. 7 , 2008:
Morning sessions, afternoon sessions evening of Shake-speare.

Sat., Mar. 8, 2008:
Morning sessions, afternoon sessions, evening music concert.

Sun., Mar. 9, 2008:
Goodbyes and departure.

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CONCORDIA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL SHANGHAI

Concordia offers an outstanding, college-preparatory American-based curriculum education in a Christian context.  The school thrives on its culturally diverse, international community.  Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), Concordia is a sister school to the renowned Hong Kong International School.  Concordia is recognized for its dedication to academic excellence, and for its vigorous activity programs in sports, the arts, and cultural learning.  In addition, state-of-the-art technology is highly integrated into the learning process. All these are provided in a nurturing, educational community which values parental participation and is anchored in Christian values.

Concordia Starts the New School Year in Fine Form

Concordia International School Shanghai continues to grow through student enrollment and building programs. The 2007-08 school year – which started on Wednesday, August 15, with more than 1100 students (Preschool through Grade 12) – saw students filing through two brand-new facilities on Concordia’s 10-acre campus: the David F. Rittmann Fine Arts Center (affectionately referred to as the “Rittmann Center”) and the new four-story, purpose-built Elementary School.

The new Elementary facility houses a two-story motor skills room, two rooftop playgrounds, 34 purpose-built classrooms, dining hall, and library. The Fine Arts Center boasts a 450-seat theater with orchestra pit; mezzanine/balcony levels; purpose-built drama, music and art rooms; and rooftop garden for outdoor events and artistic inspiration in the natural light. This facility is named after Concordia’s second Head of School, Dr. David Rittmann, to honor his life and leadership. Rittmann, who took a personal interest in the design of the Fine Arts Center, passed away suddenly on July 4, 2006.

The 2007-08 school year also welcomes Concordia’s new Head of School, Dr. Jim Koerschen, who was proudly announced on Monday, June 4, by Concordia’s Board of Directors through the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod's call process. Most recently, Dr. Koerschen served as executive director of enrollment services for Kettering University (formerly GMI) in Flint, Michigan. Prior to that assignment, he was president of Concordia University in Ann Arbor, Michigan. In his early ministry he was a band director and music professor. Koerschen’s Ph.D. is in administration from the University of Texas. He and his wife, Joanie (also an educator) have two married daughters and four grandchildren. Their permanent home is on a lake in the Brighton, Michigan, area where sunsets are enjoyed either on the decks of the house or a boat.

Concordia is excited about the new school year and embraces these new and exciting enhancements.