Concordia Chronicle

The 1980 musical fantasy Xanadu was not what you would call a box office success. But despite its shortcomings on the big screen, its catchy soundtrack has gone on to inspire a wildly popular musical that took Broadway by storm (an ELO thunderstorm). In January of 2019, this far-out production made its way to our very own Rittmann Theatre stage, in the form of Xanadu JR, performed by Concordia's middle school drama class. Read More

In the “new media” age, we have the convenience of all manner of information and entertainment at our finger tips. For many of us it’s hard to image a time without laptops, smartphones and tablets. That rings especially true for today’s youth, who have grown up using these devices to learn, connect and play. Yet, research shows that too much time in front of their screens can have a negative impact on children’s brains and affect how they do in... Read More

For many students, a break from school means way more time in front of a screen. But that screen time doesn’t have to be used entirely for computer games and social media. Here are five positive ways for students to use their screens over break. Read More

Technology is ubiquitous and touches all parts of our lives. With it we are constantly connected, more efficient and have instant access to all manner of information and convenience. Technology is especially pervasive in our schools, where, if implemented correctly, it can make the teaching and learning process more meaningful for both teachers and students. Read More

When you hear the word ‘music’, does it bring to mind a song or a particular instrument? Do you picture an album cover or see musical notation? When you see the word ‘tree’, do you think of a picture or a drawing of a tree, or recall a real tree that you used to climb as a child? I’m sure everyone who reads this will have a different answer. That is because we are all unique in how we process information. Understanding how you acquire knowledge... Read More

The holiday season is a joyous time to celebrate with friends and loved ones, and there’s no better way to get into the holiday spirit than with a lineup of spectacular Christmas events. Celebrating Christmas at Concordia is a bright and melodious affair with festive functions and student performances at every turn. Read More

Plastic is the most prolific form of waste the world has ever seen. From the depths of the Mariana Trench to the heights of Mount Everest, humans have left no place untouched by plastic. Buildups of enormous quantities of plastic bags block sewage systems and produce toxins that seep into water supplies. Eventually, these toxins can enter our bodies, leading to many bacterial, viral and parasitic diseases. Read More

In this day and age teenage students face many demands in their daily lives, including school, homework, sports, hobbies, extra-curriculars, and spending time with family and friends, to name a few. With all these activities competing for space in a student’s schedule, it is sometimes difficult to maintain a healthy balance. Read More

As a school, Concordia intentionally looks for ways to extend service opportunities across disciplines and divisions, engaging students of all ages and the community at large. Service learning is an educational tool for accomplishing our Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs), helping students become insightful learners, principle-centered leaders and active global citizens. Through service projects, students are exposed to authentic opportunitiesto... Read More

The Advanced Placement (AP) Program at Concordia is a rigorous academic program that offers university-level courses and exams to high school students. AP classes are completely elective; however, students who have demonstrated scholarship in prior related subjects are encouraged to consider AP classes because they offer advance-level of course work at the high school level. Read More

Language is one of the most important gifts that you give your child and by choosing Concordia, you are choosing to include English as one of those gifts. However, many parents want to know how to support their child’s English language learning. The answer is simple: Speak YOUR language with your child at home EVERYDAY! Read More

Walking through our library commons one day, I chanced upon students working together, coding and collaborating, designing new programs and applications as part of their AP Computer Science Principles course. In a video created at Concordia and posted online through the UTeach program at the University of Texas, our students share what this learning experience has meant to them. Read More

I want to share with you a bit about authentic and meaningful service. It’s something I am extremely passionate about, and it’s something I hope you will become increasingly passionate about too. And while, I cannot articulate all the numerous reasons as to why our imperative moral obligation to serve others less fortunate than ourselves in the 21st century is a non-negotiable, I can share with you these sobering statistics: Read More

Within our global community, Concordia students benefit from exposure to diverse cultures and traditions, allowing them to learn from each other through peaceful and respectful cross-cultural collaboration. Read More

Preparing students for future careers Recognizing the importance of preparing students for careers in the growing field of data analysis, Concordia International School Shanghai introduced a Big Data Analytics (BDA) course in its high school in 2014, despite there being no established teaching resources of any kind for Big Data at the high school level. A relatively new subject matter such as this, where information is rapidly evolving,... Read More

To celebrate International Dot Day, our early childhood art classes focused on the “dot” by creating their very own dot café! Read More

I’ve always been a sucker for a great story. An exquisitely crafted and compelling narrative not only has the potential to impact a reader long after the last page is turned and the final word is absorbed but it can also foster authentic agency. Read More

The Coffee Business from the Ground Up During our TrIBES to Yunnan, we gained an understanding of the supply chain for Third Culture Coffee Roasters. We learned the entire process of coffee from bean to cup: picking, sorting, processing, roasting, and different brewing methods such as AeroPress and the French Press. We also conducted soil sampling to help the farmers better understand the quality of the soil their coffee is grown in. Finally,... Read More