Lake Forest High School China Exchange

LFHS Welcomes China Exchange Program and
New Chinese Students
November 2009

The China Independent Study class is a new course in the Social Studies Department designed to prepare students for the LFHS-China exchange program in the spring. The students learn many things about China including traditional culture. Last month students visited Lake Forest acupuncturist Dr. Deng to learn about Chinese medicine and the effectiveness of acupuncture in the modern era. Dr. Deng’s renowned reputation brings him patients from all over the country, including super star NBA and NFL players, CEO’s, and well-known politicians. LFHS students gained new insight to the study of Chinese medicine including that acupuncture treatment may help one score higher on ACT/SAT tests!

The Chinese Independent Study students continued their immersion in Chinese culture last month as they prepare for their visit to Shanghai in the spring. Students in the program include Elizabeth Mays, Caelan Rottman, Eddie Schutt, Jeffrey Niedermaier, Owen Chang, Nick Palermo, Zach Silber, Mary Statza, and Grace Yu.

LFHS Welcomes the Student Exchange Students from China
pictured below at a recent reception

Welcome Chinese Exchange Students! October 2009

From October 2 – October 15, the Lake Forest Community will be welcoming nine students from No. 2 Secondary School East China Normal University located in Shanghai, China. These students are part of the exchange program between Lake Forest High School and the Shanghai school, which is one of the most prestigious schools in all of China. The Mandarin Exchange program began last year but, this will be the first time students will be visiting their sister schools. Students from Lake Forest High School will be visiting China in the spring.

While the Chinese students are here, they will be enjoying an extensive schedule that will not only share the experiences of the Lake Forest community, but that will allow them to take part in other aspects of Chicago and American culture as well.

Stop by the LFHS library during the Chinese students’ visit to view a “Who’s Who” board to learn about the students and be sure to offer a friendly “Ni hao” (pronounced knee how) if you see them around the community.

For more information, please contact Kelly McKee (kmckee@lfschools.net) or Elizabeth Christofylakis (echristofylakis@lfschools.net), the Social Studies teachers leading the exchange program.