High School Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University
High School Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University (JDFZ; HSASJTU) () is a major boarding school in Shanghai. The school is located on the border of Yangpu, Hongkou and Baoshan Districts of Shanghai, People's Republic of China. Founded in 1954, it is one of the "Top 4" high schools in Shanghai with a very competitive admission rate. Each year it enrolls 400 students in China and has an international division that offers Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB) and Cambridge IGCSE courses. It is under the jurisdiction of Shanghai Municipal Education Commission  and Shanghai Jiao Tong University. School History. The school was founded in 1954, as "Shanghai First Express High School of Workers and Peasants". In 1958, it became the preparatory school of Shanghai Jiao Tong University. In 1962, it became the preparatory school (affiliated high school) of Shanghai Institute of Technology. It was renamed "Jiaotong High School" In 1963, and in 1964, it adopted the current name, "High School Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University" with the acception by Shanghai Jiaotong University. October 5, 1968, Shanghai revolutionary committee issued a document, Jiao Tong University Affiliated Middle School under the leadership of  the revolutionary committee of Yangpu district. On April 3, 1985, Shanghai Municipal Education and Health issued a document that the High School Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University was the dual leader of Shanghai Jiaotong University and Municipal Education Bureau. In February 2005, the school was officially named the first batch of "Shanghai Experimental Demonstration High Schools". Faculty. The school boasts 119 faculty members. Among them, 5 are national outstanding teachers and 49 are senior teachers. There are 11 leading faculty members of certain subjects, and 34 elite teachers. All the departments are accredited with being superb or excellent departments of  Shanghai or Yangpu District. Outreach. The school has built sister schools relationship with high schools in Australia, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, and has bilateral visiting programs every year. It is also tied up with schools in hinterland China such as Yan'an and Jinggangshan by routine communication activities. Landmarks. Administration Building. This the place which all the faculties work and hold meetings. Teaching Buildings. Places where all the students have classes. Wind and rain promenade. A long corridor, which has a huge roof to cover the whole part of it. It is one of the most popular lankmarks in the  school due to its special appearance and structure. And it is very convenient for students to walk outside when raining. YangHui Garden. A small garden beside the dining hall. It contains 'Seven Winding Bridge', 'Cross the Rainbow', a rockery and a small pavilion. Students can have a break there after having lunches. Gym. A huge room which contains various equipment. Students can do exercises and get fit inside. Achievement. The school took the lead in carrying out the practical exploration of senior high school career education, and the relevant achievements won the second prize of the first National Teaching Achievement  Award in 2014. Hundreds of well-known domestic high schools came to the school to "learn from". Based on the construction of curriculum center, the school creates a variety of school-based courses to meet the personalized development of students. At present, the training mode of Zhiyuan Talent Center has been gradually improved and formed. The STEM Curriculum Center offers 15 excellent courses, the Advanced Placement Program Center offers 9 courses, and the Extracurricular Academic Activity Center has designed short-term practical courses of service for 200 students. Every year, the High School Affiliated to Jiaotong University recruits potential students  from dozens of junior high schools, providing more opportunities for outstanding graduates. Every year, about 70% of the graduates are admitted to Tsinghua University, Peking University, Fudan University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University and other Chinese top universities, and the admission rate of top universities is nearly 90%. International Education. The High School Affiliated to Jiaotong University actively explores the new pattern of international education. In 2006, the International Department was set up, recruiting foreign students from more than 20 countries such as the United States, Germany, France, Japan and so on. In 2011, the International Curriculum Center was established to  offer internationally recognized IB international courses with the highest value. In 2014, the Joint Examination Course of Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan was opened to recruit students from Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. Campus life. Most students live on campus. A few from nearby Yangpu, Hongkou and Baoshan districts may choose to live off campus. There are three students apartment buildings. Each dormitory accommodates 6 students with independent balcony and bathroom. Rooms are furnished and have telephones equipped. The student dining hall provides dim sum and soft drink, in addition to meals, serving till 9:30 p.m. An extra buffet provides  daily supplies also. Admission. The enrollment of the school is around 400 each year. Most are from municipal area of Shanghai. Some outstanding candidates can be admitted by recommendation, rather than entrance exams. The school also recruits a few students with talent in Basketball and Track and Field.