Beijing No. 4 High School, Hohhot branch, launched a number of optional courses in 2012 to help students enrich their school life and gain all-around development. The courses include nutrition and wellness, customs and traditions of the Mongolian nationality, robotics, pottery, and fun sports.
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 Four students learn to make sushi in the nutrition and wellness class. [Photo/xinhuanet.com]  | 
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 A teacher instructs boys and girls on how to fabricate and adorn shoes or clothes in a Mongolian style. [Photo/xinhuanet.com]  | 
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 Students operate robots under the guidance of an instructor. [Photo/xinhuanet.com]  | 
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 Girls practice their cheerleading routine during the sports class. [Photo/xinhuanet.com]  | 
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 Students learn how to make engravings. [Photo/xinhuanet.com]  |