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American
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In
Kindergarten I and II, emphasis is placed on the development of a positive
self-concept, appropriate socialization and readiness skills. The foundations
are laid for a happy and successful school experience. Fundamental skills
in reading and mathematics are taught in an active, stimulating and accepting
environment.
Curriculum for students in grades 1 through 5 emphasizes basic skills
in all subject areas and introduces higher level skills to challenge students
and stimulate their interests. The curriculum fosters the concept that
learning will be enjoyable and rewarding throughout the students' lives.
In grades KII - 5 a continuous progress approach is used
in the core curricular areas of reading, writing, mathematics, science
and social studies. French language begins in grades 3, 4, and 5. In addition
to the core subjects, students receive instruction in physical education,
music, art, Arabic culture, library science and computer education. Our
curriculum is essentially traditional, but the instructional program makes
a variety of provisions to support individual leaning differences.
Language Arts
Our Language
Arts program builds on the foundations of reading, writing, speaking and
listening skills learned in earlier grades. Specific skills and strategies
related to comprehension, spelling, mechanics, grammar, research and word
processing are taught within the experiences of reading, writing, speaking
and listening. The 6 +1 Traits of Writing program
is implemented
throughout the grade levels. Students' work is regularly published in
a variety of forms to establish the value of an audience and encourage
exemplary work for publication.
Included in our math curriculum is study of whole numbers, fractions, decimals, computation, geometry, estimation and number sense, measurement, patterns and relationships, statistics and probability.
Art, Music, And Physical Education
Art: Students enjoy art classes that focus on a wide variety of activities including: painting, drawing, printmaking, ceramics, papier mache, as well as art history, art criticism, art appreciation and much more!
Music:A comprehensive, balanced and sequential program of music instruction. Music literacy is developed through singing, moving, playing instruments, listening, creating, music reading and critical thinking.
PE:Through this program students gain an understanding understanding of sportsmanship, cooperation, respect for and acceptance of self and others, self discipline and confidence. Concepts of safety, knowledge of rules and game strategies, and the promotion of a lifelong physical fitness program are emphasized. AIS-R provides a wide variety of physical experiences using diverse equipment and facilities.
French and Arabic: French and Arabic language begins in grades 3, 4, and 5. There is also and after school program available for the Arabic language. All students will participate in Arabic Culture classes.
Technology: Children work with computers in one of four computer labs or in their regular classrooms. Our Information Technology curriculum begins with the premise that technology instruction is best used as a tool for support of our core curriculum. Beginning in KGI, students create and communicate their ideas, analyze information in different formats, and display ethical and responsible use of technology. Numerous exploratory, elective and programming classes in technology are designed to help prepare students for the 21st century.
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Produced
by David Navis
at the Department of Educational Technology
San Diego State University
Instructor: James White
© 2000 by David Navis. All rights reserved.