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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
KINDERGARTEN to GRADE 5
AGES 5 to 10
Our Elementary School (Kindergarten to Grade 5)
offers a transdisciplinary and inquiry-based
approach to learning. Students explore key
concepts and skills through integrated units
that promote critical thinking, creativity, and
global awareness.
WHAT WE LEARN
Core Subjects
- Language Arts/English
Language Learners (ELL) - Mathematics
- Science
- Social Studies
- Thai
- Mandarin
Unit Topics
- Who We Are
- How the World Works
- How We Express Ourselves
- Sharing the Planet
- How We Organize Ourselves
- Where We Are in Place & Time
Benchmarks
- Common Core State Standards
- Next Generation Science Standards
Other Subjects
We value the importance of a holistic education that fosters creativity, physical well-being, emotional intelligence, and moral development. Our specialized subjects are thoughtfully designed to enhance the student experience.
- Music
- Physical and Health Education (PHE)
- Art
- Library
- Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
- Bible Studies
Digital Platforms
- IXL: An adaptive platform offering personalized practice in Math, Language Arts, and Science with real-time feedback to reinforce skills and track progress
- RAZ Kids: An interactive reading program with leveled books and assessments, designed to improve reading comprehension, fluency, and vocabulary through engaging content and progress tracking
HOW WE LEARN
Learning thrives on curiosity, inquiry, and collaboration. These principles emphasize strategies that promote critical thinking, exploration, and growth:
- Build on Prior Knowledge
- Inquire & Reflect
- Use the Five Senses
- Incorporate Real-World Contexts
- Make Cross-Disciplinary Connections
- Collaborate with Peers
HOW WE ASSESS
Assessment is crucial for measuring progress, guiding instruction, and reflecting on learning outcomes. Assessment results are used not only to report but also as data to refine our curriculum.
Internal Assessment
- Pre-Assessment: Conducted at the beginning of each unit to gauge prior knowledge and inform instruction
- Formative Assessment: Ongoing assessments throughout lessons to monitor student understanding and adjust teaching strategies
- Summative Assessment: Administered at the end of a unit or topic to evaluate the overall learning and achievement of students
External Assessment
MAP Growth (Measures of Academic Progress Growth) is an adaptive, computer-based assessment designed to measure a student’s academic progress. It is administered three times.
Grades K-2
- Reading
- Math
Grades 3-5
- Reading
- Math
- Language Usage
- Science
HOW WE TEACH
Teachers observe and provide feedback to each other regularly for continuous improvement of teaching and learning.
- Structured lessons with student-centered pacing
- Collaboration with students to establish an effective classroom management system
- Progressive and research-based instructional strategies
- Establishment of a student-centered culture with the students
- Inquiry-based learning through varied questions that are purposeful and aligned with the lesson goals
