ELEMENTARY CURRICULUM
(PRE-K-5 GRADES)
The elementary school curriculum provides for the development of knowledge,
skills and understanding in the areas of reading, language arts, social
science, spelling, mathematics, science, art, music, health, library skills,
computer education, and physical education.
Arabic will be taught to elementary students in grades 3-5 as an extension
of the regular school day. An additional fee will be charged for this course.
The school will assume all responsibility for the teacher, materials and
the curriculum of the course.
Basic classroom instruction is supplemented by an ESL program. Textbooks
and materials are imported from the United States. Methods and techniques
of instruction reflect current developments in U.S. educational practices.
MIDDLE SCHOOL CURRICULUM
(6TH-8TH GRADES)
The 6th, 7th and 8th grades also follow an American curriculum. The
following are courses taught in the middle school.
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Language Arts (two periods daily)
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Social Studies
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Mathematics
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Science
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Foreign Languages Arabic, Spanish or French
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Physical Education
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Music /Art/ Computer Science I Drama/Journalism
PLANNING YOUR HIGH SCHOOL EXPERIENCE
(9TH-12TH GRADES)
High School Graduation Requirements:
The High School offers an American College Preparatory style curriculum
with the following credits required for graduation:
English |
4 credits |
Mathematics |
3 credits |
Science |
3 credits |
Social Studies (US History required) |
3 credits |
Foreign Language
(2 years of the same language required) |
2 credits |
Computer |
1 credit |
Physical Education |
2 credits |
Fine Arts |
1 credit |
Health |
1 credit |
Electives |
4 credits |
Total |
24 credits |
One semester of Health Education is required beginning with the Class of
1998.
One year of Fine Arts is required beginning with the class of 2000.
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