1.
CURRICULUM
The school follows a dual American Curriculum adapted to suit
the United Arab Emirates (UAE) environment and a UAE prescribed Ministry of
Education (MOE) Curriculum. The language of instruction is predominantly
English. However, the MOE curriculum is taught in Arabic. Islamic Studies is
mandatory for all Muslim students. Alternative classes such as Arabic are
offered for non-Arab students. The
core curriculum is as follows:
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SECTION
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CORE SUBJECTS
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KG 1 & 2
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Focus is on developing cognitive
skills and providing an interactive approach between developing motor skills,
phonics and basic writing. Learning is through enjoyment and excursions to allow
children to correlate learning experiences with the outside world
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English Language and Arts
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Mathematics
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Science
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Information and Communication
Technology
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Social Studies
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Arabic and Islamic Studies
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Physical Education
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Grades 1-6
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English
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Information & Communication
Technology
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Science
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Social Studies
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Mathematics
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Art
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Physical Education
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Grades 7 -12
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English
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Mathematics
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Sciences: Biology, Chemistry,
Physics/Physical Science
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Social Studies
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Information and Communication
Technology
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Art
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Commercial subjects:
Business Studies / Economic/ Accounting
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Physical Education
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UAE Government Program of Study
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Arabic
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Islamic Studies + Quran
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Social Studies
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR UNIVERSITY
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University Entrance
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Secondary education certificate or
school average with a minimum of 70 to 80% in the final year National Exams
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SAT scores (as applicable)
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TOEFL / scores (as applicable)
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Number of qualified applicants
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Number of available seats
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*Please note:
1.
Program specific requirements can be
sourced from prospective universities
2.
The above are generic requirements
as specific universities tend to present specific entrance requirements.
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2.
CORE FOCUS AREAS
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LEVEL
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CORE FOCUS AREAS
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Junior and Senior Primary Level
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Developing cognitive skills
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Enhancing Motor Skills
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Entrenching Phonics
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Developing Writing
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Reinforcing reading as a basis for building language and
vocabulary
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Relationships with numbers
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Reinforcing behavioral traits in the child's personality
based on Islamic Values
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Building analytical skills
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Enhancing Cognitive and comprehension skills
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Developing basic conceptual understanding
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Drawing correlation between communication and science
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Activity-related skills, enhancing education through
PRACTICAL skills
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SENIOR SCHOOL
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Learning Scientific skills
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Reading, Speaking, Listening and Writing
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Exposing Students to an inter-related curriculum of subjects
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Creating a link between curricular and co-curricular outcomes
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Learning Scientific skills
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3.
GRADE POINT AVERAGE
Grades for Middle and High School will be converted into a
Grade Point Average (GPA). All subjects are included in the GPA including
physical education and art. Grade
Point Averages are calculated by dividing the total amount of grade points
earned by the total amount of credit hours attempted. One credit is awarded for
one period of study per week for a full year. GPAs are calculated for each term,
each semester, and for each year.
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LETTER GRADE
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NUMERICAL VALUE (%)
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GRADE VALUE
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A+
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[95, 100]
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4.5
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A
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[90, 95)
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4.0
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B+
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[85, 90)
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3.5
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B
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[80, 85)
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3.0
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C+
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[75, 80)
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2.5
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C
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[70, 75)
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2.0
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D+
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[65, 70)
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1.5
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D
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[60, 65)
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1.0
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F
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[0-60)
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0
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0
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0
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4.
EVALUATION
Students earn grades
through quizzes, tests, homework, projects, oral or practical assessments and
class performance (including behavior/attitude etc)
5.
ACADEMIC DISTINCTIONS AND HONOURS
An honor roll is posted at the end of each term. Honor roll placement is determined by
the student’s GPA and subject grades.
- High Honors: This is awarded to students
with a term GPA of 3.5–4.5 with no subject grade lower than a “B” (80%).
- Honors: This is awarded to students with a
term GPA of 3.25–3.49 with no subject grade lower than “C” (70%).
6.
EXAM PROCEDURES
a)
The Procedure followed for
A DISCPLINARY CARE during testing, quizzes or examinations is:
i.
Confiscation of answer book
and issuing of fresh answer book with a recorded note on the answer book
stipulating time and nature of offence
ii.
The record of the incident
shall be sent to the parent and disciplinary measures shall be enforced
iii.
In such a case, the school
reserves the right to withdraw disclosure of RESULTS until such a time when the
file for the offence has been closed AND the school has implemented appropriate
measures.
iv.
If found guilty of misconduct
during examinations or tests, the Student will be accorded a ZERO MARK
v.
The school also reserves the
right to enforce any appropriate measure, including suspension from school, as
resolved by the Examinations Board. In the case of tests, the same procedures
will apply
vi.
Examiners and Moderators will
strictly follow the Terms of Reference set out in the Policy and Regulations.
vii.
The Board of Examinations will
establish an Examinations Panel in each Section, comprising of a Chairperson and
all the Coordinators of the respective Section. This Panel will make all its
recommendations to the Board of Examiners