THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROGRAM

At SGIS, Elementary school program includes Grade 1 through Grade 5. The elementary school program focuses on providing an engaging learning environment nurturing a student’s academic success, as well as their social, emotional, and physical growth. Students are also given skills and experiential learning opportunities that allow for deeper contextual knowledge, which taps into their curiosity, leading them to become life- long learners.

Through the framework of concept, competency, and character – the ES program focuses on the following subject areas. The subject learning objectives are derived from the Cambridge Primary Program and are integrated through thematic inquiry based units – making the concepts more meaningful and relatable.

English, Maths, Science, & Social Studies Additional Languages Technology Music, Visual Arts, & Drama Physical Education, & Sports

HOME LEARNING

Support of learning at home is as important as the learning that occurs at school. The home school connection is an integral part of a student’s success in school. Parents will be asked to support the learning through various ways including homework, and involvement in school-wide events and initiatives.

CHARACTER EDUCATION

As dedicated champions of a holistic education that develops responsible global citizens, our Elementary uses the Wise Skills Character Education program to impart ethics, values, and civic sense to our students. We believe that the ideal learning environment shapes children into conscientious young adults. We also actively promote our school’s Core Values of Joy, Caring, Respect, Integrity, and Inspiration throughout the year through various initiatives. Students are also given leadership opportunities through the elementary school student council.

CLASS STRUCTURE

On average, students from K-5 spend five of seven blocks of a given day with their homeroom teacher and teacher’s aide. The other two periods rotate between:

Art

Language

Music

Physical Education

Technology