Primary Department (Grades 1-5)
Constructing robust academic foundations through inquiry-based American education.
Inquiry, Assessment Integration & Holistic Focus
The Primary Department focuses on home-school partnership, critical thinking, and international standard benchmarks. Our curriculum leverages California State Common Core frameworks for English Language Arts and Mathematics, alongside Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). To benchmark growth, students participate in MAP, CAT4, TIMSS, and PIRLS tests.
California State Standards
English and Math curriculum are mapped to California Common Core standards for academic rigor.
Critical Thinking
Projects and lab work designed to inspire analysis, creative inquiry, and collaborative problem-solving.
Home-School Partnership
Continuous parent updates on homework portfolios, weekly agendas, and student performance metrics.
Primary School Subject Guide
Academics outline for Grades 1 to 5
English Language Arts
Grammar mastery, reading comprehension blocks, phonics, vocabulary enhancement, paragraph writing, and spelling contests.
Mathematics
Arithmetic operations, multiplication drills, basic geometry, fractions, mental math, and interactive problem solving.
Science
Hands-on laboratory experiments, life systems, earth studies, physical sciences, and basic scientific reporting.
Arabic Language & Social Studies
Arabic grammar, speaking fluency, UAE history, geography of GCC countries, and civic values.
Islamic Education & Moral Values
Holy Quran memorization and recitation, stories of the prophets, Islamic etiquette, and character building.
ICT / Computer Studies
Keyboard skills, basic programming logic, safe internet research, MS office tools, and smart board interaction.
Art & Physical Education
Creative crafts, sketching, athletics, gymnastics, teamwork games, and healthy lifestyle guidance.