1 curriculum
1.1 required subjects
1.2 advanced learning program
1.3 fifth grade ib exhibition
curriculum
isd s curriculum follows basic greenwich public schools elementary school curriculum integrated international baccalaureate primary years programme (ibpyp) model. school s stated mission encourage continuous learning among students them become responsible citizens of world. involves goals include students becoming thinkers, communicators, inquirers, principled, reflective, open-minded, balanced, risk-takers, caring, , knowledgable. isd expects staff embody these characteristics well. curriculum emphasizes development of inquiry among school s students. chief principle of ib program. isd s website describes inquiry process involving planned experiences provide opportunities students pose questions , gather information.
required subjects
daily , weekly lessons include:
language arts - helps students develop communication skills including reading, writing, listening, , speaking.
library media , technology - helps students develop technological , media based skills including basic computer , keyboard skills, internet , library research, , creating multimedia presentations.
math
music , visual art - includes goals of helping students learn express themselves, understand how artistic choices made, , understanding artistic process impact.
band , chorus programs offered fourth , fifth grade students.
the orchestra program offered students in grades 3-5.
physical education - program adopting 6 national standards physical education.
science - students develop basic knowledge of living organisms , relationship physical world how apply scientific knowledge everyday life.
social studies - includes lessons on social interaction, geography, research, , critical thinking, taught in context of history.
spanish
english speakers of other languages (esol) offered international students.
advanced learning program
the advanced learning program offered in greenwich public schools on elementary level. program students considered talented , gifted after consensus of teachers, school psychologists, , program facilitators, , after evaluation of standardized test scores. program offers accelerated learning activities , other activities enrichment.
fifth grade ib exhibition
the fifth grade exhibition research project in isd s fifth grade students apply research , inquiry skills have acquired throughout elementary school years. student-led project in fifth graders explore topic of choosing in small groups. teacher mentor guides each group during completion of project , meets them once week track progress.
phases of exhibition:
phase one: students presented teachers expectations project , given examples of acceptable topics , how research can presented. students select topics exhibition , form small groups paired teacher mentors. students create planner , journal use throughout completion of project.
phase two: students begin researching topics , develop ideas presentation of classroom teachers , library media specialist. expected conduct research outside of school trips museums , other venues appropriate further understanding of topic.
phase 3: students create exhibition information compiled during research. each group creates informative presentation creative component. school s explanation of project says, creative component movie, tv commercial, construction project, fashion show, art project, musical number, skit or else can come manner of expressing knowledge , new understandings.
phase 4: students revise , rehearse presentations. on course of few days students present exhibition projects teachers, parents, , fellow students.
^ us, international school @ dundee, retrieved 2 april 2013
^ international school @ dundee handbook 2012-2013, international school @ dundee, 2012, retrieved 2 april 2013
^ international school @ dundee handbook 2012-2013, international school @ dundee, 2012, retrieved 2 april 2013
^ fifth grade ib exhibition, international school @ dundee, retrieved 3 april 2013
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