We offer a comprehensive and robust academic program that is aligned with common core standards. Our constructivist, student-centered curriculum encourages students to find their passions and paths in education and follow them. Students are led to work with and use the information they are given, both individually and with other members of the class.
DIS integrated curriculum connects different areas of study by cutting across subject-matter lines and emphasizing unifying concepts. Integration focuses on making connections for students, allowing them to engage in relevant, meaningful activities that are connected to real life. This structure supports the students’ overall development, always emphasizing the objective of students achieving “life skills.”
Our Elementary school program emphasizes inquiry-based learning. Students demonstrate their learning through weekly quizzes, written assignments, oral presentations, projects, demonstrations, and discussions. Students in grades 3-5 participate in MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) testing to observe their skills development and learning continuum so as to ensure that they are at grade level standards.
At DIS Elementary School we teach:
1. Language Arts: Wonders
2. Math: My Math
3. Science: Alpha Science (NGSS)
4. Computer Science: Computer Lab
5. Social Studies: Treasures
6. Second Language: French or German
7. Physical Education
8. Creative Arts
9. Performing Arts: Music – Dance – Drama
In addition to the Ministry subjects:
1. Arabic language
2. Social Studies
3. Religion (Islam or Christianity)
* We follow the Common Core Standards for Language Arts and Math and Next Generation Science Standards