Curriculum
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ISK's Curriculum is driven by the mission, vision and the educational Aims (Learn, Communicate, Create, Solve and Act).
Learning is integrated within and between disciplines in order to achieve these Aims.
- English Language Arts
- Early Childhood (PK - KG)
- Social Studies
- Modern Languages
- High School Cross-Disciplinary
English Language Arts
2020-21 English Philosophy
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
| ELA Scope & Sequence PK
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ELA Scope & Sequence Gr 6-8 | HS Curriculum Overview |
| ELA Scope & Sequence KG-Gr 2 | ||
| ELA Scope & Sequence Gr 3-5 |
Early Childhood (PK - KG)
Social Studies
Middle School
High School
World Civilization II (Gr. 10)
Semester Electives
Psychology
International Relations
IB Courses
IB History
IB Economics
IB Geography
IB Psychology
Modern Languages
High School Cross-Disciplinary
Learning @ ISK
The ISK curriculum is built around the idea that students are continuously constructing meaning - whether that be in the classroom, on the sports field, in a creative performance or working in the community.
Learning is a personal and social experience; it is the ongoing development and demonstration of what we understand, what we can do and who we are.
The academic program is student-centered and the learning program at ISK is designed to allow students to:
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develop their own passions
- make connections between subjects and experiences
- provide authentic learning experiences and contexts
- develop key skills and competencies
STEM
Science, Technology, Mathematics
Science
A scientifically literate individual can demonstrate and apply the essential scientific practices. All science learning PK - 12 embeds these practices in the learning and application of concepts and skills.
8 Scientific and Engineering Practices
- Asking questions and defining problems
- Developing and using models
- Planning and carrying out investigations
- Analyzing and interpreting data
- Using mathematics and computational thinking
- Constructing explanations and designing solutions
- Engaging in argument from evidence
- Obtaining, evaluating and communicating information
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
| Pre-Kinder | Grade 6 | Grade 9 Introductory Physics |
| Kindergarten | Grade 7 | Grade 10 BioChemistry |
| Grade 1 | Grade 8 | Earth and Space Science |
| Grade 2 | IB Physics | |
| Grade 3 | IB Chemistry | |
| Grade 4 | IB Biology | |
| Grade 5 |
Technology
Mathematics
Standards for Mathematical Practices PK - 8
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
| HS Math Sequencing | ||
| Math 8A | ||
| IB Mathematics | ||
| Grade 5 Overview |
Arts
Wellness
Wellness
Health
School wide Philosophy
Middle School
Students take Health for one quarter each year. Additional health topics are covered during Advisory
High School
HS Health is integrated into grade 9 and 10 PE.
Physical Education
Capstone & Experiential Learning
In problem-based learning, students work with classmates to solve complex and authentic problems that help develop content knowledge as well as problem-solving, reasoning, communication, and self-assessment skills.
Learning by Doing
Capstone Grade 5
Purpose:
- For students to engage in an in-depth, collaborative inquiry
- For students to demonstrate the ISK Educational Aims as a result of their elementary learning experiences.
- To provide students with an opportunity to demonstrate independence and responsibility for their own learning
- To provide students with an opportunity to explore multiple perspectives
- For students to synthesize and apply their learning of previous years
- To provide an authentic process for assessing student understanding
Students work in groups to address real world problems:
2014-2017: Human Rights
2017-2020: Environmental Issues
Capstone Grade 8
The capstone project in grade 8 is a multifaceted project that serves as a culminating academic and intellectual experience for students at the end of their middle school years. The 8th grade capstone project is a long-term investigative project that culminates in a final product, presentation, or performance.
Experiential Learning Grade 9
Overview:
The grade 9 experiential learning program is designed to meet the needs of grade 9 advisory and would run for the duration of the school year. Throughout the year students are expected to research a global issue/ethical dilemma facing society, explore simple project-based solutions designed to alleviate the impact of the issue on society, develop a prototype or pilot project of the project settled upon, and eventually attempt to find way to apply the prototype within society.
Philosophy:
This yearlong program follows a fully experiential structure and the design cylce, teaching students valuable real world skills that directly reinforce the ISK vision, mission and aims.
Experiential Learning Grade 10
Service Learning at ISK
ISK's community service program provides meaningful opportunities for students to initiate and reflect upon sustainable community projects that are mutually beneficial. Please refer to the resources below for more information about Service Learning at ISK: