Placement
Preschool and Elementary
Our Preschool and Elementary program is for students ages 3 through 11. Class sizes are small with between 6 and 10 students in Pre-K classes and between 10 and 14 students in Kindergarten and Elementary classes. In preschool and lower elementary classes, each class has two dedicated educators – a lead teacher and an assistant. Music, Art, Languages Other than English, Intensive English, Technology, and Physical Education courses are taught by specialists.
Class | Age | Grade |
---|---|---|
3 year old | 3 – 4 | Preschool |
4 year old | 4 – 5 | Preschool |
5 year old | 5 – 6 | Kindergarten |
6 year old | 6 – 7 | 1st |
7 year old | 7 – 8 | 2nd |
8 year old | 8 – 9 | 3rd |
9 year old | 9 – 10 | 4th |
10 year old | 10 – 11 | 5th |
- Preschool Class Placement – Students are allowed to enter the program if they are 3 years old on or before 1 November of the same school year. Students entering the 3-year-old program are required be toilet trained prior to admission into the program.
- 5YO Class Placement – 5-year-old class students are placed with their age group, however, they are assessed for achievement in Mathematics and Literacy (Reading and Writing) at admission to the 5-year-old class program and are placed at their achievement level for these courses. Example: A 5-year-old class student achieving at the 6-year-old level in Literacy is provided 6-year-old Literacy instruction, either in the homeroom class or by moving to join the 6-year-old class for the Literacy periods. For all other classes (PE, Music, Science, etc.) the student is in class with children of his or her age level.
- 6-13YO Class Placement – For the 6-year-old class through the 13-year-old class, students are assessed in Mathematics and Literacy (Reading and Writing), and are placed at achievement level for these courses. For homeroom and all other courses, students are placed by age. Example: A 7-year-old student achieving at the 8-year-old level in Literacy is provided 8-year-old Literacy instruction by joining the 8-year-old class for the Literacy periods. For all other classes, the student is with the 7-year-old class.
Middle School
Our Middle School is for students ages 10 – 11 through 13 – 14. Class sizes are small with between 12 and 16 students in each class. Each subject is taught by specialist in that content area.
Class | Age | Grade |
11 year old | 11 – 12 | 6th |
12 year old | 12 – 13 | 7th |
13 year old | 13 – 14 | 8th |
Secondary Program
Our Secondary School consists of students who have successful completed Middle School are now on one of two diploma tracks: Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate degree programs. Class sizes are small with between 12 and 16 students in each class and subjects are taught by specialist in that content area.
Class | Age | Grade |
Secondary I | 14 – 15 | 9th |
Secondary II | 15 – 16 | 10th |
Secondary III | 16 – 17 | 11th |
Secondary IV | 17 – 18 | 12th |