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Babine School is part of School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) and is located in Granisle BC, Canada. We are proud to serve the students and community on the traditional territory of the Lake Babine Nation. The school enrolls approximately 30 students from grades K to 12 in a brand new and well-equipped facility. Our school features a multi-purpose lunchroom, student collaboration pods, full-service classrooms, a computer room, and a large gym. The BESS staff consists of 3 teachers, four support staff, one custodian, and a Principal. This dedicated and experienced teaching and support staff work hard to ensure that students receive a quality education. In the 2015/16 school year, BESS will continue to offer several initiatives to increase student learning. They include: Teacher Collaboration – Weekly time for teachers to focus on curriculum, assessment, and professional practice to improve student learning. Collaborative Learning – Multi-grade teaching and sharing. Daily Meal Program – a nutritious breakfast and lunch are available for all students. BESS offers a full selection of academic courses that lead to graduation and post-secondary entrance. We can offer additional courses in partnership with E-Bus Academy, our district's distant-learning school. Our school enables students to develop their physical, emotional, social, and intellectual potentials. Please take some time to enjoy all the information on our website and come back often as new information is added and updated regularly. Our code of conduct aims to clarify and publish expectations for student behavior while at school while going to and from school (including on buses) and while attending any school function or activity at any location. Students, teachers, and parents are partners in the BESS ROCKS program. The central tenets of Respect, Ownership, Cooperation, Kindness, and Safety are the five expectation pillars of the BESS ROCKS program and the need to have a code of conduct that does not discriminate against any student for any behavior. The student has the right to: Have an advocate through the student leadership body Have quality instruction at the appropriate level Experience physical and emotional safety and well-being Be treated with dignity and respect Have input, through appropriate channels, into the making of decisions that affect them Experience a classroom atmosphere that is conducive to learning Be informed of their progress in courses. The student has a responsibility to: Treat staff, parents and other students with respect and dignity in both attitudes and actions Attend classes, on time and prepared to learn Be appropriate in dress, conduct, and language Respect school property Follow school rules Report potential incidents of bullying, harassment, and violent acts. The student has a right to: Have an advocate through their teachers' association Expect cooperation from students Be treated with respect and dignity Work in a safe and supportive environment conducive to learning Have support from students and their homes, other staff members, and the community. The student has a responsibility to: Treat students, parents and other staff with respect and dignity in both attitudes and actions Help students develop to their full potential Model ethical conduct such as punctuality, preparation, and professionalism Create positive and safe learning situations for students Communicate regularly on students' progress to both students and parents Work cooperatively with staff, students and parents Protect the well-being of students. Parents Have the Right to: Have an advocate through the PAC and DPAC Have their children educated in a positive, safe, productive learning environment Be treated with, and have their children treated with respect, dignity, and fairness Be informed of their children's progress, and school activities, programs, and policies Be involved in decisions regarding their children's education Feel welcome to approach staff concerning their children and other school matters. Parents have the Responsibility to: Be an advocate for their children Treat students, staff and other parents with respect and dignity Ensure that their children attend school on time and are prepared to learn Help their children make thoughtful decisions, accept Responsibility and foster good working and learning habits Communicate and cooperate with staff Work with the school towards finding and developing a program that best meets their child's needs Be informed about and supportive of the PAC. View full school

It has been two glorious years since AIS Montessori & Elementary School was founded. Over these two years, while the school was smoothly moving forward, the Administrative staff have worked diligently to bring AIS to a new level. As a result, it was decided to add dimension to its educational system – Montessori and Early Childhood Education. We are proud to announce that AIS International School has now evolved into AIS Montessori & Elementary School. AIS Montessori & Elementary School maintains the original AIS goal with the addition of Montessori and Early Childhood Education; We will ensure student success encompassing the advancement and growth of the whole student. We will hearten their academic ambitions, strengthen their character, and augment their leadership skills through an innovative approach combining the Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum, Chinese Culture curriculum, Montessori curriculum, and Early Childhood Care. Within our first two years, we have cemented the foundation for a tradition, focusing not only on academic excellence but also on leadership prestige, character development, and community citizenship. We continue to look forward to a productive collaboration with you, the parent, to support and ensure our children can achieve their highest potential. Administration, Staff, and Parents of AIS Montessori & Elementary School will make an enduring and positive life-long difference in our students' lives. AIS Montessori and Elementary School will provide an exceptional and balanced educational experience with strong academics, arts, sports, and life preparation. AIS Montessori and Elementary School strives to provide an education that fosters core virtues of kindness, respect, trustworthiness, fairness, integrity, and humility. We recognize and welcome the unique gifts brought by each child we serve. We will provide an environment for our students to achieve their full academic potential and become outstanding people who will contribute to making our world a better place. AIS Montessori and Elementary School is committed to supporting students in developing the knowledge, skills, and attitudes they need for successful outcomes. We offer educational programs that promote high standards while providing students with learning opportunities and support. The Ontario Ministry of Education determines our elementary school curriculum expectations by grade or subject/course. View full school

Established in 1995, we have been providing families in Mississauga and surrounding areas with an enriching educational experience in the most positive learning environment for the past 22 years. T If you are looking for a more academic-focused Montessori school in Mississauga, please visit us and find out what makes ABC Montessori unique among private schools in Mississauga. At ABC Montessori, we believe that education is the foundation for life. The education that a child receives at an early age is one of the most critical factors determining his or her future. The impact of early education is felt throughout a person’s life. A student’s school experience must be positive and fulfilling. We believe the school environment must be warm and nurturing. We believe that ensuring a student receives the school and parents share an excellent education. School staff and parents are partners, working together to ensure that we instill sound values, guide, and inspire students to reach their full potential. At ABC Montessori, our foremost priorities are to provide students with a friendly, nurturing, safe, and supportive school environment where teachers are caring, encouraging, and dedicated to the overall success of every student. Every student deserves the support, encouragement, and the opportunity to reach their full potential. We aspire to provide every student with the opportunity to succeed by giving them the tools to build a strong foundation in an environment that is stimulating, challenging, and very supportive. It is our goal to make every student’s experience at ABC Montessori as rewarding and fulfilling as possible. At ABC Montessori, our foremost priorities are to provide students with a friendly, nurturing, safe, and supportive school environment where teachers are caring, encouraging, and dedicated to the overall success of every student. Every student deserves the support, encouragement, and the opportunity to reach their full potential. We aspire to provide every student with the opportunity to succeed by giving them the tools to build a strong foundation in an environment that is stimulating, challenging, and very supportive. It is our goal to make every student’s experience at ABC Montessori as rewarding and fulfilling as possible. We understand that every student is an individual with a unique personality and unique strengths and weaknesses. Students receive a great deal of personal attention in the classroom, thereby allowing teachers to gain an excellent understanding of each student’s academic progress as well as social requirements. ABC Montessori is an inclusive environment where diversity and individual differences are embraced and appreciated. A place where diversity is celebrated and mutual respect and understanding contribute toward a cohesive school community. It is our goal to encourage our students to be, above all else, kind and compassionate citizens. View full school

In partnership with parents, our Buddhist school works to instill and develop in our students the core virtues of kindness, filial piety, respect, trustworthiness, fairness, citizenship, integrity, and humility. We provide an environment for our students to achieve their full academic potential and become outstanding citizens who will contribute to making their community and the world a better place. Instilling Goodness/Developing Virtue Schools are founded on the ideas outlined in the teachings of the Buddha. Accordingly, courses in Buddhist Studies are requisite for all students. Students of all faiths, however, are welcome. A full academic program, as required by the State of California, is offered. The curriculum reflects a commitment to educating the whole person. Accordingly, the elementary school emphasizes respect for parents, teachers, and elders. In contrast, the secondary school guides students to fulfill their personal and civic responsibilities and cherish their families, nation, and living beings. Developing Virtue Secondary School is a Buddhist school that, in partnership with parents, works to instill and develop in our students the core virtues of kindness, filial reverence, respect, trustworthiness, fairness, citizenship, integrity, and humility. We provide an environment for our students to achieve their full academic potential and become outstanding citizens who contribute to making their community and the world a better place. Students participate in a variety of elective and extracurricular enrichment programs, which have included Chinese Orchestra, Lion Dance, Dragon Dance, 24 Seasons Festival Drumming, Chinese Traditional Dance, Yearbook, Student Newsletter, Associated Student Council, Model United Nations, Community Service Club, Basketball, Soccer, Tai Chi, Yoga, Drama, Calligraphy, Piano, Violin, Advanced Religious Studies, Boys Scouts, Mathematics Competitions, Chinese Competitions, and Interfaith Dialogues. Most students participate in several extracurricular activities. All students serve, perform, and help organize the annual celebrations of Honoring Elders Day (autumn) and Cherishing Youth Day (spring), which are attended by 500 to 1000 people from the surrounding Mendocino County community. The approximately 40 faculty members include monastic and lay members of the Dharma Realm Buddhist Association and teachers and professionals from around the world, who create a stimulating learning environment through a blend of Western and Eastern teaching philosophies and methods. The faculty's average teaching experience is 13.5 years, with approximately 40% holding master's degrees and 10% holding doctoral degrees. The student/teacher ratio is 2:1, and Developing Virtue School's average class size is 12. Interaction between teacher and student does not stop in the classroom. Teachers work as coaches, sponsors for clubs, and advisors to students. And most live on campus. View full school

A warm and welcoming environment for any child's early education experience, the contemporary-style elementary building, housing Kindergarten to Grade 6, offers bright and colorful classrooms and boasts its music room, library, and a cafeteria, where hot meals—included in the elementary fees—are prepared and served daily. The gymnasium is equipped with a climbing wall, and the large, secure outdoor play area has its own synthetic turf soccer field, play structure, and a beautiful outdoor classroom (garden) maintained by Kells students. All classrooms are equipped with electronic whiteboards (SmartBoards), and all students have access to laptop computers and iPads. Working as an educator in the public sector, I found that devoting time to after-school tutorials was the most positive and enriching experience for my students. I was consistently impressed at what students were able to learn and accomplish in a few short tutoring sessions compared to the hours spent trying to master the same material in the classroom. This led me to consider a practical application of the tutorial model in a classroom setting and resulted in the 1978 establishment of a unique tutorial service: the Westmount Learning Centre and, ultimately, to the founding of Kells Academy. To recreate the one-on-one tutorial experience, we committed to a warm, welcoming environment and engaging supportive and enthusiastic teachers. Using this model, we were able to make learning more engaging, meaningful, and relevant. Most importantly, teach at the individual pace of each student— attributes we maintain and adhere to, to this very day. In 1990, Kells Academy acquired its building in NDG at the corner of De Maisonneuve Boulevard West and Park Row West. Further expansion took place in 2004 with the acquisition of the Hydro Quebec building situated on Cavendish Boulevard corner of De Maisonneuve. Now, our thriving elementary campus under the direction of Marla Perlman. CHOOSING THE RIGHT KINDERGARTEN FOR YOUR CHILD IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT DECISIONS YOU'LL EVER MAKE! Enter a welcoming environment where teachers understand that a one size fits all learning approach does not work. At Kells kindergarten, top-notch teachers engage students by adapting to each learner's needs, ensuring a "just right" level of instruction. In this environment, students trust their teachers, are inspired to discover, to learn, to be creative, and above all, develop confidence in their skills and abilities. View full school

The Private Elementary School Thiergarten Palace was founded in 2010 and commenced for the first time in the school year 2010–2011. The Private Grundschule Schloss Thiergarten der Dr. Wiesent Schulen gGmbH (Private Elementary School Schloss Thiergarten of the Dr. Wiesent Schools gGmbH) , a private elementary school and non-profit limited company, is managed by Dr. Wiesent Schulen gGmbH, which already runs several schools (www.senivita-schulen.de), as well as the friends association International School Bayreuth e. V., an organization for the support of the private elementary school Private Grundschule Schloss Tiergarten. Dr. Horst Wiesent is the Managing Director, while the Managing Partner is Dr. Wiesent Schulen gGmbH. The idea of establishing a bilingual school in Bayreuth is not new, however, the initiators were constantly faced with complex organizational and pedagogical challenges which prevented the project from setting course. To establish a private school in Germany, certain criteria must be met, which include providing a systematic concept that takes into account all legal parameters and local conditions. The constructive and sustainable interplay of various persons and institutions, as well as persuasive public relations, are the basic requirements for success. The decisive factor in achieving our goal, however, proved to be the integrated work of a competent responsible body that is familiar with the many complexities of such a company and is willing to act for a good cause, despite all barriers and setbacks. The cooperation with SeniVita OHG Bayreuth and the booster club International School Bayreuth e. V. finally led to achieving our goal. Thanks to a combination of persons willing to establish a school as well as financial starting aid and skills in the creation of such companies, the Private Grundschule Schloss Thiergarten ultimately experienced a breakthrough. After the main course was set, there was nothing that stood in the way from running the school in the school year 2010-11. Our bilingual elementary school follows the pedagogical principles established by Maria Montessori in terms of starting bilingual education from first grade on. This is followed by the step-by-step development of the English language within the school context, thus enabling an easy transfer to any secondary school (German or English) from the fourth grade onwards. Regular lessons are from 8 am - 2 pm Our timetable contains four English lessons per week. Our English native speakers communicate with our students in the English language during the entire school programs (regular school time and during afternoon lessons) enabling our students to learn the English language without even realizing the learning progress. View full school

About Us The vision at Agora Prep Academy is to transform student’s curiosities to discovery. To guide students in exploring their intuitions and innate genius to create, collaborate and innovate. Our vision is to encourage a complete generation of open-minded, investigative, inventive, and capable learners that will eventually go on to fulfilling their maximum potential and life's purpose. Agora Prep Academy is a a non-traditional, alternative private school:Non-Traditional Learning Environment, Flexible Seating, Outdoor Education, Interest Based, and 21st Century Skills. We teach students in all grades from 1 - 12 and specialize in children with all abilities including neurotypical, autism, gifted, MID, ODD, OCD, ADD, ADhD and all other learning disabilities as well bullied and displaced students. Our Mission To truly engage children in this generation and future generations, we must shift the educational paradigm and start evolving from the traditional “schooling” of the past. At AGORA Prep, we utilize technology to acquire knowledge and inspire innovation through experiential learning which is critical in the holistic development of the child. Children are born with innate capacities, strengths, and talents, that if celebrated and empowered, will fuel the future with the inventions to progress. Students arrive to our environment already curious and intelligent in various ways, we need to coach them on effective implementation of their ideas to advance and accelerate their natural desire to learn. Our Vision To transform student’s curiosities to discovery. To guide students in exploring their intuitions and innate genius to create, collaborate and innovate. Our vision is to encourage a complete generation of open-minded, investigative, inventive, and capable learners that will eventually go on to fulfilling their maximum potential and life's purpose. View full school

Dhahran Elementary Middle School is an accredited, not-for-profit school offering an American curriculum to culturally diverse students from kindergarten through grade eight. With an uncompromising commitment to educational excellence and a strong partnership with parents, our dedicated staff ensures optimal student learning in a safe, positive, and nurturing environment. We inspire innovation and compassionate action. Like a magician’s trick or grandma’s secret cookie recipe, a successful journey through elementary and middle school can sometimes seem like an elusive concept. It doesn’t have to be. DEMS is proud to help students find clarity in that journey we do this not by ignoring the growing pains, but instead by embracing them. DEMS provides a wonderfully diverse student population a safe and secure learning environment in which to explore, succeed and exceed. Students are held to a high standard of excellence because DEMS teachers see educational struggles not as failures, but rather as opportunities for growth. The school implements standards-based curricula and assessments, and teachers believe in collaborative planning practices to guarantee the fidelity of every child’s education. DEMS teachers educate the whole child and encourage students to take agency over their educational path. Cultivating a sense of community ranks as a top priority, as it should be in every school, but it is especially essential in international schools. Knowing each other and about each other is the natural first step in being compassionate toward each other. Therefore, we implement Responsive Classroom, including daily meetings focused on fostering a sense of friendship and community also used is a student mentoring program for new students transitioning in. Students will feel welcomed by DEMS staff and students alike, as they collaboratively strive toward independence. Kindergarten at Dhahran Elementary Middle School is a place where strong foundations are built for a lifetime of learning. Our Kindergarten teachers believe it is a privilege to help open young minds and to encourage them to become explorers in ways that will stand set them up to become happy, enquiring students with good oral and social skills. From the earliest grades, Dhahran Elementary Middle School students are active learners who analyze and question, take risks, and learn from failure in a supportive environment and are given opportunities to express themselves through writing, presentations, and discussions. In Elementary School, we work on building children's self-confidence and self-advocacy. As well as the core curriculum subjects, our young learners have regular sessions in physical education, art, music, Arabic, and visits to the school library. Experiential learning beyond the classroom through field trips keeps them engaged in learning in the wider world. The transition from Elementary to Middle School brings its unique challenges and DEMS teachers are sensitive to this. Guided by a distinctive Middle School philosophy, we provide a carefully structured, well-balanced curricular and co-curricular program designed to support students' development. In line with recognized US educational standards, our middle school program focuses on meeting the educational and social needs of young adolescents. Appropriate content knowledge in all subjects is carefully balanced to guide students through these years of significant social, physical, emotional, and cognitive development. We have much to be proud of here at DEMS, offering an excellent academic program on a safe and secure campus, complemented by a comprehensive specialist and elective schedule of classes. Our student support programs and extensive after-school activities offer all students the chance to thrive in a multicultural environment where creativity is nurtured along with academic achievement and lots of physical activity. Our campus is shared by Dhahran High School and the Dhahran British Grammar School. The advantage of this arrangement is having access to excellent shared facilities that enhance our program, for example, our library is one of the best in the Middle East. Added to that is the vibrancy and stimulation of being part of a thriving educational community, making our students confident and outgoing. They are accepting of others, open-minded, and keen to learn every day is both challenging and rewarding for them. DEMS provides a full American Curriculum for its students. Much emphasis has been placed on moving away from the traditional model of teaching from a textbook and designing courses based on standards. The backward model of course and unit design has brought many challenges for teachers but has shown to be more innovative in terms of moving to more student-centered classrooms focused on learner agency. Coupled with this have been newly adopted standards that have been carefully implemented to maximize professional learning and support. Our continually updated curricular areas are designed with learner outcomes as our focus, and excellent text materials are used as primary sources of information. Teachers have multiple supplementary resources available to help them effectively address the outcomes, including our outstanding library. Dhahran Academy (now DEMS) was founded in 1962 as a school for US Consulate employees and is now one of three schools located adjacent to the American Consulate. 650+ students and 50 staff members work, learn, and play together in a diverse community of over 50 nationalities. With an uncompromising commitment to excellence, the mission of our staff, parents, and community is to ensure optimal student learning and success. DEMS provides a full American Curriculum for its students. Much emphasis has been placed on moving away from the traditional model of teaching from a textbook and designing courses based on standards. The backward model of course and unit design has brought many challenges for teachers but has shown to be more innovative in terms of moving to more student-centered classrooms focused on learner agency. Coupled with this have been newly adopted standards that have been carefully implemented to maximize professional learning and support. View full school

Our college targets the nurturing of a moral Lebanese Makassedi who believes in god and follows the eternal Islamic beliefs is proud of being an Arab, communicates with others regardless of their beliefs and cultures, and keeps pace with the continuous development in the fields of technology and science. We seek to build a student who is proficient in the Arabic language and savors its uniqueness and at the same time competent in foreign languages a student who keeps a critical eye on the world issues, excels in personal achievements, and respects others' work as well. Ali Bin Abi Taleb is one of the Makassed schools known for quality teaching, international collaboration, technology integration, updated programs and equipment, and competent and specialized staff. We develop the 21st-century skills of our students and build a character of heart and mind. We keep up with the ongoing progress and innovation prevailing in the different learning fields such as languages, arts, sciences, and technology, in addition to deep concern in the teaching of Islamic education. At Makassed ABAT, we seek to build the child as a whole, nurturing his mind and his character. The following core values reflect our beliefs, how we operate at school and how we relate to each other. Positive Teamwork Accountability Integrity Respect Seeking Excellence We hold a positive attitude trying to find good in everything. We are a team. We take the blame for our deeds. We honor honesty and truthfulness. We respect ourselves, each other, and school property. We try to excel in our work and we honor the spirit of friendly competition. Education begins from the moment the child is born and continues when the child starts to attend playgroups and kindergartens. The learning capabilities of humans continue for the rest of their lives but not at the intensity that is demonstrated in the preschool years. At the A.B.A.T. preschool division, we provide positive early learning experiences to help kid’s intellectual, social, physical, and emotional development and this lays the foundation for later school and life success. A.B.A.T. is a progressive year-round preschool providing families with a child-centered approach to early learning, collaborative family atmosphere, and a safe, inspiring environment that encourages exploration and creativity, where children learn the wonders of the world and teachers prepare the next future generation. Our early childhood program engages children with activities and focuses on the “whole child” through playing and discovering. We also aim to incorporate social and environmental awareness into our curriculum and emphasize earth-friendly practices and healthy choices. We are excited to collaborate with parents during this important stage of their child’s development. We aim to work with them in providing a setting in which their child will find comfort, compassion, and care. Our developmentally appropriate curriculum will help to set your child on the path of future success and social responsibility. We are committed to lead by example and provide the highest quality of education for the children. We at Makassed A.B.A.T. Primary School strive to provide the highest quality of education for all by aiming to Provide a supportive, secure, happy, and stimulating environment where the children can learn most effectively and develop their 21st Century skills, talents and personalities. Raise attainment and achievement of all pupils. Provide a rich experiential curriculum that will enable our children to engage in the highest quality learning activities which will maximize success and develop a culture of ambition and achievement. Create a warm, welcoming, positive ethos in the school based on equality, fairness, and mutual respect where achievements are celebrated and everyone has a sense of identity and positivity in the school and where everyone in the school seeks Excellency. Collaborate in national and international partnerships with pupils, parents, and the wider community. Encourage children to develop a sense of responsibility and care, for people and the environment. Promote highly effective leadership at all levels with a commitment to quality and excellence. Ali Bin Abi Taleb College Secondary Campus Ashrafiyeh-Beydoun street View full school