I.R.I.S. PROGRAMME EMPHASIS II Impacting the mind (mental), body (physical) & soul (spiritual) components of the individual towards positively influencing the social and personal animals within us.

SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT We at IRIS Jamaica believe man is made a spiritual being, and as a consequence, his directed and invariably accountable to his creator. So as part of helping students be the most that they can, the inclusion of spirituality is an important component in the holistic approach we at IRIS have taken. It emphasizes the connectedness of all living things and stresses the harmony between life’s existences. –Spiritualism: appreciation of man as a spiritual being –Religion Vs Spiritualism –Religions of the World –Strengthening our spiritual energy –The Creator of Life –Man and his environment

MENTAL DEVELOPMENT –Critical thinking –Emotional development of self –Mental flexing –Self esteem and self identity –Child psychology.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT –Hygiene and personal grooming –Career and skills development –A 2nd language: basic communication, Spanish –Dining room etiquette –Music appreciation –Dance and drama appreciation –Elocution and dictum –Family life education –The ‘Trying Teen’ years/ [The Tender Years]

SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT –Cultural tolerance. Prejudice –Gender Roles: a traditional view –Rights and responsibilities of a Jamaican citizen/ model citizenry –Rights and responsibilities of a global citizen –Agro-sustainability (food security) –Community involvement/ volunteerism –Brotherhood/ sisterhood –Social decorum –Traditions and cultures: a global perspective –Leadership –Peace and justice

PHYSIOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT –Basic human anatomy and physiology –Physical activities –Physical competition