1. GIS Elementary Orientation

2. Core subjects & teaching periods per week
English – 8 Lessons
Mathematics – 6 lessons (G1 - 4) / 7 lessons (G5)
Science – 5 lessons (G1 – 3) / 6 lessons (G4 & 5)
ICT – 2 lessons
Arabic
Islamic
Social Studies
Music – 1 lesson (G1 – 4)
Art – 1 lesson
P.E - 2 lessons
Moral Education -1 lesson
Ms. Parisa

3. Homework Policy All HW plans are sent every Thursday.
The HW is expected to be submitted on the day mentioned in the plan.
It is available on school website
Username and password have already been sent with the children (New parents need to collect them from the Admin.)

4. Circulars
Circulars sent home should be read and information noted. Acknowledgement slips duly signed and handed over to the Class teachers.

5. English- Student Resources
Grade 1 – 5
2 notebooks - Spellings/Vocabulary (#1) & Journal (#2)
1 Text book – TB/Reader
1 Reader’s notebook: NB
Reading Log: Dig into Reading
Student Portfolio
Tablet (G4/5)
Novel (G5)

6. Math- Student Resources
Grade 1 – 5
1 Notebook
Go Math Text books
Math Workbook
Diary of a Math Kid
Student Portfolio
Tablet (G4/5)

7. Science - Student Resources
Grade 1 – 5
1 Notebook
Text book
Student Portfolio
Tablet (G4/5)

8. English Assessment
Students will be assessed and marked on following categories in English:
Reading
Listening
Recitation
MD Project
Research
Journal
MAP
Formative Assessment
Performance task at the end of each semester
Summative Assessment at the end of each semester

9. Math Assessment
Students will be assessed and marked on following categories in Math:
Mental math
Problem solving skill
MD Project
Graded Classwork
MAP
Quiz
Summative Assessment at the end of each semester.

10. Science Assessment
Students will be assessed and marked on following categories in Science:
Journal
MAP
MD Project
Quiz
Research
Lab Activity
Summative Assessment at the end of each semester.

11. Math Week Sunday - Math Mystery Monday - Construction Day
Tuesday – Go Math!
Wednesday – Unlock the Problem
Thursday – Learning Stations

12. How does this Model work
How does this Model work? CCSS The Common Core State Standards Initiative is an educational initiative in the United States that details what K–12 students should know in English language arts and mathematics at the end of each grade.

13. Teach-Assess-Reteach-Reassess Model
FM: Fully Met
PM: Partially met
NM: Not Met

14. FM / PM / NM
FM – 75% and above PM – 26% to 74% NM – 0 to 25%

15. For Example – a question has 10 marks
FM – 8, 9, 10 PM – 4, 5, 6, 7 NM – 0, 1, 2, 3

16. Assessment
Students took a screening test (English/ Math)at the beginning of the year (1st week of school). These results are starting points as well as fair indicators to gauge student previous knowledge and provides a sneak peek into their strengths and weaknesses.
Formative assessments are conducted on weekly basis during the regular classes. It is for teachers to assess the knowledge learned by the students and identify weakness for timely support
The marks of FA (English/Math) are recorded and tracked on the Student Feedback form in the student Portfolio/Diary of a Math kid and in the teacher tracker in the Teacher binder.
Please expect the Student Portfolios after every lesson is completed. Kindly peruse through the feed back forms to track your child’s progress. When the portfolio is sent home it is mentioned in the weekly homework plan.

17. Assessments
Students on NM status will be retaught and reassessed. If the child is on NM even after the Reteach, parent meeting will be arranged.
Summative assessments will be conducted at the end of each semester.
No re-test will be conducted in case of absence.

18. On- Going Feedback
Re-Teach/ Re-Assess

19. On- Going Feedback

20. Teacher Tracker: (Teacher Portfolio)
For tracking student performance in Formative

22. Coming from Summative Assessment
Coming from both Formative and Summative Assessment

23. FM PM NM A+ C- F A D+ A- D B+ D- B E B- C+ C

24. EXTERNAL ASSESSMENTs
CAT 4 (Grades 3 & 4)
TIMMS (Grade 4)
MAP (Fall, Winter, Spring)

25. Using MAP data in the Classrooms: The scores assess students understanding of the CCSS/Michigan standards taught in class. How well he/she applies this knowledge in the test The RIT scores allows teachers to make informed decisions on their teaching needs in class. The students get differentiated or tailor made instructions depending on their need for growth. RIT scores will lead to Seating Plans in the classrooms

27. Ana Ahtam The Ana Ahtam program is an extension of the Community outreach program of GIS Elementary. To promote the spirit of giving amongst our students we need the whole hearted support from our parents to make this program a success.

31. Thankyou