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Elementary
Specialists
Arabic
The main goal of the Arabic language program is to
provide students with fundamental knowledge,
information, and skills that can be used to provide
a strong base with which students can communicate
effectively in Arabic. The Arabic language program
encompasses reading, handwriting, spelling, grammar,
comprehension, dictation, conversation, listening,
composition, calligraphy and the study of
literature.
Arabic as a Foreign Language (AFL)
The main goal for students in grades three through
five is to be introduced to the Arabic language and
culture at the elementary level. This will enable
students to increase their Arabic vocabulary and
cultural awareness. The Arabic language program for
expatriate students encompasses reading,
handwriting, spelling, and conversational use of the
language.
Art
Children from KG 2 - Fifth Grade will be able to
experience and explore the world of art through
multi-media. Children learn to express themselves
freely through color, line, shape, form, texture,
and space. They will be introduced to a variety of
famous artists and their works. Each will try their
"hand" at the special techniques used by those
artists.
Students are challenged with a wide array of
materials. Crayon, finger-paints, markers, pastels,
watercolor, tempera, printing, bas-relief foil art,
collages, clay, and fiber arts will appeal to the
enthusiastic artists within your child.
Life in Kuwait adds a new and exciting dimension to
the arts. The Arab architecture and culture is
discussed and is a popular theme in many of the art
projects.
Computers
Our primary objective is to enable students to
access, process, and communicate information and
knowledge utilizing technology. A comprehensive
Elementary Technology Program that weaves knowledge,
learning and technology with all core subjects is
emphasized. We believe our program has a positive
impact on our students in both personal and
educational growth.
Drama
The ASK Elementary Drama program builds student
confidence, improves and enhances language and
communication skills, and develops problem solving
and creative thinking skills. It includes
drama activities where the experience, or dramatic
process, of the participants is the goal.
Activities such as dramatic play, story enactment,
role drama, theatre games, and movement are the
focus. Students also explore dramatic forms
such as tableau, improvisation, puppets and masks.
All students have the opportunity to share and
showcase their dramatic skills at grade level
performances. The standards in dramatic arts
define a comprehensive arts education and reflect a
commitment to a quality education for every ASK
school child.
Music
The Music program provides students from KG 2 to
Fifth Grades an opportunity to explore music through
singing, movement, playing instruments, listening
and creating. The basic music elements are taught
using a variety of musical sources and musical
skills.
The program is designed to establish a solid musical
background and an appreciation for different styles
and forms of music. There is a focus on learning to
play the recorder in the Fourth Grade leading into a
strong instrumental band program and choral program
beginning in the fifth grade.
The Music program strives to develop listening
skills and performance skills both individually and
as part of an ensemble. The students are expected to
demonstrate those skills as a performer as well as
an audience member.
Physical Education
The Physical Education Department aims to help the
child develop and maintain an optimum level of
health and well-being, to provide opportunities for
the child to enhance his/her level of physical
growth and development, to help the child develop
effective body management and useful physical
skills, to help the child understand the concepts
relating to effective and efficient movement, to
acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to
maintain an active lifestyle, to experience
enjoyment through play, develop positive personal
and social development and provide opportunities for
every child to develop a positive self-image.
Religion
The main goal of Religion (taught in Arabic) and
Special Religion (taught in English) is to enable
students to have a good knowledge of the Holy Quran
and holy sayings of Prophet Mohammed (P.B.U.H.).
These programs encompass the study of the Holy Quran,
Hadeeth (teaching and instructions), worshipping,
Prophet Mohammed's life, and religious stories.
During these studies, the concept of morality and
values in Islam will be stressed. Religion is taught
in Arabic and special religion is taught in English.
Science
The students in grades 1 through 5 visit the Science
Lab once a week. The students participate in
hands-on activity based Science. The activities are
designed to support the learning that takes place
supplemented in the Science Lab and in the regular
classroom. Active participation and cooperation with
group partners are the keys to success in the
Science Lab. |
