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Curriculum
The foundation of our curriculum at TYIS is based on learning outcomes and content standards from a North American perspective.
Our standards, which include the Common Core, are further adapted to focus on a cohesive learning progression across grades to ensure that students master the knowledge necessary to succeed at each level.
Our rigorous curriculum provides opportunities for students to acquire new skills and knowledge in order to express themselves in unique ways.
In addition to the core subjects of study (Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies), co-curricular classes integrate with the curriculum to enrich and enhance the content of the and overall student learning experience. Co-curricular classes are provided once a week for all grade levels and include physical education, swimming, music, art, computer skills and Japanese.
TYIS incorporates a variety of social and life skill-oriented activities and events throughout the school year to increase the quality of student experience. This includes but is not limited to our annual fall and ski camps, the science fair and science field trip to a Japanese school, all school spelling bee, talent show, sports day, seasonal spring concert, and our essential core values program.
Additionally, an ongoing professional development program and evaluation system supports teacher growth in areas such as pedagogy (the study of how best to teach), inclusion and equity, technology, and discipline-specific knowledge.
Overall, the TYIS curriculum incorporates an ambitious focus on developing young learners into becoming independent, creative and proactive global citizens who understand the importance of high academic achievement and acting as responsible global citizens.
K5 Curriculum
The TYIS Kindergarten program is designed to help every child reach their full potential through a process of learning that is coherent, relevant, and age appropriate.
TYIS understands that children need to be critically literate in order to use information, make informed decisions, communicate effectively, and thrive in a dynamic school and global community.
Therefore, it is important for children to be connected to the curriculum, and to see themselves in what is taught, how it is taught and how it applies to the world around them.
TYIS recognizes that the needs of learners are diverse and helps all learners develop the knowledge, skills, and perspectives they need to become informed, productive, caring, responsible, and active citizens of their own communities and in the world.
Testing
TYIS students are assessed using formative and summative strategies throughout the school year in all subject areas.
Parents are informed of progress through classroom teacher communication, three report card cycles, classroom blogs and Parent/Teacher conferences.
Additionally, TYIS incorporates i-Ready, an online program that offers tailored lessons in language arts and math, adjusting to each student's skill level.
This is an additional reporting structure to reflect student progress and provide ongoing academic support throughout the year.
Students also take computer-based quizzes after reading books in the Accelerated Reader program.