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After School Activity Program
SCHOOL DIVISION The after school program is designed to offer various extra-curricular activities of a less academic nature. These are in
The Elementary the form of clubs, which are elective in nature. These may include recreational sports, arts and crafts, computer, drama,

School Grades 1 - 5 ice-skating, and cooking. Students wishing to sign up for these clubs must pay a nominal fee.

Information Technology

Computer instruction is incorporated into regular English and Arabic classrooms in grades 1-3 through the use of class
sets of iPads. Grade 4 receives bilingual instruction in computer skills in an established computer lab, while grade 5
receives computer instruction in English. All classrooms are outfitted with Interactive White Boards and an LCD projector.
In addition, the school has Wi-Fi throughout so that the latest information is readily accessible to students and staff.

Media Center (Library)

The Media Center offers a large collection of Arabic and English books, as well as a variety of resources to support the
bilingual curriculum.

Protect Ed Lessons

Students in grade 1-5 will receive scheduled sessions on Protect Ed KidProof’s program on children’s rights and safety.
These classes will be delivered by trained counselors. Protect Ed’s KidProof Safety was formed to help protect kids. Their
company spans the globe and has trained millions of children, parents, and educators with proactive and preventive
safety education. Topics covered will include Bullyproofing, Stranger Smart, Safe Sports, Cybersafety. Protect Ed program
is taught in English.
“We care, we share, for the future we prepare!”

The Al-Bayan Elementary School body consists of over 950 students in grades 1-5. Students receive a 21st century
education. Students’ time is divided equally between Arabic and English language subjects. Instruction in all academic
subjects throughout the curriculum is targeted to develop students’ critical thinking skills and moral values.

Academic Program

Subjects tought in Arabic Subjects tought in English Subjects tought in Arabic & English

Language Arts Language Arts Computer
Islamic Studies Science Library
Social Studies (Gr. 5 & 4) Math Project

Music Art
Physical Education
Media Literacy
Protect Ed

We are using the Ontario Language Curriculum; it is supported by a wide variety of resources. Readers’ Workshop is the
thrust of the program and we have an extensive library of leveled readers.

Assessments

Students follow a core curriculum in all subjects. The academic year is broken into two semesters, with report cards
issued at the end of each semester and one progress report during the first semester. There is an established criterion
for grading in each subject. Various forms of diagnostic, formative and summative assessments are encouraged from our
teachers, and we use MAP (Measure of Academic Progress) testing to benchmark progress. Teachers complete running
records a minimum of twice yearly to determine reading level. Common assessments are also expected each quarter,
with the grade level team designing them together. Students are encouraged to attend After-School Help sessions twice
weekly.

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