Our Arabic program is a celebration of community, offering every student the opportunity to engage with both language and culture. Consistent with our philosophy of meeting each child’s unique needs, we ensure that we are challenged and celebrated at their specific level of proficiency.

Arabic Instruction in the Elementary School:

• Is organized to help students become more proficient in the language. Performance and proficiency targets are provided for each unit, but are adjustable for more advanced learners.

• Follows thematic units which use content as context for learning, so students can connect their learning to the world and previous knowledge.

• Is taught in an environment that uses Arabic 90% or more of the time.

• Weaves culture into every unit so that students can analyze the practices, products, and perspectives of other cultures and their own.

• Integrates voice, choice, and hands-on learning to help student take ownership of their learning.

• Employs varied assessment strategies to help measure student performance along the way.

• Integrates deep questioning and critical thinking skills along the way.