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EYS Elementary Handbook 2020/2021 NOBLESSE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Circumferential Road, Fil-Am Friendship Highway, Cutcut, Angeles City
Dear Parents/Guardians
I welcome you all on-board, the new and existing students and parents of Noblesse, for the new
academic year 2020-2021. Life has taken a sudden and dramatic turn in the event of the present
crisis. As a school, we understand the difficulties that parents are currently facing. As a faculty, we
are here to support you and guide you through the process to ensure that your child is fully engaged
in the transdisciplinary units and confident using our online platforms. In preparation for the
upcoming school year, we have made several key changes which we believe will simplify the online
learning experience and most importantly, ensure that your child reaches his/her potential.
Key Changes to EYS
Increase in core classes (7- Unit of Inquiry, 7 – Language Arts, 7 - Math)
Homeroom teacher will hold whole class/group/individual video calls with students
everyday (Google Meet)
Music will be scheduled twice a week via video calls (Google Meet)
Elective classes (Art, PE, Computers) will be integrated into the core classes by the
homeroom teacher
Mandarin has been removed from the schedule during online classes in order to focus on
core classes and so not to overwhelm students with content
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Key Changes to Elementary
Increase in core classes (7- Unit of Inquiry, 7 – Language Arts, 7 - Math)
Homeroom/elective teacher will hold whole class/small group/one to one video calls with
students for the duration of the scheduled class (Google Meet). For example: during a
double period, the teacher may conduct a whole class call during the first period then work
with several smaller groups during the second.
Music, Mandarin and Philippine History will remain as elective classes
Art, PE and Computer class will be integrated into the core classes by the homeroom teacher
Semester exams have now been removed with the assessment focus shifting to the projects
completed within each PYP Transdisciplinary Theme
Over the past few months our teachers have been working to develop an online learning
environment along with materials for learning. We have been preparing for the upcoming school
year by ensuring that we integrate effective e-learning platforms (Google Classroom, SeeSaw, Class
Dojo) along with an engaging, rigorous curriculum which enables all students to reach their
potential. Please read through the handbook to learn more about our online platforms.
As the elementary school coordinator, I would like to introduce to you the EYS/Elementary team and
please remember that my “virtual door” is always open.
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EYS/Elementary Team
Ms. Jennilyn Santos Mr. Benjamin Zimmerman Ms. Marina Westhuizen
K2 Homeroom Grade 1 Homeroom Grade 2 Homeroom
Mr. George Taslev
Ms. Carmela Baylosis Mr. James Mckone Music
Grade 3 Homeroom Coordinator
Grade 4/5 Homeroom
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Ms. Nan Wang Ms. Michelle David
Mandarin Philippine History
Mr. Guido Ms. Shaina Villavicencio
Raz-Kids/ Elementary Support ESL
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Curriculum The International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) is a curriculum designed for students aged 3-11. It is the first part of the IB’s curriculum for 3-18/19 year olds, culminating in the Diploma Programme, an internationally recognised and respected post-18 qualification. The IB curricula aims to help children become successful learners in the contexts of the 21st Century; to become adults who are able to work successfully in a rapidly changing world, and to have the determination, flexibility and character to succeed in their lives. The central purpose of the PYP is to develop the attributes and traits identified in the IB Learner Profile. EYS Elementary Handbook 2020/2021 5
They develop these attributes within the classroom, during assemblies, on the playground, and while participating in Noblesses’ many extracurricular activities. We encourage our whole community to develop these attributes, so students should also be showing these characteristics at home (and so should parents!). The PYP is all about inquiry: the process through which a learner moves from his or her current level of understanding to a new and deeper level. Our students will be: • Exploring, wondering and questioning • Collecting data and reporting findings • Taking and defending a position • Using critical thinking skills to understand a concept • Making and testing theories • Experimenting and playing with possibilities • Solving problems in a variety of ways. EYS Elementary Handbook 2020/2021 6
What will your child be learning? During each year of school, students in Grade 1 (5-6 years) to Grade 5 (10-11 years) experience six different units of inquiry and spend approximately six weeks on each unit. Early Childhood (3-5 years) students experience four units of inquiry throughout each school year. All units explore the transdisciplinary themes of: Who We Are Where We Are In Place and Time How We Express Ourselves How The World Works How We Organise Ourselves Sharing The Planet The PYP is a transdisciplinary curriculum, which draws individual disciplines together into a coherent whole, while preserving the essence of each subject. EYS Elementary Handbook 2020/2021 7
Programme of Inquiry (POI)
The PYP Programme of Inquiry. The Primary Years Programme is structured around six
transdisciplinary themes that are developed into the schools' programme of inquiry (POI); within
these themes students are exposed to units of learning that promote inquiry and investigation.
Weeks 1-8 Weeks 9-17 Weeks 18-26 Weeks 27-35
Sep 7th - Nov 6th Nov 9th - Jan 29th Feb 1st - Apr 2nd Apr 5th - Jun 9th
h
****Sep 1st- 4th will be an
reintroduction to the PYP
for students with
activities based around the
learner profile and the key
concepts
Who we are How we express ourselves How the world works Sharing the planet
An inquiry into the nature of An inquiry into the ways in An inquiry into the natural world An inquiry into rights and
the self; beliefs and values; which we discover and and its laws; the interaction responsibilities in the struggle to
personal, physical, mental, express ideas, feelings, between the natural world share finite resources with other
social and spiritual health; nature, culture, beliefs and (physical and biological) and people and with other living
human relationships including values; the ways in which human societies; how humans things; communities and the
families, communities, and we reflect on, extend and use their understanding of relationships within and between
cultures; rights and enjoy our creativity; our scientific principles; the impact them; access to equal
responsibilities; what it means appreciation of the of scientific and technological opportunities; peace and conflict
to be human. aesthetic. advances on society and on the resolution.
environment.
Who we are How we express ourselves How the world works Sharing the planet
K2 Central idea Central idea Central idea Central idea
We are unique individuals who Children recognize and Simple machines are used to Plants are essential to life and
have an impact on others and appreciate the unique make home, school, and leisure have specific requirements for
the world we live in nature and shared values activities easier. survival
of how people celebrate
Key concepts
Key concepts Key concepts Key concepts Function, Change, Connection,
Form, Connection, Responsibility, Perspective, Form, Function, Connection
Responsibility Change
Related concepts Related concepts
Related concepts Related concepts Properties, Structure, Pattern Systems, Transformations,
Similarities, Differences, Values, Belief, Diversity Cycles
Relationship Lines of inquiry
Lines of inquiry Simple machines and how they Lines of inquiry
Lines of inquiry Ways we can celebrate. work. Ways that simple The seeds need to grow. The life
Your own unique physical Ways in which we machines make everyday tasks cycle of a plant (change). How
characteristics. Your abilities. communicate through and activities easier at home. plants help people and our
How people around you are celebration. How Ways that simple machines planet
alike and different. Your celebrations are expressed make everyday tasks and
feelings, roles and throughout the world. activities easier at school.
responsibilities and how they
affect you and others.
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Weeks 1-5 Weeks 6 – 11 Weeks 12 – 17 Weeks 18 – 24 Weeks 25 – 31 Weeks 32 – 38
Sep 7th - Oct Oct 26th - Dec Jan 4th - Feb Feb 15th - Mar Mar 22nd - May 3rd -
22nd 10th 10th 19tht Apr 30th June 9th
****Sep 1st- **** December
4th will be an 14-18 will be
reintroduction used to review
to the PYP for the first two
students with units along with
activities based Christmas
around the activities
learner profile
and the key
concepts
Who we are Where we are in How we organize How the world How we express Sharing the
time and place ourselves works ourselves planet
An inquiry into the An inquiry into An inquiry into the An inquiry into An inquiry into An inquiry into
nature of the self; orientation in interconnectednes the natural world the ways in rights and
beliefs and values; place and time; s of human-made and its laws; the which we responsibilities
personal, physical, personal histories; systems and interaction discover and in the struggle
mental, social and homes and communities; the between the express ideas, to share finite
spiritual health; journeys; the structure and natural world feelings, nature, resources with
human discoveries, function of (physical and culture, beliefs other people
relationships explorations, and organizations; biological) and and values; the and with other
including families, migrations of societal decision- human societies; ways in which living things;
communities, and humankind; the making; economic how humans use we reflect on, communities
cultures; rights relationships and activities and their their extend and and the
and the impact on understanding of enjoy our relationships
responsibilities; interconnectednes humankind and scientific creativity; our within and
what it means to s of individuals the environment. principles; the appreciation of between them;
be human. and civilizations, impact of the aesthetic. access to equal
from local and scientific and opportunities;
global technological peace and
perspectives. advances on conflict
society and on the resolution
environment.
Who we are Where we are in How we organize How the world How we express Sharing the
time and place ourselves works ourselves planet
Grade 1 Central idea Central idea Communities are Central idea Central idea Central idea
Our relationships People have changed by Energy may be Our family Plants play an
contribute to different types of human-made converted, history and important role
shaping our homes in a variety systems. transformed and culture is in creating a
identity of places. used to support reflected balanced
Key concepts Key concepts human progress through art and environment
Form, causation, Key concepts Connection, music
connection Form, causation, reflection Key concepts Key concepts
connection Causation, Key concepts Responsibility,
Related concepts Related concepts function Perspective, form,
Friendship, values Related concepts Diversity, survival, form change, connections
Friendship, values purpose, connection
Lines of inquiry Related concepts Related
-We are unique Lines of inquiry Lines of inquiry Movement, force, Related concepts
and special -The building -We (people) are energy, accuracy concepts Cycles,
-Relationships materials used in able to adapt to Interpretation, resources,
with friends affect homes new places Lines of inquiry community, sustainability,
us -The similarities -Human made -How objects identity
-Feelings and differences in systems are the move Lines of
influence our the features of result of a -How we make Lines of inquiry inquiry
work at school homes collective effort objects move -Music allows -Plants require
-Comparing -Building -Systems can be faster us to connect several
relationships materials used in both beneficial -Our relationship with the past elements to
the host country and harmful with world -Art reflects the grow
reflect around us cultural identity -Plants support
-We can affect of our a variety of
change in our community wildlife
environment
EYS Elementary Handbook 2020/2021 9-We rely on
plants to
create an
environment
which supports
all life
Grade 2 Central Idea Central Idea Central idea Central Idea Central idea Central idea
We have a Our community is We can make States of matter Toys and games Humans have
responsibility to built on sense of the and changing reflect our made a
take care of our relationships world around us materials help us culture and substantial
community between the by examining to understand the allows us to impact on both
people who live in human made world around us express our plants and
Key concepts it and the roles systems creativity animals
Form, connection, they play Key concepts
responsibility Key concepts Form, function, Key concepts Key concepts
Key concepts Form, function change Form, function, reflection,
Related concepts Form, causation, change connection,
sustainability, perspective, Related concepts Related concepts responsibility
resources, change structure, research, Related
conservation organisation, processes, concepts Related
Related concepts Information Communication concepts
Lines of Inquiry stories, lifestyle, Lines of inquiry , imagination, classification,
-Cleaning up trash culture, -different human Lines of Inquiry creativity, growth
responsibly community, systems across -Understanding history,
-Recycling and location cultures change tradition Lines of
reducing plastic -The value of -Ordering events inquiry
waste Lines of Inquiry money can in sequential Lines of inquiry -The changes
-Communicating -Maps help us to change order -Contrast toys made by
with people and explore the world -Changes in in the past with people have
the community around us matter can be present toys had a lasting
-Comparing your recorded and -Games develop effect on our
neighbourhood to interpreted a strong environment
other community -Humans have
communities spirit a symbiotic
around the world relationship
with the plant
world
Grade 3 Central idea Central idea Central Idea Central Idea Central Idea Central idea
Lifestyle choices Personal histories Communities Objects can be Ideas and Relationships
impact our body and journeys of prepare for manipulated feelings can be between
and the early and modern extreme weather through force expressed plants and
environment Philippine in a variety of through written animals and
civilisations ways Key concepts and verbal our
Key concepts reflect our world Causation, form, communication responsibility
Function, today Key concepts function to protect
Causation, Form, causation, Key concepts them builds
Responsibility Key concepts change Related concepts change, form, empathy and
Change, movement, connection an
Related concepts connection, form Related concepts position, change understanding
Balance, cycles, energy, Related of the world
movement, Related concepts force, survival, Lines of Inquiry concepts around us
energy, Culture, diversity, measurement, -Forces can be Communication
connection communication, observed and , expression, Key concepts
Lines of inquiry recorded technology, Responsibility,
Lines of inquiry Lines of inquiry -Compare and -Speed impacts community, function,
-What it means to -Living in early contrast hot and how an object media connection
have a balanced civilisations in the cold places behaves
lifestyle Philippines -Extreme weather -Forces allow us Lines of inquiry Related
-Impact of -Similarities and affects our to create changes -Language concepts
lifestyle choices differences community in the enables people interaction,
on the body -Evidence helps us -People prepare environment to express their systems,
-The effect of to know about for weather cultural adaptations,
trash on our early civilisations across the world heritage classification
environment -Heroes change -Sharing stories
the past and is a part of Lines of
modern sharing our inquiry
communities history -Animals and
-Other countries - plants rely on
influence Filipinos Communication each other to
way of life has changed survive and
over time reproduce
EYS Elementary Handbook 2020/2021 10-Small changes
in the food
chain can have
a big impact
across species
-Protecting
animals, plants
and the
environment
helps to
support all life
Grade Central Idea Central idea Central idea Central Idea Central Idea Central Idea
4/5 Our family history Our motivation to Transportation Understanding Storytelling and By
shapes who we explore and our impacts on the water cycle drama allows us collaborating
are and where we experiences human migration enables us to to learn about the human
are going shapes our view sustain our water how culture race can begin
of the world Key concepts supply and feelings can to solve global
Key Concepts Function, change, be expressed problems
Causation, Key concepts connection Key concepts
Function, Causation, Form, Connection, Key concepts Key concepts
Connection Connection. Related concepts responsibility Perspective, responsibility.
Employment, change causation
Lines of Inquiry Related concepts transport, Related Concepts
-Identify how our Choice, population, Cycles, adaption, Related Related
parents and movement, technology process, concepts concepts
grandparents’ systems consequences Culture, media, Sustainability,
choices affect Lines of inquiry tradition growth,
their children Lines of inquiry -The connection Lines of Inquiry resources,
-How does family -We are between -The water supply Lines of inquiry supply and
health, education, motivated to transport and affects the -Shadow demand
wealth, language explore new trade environment puppets and
and culture places -The impact of -Communities drama reflect Lines of
impact children - Exploration technology on deal with drought our cultural inquiry
change people travel and through identity -The planet
-Systems of stars communication technological -The journey of provides
and how they -Transport has advances light enough food
help explorers changed people’s -Average rainfall -Using shadow to sustain us
navigate lives in many affects different puppets to tell -Our lifestyle
ways environments in a stories (Shang and choices
variety of ways Dynasty) and have a
lasting impact
on the
environment
EYS Elementary Handbook 2020/2021 11Online Platforms What is Google Classroom? Google Classroom is a class-organization platform that incorporates Google's core G Suite (Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, and other Google products) so students can access everything they need for a class, including homework assignments, group projects, files, and even Google Hangouts to chat with the teacher or the entire class. How do you set up Google Classroom? Your child will receive an email invite from their teacher with a link or a code they use to join the class. They'll be directed to classroom.google.com, where they log in using their school email account to access the class their teacher has added them to. EYS Elementary Handbook 2020/2021 12
What iS Google Meet? Google Meet is Google a video conferencing app. Google’s platform enables teachers to schedule video calls with students to have high definition virtual video meetings. Our first session with students may be a challenge but it will get better when we “meet” again. How do you set up Google Meet? The homeroom teacher will create a chat group in Hangouts where students can talk with the teacher. The link to enter to video conferencing call will then be sent by the teacher. The students simply click the link which then instantly directs them to the call. EYS Elementary Handbook 2020/2021 13
What is SeeSaw? Seesaw is a digital portfolio system that allows students to engage in learning activities and share their work with their teacher and their family. The communication tools allow families to comment on student work and receive progress updates from teachers. Students add posts to their journals. Student posts showcase the academic projects they've been working on in the classroom. This could include photos, artwork, videos, activities, notes, projects they've created in other apps, and more. https://web.seesaw.me/parents How do you setup SeeSaw? 1. Open the Seesaw Class app on iOS or Android. Or go to app.seesaw.me on any computer in Chrome or Firefox browser. 2. Choose I’m a Student. 3. Type in the code provided by the teacher to join your class. Students will only use this code once. 4. Sign in with your Google account or create an account with your email address and password. EYS Elementary Handbook 2020/2021 14
What is Class Dojo?
Class Dojo is an interactive reward system that allows you to see how your children are
getting on in school. ClassDojo informs you when your child receives a Dojo point, and what
it is for. Dojo points are given for a variety of reasons and encourage children to work hard
and participate fully.
Messaging is another integral part of ClassDojo as parents and teachers can communicate
with each other easily on matters pertaining to, e.g. class announcements and reminders.
How do you setup SeeSaw?
1. Go to home.classdojo.com.
2. Select “Parent” from the center of the screen.
3. Enter your parent code and select “Check code” and Click on "I'm ___'s Parent" OR
select “Sign up,” enter your first and last name, email address, and create a
password before clicking "Sign Up" again.
EYS Elementary Handbook 2020/2021 15What is Raz Kids? Raz-Kids is an award-winning teaching product that provides comprehensive levelled reading resources for students. With hundreds of eBooks offered at 29 different levels of reading difficulty, it's easy to put the right content in every student's hands. Kids access their levelled text through an interactive learning portal designed to keep them motivated and engaged. Every eBook is available in online and mobile formats, and allows students to listen to, read at their own pace, and record themselves reading. Students then take a corresponding eQuiz complete with an extended answer response to test comprehension and determine future instruction needs. Once a child has read ten or more of the levelled eBooks and passed each of the corresponding eQuizzes, they advance on to the next reading level where they have access to lengthier and more difficult text. How do you setup Raz Kids? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftIngf7hYmc https://www.learninga-z.com/site/resources/videos/raz-kids-overview EYS Elementary Handbook 2020/2021 16
How will you know how your child is doing? Students and teachers are actively involved in assessing students’ progress. Assessment involves the gathering and analysis of student performance and is designed to inform teaching and learning. It identifies what students know, understand, can do, and feel at different stages in their learning. We use a balanced range of assessment tools and strategies, carefully designed to give students, parents and teachers a clear picture of a student’s progress. Some of these strategies are: • Observations • Performance assessments such as presentations, debates and role-plays • Teacher-student/student-student conferences and conversations • Tests with true/false, multiple-choice questions • Open-ended tasks such as written answers and drawing illustrations and diagrams. Some of the assessment tools are: • Rubrics: student and/or teacher-designed criteria • Benchmarks • Checklists • Anecdotal records: brief written notes based on observations of students EYS Elementary Handbook 2020/2021 17
We report on your child’s progress in the following ways: • Written reports • Parent-teacher conferences • Student-led conferences (where your child will share their learning with you) • Regular correspondence (email, notes, class unit newsletter) from the class teacher. Your child’s progress will be reported to you regularly both verbally and in writing. You are encouraged to play an active role in supporting your child’s learning by staying in touch with the class teacher throughout the year. How can you support your child’s learning? There are many ways in which Noblesse parents can support their children’s learning, including: • Ensure that your child completes their homework • Discuss the unit of inquiry • Discuss the profiles and attitudes that are being worked on • Read daily with your child • Visit the local library • Encourage independence, organisational and time management skills • Encourage maths concepts in everyday life (eg: when cooking/shopping) and practise times tables • Play games together (eg: Scrabble, Connect 4) • Write diaries, poems, stories together • Seek advice from school. EYS Elementary Handbook 2020/2021 18
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