Welcome to KC Academy, International Primary School 2 - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Welcome to KC Academy, International Primary School

Presentation Agenda

• 1. Why is KC Academy the Right Choice

for Your Child?

• 2. Educational Philosophies
• 3. Academic Overview
• 4. Upcoming Changes for 2019/2020

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Why is Kid Castle Academy the Right Choice for Your Primary Student?

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Fact #1: KC Academy International School is the only primary school located in Nha Trang that is owned and

• perated by professional educators

This ensures that student success and enrichment is valued above all else Fact #2: KC Academy is the only primary school located in Nha Trang employing all native English speaking instructors and offer 100% English immersion

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Fact #3: KC Academy is also the

• nly primary school located in

Nha Trang that meets the North American requirements for subject hours per week as well as yearly student contact hours

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Weekly Academic Timetable

CONTENT AREA HOURS PER WEEK

English Language Arts ( ELA) 10 Mathematics 5 Science/ Social Studies 5 Physical Education 2 Arts 2 Special Electives 2

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Fact #4: We provide 1 teacher per grade level Fact #5: We provide on average, a 1: 12 teacher to student ratio in each classroom

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Fact #6: All of our native

speaking English instructors are fully qualified educators and have

• btained the necessary

certifications from their home countries of Canada, United States, Australia, and England

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Fact #7:

Kid Castle primary educators remain employed at our school for a minimum of 2 years. We have a VERY low teacher turn over rate. Our teachers do not leave employment early, in the middle of the school year . We have zero history of replacing teachers each school year. This consistency, professionalism and dedication in our staff proves best for the overall learning environment of your child; fostering trust and rapport between educators and students.

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Kid Castle’s Educational Philosophies

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What is Student-Centered Learning?

 Collaborative, interactive learning

environment

 Students play the primary role within their

educational journey, teachers act as guides

 Addresses the social, physical, emotional as

well as specific cultural needs of each student in full support of their academic welfare

 Provides student choice, fostering creativity,

developing independent mindsets and problem-solving abilities; all the while creating differentiated instruction based upon individual student abilities

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Hands-on Learning at Every Age!

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Emphasizing the Positive

Student of the Week! Celebrating Success!

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Academic Events!

2nd Annual Spelling Bee!

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Studen t Art Show at Ana Marina

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Outside Excursions!

Glass blowing demonstration !

Culinary Classes!

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Located 1 block away from private, An Vien Beach

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Cultural Celebrations

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Extra-Curricular Activities

FREE Weekly Soccer Camp Friday Afternoon Yoga class

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Adding new events yearly!

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Student Performances

Christmas and End of Year Shows at the Sheraton!

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Focus on Real- World Issues

Anti-Bullying, Kindness Workshops

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Community Helpers!

#trashtag Cleanup Challenge!

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Student- Led Initiatives

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Supporting Local Charities!

Pancake Breakfast and Fun 1k Run Fundraiser

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Visiting Local Orphanage

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Academic Overview

Kid Castle follows the K-6 American

curriculum framework aligned with the Common Core standards

The Common Core is a set of high-

quality academic standards

These learning goals outline what a

student should know and be able to do independently at the end of each grade level

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Academic Overview

Important reminder: Kid Castle is not an English language learning center but an educational facility providing full academic criteria required for students ages 5-12 *We go above and beyond to support our language learners , offering ESL classes *Ask about after school tutoring sessions

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Evaluations and Assessments

Assessments exist in order to

monitor, reflect upon and improve student progress and teaching practices

Students will be formally assessed 3

times per year

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Photos of evaluation, assessment

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Evaluatio n Progress Report

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Communication is Key!

Kid Castle utilizes an online application which allows parents instant visual access and real-time communication to receive :

• Weekly classroom agendas and

learning objectives

• Classroom assignments and projects
• Updates on student academic and

behavioral performance

• All school related announcements
• Virtual student portfolios
• Translation tool

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Workshop Model

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Online Reading Program

 We utilize an award-winning online reading program,

Reading A to Z, which provides countless resources for all age and ability levels. This program provides extensive auditory and visual experiences

 Especially beneficial for English language learners and

beginner readers

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Exciting Changes for the Upcoming 2019/2020 School Year

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#1 : Expansion of our Upper Primary School , Kid Castle Academy

• As our student population grows, so do
• ur facilities and our staff!
• Complete separation of preschool/

kindergarten and primary campuses

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#2 : New Textbooks

Updated math and grammar texts

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#3: Addition of Grade 7 Class! We are always adapting to our students' needs!

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In Conclusion…

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION

AND FOR CONSIDERING KID CASTLE AS YOUR EDUCATION PROVIDER!

If you need any further information

please send email inquires to: kidcastlevietnam@gmail.com

School visits by appointment only:

01675997986 (ENG)

02586251636 (VN)

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