Junior High
Academics
We aim for the classroom to be a place where students are encouraged to do their best in all areas, academically, socially and morally. With clear goals for each grade level, we expect to see continuous growth in all subject areas. The advantage of small class sizes means that if students develop at different levels, the teachers can adapt to their needs.
English
Junior High students will have daily English classes. Through this English program, students will continue to build skills in grammar and writing using a US English curriculum. Students will focus on higher level reading and writing essays, research papers and narrative writing.
Our unique SIS curriculum incorporates a focus on the main elements of language: reading, writing, speaking and listening to ensure all students grow to be effective communicators in English.
Reading
Students are exposed to a variety of genres including fiction, nonfiction, and poetry through lively reading passages. Subject matter from across the curriculum deepens student knowledge while strengthening their reading skills.
Math
In Junior High School, the major goal of the Secondary Math program is to develop student’s critical thinking and produce life-long problem solvers. Students are encouraged not only to perform calculations but also to be able to explain and justify answers by applying critical-thinking skills.
Sano International School, with partnership to Liberty University Online Academy, provides students an understanding of mathematical processes and how to produce accurate solutions. The curriculum for junior high school mathematics covers pre-algebra, and algebra in grades 7, 8, and 9, respectively.
Science
Taught from a Christian perspective, students will learn to investigate the world around them, form opinions, and discuss different ideas and theories. Sano International School promotes scientific literacy. The school pursues to establish foundational science facts and skills to further instruction.
Social Studies
The goal of Sano International School’s Social Studies, History, and Geography curriculum is to equip each of our students with an understanding of history, geography, and culture from a Biblical perspective from grade 5 up to JHS.
Grades 7-9 will complete a three year cycle of Cultural Geography, World History I, World History II.
Music
Our Music program begins in preschool and continues through Junior High. We seek to instill music appreciation and proficiency in each student. Junior High students participate in a band, each learning four instruments; keyboards, guitar, bass and drums.
Japanese
Using textbooks from Japanese school, students will study kanji and Japanese language. Reading, writing and speaking will all be incorporated in this lesson taught once a day.
Our Japanese language education aims to provide students with the essential abilities to read, listen, speak, and write proficiently at the student's grade level. Our goal is to empower students to articulate their ideas, participate in meaningful discussions, and comprehend a wide range of texts.
Art
Students are given space to create unique works from personal experience, observation, imagination and themes. Math topics such as symmetry and tessellations are incorporated to enhance student’s understanding.
The art curriculum incorporates one term of home economics and one term of art skills.
Physical Education
Our P.E. program aims to meet students needs to physically develop and build stamina. Through individual and group activities, students learn how to work together and develop leadership in a practical area.
Computer
Computer courses are taught with a Christian worldview. Students learn that computer/technology is not just a tool or a toy, but it is another opportunity to know and glorify God and to serve their community and other individuals.
Junior high school students will take an exploratory desktop publishing course that will allow them to review the foundational skills they learned in elementary school. Their proficiency in utilizing Google Workspace and Microsoft Office software for word processing, spreadsheets, and slide presentations is integrated into other subjects. In addition, they will learn the fundamentals of project management, video production, design, editing and the basics of web scripting.
Assessment and External Testing
Students will be assessed regularly for progress throughout the year. Reports will be given out twice a year showing progress in each subject with comments written by the teacher to explain the progress and areas of weakness.
Once a year students from Grade 3 and up will take TOEFL Primary (Age 7 - 11) or Junior (Age 12-14), they are tested in reading, listening, comprehension and vocabulary. They are also given the opportunity to take the speaking test which is done online.
