Grade 1 - Grade 4 Key Stage 1

For Our Age 7 to 10 Students

The first key stage marks children’s transition from the Early Years into Primary School and fosters continued development through an engaging, active approach to learning. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is integrated throughout the curriculum to enhance and support learning. A combination of classroom-based instruction, a broad co-curricular programme, and educational experiences beyond the classroom ensures that we deliver a comprehensive and well-rounded education for every child.

Curriculum

Curriculum Concepts

Math

Bridges Mathematics

Gives a conceptual understanding of mathematical concepts

Science

• Full Option Science System (FOSS)- NGSS aligned curriculum resource
• Mystery Science – Online, hands-on NGSS aligned curriculum resource

**Both resources are fully aligned to NGSS standards, and teachers are able to access both to better meet the needs of students.

Social Studies

• Wonders Basal System
• Selected World History Topics
• Teacher designed units of study including Project based and Problem-based learning projects aligned to AERO Cmmon Core Standards and real-world phenomena

Physical Education (PE)

FCIS students are encouraged to think boldly and share their ideas through programs like Genius Hour, where they research and develop self-chosen projects, and the Junior Journalism team, which hones communication and storytelling skills.

Art

Music

Students build global competence through our World Languages program (Mandarin, Malay, and Spanish for Grades 5+), and our EAL program offers three tiers of support (iEAL, aEAL, and EAL) to ensure that every learner thrives academically and linguistically.

Timetable

Languages

EAL

Mandarin

Bahasa Malaysia

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Our English as an Additional Language (EAL) Program is dedicated to differentiated instruction, ensuring every child gets the necessary support to thrive.

How We Assess in Lower School

Ongoing Progress Monitoring

MAP Test administered three times per year

CAT-4 testing for reasoning and problem-solving

WIDA assessments twice per year

Student goal-setting and reflection

Student portfolios

Standards-based rubrics

Quarterly grade reports

Grade Reporting in Lower School

Scale 1

Insufficient Evidence

The student has not yet produced enough completed work to assess understanding, or the student requires significant intervention to complete grade level assignments.

Scale 2

Approaching

The student is approaching grade level content mastery, but teacher support is required for assignments.

Scale 3

Proficient

The student consistently meets grade-level expectations, but does not yet demonstrate advanced understanding or cannot yet apply concepts in new contexts.

Scale 4

Exceeding

The student consistently demonstrates advanced understanding of grade-level concepts and is able to apply concepts in new contexts.

Extra-Curricular Activities (ECA)

Our ECA (Extra-Curricular Activities) program is an integral part of our school community, offering a diverse range of enriching opportunities for students to explore their passions, develop new skills, and broaden their horizon beyond the classroom.