The Precious I. Ikedi International School serves students in grades K through 8. Nearly fifty percent of the teachers have master’s degrees and almost fifty percent are National Board-certified. Weekly newsletters from the principal also include parent tips. Parents are a vital part of Precious I. Ikedi. 23 teachers will provide instruction that includes both reading and writing workshops, word study, and regular academic classes based upon Common Core objectives, a gifted program, English Immersion Studies, art, special education, health classes, computer labs, and the Follow the Child framework. Students are tested in reading and math in 3rd through 5th grades. They are tested in science in fourth grade, and writing in fifth grade. Students demonstrate their work through portfolios, projects, competitions, and artwork displays. Students enjoy art, music, P.E., and instruction in instrumental music. Students have a student council, chess club, and a school store. Fifth graders get to attend an Environmental Camp and all grades have intramural sports.
Students between Kindergarten through fifth grade, Students have the opportunity to feature the books they are reading, record what they have learned from a book, and record discussions they have had about books they have read. Students can also sign up for a lunch on Fridays in which a book will be discussed.
All classes go on two or more field trips per year. Students of elementary age have access to lap top computers for individual work, and teachers have Smart Boards and Smart Responders for learning through group engagement. Out of district students are accepted, but students must apply and pay tuition.
After School Program
An aftercare program is provided on regular school days. Students can receive academic help at that time or just relax with friends or play games. After school programs include gymnastics, tennis, yoga, Krea8tive Kids, Young Rembrandts, and several other interesting activities.There is a charge for the after school program, but parents only have to pay for days their children stay after school and utilize the program.
Academics
Precious I. Ikedi is not satisfied with an ordinary curriculum. To enhance learning, the curriculum is being buoyed by the Seven Habits of Happy Kids. These are listed on the technology tools website along with several links to helpful websites and projects created by students. Also, for each grade there is a list of links that are tailored to the students of that grade to help them in a variety of skills and subjects. Our goal is to turn students into reflective thinkers and communicators who develop into principled and caring life-long learners.
Students learn to research so that they master the skills necessary to be a successful student and learner. Part of this research takes place in a media center where students can make use of technology and check out books. Through the technology of the media center, students explore different countries every month. Additionally, students are given typing goals every year so that they progressively become better typists with fewer mistakes.
Sports
Students have the opportunity to play on several sports teams in basketball, softball, soccer, and tennis.
Arts & Culture
Clubs
Students are given the opportunity to participate in activities such as the Movie Making Club, the Fishing Club, Reader’s Theater, the Instrumentation Club, the Math Olympiad, Sports Broadcasting, garden club, aviation club, safety patrol, magic club, student council, art club, Kid Fit Club, chess club, and homework club.as well as many other activities that are parent-sponsored.
Tutoring
Elementary students receive tutoring from high school students through a program called xxxx.
Arts & Culture
All students take classes in Spanish, P.E., music, and art. Once a month, students attend a musical performance after lunch, after which they have a group discussion with the performers. Performers come from around the globe and perform a variety of musical types as soloists and groups.
Parent-Teacher Association (PTA)
A PTA will be established to unite parents and teachers who will agree on activities as fund raisers or short term programs to support students.
Yearly Special Events
Activities such as Night of the Arts, the Science Fair, and the annual Multicultural Celebration with parent volunteers and participation. We will also hold a fund-raiser yearly to keep up with technological enhancements such as smart boards and computers.
Group instrument lessons are offered to fourth graders who present one formal concert at the end of the year. Teachers schedule other informal performances as the students progress.
"EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION IS A STARTING POINT FOR A CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT AND IS ALSO THE KEY FOUNDATION OF THE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM AROUND THE GLOBE."
~PRECIOUS IKEDI
Students between Kindergarten through fifth grade, Students have the opportunity to feature the books they are reading, record what they have learned from a book, and record discussions they have had about books they have read. Students can also sign up for a lunch on Fridays in which a book will be discussed.
All classes go on two or more field trips per year. Students of elementary age have access to lap top computers for individual work, and teachers have Smart Boards and Smart Responders for learning through group engagement. Out of district students are accepted, but students must apply and pay tuition.
After School Program
An aftercare program is provided on regular school days. Students can receive academic help at that time or just relax with friends or play games. After school programs include gymnastics, tennis, yoga, Krea8tive Kids, Young Rembrandts, and several other interesting activities.There is a charge for the after school program, but parents only have to pay for days their children stay after school and utilize the program.
Academics
Precious I. Ikedi is not satisfied with an ordinary curriculum. To enhance learning, the curriculum is being buoyed by the Seven Habits of Happy Kids. These are listed on the technology tools website along with several links to helpful websites and projects created by students. Also, for each grade there is a list of links that are tailored to the students of that grade to help them in a variety of skills and subjects. Our goal is to turn students into reflective thinkers and communicators who develop into principled and caring life-long learners.
Students learn to research so that they master the skills necessary to be a successful student and learner. Part of this research takes place in a media center where students can make use of technology and check out books. Through the technology of the media center, students explore different countries every month. Additionally, students are given typing goals every year so that they progressively become better typists with fewer mistakes.
Sports
Students have the opportunity to play on several sports teams in basketball, softball, soccer, and tennis.
Arts & Culture
Clubs
Students are given the opportunity to participate in activities such as the Movie Making Club, the Fishing Club, Reader’s Theater, the Instrumentation Club, the Math Olympiad, Sports Broadcasting, garden club, aviation club, safety patrol, magic club, student council, art club, Kid Fit Club, chess club, and homework club.as well as many other activities that are parent-sponsored.
Tutoring
Elementary students receive tutoring from high school students through a program called xxxx.
Arts & Culture
All students take classes in Spanish, P.E., music, and art. Once a month, students attend a musical performance after lunch, after which they have a group discussion with the performers. Performers come from around the globe and perform a variety of musical types as soloists and groups.
Parent-Teacher Association (PTA)
A PTA will be established to unite parents and teachers who will agree on activities as fund raisers or short term programs to support students.
Yearly Special Events
Activities such as Night of the Arts, the Science Fair, and the annual Multicultural Celebration with parent volunteers and participation. We will also hold a fund-raiser yearly to keep up with technological enhancements such as smart boards and computers.
Group instrument lessons are offered to fourth graders who present one formal concert at the end of the year. Teachers schedule other informal performances as the students progress.
"EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION IS A STARTING POINT FOR A CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT AND IS ALSO THE KEY FOUNDATION OF THE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM AROUND THE GLOBE."
~PRECIOUS IKEDI