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Curriculum

CMIS core curriculum is a Common Core Learning standard-based document that provides opportunities for students learning based on clearly defined expectations and is aligned with the school vision and purpose. It empowers educators to select texts, identify objectives and use a rich array of instructional strategies and activities to meet student learning needs. Core curriculum is designed to provide assistance, while allowing for creativity, application of higher-order thinking skills and investigation of new approaches to apply their learning.

Early childhood level curriculum

  • is broad in scope and provides for meeting the individual intellectual, emotional, and social needs of the students. It also provides for different levels of ability, development and learning styles. It includes activities designed to develop the children’s positive attitudes for learning.
  • integrates opportunities to develop small and large muscle skills and provides opportunities for students to actively explore and interact with the environment, other students, and adults in a positive manner.

Elementary Level Curriculum

  • places an emphasis upon the development of cognitive and effective skills, develops the knowledge and competencies necessary for student success at the next level of education.
  • It includes learning experiences in language arts (including reading, writing and speech communications at the appropriate levels) mathematics, science, social studies,French and German, physical education, art, music, computer,  Islamic studies, Qur’an and national subjects (Arabic, religion, social studies).

Middle School Curriculum

  • serves both general and specific needs of students through a variety of exploratory experiences and courses so that the student is prepared to be successful at the next educational level.
  • The curriculum includes learning experiences in language arts (including reading, writing and speech communications at the appropriate levels) mathematics, science, social studies, French and German, physical education, art, music, computer, Islamic studies, Qur’an and national subjects (Arabic, religion, social studies).

Math curriculum provides a backdrop for fostering critical thinking, problem solving, and communication skills that help develop deep mathematical understanding . Science curriculum help students develop their thinking about scientific concepts, engage in the work of scientists and engineers, and exercise language skills—all while supporting the Next Generation Science Standards. Teaching science is more challenging than setting up an experiment. Discover why developing understanding is essential in science education and explore practical suggestions for how best to engage students in activities that deepen their curiosity about the world and promote an enjoyment of science .Technology is embedded within the curriculum to support student learning.

High School Curriculum

  • includes a core set of offerings to enhance academic skills, career preparation, the application of knowledge, higher education and the use of technology to ensure successful transition to the world of work.
  • Core and non-core subjects include Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Languages (French and German), and computer studies from K-12. There are also specialized classes for Art, Fine Applied Art, P.E, Music and Islamic Studies.
  • CMS also offers the University Advanced Placement Program. Courses are scheduled on a year to year basis depending on needs and availability. Elective courses in Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Business, Math, Environmental Science, Advanced Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Management and Statistics are offered to 11 and 12 graders to help them explore their interests and career options.
  • SAT I, SAT II and Ministry of Education national subjects (Arabic, Religion, Social Studies and Civics) are part of CMIS instructional goals, plan and curriculum. Students with special needs have access to guidance and special needs programs (ELL, FSL, ASL, GSL ) curriculum. Technology is embedded within the curriculum to support student learning.

The curriculum also offers opportunities for interconnection between areas of learning, critical analysis, evaluation, self-expression and social interaction to address real-life problems.