Elementary
Grades 1 to 6
We are pleased to offer the Alberta, Canada provincial curriculum and the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) at all grade levels, serving as the cornerstone of our successful program.
Division One
Grades 1 to 3
At TIS, our Division 1 curriculum framework is designed to support the emotional, physical, social, and intellectual development of our students. We encourage and motivate them to view learning as a lifelong and exciting journey. Our goal is to cultivate high academic skills alongside positive social and cultural values that will equip them for success in the twenty-first century.
We recognize a range of developmental levels and learning styles, which inform the planning of their learning experiences. Students engage in a multilevel balanced literacy program that incorporates authentic reading and writing experiences in our child-centered classrooms. This framework is designed to help all students learn to read and write effectively through both shared and independent activities. Through the guided inquiry process, they acquire skills and knowledge that they can apply in authentic settings, developing a clear understanding of what they are learning and why.
To better accommodate their needs, class sizes are generally limited to 25 students.
Division Two
Grades 4 to 6
Students in Division Two take an active role in their learning, with an emphasis on balanced literacy to further develop their language skills. They have opportunities to enhance their reading, writing, and communication abilities through various comprehension strategies introduced each month. These strategies help them become aware of the essential skills needed to access and interpret information both within the classroom and in the wider world.
Numeracy is also a strong focus in our division. Students learn to understand math as a process rather than just a series of operations. Emphasis is placed on using different strategies to solve problems, encouraging the development of logic and reasoning.
Field trips into the community help students better understand the relevance of their learning and make real-world connections. Throughout the division, educators aim to inspire self-directed, lifelong learners who can think critically and act as caring, global citizens.