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In the PYP, Assessments take place continuously throughout the quarter following the IB strands. End-of-quarter assessments also take place four times a year. Schedules, Notifications and Revision Packs are released 2 weeks in advance through the JKSPortal, under the Students and Parents Tab.
Parents can access the PlusPortals-Parent Tab through JKSPortal to view their child’s grades throughout the quarter. These grades are based on the submission of homework and assignments, completion of classwork, and assessments carried out. These grades are continuously revised and updated during the quarter and are considered final only upon the release of the report card.
Performance is reported comprehensively at the end of every quarter for all grade levels. You will be notified via email and SMS when the report is available and can be accessed through the PlusPortals-Parent Tab through JKSPortal.
JKS is accredited by the Council for International Schools (CIS), New England Association for Schools and Colleges (NEASC) as well as the International Baccalaureate (IB).
JKS is the first IB continuum school in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia authorized to offer the three IB programmes:
The International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum is a globally recognized leader in the field of international education.
Aligned with JKS’s mission for academic excellence, the IB helps students develop the knowledge, attitudes and skills needed to participate actively and responsibly in a changing and increasingly interrelated world. The IB encourages students to be active learners, well-rounded individuals and engaged world citizens. Its coherent and comprehensive curriculum framework is carefully designed to support the personal, social and emotional well-being of the students as they establish their identity and build their self-esteem.
The IB motivates students and helps them to achieve success both in school and in life beyond the classroom. The IB programmes allow students to build on their strengths and to embrace challenges in subjects in which they might not excel.
The IB’s learner profile describes a broad range of capacities and responsibilities that shape the future active members of the world and which go beyond academic success. They imply a commitment to help all members of the school community learn to respect themselves, others and the world around them. The profile aims to develop learners who are:
In the Primary Years Programme (PYP), students acquire knowledge of important concepts through units of inquiry. The PYP encompasses six interconnected themes that shape the units of inquiry and constitute a year-long curriculum. These themes are as follows:
Units of inquiry integrate subject areas such as mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies. This approach empowers students to establish connections between what they learn in fundamental subjects and its relevance to the world they live in.
The exhibition is the final event of a Primary Years Programme for an IB learner. The exhibition is a thorough examination of a global issue that also has local and/or regional consequences. The topic and research are chosen by the students and presented at the end of their fifth-grade year. The entire school community and the wider community are welcome to attend. The exhibition encompasses all of the interdisciplinary skills that the students have developed during the Primary Years Programme.
Additional information can be found through the JKS Website, the JKS Portal, and the Parent-Student Handbook (under the School Information Tab). Should you require any further details, please send an email to jksinfo@jks.edu.sa.
