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Overview

SABIS® believes that the success of an educational institution should be measured by the value it adds to each individual. The SABIS® academic goals may be summarized as follows:
 

to qualify every student for entrance into     

  colleges/universities around the world
to provide a well-rounded education based on a   mastery of English and mathematics
to enable students to acquire a firm command of a   second language
to train students in logical reasoning and critical   thinking
to prepare students to be able to sustain intellectual

  efforts for long periods of time
to generate excitement for life-long learning
 
Early Childhood Program
 

Full-day Kindergarten with an enriched academic program highlighting the Letterland phonics 

  program, a proven base for accelerated reading, complemented by literature
Assistant teacher in each Kindergarten classroom
Spanish taught every day
Kindergarten classes begin with Circle Time
 
The Lower School (Grades 1-6)
 

Rigorous, highly academic SABIS®-designed private school-caliber education
Fast-paced sequencing for all subjects
Special focus on math, English, and Spanish instruction, including daily Spanish lessons

  beginning in Kindergarten
Strong hands-on science program sequenced and articulated across the grades
An enriched social studies program with Michigan content at all grade levels
Curriculum aligned with Michigan State standards, with all mandated Michigan Educational   Assessment Program (MEAP) prepared for and administered on designated dates
Intensives program for math and English reinforcement of basic foundation building skills with   small class remediation
Well-rounded top-notch educational program including all special areas: physical education,   computing, music, and art
Certified teaching staff, adhering to the timeline and guidelines of the federal No Child Left

  Behind Act
Vibrant before and after school programs available
 
The Upper School (Grades 7-12)
 

The Upper School curriculum at IAF covers a broad range of subjects. Some of the most distinctive features include:

English
In grades 7-9 the English program focuses on establishing skills in reading comprehension, composition, spelling, vocabulary, and grammar. Class readers with a historical content are used to provide a valuable context in which to study and perfect these skills. Literature is introduced gradually to provide an appreciation and basis for future study. Coursework in grades 10-12 focuses on preparation for the ACT/MME. Also, prepartion continues for Advanced Placement (AP) exams in English Languages, Spanish, and Literature.

 
 

Mathematics
Math in grades 7-9 is taught as an integrated discipline, allowing for fluidity across boundaries between different branches of Math. Starting in Grade 7 students are taught Algebra, Set Theory, and Computing; in grades 8 and 9 the study of Algebra and Computing is continued along with the study of Geometry. From grades 10-12 students continue to take Advanced Math courses leading to AP Calculus AB and BC.

Science
Students in grades 7-9 focus on the study of life, earth, physical sciences and mathematical methods. In grades 10-12 IAF offers a three-track science curriculum in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics in modern laboratory facilities. Students have AP exams in grades 11 and 12.Social Sciences
Grades 7-9 at IAF focus on the study of history from ancient civilization to the 20th century. Students gain knowledge and understanding of the times through the texts used. Project work in each term allows the students to further explore areas of special interest. Additionally, US History content in history, politics, and institutions is integrated into Social Studies in grades 8 and 9. Grades 10-12 offer World History, US Government, AP World History, and US History leading to AP exams.Spanish
Continuing in Grade 7 students take Spanish as their second language. These courses will lead to AP exams in Spanish Language and Literature.

Electives
Computers, Physical Education, Art, and Music round out the academic program in the Upper School at IAF. These survey courses are required in grades 7-9 and expose the students to the liberal arts, giving them a broad base of subjects to choose from in grades 10-12 as elective courses to help develop a well rounded educational experience.
 
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