Al Khor Model School

Educational Plan
Educational Goals
School Operator
Contact Information

Educational Plan

School Mission
Our mission is to instill in all students life-skills, in-depth knowledge and qualities needed to become self-motivated, lifelong learners and productive citizens embracing Islamic behavior and traditions. Through collaboration of highly qualified staff and involved parents and community, high academic achievement is nurtured in a bilingual, safe, technology-rich, and learner-centered school environment.

To accomplish this mission, the school will:

• Enable pupils to develop age-appropriate life-skills including communication, critical thinking, management, and social skills;
  
• Instill citizenship qualities through various academic subjects and extra-curricular activities;
  
• Provide in-depth knowledge through internationally accredited and moderated courseware. The four core subjects of mathematics, science, English and Arabic will be offered based on Qatar’s curriculum standards. Islamic studies, IT, arts, social studies and extra-curricular activities will complement the course offerings needed to become well-educated and productive members of the society.
  
• Develop appropriate individual plans to support slow learners and also talented students through learner-centered approach;
  
• Employ "best teaching practices" and appropriate educational resources which provide students the support and challenges they need to accomplish high academic achievement;
  
• Establish timely and comprehensive interactions with involved-parents/guardians about their child's progress, and communicate with all stakeholders to build support for the school.
  
• Embrace a challenging technology-rich environment, which emphasizes IT use through a variety of programs for students, teachers, and administrative staff in various aspects of school life.
  

In the short-term, it is our intention to achieve the following specific objectives:

• Students will develop clear and effective written and oral communication skills using standard Arabic.
  
• Students will learn, apply and demonstrate knowledge of scientific principles as they explore the natural world using scientific method.
  
• Students will demonstrate appropriate level of computer literacy as they advance in their study
  
• Students will be able to speak, read, and write in a language other than Arabic.
  
• Students will learn the essentials necessary for a healthy, safe, and physically fit life.
  

Educational Goals
The school will:

• Practice standards for excellence which will produce students who are able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge and proficiency in core and non-core subjects;
  
• Improve academic performance by increasing the use of higher-level thinking strategies related to critical thinking and problem solving;
  
• Promote self-motivation and responsibility through creative learning opportunities and distinctive teaching approaches that stimulate in each student, curiosity and creativity;
  
• Incorporate practices and pursue opportunities that will encourage parental involvement in students’ educational experiences;
  
• Enable students to meet challenges of a rapidly changing society grounded in an awareness of their own societal and Islamic cultural roots;
  
• Increase the use of technology by students at all levels and in all content areas.
  
• Create the optimum school environment that encourages academic achievement, positive personal interactions, tolerance with others, respect for other cultures and responsible citizenship; and
  
• Meet or exceed the criteria of curriculum standards set by the Education Institute regarding the attainment of core subjects learning outcomes as delineated by the Evaluation Institute.
  

School Operator: Mrs. Saada Khamis Juma Salem Al-Abdulla
Bachelor of Education in English from Qatar University (1981). Mrs. Al-Abdulla has more than 25 years experience in the education field. She attended a lot of seminars, workshops and training courses in the education domain.

Contact Information:
P.O. Box: 90036, Doha - Qatar
Tel:4723949 - 4723959 - 4723969
Fax:4725025
E-mail: alkhormodel@hotmail.com
Website: www.alkhorschool.com