The GIS Gheriany International Schools curriculum will follow three streams the ministry, Oxford International for Cambridge Primary and the concept based learning methodologies.

LIFE IN GRADE 1:

• In Grade 1 the focus is still very much on providing a nurturing, challenging and stimulating environment in order for children to develop their social skills, self-management abilities, independence, thinking processes and their understanding of the world around them. They are beginning to have more structured lesson times. A typical day would find students actively engaged in carefully planned language and mathematical work. Through this children will be observed inquiring, reflecting, thinking and developing their skills, attitudes and knowledge.

LIFE IN GRADES 2 AND 3:

• Grades 2 and 3 focus on consolidating the basic skills of reading, writing and Mathematics and science. They are encouraged as much as possible to take responsibility for their own actions and learning and outdoor education will become an important part of their year.
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LIFE IN GRADES 4 -8:

Grades 4-8 consolidate their learning and begin to think deductively and to use evidence to extract meaning hidden within text. Critical thinking, personal routines and social responsibility are key features of these years in order to be ready for the next levels and both life and educational experiences

SCHOOL WEEK:

The school week begins on Sunday and ends on Thursday. Our weekend is Friday and Saturday.

PRIMARY SECTION:

CLASSES :

ATTENDANCE:

• Students should attend every school day from the start of school until the last day of the school year.
• Students are allowed to be absent for ten days maximum during the whole year.
• If a student is absent more than 10 days during the year without due reason, a warning will be sent to the parents first, and then it will be added to his/ her final report. 
• If a student is absent for more than two days, the Students’ Affairs Officer will call the parents to inquire about the reason for his/her absence.
• Students who are sick must bring a medical report from their doctor, stating that the sickness is not infectious.
• Students who are absent should follow what is happening at school by contacting the school.

PARENT CONCERNS AND MEETINGS:

• The PR Officer will receive all your queries, comments, concerns, and requests during the school hours; 8:00 am to 2:30 pm. 
• Each class will elect a representative who will be in charge to contact the school on behalf of the rest of the parents and or through the PTA

• The parent representative has the right to present other parents’ complaints. This will help  the school to solve all problems accurately and efficiently
• If parents have any complaints about the matrons, drivers, bus or anything else related to the students outside the school, then it should be voiced through the PR department with a written letter.
• Concerns about student issues in class should first be addressed written to the homeroom teacher (list of homeroom teachers per grade level will be handed at the first day of school)
• If the issue is not dealt with satisfactorily, then the Principal or the PR officer should be contacted.

• The PR Office is responsible for arranging more formal meetings between members of the faculty and the parents. This would usually take place if the issue had not been dealt with satisfactorily with the teacher.
• In case of emergency appointments should be made at least 2 days prior to the actual date.

EARLY LEAVE/LATE ARRIVAL:

• The school hours are as follows:
• 7.30 a.m. – 2.45 p.m.
• The school gates are open to students from 7:30 a.m. It is very important for student’s academic and social success at school that they arrive on time at 7:45 max in the morning so that they benefit fully from our program. Likewise it is important that our students are picked up promptly at the end of their school day as they have had a long day and are tired, hungry and ready for home.
• When leaving the school premises, Infant students should always hold the hand of the person who is taking them home. The parking area can be quite busy at the end of the school day and we are concerned about the children's safety. Remember eye sight does not mature until approximately 10 years of age.

• Students should have permission from the Office and the principal if they want to leave early.
• Parents should inform the school in the morning maximum by 9:00 am in case they would like to pick up their student early.
• Parents of students who travel by bus should inform the PR Office with a written letter about early departures otherwise, the regular procedure will be followed. PR office will communicate the information to the principal.
• Parents should show the student’s ID card at the school gate.
• Students have the right to leave at any time of the day if it is an urgent matter.
• Students who arrive after 8:30am will be deemed to be absent for 0.5 of the day. Students who register late three times in any one term will have a, ‘Principal’s meeting’ and may be required to attend a CAS duty.
• Students who arrive late should go to the Office to register their attendance.
• If a student is late more than 5 times during the whole year it will be added to his/her final report.
• Parents who arrive at school before 2:05 pm to pick up their children will not be permitted inside the school premises. This is school open policy to avoid disruptions to the students’ day.
• Parents are to update the provided data to the school regarding the persons allowed to pick their children as well as persons to contact in case of emergency.