Quick summary of key school information
School details
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic, French |
Entry evaluation for students |
Entrance exam and interview |
School start time |
7:45 |
School finish time |
Kindergarten: 12:40
Fridays: 11:40 |
School bus service available |
Yes |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Sports, STEM clubs |
Facilities at the school |
Innovation hubs, relaxation station, art rooms, science labs, activity rooms. |
Sports facilities at the school |
Football field, two gymnasiums, outdoor basketball court, indoor basketball court, two swimming pools. |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
School of Modern Skills is a K–12 school which provides an enhanced & rigorous US Curriculum based on the Californian Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) are adhered to for Science. The Ministry of Education program is used for Arabic, Islamic Education & Social Studies. SMS is a private, neighborhood school which is truly unique. Designed collaboratively, our mission, vision and values guide our students, teachers and entire school community in all their endeavors. |
Teaching approach of the school |
SMS is an inspiring, empowering and nurturing learning community which provides an educational experience of exceptional quality, ensuring the development of upstanding, creative, and caring global citizens. |