Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
1250 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
21 |
| Most common nationality |
Algeria, Libyan, Syrian, Iceland, Tunisia, Lebanon, Iraq, Turkmenistan, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
We don't have local students |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Turkish and Arabic |
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| Average number of students per class |
18 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Our school uses modern technology effectively. We have access to very fast Fiber Optic Internet. All the school is connected through powerful network. Each class is equipped with a smart board connected to the internet. Also, the teachers have computers in the classroom. In addition, all the teachers and students have access to online resources where they can use for daily lessons. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes. Our school is currently doing all the learning process online through online learning platforms. We use Microsoft Teams to deliver the lessons online. The school has its own application that is used to keep data on each student and to communicate with parents. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
We do offer Islamic Religion classes (Elective) as part of the curriculum. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Non religious students will be exempted from those classes. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
We do have MAP Test and SAT test. Next year we will add AP test. |
| Results in these examinations |
N/A |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
The kids should spend couple of hours at home preparing their assignments. Most of the load has to be done in the school. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
We can say 100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
The school has a program for moderate cases. We don't accept students who are tested with high difficulties. |
| Learning support offered |
We have special team that are experienced to handle special need cases and they have special tools where they can use them to support those kids. The kids sometimes are integrated in the normal classes. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
The school encourages talented students and support them. Last year, we offer full scholarship for the ones who are talented. We are giving a scholarship every year to those who are talented. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Last year we used CAT4 test. The aim of this test is to screen the kids to see the ability in literacy and maths. The school will keep using screening test every year. Also, we use MAP test to monitor learners' performance. |
| Waiting list |
Currently No |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
The deadline line for the first term is October and for the second term is end of April. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:30 am |
| School finish time |
4:15 pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Not yet |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
No |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
The school offers a variety of clubs: Debate Club, Chess Club, Photography Club, Art Club, Drama Club, Science Club. |
| Sports activities included |
Basketball, Soccer, Swimming |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Gym, Soccer Field, Swimming Pool. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
International School, American Curriculum, Equal Opportunity, Supportive learning environment, Creativity, Languages, Effective school leadership, High levels of collaboration and communication, High level of family and community involvement |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Our Vision
Our Learning At Milestone we provide a holistic education that allows every child to flourish to their own potential. We provide success for learners in core subjects and meet US Common Core and the California Department of Education standards. English is our language of instruction and we have substantial support systems in place to assist students for whom English is not their first language. We use digital devices and platforms to enhance learning and equip learners with the digital literacy required in the 21st Century. We cultivate the values of learners through reflective cognition, the beauty of arts and music, and the recognition of social and emotional understandings. We develop students’ physical abilities through movement in time and space, using equipment and working as a team.
|