Intermediate Grade

Curriculum

The academic year is divided into 2 equal parts, each of which is called a semester (Semester 1, Semester 2)

Subjects are distributed equally and sequentially.

The average grade of the two semesters is calculated for each subject.

Characterization of Subjects

Islamic Studies

Arabic Language

Social Studies in Arabic

Social studies in English

Holy Quran

English

Academic Writing

Math

Science

PSAT and SAT

Continuous Evaluation

Item	Components
Class participation and learning habits	Classroom participation Positive interaction within the classroom.
	Readiness Bring all learning tools for each subject. Bringing the computer ready to use. Enter the class on time.
	Classroom manners Adhering to the teacher’s instructions Dealing with the teacher politely, respectfully, and fitfully Dealing with peers politely, respectfully, and cooperatively. Keep the seat, and the contents of the classroom clean and intact.
Homework	Written homework Delivery on time. Accuracy in homework performance. Complete performance of the homework. Plagiarism, and copying others’ work.
Homework	Oral recitation of the Holy Quran’s Performance on schedule. The full answer. The correct answer Good performance.
Projects, research, and working papers	Our practical activities or applications are carried out by students with the aim of achieving certain educational goals, serving the scientific purpose of the subject, and working to focus and memorize information. The projects are evaluated according to specific criteria that vary from one subject to another according to the nature of the subject: Project theme. Management of the project. How to implement the project. Presenting the project, and conducting a discussion.
Technical evaluation	Home tests, open-book tests, oral tests, practical and experimental, periodic, performance evaluations, etc.
The Final Exam	It is a test of the end of the subject and is one of two:
	Oral Tests: It is held a week before the written tests through continuous evaluation. It is determined according to a schedule prepared by the administration.
	Written tests It is prepared three weeks before the start of the tests, which are determined according to a schedule prepared by the administration. The final test is worth 30 Marks. The start date is determined by the Ministry of Education’s timetable.

Grading Criteria

Test Type	Mark	Expected Test	Average	Passing Score	Notes
Class involvement & learning habits	10	–	10	–	Class involvement & learning habits are filed after each class
Homework	10	–	10	–	Homework will be filed after each submission
Module Project	10	Once for each semester	10	5	Each subject has its own criteria
Formative Assessment	20	Multiple quizzes	–	–	It can’t be redone
Mid-Term Exam	20	One Exam except for Math	20	10	The test can be repeated (retaken) in cases of illness, traveling, civil reasons, or in cases of funerals (God Forbids). It will be announced with a pre-set schedule
Final Exam	30	One Exam	–	7.5	The test can be repeated (retaken) in cases of illness, traveling, civil reasons, or in cases of funerals (God Forbids). It will be announced with a pre-set schedule

Evaluation Tools

No	Evaluation Tools	Evaluation Mark
1	Class participation and learning habits	10
2	Homework	10
3	Projects, research, and working papers	5
4	Formative Assessment	30
5	Mid term Exam	20
6	The final Evaluation	25

Academic Reports

The teacher applies five tools of skills assessment – at least – during the semester
Educational and academic reports
Schools provide parents – each semester – with the following reports:

Academic report delivered to the student every 8 weeks

Academic report at the end of each semester.

Success and Suspension
Students are to be passed to the next grade if they meet the following success requirements:

A student passes the course if the final grade is not less than 60%.

The student with special needs is considered, based on the diagnostic reports issued by the School Care Center, as stipulated in the Ministry of Education’s assessment criteria.

The student will be tested for a supplementary test if he or she receives an average of less than 60% in one or more courses at the end of the first or second semester.

If the student does not meet the requirements for success in a course, or the final grade after the supplementary test is less than 60%, it will be transferred to the academic committee to relook at the student’s performance and determine the course of action through one of the following options:

Check out the file for the last year (if the parent has already signed a home support pledge)

Re-take the school year.