Elementary School offers a Grade 1 to Grade 6 class program. The goal of the program is to train students to attain true education through harmonious development of physical, mental, spiritual, emotional, and social well-being. Students are trained to experience challenges, success, learn from mistakes, academic excellence, and the development of independent skills as they start from simple reading and writing to understanding/analyzing and problem-solving tasks. Various subjects offered and corresponding unit equivalent are explained in details below.
Curriculum
The Elementary curriculum offers programs:
- Oxford + English as a Second Language (ESL)
The Academic Policies for taking these programs are as follows:
Oxford + English as a Second Language (ESL):
New/transferee ESL students are recommended by the Admission based on each student’s English proficiency test results after the interview.
Grade 1, 2, and 3
| No | Subject | Units |
| 1 | RME | 2 |
| 2 | Reading | 2 |
| 3 | Handwriting | 2 |
| 4 | English | 5 |
| 5 | Mathematics | 4 |
| 6 | Civics | 2 |
| 7 | Bahasa Indonesia | 2 |
| 8 | Health and Physical Education | 2 |
| 9 | Science | 2 |
| 10 | Computer | 2 |
| 11 | Minor | 2 |
| 12 | Arts | 2 |
| 13 | Extra-curricular | 2 |
| 14 | Assignment | 1 |
| 15 | Chapel | 1 |
| TOTAL | 33 |
Grade 4, 5, and 6
| No | Subject | Units |
| 1 | RME | 2 |
| 2 | Reading | 3 |
| 3 | English | 6 |
| 4 | Mathematics | 6 |
| 5 | Civics | 2 |
| 6 | Bahasa Indonesia | 3 |
| 7 | Health | 2 |
| 8 | Science | 5 |
| 9 | Social | 2 |
| 10 | Computer | 2 |
| 11 | Sports | 2 |
| 12 | Minor | 2 |
| 13 | Arts | 2 |
| 14 | Extra-curricular | 2 |
| 15 | Assignment | 1 |
| 16 | Chapel | 1 |
| TOTAL | 43 |
List of Elective Subjects
- Minor
- Music and Arts
- Sports
- Extra-curricular
- ESL
Minor
General Requirements:
- Minor subjects are for non-ESL students.
- Only one subject can be chosen as a minor and the chosen part (A,B,C) will be a continuation from grade 1 until grade 3 and afterward from grade 4 until grade 6.
- Old students/transferees other than grade 1 and grade 4 will follow the sequence of subjects.
- Advanced classes may be taken if the student’s 2nd semester final grade of the subject (Math/Science/English) is A 96.50 and a recommendation is given by the subject teacher.
- The minimum number of students required to hold an minor class is 5, and the maximum for each subject is 25 (except for advanced classes).
- The Cambridge program is not a pre-requisite for grades 1-4. If student choose the Cambridge program in a current year and wish to drop it the following year, they may do so only until grade 4.
List of Minor Subjects
| Subject Group | Grade 1 | Grade 2 | Grade 3 | Grade 4 | Grade 5 | Grade 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Language | English | Vocabulary and Reading | Grammar and Writing | Conversation | Critical Reading | Creative Writing | Advanced Speaking and Listening |
| Mandarin | Vocabulary and Reading | Grammar and Writing | Conversation | Critical Reading | Creative Writing | Advanced Speaking and Listening | |
| Bahasa Indonesia | Vocabulary and Reading | Grammar and Writing | Conversation | Critical Reading | Creative Writing | Advanced Speaking and Listening | |
| Information Technology (IT) | Computer Software | Creative MS Paint | Creative MS Publisher | Windows OS | |||
| Social Media | Internet and Email | Exploring Search Engines | Social Networks | ||||
| Advanced Classes | Advanced Math | Advanced Math 2 | Advanced Math 3 | Advanced Math 4 | Advanced Math 5 | Advanced Math 6 | |
| Advanced Science | Advanced Science 2 | Advanced Science 3 | Advanced Science 4 | Advanced Science 5 | Advanced Science 6 | ||
| Advanced Language | Advanced Language 2 | Advanced Language 3 | English Speech | English Speech | English Speech |
Music and Arts
General Requirements:
- The music and arts subjects are for non-ESL students.
- Only one subject can be chosen for the Music and Arts class. It will be a continuation until Grade 3 (or until grade 6 for the students of grade 4).
- Old students/transferees other than Grade 1 and Grade 4 will follow the subject’s sequence.
- The minimum number of students required to hold an elective class is 5, and the maximum for each subject is 25.
List of Music and Arts Subjects for Grades 1, 2, and 3
| Subject Group | Grade 1 | Grade 2 | Grade 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instruments | Piano | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
| Violin | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | |
| Recorder | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | |
| Traditional Instruments | Angklung | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
| Arts and Crafts | Cretive Arts and Crafts | Paper Arts and Crafts | Plastic Arts and Crafts | Decorative Arts and Crafts |
List of Music and Arts Subjects for Grades 4, 5, and 6
| Subject Group | Grade 1 | Grade 2 | Grade 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instruments | Piano | Level 4 | Level 5 | Level 6 |
| Violin | Level 4 | Level 5 | Level 6 | |
| Recorder | Level 4 | Level 5 | Level 6 | |
| Guitar | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | |
| Traditional Instruments | Kolintang | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
| Band | Singing Band | Religious Genre | Pop Genre | Jazz Genre |
| Marching Band | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
Sports
General Requirements:
- Free selection of any sports classes is offered for grades 4, 5, and 6 only.
- Only one sports elective can be chosen for any given school year.
- The minimum number of students to open the class is 10, and the maximum is 25 for each subject.
List of Music and Arts Subjects for Grades 4, 5, and 6
| Subject Group | Grade 4 | Grade 5 | Grade 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ball Games | Basketball | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
| Badminton | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | |
| Futsal | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | |
| Table Tennis | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | |
| Pool | Swimming | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
| Martial Arts | Taekwondo | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
| Muay Thai | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | |
| Karate | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
Extra-curricular Subjects
General Requirements:
- The extra-curricular subjects are for non-ESL students.
- Only one subject can be chosen as an extra-curricular. It will be a continuation/pre-requisite for grades 1-2 or grades 4-6.
- Old students/transferees other than Grade 1 and Grade 4 will follow the course’s sequence.
- Those who will take the Performers Class must undergo an audition by the respective teacher.
- The minimum number of students required to hold an elective class is 5, and the maximum for each subject is 25.
List of Music and Arts Subjects for Grades 1, 2, and 3
| Subject Group | Grade 1 | Grade 2 | Grade 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Scout | Adventure Class | Busy Bee | Sun Beam | Builders |
| Dance Class | Ballet | Ballet 1 | Ballet 2 | Ballet 3 |
| Acting Classes | Music Drama and Stagecraft Class | Beginner | Intermediate | Advanced |
| Performers Classes | Voice Class | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
List of Music and Arts Subjects for Grades 4, 5, and 6
| Subject Group | Grade 4 | Grade 5 | Grade 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Scout | Pathfinder | Helping Hands | Friends | Companion |
| Dance Class | Cultural Dance | Minahasan | Indonesian | International |
| Acting Classes | Drama Class | Basic Character Learning | In-depth Character Learning | Acting Performance |
| Performers Classes | Glee Class | Glee 4 | Glee 5 | Glee 6 |
| Cambridge | Subject Group | Grade 1 to 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Program | Cambridge English, Math | Cambridge English, Math |
Oxford + English as a Second Language (ESL)
General Requirements:
- The ESL class is meant for students who seek foundational competency in the English language,
- Students taking ESL are not eligible to join the regular minor, extra-curricular, and music & arts classes.
- This is a mandatory one year course. However, students may mainstream if they pass an internal standardized test by the end of the first semester along with the teacher’s recommendation.
- The maximum number of students is 25 per class.
Class Hours
Everyday, students start the class with a devotional in each homeroom class and end the last class with a prayer.
Grade 1, 2, and 3
| Day | Class Hour |
| Monday – Wednesday | 8:00 A.M. – 2:30 P.M. |
| Thursday – Friday | 8:00 A.M. – 1:45 P.M. |
Grade 4, 5, and 6
| Day | Class Hour |
| Monday – Wednesday | 8:00 A.M. – 4:10 P.M. |
| Thursday – Friday | 8:00 A.M. – 3:30 P.M. |
