School Sections

The programs focus on holistic development and are divided into four sections:

  • Preschool Section
  • Elementary School Section
  • Middle School Section
  • Senior School Section

1-Preschool

Welcome to Preschool!

 




Layla El-Sayed Shalaby
 
Head of Preschool


Young children arrive in Preschool from diverse backgrounds and with a variety of experiences. They develop through similar stages, but at individual rates. They need differing amounts of time and support to develop common understandings. The Preschool program provides learning experiences that meet individual and group needs, interests, and developmental levels. Additional support is provided to children with special education needs to help them increase their potential for learning.

Young children are naturally curious and eager to learn. Learning is enhanced by interaction and cooperation with others, including adults and children. Through interactions, organized activities, interactive technology and purposeful play in the Preschool program, children explore and experiment with their environment to add to their knowledge, learn new skills, and practice familiar ones.

Parents are their children’s first and most important teachers and play a central role in the lives of their children. When children begin Preschool, parents and teachers form a partnership to support learning at home and at school. In Preschool the values and beliefs of the home are acknowledged, and the cultural diversity of families is recognized.

 

Children begin to develop independence, initiative, decision-making ability, creativity, early literacy and numeracy skills, the ability to learn, the ability to relate to others, verbal communication skills, and feelings of self-worth! What young children learn at this stage will have a major impact on successful learning experiences in school, on personal development, and on future participation in society.

The Preschool Program Statement describes clear expectations in seven learning areas:

The learning areas focus on the early learning in English language arts, mathematics, science, physical education, French, and the fine and performing arts. They provide a transition to the subject area expectations of elementary schooling.

Our Preschool program provides early childhood education and care for children, and help them develop a range of skills that make them ready for their learning journey:
  • Social skills: the ability to empathize and interact successfully with their peer group, and also relate easily to adults.
  • Language skills: the ability to have adequate language skills in order to benefit from experiences facilitating their cognitive, educational and social development.
  • Emotional self-regulation skills: the ability to adapt behaviors depending on the situation, to control impulses , and to shift attention.
  • Fine and Gross motor Skills: the ability to perform complex muscle-and-nerve acts that produce movement. Through activities such as writing, drawing, painting, walking, jumping, and hands on activities- we help students develop the skills they will need in their future years!

Zoo Visit                 KG3 Healthy Box         
 
Egg Hunt                   Crazy Hair   
 
KG3 Graduation
 
 

 
 
 

 
 

2- Elementary School



Welcome to Elementary School!



Layla El-Sayed Shalaby
Head of Elementary School
  


The Mission of LWIS-AiS is to create a nurturing environment where students, faculty and families work together to develop academic excellence, ethical behavior and personal growth.

The Elementary functions as a vibrant center of transition into new academic cycles and beyond. It continues the Mission of shaping our students into life-long learners and enhances students’ abilities through its rich academic and individualized programs as well as educational and recreational activities which assist your children in becoming independent thinkers and problem solvers. 

Students are changing and growing and it is important to focus on the social/emotional development of your child while encouraging them to become decision makers which serves to enhance self-esteem as well as self-confidence. Life-long learning continues in Grades 1 through 4 where critical thinking is emphasized and creativity and self-expression are at the center of our teaching methodology along with learning centers, cooperative learning, and inquiry based learning. 
 
Additionally all students successfully navigates the information age of the 21st Century by incorporating Technology into all subject areas as well as encouraging students to explore, research and experiment during classroom activities.

Monthly thematic assemblies are held to promote such topics as "Friendship and Love”, "Respect” and "Responsibility”, "Peace” and "Making wise choices”.Our students learn the importance of diversity, and how each individual has their own unique characteristic that adds value to our school environment. Fine and Performing Arts are also offered as a part of the curriculum to enhance each student’s freedom of choice and their personal/social development.

Portfolios are kept where each student chooses their best work to place in the portfolio. This enables parents and teachers to monitor the growth and productivity of each child throughout the academic year.

Our teachers are not simply highly qualified but also dedicated to providing the best learning environment for your child. We take great pride in our curriculum which offers French, Arabic, English, Math, Science, Computer, Art, Music/Drama, PE and Martial Arts. Religion is offered to students in Grades 1 to 4 but is optional. Our curriculum also links peace education, diversity, and character education into all subjects’ areas. 
 
Term 1 Awards Assembly   Open House    
 
Learning Activities             Musuem Fractions Grade 3
 
 Grade 1 Visiting the Lab       Grade 4 Graduation
 

 
 
 

3-Middle School

Welcome to Middle School!
 
 



Alex Husni
Head of Middle School

          

LWIS-AiS offers a challenging academic program in a safe, caring environment. We encourage students to master basic skills, sample a variety of educational, social, and cultural experiences, and begin assuming more responsibility for their learning and their citizenship.  Our school system is equipped with the tools for coping with the physical, emotional, and intellectual changes that our young teens undergo which play a critical role in shaping their future.

We recognize and address the needs of individual learners, and provide integrated, active, innovative, and exciting learning experiences. Staff, parents, and students work together to create an educational community whose members treat one another with concern and respect.  Our goal is to provide LWIS-AiS students with the skills and opportunities necessary for them to make a direct contribution to their community. The LWIS-AiS Middle School Team honors educational achievement and excellence at every level.

Transition to and from Middle School

"Will I be bullied?"
"Do I look fat?"
"Did I physically develop more than my friends?"
"Am I the tallest?"
"Am I the shortest?"
"How can I prove myself?"
"What will my teacher think of me?"
"Will I be bullied?"

More and more unanswered questions and concerns causing instability in the minds of students beginning in Middle School and throughout their Middle and High School years are encouraging to be a problem. Through reassurance, support, empathy, care, a sense of security, understanding, patience, etc... students will succeed to overcome their fear and concerns. This is the main reason why LWIS-AiS adopted the Peace Education Program.

Understanding "Physical Changes & Emotional Instability" 

During early adolescence (ages 11 to 16), the body experiences more physical and emotional changes than it has experienced since infancy. These changes are well noticed through behaviors that are often difficult for adults to cope with and are usually centered around:
  • Hair Styles
  • Height
  • Weight
  • Hormonal Effects on Skin 
  • Body Odors
  • Girls' Physical Development
  • Boys' Physical Development
  • Love Issues
  • Relationships
  • Jealousy
  • Dreams
  • Deceptions
  • Family
  • Peer Pressure
  • Bullying
  • Etc.
Therefore, having staff members understand the changes/situations, support the students, discuss the changes, care, love, and be there for students without forgetting students' utmost need for structure and limitations is a key point in the middle school years, and this takes place mainly through student focus groups during Personal and Social Development time, where students express themselves and are encouraged to get to know each, and introduce themselves to others.

A well-planned, complete transition involves all members in the partnership: students, academic and non-academic staff members and parents. 
 
Parents' role

They are encouraged to:
  • attend all open houses and introductory events. When parents know the child's teachers, they establish a relationship with the teachers and a sense of security for their children.
  • attend school meetings to learn about the concerns and questions their children have and will have and those addressed by the teachers.
  • talk with their children about the school, beyond academics. 
  • be a good listener and be there for their child.
  • watch for signs of depression and be ready to address them. 
  • learn about young adolescents and their developmental issues and stages so that they will better understand the changes that are happening with their children.
  • be able to interact with their children in positive ways that strengthen their relationships
  • encourage physical activities. 
  • keep an eye on their child and remember that this is the time where children shift away.
  • provide privacy moments but not forget their presence.
Staff's Role

The role of the academic and non-academic staff goes beyond academics. They provide:
  • Guidance
  • Understanding
  • Support
  • A Good Listening Ear
  • Care
Student's Role 

A student will succeed through knowing their Rights and practicing his or her Responsibilities. And those are:
  • the right to learn and his/her responsibilities are to study, participate in class and school academic and non-academic activities, and follow class and school rules.
  • the right to speak and his/her responsibilities are to know how to present and defend his or her opinion.
  • the right to a safe and healthy environment and his/her responsibilities are to practice and promote safe and health standards.
Students are encouraged to participate in the decisions made by the school for and on behalf of their interest and may express personal opinions through evaluations and requesting meetings with the person in charge and during the class representative’s meeting.


4-Senior School

Welcome to Senior School!




Jacques El-Khoury
Head of Senior School

       


LWIS Keserwan - Adma International School provides an outstanding educational opportunity for Senior School students with maximum educational growth for each learner as its goal. English is the language of instruction for all students seeking either the American High School Program or the Lebanese Program. Moreover, LWIS-AiS is an authorized International Baccalaureate World School for the Diploma Programme (IB DP). The aim of the IB DP is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world. The school mission is well aligned with the IB mission in promoting life-long learning and the Peace Education components. The students who follow the American program and succeed in getting the IB diploma will join directly the Sophomore program and skip the Freshman year at college. The IB diploma is as important for the students who follow the Lebanese program since it offers them a better chance to be enrolled in most local and international universities.

The Arabic and French courses within the American High School Program are driven by the academic level of our students and not by pre-determined standards. As to the context of the curriculum, the Lebanese curriculum is determined and set by the government.

The American High School Program is designed according to the Learner’s World philosophy and is consistent with international schools, adjusted to accommodate the national culture.

LWIS-AiS also offers a multi-level program. An interactive approach to learning is utilized whereby library and technology resources are used to create links within and across the different disciplines. Both teaching and assessment strategies are diversified to ensure holistic development.

There is much more to a high school education than academics. LWIS-AiS offers a wide variety of co-curricular activities to supplement formal learning. Students are strongly encouraged to participate in activities beyond the classroom. 
 
Fine Arts                                                                                                  Class Physical Education Session            
 
Dance Class                                                           Foot Class
                                                  
 IB DP TOK Activity 1              IB DP TOK Activity 1 
 
The Senior School main goal is to "begin with the end in mind” Stephen Covey. In fact, many learners achieve victories at the expense of things that were far more valuable to them. "If your ladder is not leaning against the right wall, every step you take gets you to the wrong place faster.” We will guide and empower our students to strengthen their values and principles and shape their future. It is about connecting again with the Peace Education components which define the personal, moral, and ethical guidelines within each person’s expression of happiness and fulfillment. Begin with the End in Mind means to begin each day, task, project, or academic year with a clear vision of the desired direction and destination, and then continue by flexing proactive muscles to make things happen. The theme is not limited to students but also includes the LWIS-AiS educators and administrators as part of their professional and organizational development.
 
 

 IBDP CAS Initial Interview                                                  IBDP Citation Workshop     

 

University Fair                             Seniors Retreat
 

  PSD Activity                                     Swings Trip   

Ski Trip                                                                      Anti Bullying Campaign-Friday PSD Session     

Beirut Marathon

One of the best ways to incorporate this habit in each person’s life is to develop a Personal Mission Statement which will be introduced and developed throughout the Personal Social Development sessions which will continue to take place every Friday. It is about planning for success and securing the future envisioned in each individual. From the beginning of the school year, we will continue to provide the learners with career guidance tests and universities’ admission requirements in addition to universities open doors and orientation. This will enable students to set priorities early on and give them the chance to develop them throughout the year. Simultaneously, we will launch all the activities, competitions, events, as well as field trips. Starting with the end in mind also applies to lesson planning; it is called "Backward Planning.” We will introduce the latter in projects by starting with the end. We will tell the learners what is expected of them at the end of the project. This will keep them motivated and energized throughout the weeks as they prepare their presentations. It will also be integrated in teaching methodologies.

LAU Blom Bank Career Fair                              Service Learning
 
First Place Winner-LAU Nutrition Competition      Labwork Session
 
The strategic planning process undertaken by school board members, administrators, teachers, students, parents, and community members helps us reflect on what we are doing and what we want to accomplish. In other words, it helps us begin with the end in mind as we set goals for the next five years. Administrators and teachers will be able to complete action plans and align their goals with the school and board goals.
 
 
NDU Human Rights Competition              
 
LWIS-AiS Cross Country   
 
  Friday Personal Social Development Session         IB DP Citation Workshop                                                                             

Nevertheless, our personal belief is that every person should live his/her life with the end in mind. What kind of legacy will we leave for our children and community? Is the world a better place because we have been in it? So, where are we now? Who do we want to be? What do we want to do? What are we going to do? These are the most relevant questions. They are about being before doing where honesty is the catalyst to create one’s destiny.

 


                     
 

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