English

Using an American English curriculum, students will gain a solid foundation in phonics, grammar and language.  Students will take weekly spelling tests to increase spelling and vocabulary.  Proficiency in writing will be incorporated at each grade level starting with journal writing and creative writing and expanding to research reports, book reports etc. Reading lists will be provided for each grade to encourage   language and enrich vocabulary.

Reading

Students are exposed to a variety of genres including fiction, nonfiction, and poetry through lively reading passages. Subject matter from across the curriculum deepens student knowledge while strengthening their reading skills.

Math

In Junior High School, the major goal of the Secondary Math program is to develop student’s critical thinking and produce life-long problem solvers. Students are encouraged not only to perform calculations but also to be able to explain and justify answers by applying critical-thinking skills. Students connect each new lesson to previously learned concepts to get a unified view of mathematics. Sano International School provides students an understanding of mathematical processes and the knowledge of how to use these processes to produce accurate solutions. 

Science

Taught from a Christian perspective, students will learn to investigate the world around them, form opinions, and discuss different ideas and theories. Students will be encouraged in critical thinking from grade 3 science.

Japanese

Using textbooks from Japanese school, students will study kanji and Japanese language.  Reading, writing and speaking will all be incorporated in this lesson taught once a day.  

Music

Our Music program begins in preschool and continues through Junior High. We seek to instill music appreciation and proficiency in each student. Elementary students sing and perform at several annual events. Junior High students participate in a band, each learning four instruments; keyboards, guitar, bass and drums.

P.E.

Our P.E program aims to meet students needs to physically develop and build stamina.  Through individual and group activities, students learn how to work together and develop leadership in a practical area.

Art

Students are introduced to the concept of secondary colors, the colors of the spectrum, and the use of perspective. Coloring, drawing, painting and texture techniques will be introduced through Elementary grades. Students are also given space to create unique works from personal experience, observation,  imagination and themes.  Math topics such as symmetry and tessellations are  incorporated to enhance student’s understanding.

Computer

Students are exposed to practical computing proficiencies. They have courseware with a complete system for learning specific skills in relation to desktop productivity like word processing, spreadsheets and presentations. This aims to equip and prepare the students to high school and college pre-requisite of computer courses and become a globally competitive assets of their working place. Project management and video production is also part of the computer course. Students will undertake small-scale projects on their own which includes planning, designing, resource allocation and implementation.