Academic Priority

Grades 6-12

Ensuring Additional Support for All Students. 

This academic year we are launching a new support initiative for all students at GIS. Academic Priority is a system of academic support for students that they can access in addition to their regular classes across all departments.

Each department holds a session once a week. The exact timings and locations for each department can be found on the Academic Priority Schedule posted below. This is also available on ManageBac.

Academic priority is staffed by teachers from the departments, ensuring that students have access to the teachers they need. Any student who needs additional support, has a question or just wants to discuss a particular topic is welcome at Academic Priority. There are no fixed topics for a session. The teacher will provide support based on the individual student’s needs on a particular day.

In addition, teachers make themselves available to any student who needs support whenever possible. We are looking forward to the impact Academic Priority will have on our students progress and attainment. 

English

Grades 6

Jaz, Mehadia, and Isabelle showcased their IB Learner Profile traits of creativity, knowledge, and communication to clinch the win in the rap battle competition! Their rap didn’t just define literary devices; it exemplified critical thinking and higher-level analysis.  Through communication skills, they crafted lyrics that resonated with an audience, using self-management to refine their flow and rhythm.Their win highlights not only their knowledge of literary devices but their mastery of ATL skills essential for IB success!