Our Program

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At United School of Panama (魅影直播), we believe in a holistic approach to education, ensuring that every child is happy, healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged in a nurturing environment. Our program is designed to foster each student鈥檚 interests, passions, and skills while promoting a strong academic foundation. We provide a balanced environment where students are both academically challenged and encouraged to grow in all aspects of their development.

PRESCHOOL

AND KINDERGARTEN

Our early childhood programs are thoughtfully designed with environments that cater to different types of learning experiences. Each day, students rotate between various learning stations, where they are introduced to subjects through hands-on, interactive lessons. These rotations are part of our Head, Heart, and Hands (H3) model, which integrates cognitive, physical, and emotional development:

Head: Engages cognitive skills by exploring concepts.
Hands: Encourages learning through practical, physical tasks like building and creating.
Heart: Develops emotional intelligence, fostering values and behaviors that promote empathy and social understanding.

This dynamic learning environment allows students to develop foundational skills while staying physically active, enhancing both brain development and engagement throughout the day.

ELEMENTARY

SCHOOL

In our elementary program, students build on their natural curiosity through an innovative curriculum that encourages exploration, collaboration, and independent thinking. At 魅影直播, we provide a rich environment that combines modern teaching resources, such as interactive visuals, international music, and a strong focus on computer science. Students develop essential skills in:

Literacy and Numeracy
Creative Arts
Critical Thinking
Communication

Our program integrates various educational materials and platforms, including National Geographic Learning, to offer a global perspective while promoting deep cognitive engagement.

魅影直播 LEARNING

METHODOLOGY

魅影直播 is committed to delivering a well-rounded education that is fully accredited and validated by the Ministry of Education (MEDUCA) of Panama. Our curriculum is based on the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), ensuring that students receive a world-class education. These standards emphasize critical thinking, problem-solving, and applying knowledge to real-world situations, preparing students for success in both higher education and future careers.

We also offer a Trilingual Program鈥擡nglish, Spanish, and Mandarin鈥攄esigned to stimulate cog-nitive development and provide our students with a competitive edge in today鈥檚 globalized world. Studies show that multilingual education improves brain connectivity and enhances executive func-tion, critical for problem-solving and multitasking .

Physical Fitness and Learning Readiness

At 魅影直播, we understand the importance of physical activity in promoting academic performance. Our Learning Readiness Physical Education (LRPE) program is designed to optimize brain function before students tackle their most challenging academic subjects. Regular physical activity has been proven to enhance alertness, attention, and memory, supporting overall academic achievement.

Technology and Innovation

Our school embraces innovation through technology. As part of our journey to become an Apple Distinguished School, 魅影直播 integrates iPads and MacBooks into the classroom to inspire creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. Technology is embedded in all aspects of our curriculum, from coding and robotics to data analysis and digital citizenship, ensuring students are prepared for the technological demands of the 21st century.

Fine Arts and Music

At United School of Panama, art and music are central to our holistic approach to education. Art projects encourage self-expression, allowing students to explore a range of mediums such as painting, sculpture, and digital art. These activities help students develop fine motor skills and creativity while fostering their ability to communicate visually.

鲍厂笔鈥檚 music curriculum is based on the Key Stages Program, utilizing standards from the UK. Music education at 魅影直播 nurtures both emotional and logical thinking, providing students with a comprehensive learning experience that combines creativity with discipline. Students engage in activities such as musical composition and instrumental learning, which promote whole-brain thinking鈥攂alancing the emotional and logical parts of their development.

Through art and music, students not only gain creative skills but also develop a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them. These programs serve as valuable outlets for emotional expression and problem-solving, providing students with tools they can carry throughout their lives.

Life Skills and Social Development

At 魅影直播, we prioritize the development of life skills that will help students thrive both academically and personally. Our Home Economics and Social Skills programs teach practical skills such as cooking, sewing, and effective communication. These programs are designed to foster self-reliance and responsibility, helping students develop a sense of ownership over their learning and environment.

CURRICULUM

OVERVIEW

Language Arts

鲍厂笔鈥檚 English Language Arts Program听will provide our students鈥� academic language, literacy and content with a global perspective. Each classroom will be filled with vocabulary, phonics, writing, and conversations that will help our students develop critical thinking, problem solving and analytical skills needed to succeed throughout their scholastic and professional life. Our main goal is to empower our multicultural community to reach their highest potential as they develop their cognitive skills.

Reach Higher by National Geographic is a resourceful tool that will be used in our Language Arts Program in combination with an online platform that offers designed, content-created, project-based curricula that encompass the 魅影直播 philosophy of play, learn, make, and connect.

National Geographic Learning brings the world to very young learners programs use songs, games, stories and real-world content to introduce the English language to students and support early language acquisition.听 Through real-world content about people and places from around the world, students begin to understand the rich diversity of our planet- an important first step to becoming global citizens.

Mathematics

Math requires abstract and concrete thinking, which leads to the development of the brain鈥檚 muscles. Mathematics enhances your analytical and problem-solving skills, creates the basis for systemic thinking, improves the skills required to arrive at logical conclusions, and expands the mind to handle unfamiliar tasks with ease and confidence.

i-Ready听math is a US based program that provides instruction and support with differentiated instruction for all ages to help support them on their individual paths to success.听 i-Ready math curriculum emphasizes the use of concrete, real life examples that are meaningful and memorable as an introduction to key mathematical concepts.

i-Ready听offers state of the art diagnostic systems for teachers to understand where their students starting points will be.听 The online platform is able to gauge and pinpoint what students currently understand, areas for improvement, and how to get students the support they need regardless of level or grade.

Mandarin

Mandarin听is one of the hardest languages to learn because it involves the left hemisphere to recognize and decode in a way that cannot be compared to languages that contain an alphabet. Our Mandarin course will gear students today for the future that lays ahead with knowledge and the know-how in handling the mechanics of both written and spoken language.

We ensure the process of learning Mandarin is enjoyable 鈥� a typical lesson is very interactive, packed with fun activities such as singing songs, games, reading, reciting and performing poems. Our lessons gear students to practice their speaking and listening skills with a strong emphasis in pronunciation.

鲍厂笔鈥檚 Mandarin Program听is structured in these phases:

Listening
Comprehension
Speaking
Writing
Performing

Classes will explore the fundamentals of the written language, thus gradually building our student鈥檚 ability in reading and writing Chinese characters as they progress through the curriculum. Exploring aspects of Chinese culture is an integral part of the learning and where possible, references to Chinese culture, history and geography are incorporated into the language exercises.

Spanish

魅影直播听follows the Panamanian Ministry of Education standards to deliver the Spanish curriculum, focusing on character building in linguistic, verbal logic, reasoning, visual, and intrapersonal intelligences. Using a wide variety of diverse tools, texts, and access to online platforms to assist students in their knowledge building and understanding.

The Spanish Elementary program focuses mainly on grammar principles, writing, reading and vocabulary acquisition. In the lower grades, these are intuitively grasped through stories, songs, games and activities.

As students鈥� progress, there is a strong emphasis on a wide range of grammar patterns and a higher level of complexity in vocabulary, speaking, writing and reading comprehension.

Social Studies

The Social Science Program听will strive to nurture and embrace our student鈥檚 curiosity with routines of fun and engaging lessons that gear them to understand their place in society and the role they will play in the ever-evolving world stage. Culture, customs, language and food play make up a large part of our understanding and bring a new breadth as to how others live their lives in different parts of the world.

Our program will focus on traditions and cultures around the world, making an emphasis in Panamanian culture: customs, dance, music, food.听 It is important that while growing up in Panama, our student population understand its rich history and how Panama came to be the country we all know and love. It is also important that as global citizens we are well versed as to the everyday changes in the world, respectful and knowledgeable about customs that have been passed from generation to generation and how these differences shape our world view.

Social Studies will focus on facilitating meaningful information and teach our students how to learn by doing. We will develop their soft skills and emotional learning that will impact their literacy skills. Some of the topics will be: families, community, transportation, goods and services, weather, maps, citizenship, bodies of water and life in society.

In our later elementary grades, we will shift focus to challenge and increase the level of comprehension skills of our readers and writers. We will strengthen their language skills with hands on activities that will scaffold through application, reflection, and understanding. Some of the topics will be: helping, working together, matter, culture and traditions, natural resources, exploration and preserving our heritage.

Physical Education

听

魅影直播 offers a comprehensive P.E. program based on proven methodologies and scientific research in neural science, health, and movement. It has been designed to improve learning, health, fitness and to build student’s character and values. Our program covers the domains of personal, social, health, and physical education in a complete continuum across school life, within the academic curriculum, and in the school culture. It is a cross curricular and transdisciplinary P.E. program.

Our Physical Education Program is designed to support academic performance, improve health and promote school culture, spirit, and values. It is a broad, general, inclusive, and balanced curriculum.

In the lower grades, students will develop fundamental movement skills, become increasingly competent and confident, and access a broad range of opportunities to extend their agility, balance, and coordination, individually and with others. Students will be taught to: master basic movements including running, jumping, throwing, and catching. Activities will focus on developing their gross motor skills.

As they progress, students will continue to apply and develop a broader range of skills, learning how to use them in different ways. Students will use running, jumping, throwing, and catching in isolation and in combination, learn the basics of competitive games, modify where appropriate (i.e., mini soccer and mini-basketball), and apply basic principles suitable for attacking and defending. They will develop flexibility, strength, technique, control, and balance through athletics and gymnastics.

Science

At听魅影直播, science is an integral part of our curriculum that will provide our students with outside-the-box thinking and an approach to problem-solving.

National Geographic Exploring Science covers 100% of the Next Generation Science Standard (NGSS) for grades K-5 to ensure students are mastering the performance expectation. Now with improved 3-dimensional lesson support, more hands-on activities for students, enhanced assessment opportunities, and our MindTap digital platform including interactivity to support 3D learning.

Real Science. Real World. Right Now.

National Geographic鈥檚 program also includes summative assessments that will be used to gauge the progress of our student鈥檚 comprehension and growth.听 Unit tests and rubrics are included to allow the opportunity for self-reflection in the world around them as it changes daily.

Computer Science

Computer science听develops students鈥� computational and critical thinking skills and shows them how to create, not simply use, new technologies. This fundamental knowledge is needed to prepare students for the 21st century, regardless of their ultimate field of study or occupation.

A few of the topics and activities that might be included in the computer science program throughout the curriculum are:

Modeling and simulating real-world problems
Creating and manipulating graphics
E-Safety and digital citizenship
Ethical and social issues in computing human-computer interaction
Robotics
Coding/Programming (including game design)
Computing and data analysis (managing, processing, visualizing and interpreting data)

Code is part of the 魅影直播 Computer Science Program.听 Code is an innovate computational program which focuses around seven big ideas at the core of computer science鈥攃reativity, abstraction, data, algorithms, programming, Internet and impact鈥攖hat are fundamental to computer science, but applicable to analysis in many disciplines.

Beginning in elementary, our students will learn what programing means and how to code.听 This will help them to develop essential skills such as problem solving, logic and critical thinking. Through coding, students will learn that there鈥檚 often more than one way to solve a problem, and that simpler and more efficient solutions are often better. Learning to code encourages students to become creators, not just consumers, of the technology they use.

While learning to code at the elementary school level, students are encouraged to think critically and strategically to solve problems鈥攐ften simple puzzles like getting an onscreen character to move around a maze. For younger children, visual blocks are often used to represent programming concepts and terminology, such as 鈥榩rocedures鈥�, 鈥榣oops鈥� and 鈥榗onditional instructions.

Fine Arts

Art听is all around and it is important to teach children how to use and make materials from scratch so that they become self-reliant.听 Self-reliance is a characteristic that will be expressed in our art curricula because it teaches children that things do not always come out how we have planned or imagined- and that sometimes the best workmanship comes from the mistakes we make.

In听Art听class, students explore working in collaborative projects and individually.听 Painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, and work with clay, fiber, and found materials are all part of the curriculum. An open studio approach encourages young artists to be creative and original. The curriculum is designed to build on art skills and experiences as students advance through the grades. Students are introduced to art history and learn to appreciate different art forms through viewing original works of art and the use of the technology.听Art听projects are often designed to complement the classroom curriculum.

How Art Enhances the Human Brain

Scientific evidence proves that art and its variety of mediums and interpretations enhances brain function.听 It has an impact on brain wave patterns and emotions, the nervous system, and actually raise serotonin levels.听 Researchers say that creative pursuits help to build connections in the brain to strengthen reserve, brain resilience, and prevents memory loss.听 In the creation of artwork, we improve fine motor skills through small and purposeful movements.

Art can change a person鈥檚 outlook and the way they experience the world.

Music

Music听is one of the most important tools that combines both logic and emotion for whole brain thinking.听 Music is what brings life, emotion, and memory together for long term achievements.

At听魅影直播听our commitment is to inject excitement into each and every teachable moment, our student population will be challenged musically with composition, instruments, melody, pitch, emotion and memory.

Life Skills Habits

In preparation for the world, it is not enough to fill the future generation with academic knowledge only.听 A well rounded individual grows to be self sufficient and this is where United School of Panama is set apart from the rest.听 We believe that discipline is the best form of love and with that comes responsibility in not only teaching it- but living it.

Life skills听are essential tools to ensure that our young ones will grow with the knowledge and ability to fend for themselves when on their own.

Home Economics听is introduced during elementary from grades 1st through 5th.听 Our focus is the gear our students with the understanding in family structure and the roles that each person within the household carries.听 As children grow so should responsibility. Elementary students will be trained in how to take care of their households and its chores in order to keep a healthy living habitat. Our program includes: how to crack and fry an egg, sewing to create and repair, wash the dishes, fold clothes in an orderly fashion, put away items after use, how to set a table, etc.听 These activities are to help promote self-awareness and the environment that surrounds them.听 Students will be surprised at the ease and ability that each pupil has to control and enhance their surroundings for themselves and others.听 Care and responsibility come hand in hand in every household and it gives parents peace of mind.

Social Skills听emphasizes the value in how to communicate effectively in a group or personal setting.听 Communicating effectively is the number one tool that affects relationships in all settings in life and it is a priority at 魅影直播 to engage our students in learning skills that will bring happiness and success in their everyday lives.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR

ACTIVITIES

Whether your child is an emerging artist, a sports enthusiast, or simply looking to try something new, our extracurricular activities program has something for everyone. Encouraging participation in these activities cultivates children鈥檚 physical, cognitive, and emotional development.

SPORTS

With modern facilities that support both indoor and outdoor sports, our campus features a multi-purpose court that can be used for tennis, soccer, volleyball, and our bike club. Promoting sports helps students succeed and boosts their self-confidence and sense of self-worth. Our sports program includes:

Soccer
Taekwondo
Volleyball
Tennis
Swimming听

PERFORMING

ARTS

We also recognize the importance of arts education as an essential component of a well-rounded curriculum. Engaging in artistic activities enhances critical thinking and problem-solving skills while providing a valuable outlet for emotional expression and self-discovery. Students will have fun learning about themselves and exploring their artistic potential through:

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Music
Piano
Musical Theater
Ballet
Arts & Crafts

ROBOTICS

/ STEAM

At 魅影直播 we encourage our students to participate in activities outside the classroom, thus facilitating a way to make new friends, find new interests, and deepen their social and intellectual growth.

魅影直播

CLUBS

To nurture intellectual curiosity, our academic clubs offer opportunities for students to explore strategic thinking, decision-making, and the design and building of robots using technology and engineering principles. The academic clubs available include:

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Soccer Team
Bike Club
Cheerleading Squad
Chess
Team Robotics

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE

SCHOOL YEAR 2024 - 2025

This schedule is developed only for the SECOND SEMESTER of the 2024-2025 school year January 13th to June 6th.听 Some changes are expected each semester, depending on the enrolled student groups.

SCHOOL

POLICIES

For full policy please review 魅影直播’s Parent & Student Handbook.

Code of Conduct

Students are expected to follow the 魅影直播 Code of Conduct, with the ultimate goal of providing a positive learning climate. Our disciplinary approach is rooted in the 魅影直播 golden rules. We expect from our students: camaraderie, responsibility, compassion, communication and courage.

Detention Policy

Detention, applied as close as possible to the day of the breach of discipline, allows the school to provide timely support to the student to assist them to achieve the desired behavior and to help the student to catch up on any work missed as a result of the breach.

魅影直播 Bus Safety Regulations

All discipline policies and regulations are in effect while riding the bus as well as attending school. By riding the bus, it is implied that all students and parents understand these rules and will abide by them.

Anti-Bullying Policy

At 魅影直播 we believe that everyone has the right to learn and develop in a safe, nurturing environment, where anti-social and bullying behavior is not tolerated. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all of our students so they can learn in a relaxed and secure atmosphere.

Safeguarding Policy

At 魅影直播, we promote a safe and welcoming environment in which each person is valued, cared for and protected. Child abuse and neglect are violations of a child鈥檚 human rights and are obstacles to physical, emotional, and cognitive development of the child.

Inclusion Policy

魅影直播 is committed to offering an optimal learning environment for each child鈥檚 growth and development and is open to boys and girls of any race, religion, or nationality. Diversity is valued as a rich resource, which supports the learning of all.

Dress Code for students

鲍厂笔鈥檚 uniform is a means of showing identity and pride in our school to the wider community. Observing how students wear their uniform often gives others lasting impressions of our school. Students who present themselves well will earn respect for themselves and the school because they have shown respect and pride in their appearance.

Attendance Policy

Our educational program is based on the assumption that students will attend school regularly, in accordance with the School calendar and the daily schedule. The purpose of the attendance policy is to encourage regular and consistent attendance and punctuality in school by all students.

Educational Technology

At 魅影直播, students and faculty use technology to facilitate authentic learning in every phase of our teaching and learning process. Learning in a rapidly changing landscape requires high levels of information fluency, media literacy and technology integration.

Information Technology Policy

魅影直播 Communication Policy

魅影直播 is committed to using communication processes and techniques that aim to build a positive learning environment for students, teachers, staff and parents in order to inspire and educate all students to succeed in becoming productive and valued citizens.

Students Records

Accurate records will be kept for each student. The students files will be maintained in the school after the departure of the student from school and may be provided upon request to the parent.

Private Tutoring

Private tutoring in school premises is not permitted. Staff must not tutor their own students. 魅影直播 will provide extracurricular help whenever necessary.

Birthday Policy

魅影直播 recognizes that birthdays are a special day for our students and parents. We request that birthday celebrations are kept simple, ensuring that parties and celebrations do not disrupt the instructional day or interfere with the health and safety of our students.

Drop off/Pick Up Procedures

Drop off and pick up areas will be designated in the parking lot. Student drop off and pick up will be supervised by 魅影直播 staff at all times. Students will be directed to their respective areas as they arrive and departure. Payment, times and trip details must be coordinated directly with the school bus company.

Early Dismissal or Pick Up Procedures

Our student鈥檚 security and safety are our upmost priority. In an effort to protect our students, parents must let us know, in advance, who has permission to pick up their child(ren) at school.

Visitors at 魅影直播

The School Administration assures all visitors a warm, friendly and professional welcome to United School of Panama, whatever the purpose of your visit. As an educational institution, we have a legal duty to care for the health, safety, security and wellbeing of our students and staff as stated in the 魅影直播 Child Protection Policy.

Student Health

A nurse and/or medical personnel is always available during the school day. The school must be notified of any and all prescription medications used by students. Parents must notify the school in writing, so that the appropriate arrangements can be made with the nurse for their proper administration.

Lost and Found

The purpose of this policy is to provide procedures for handling lost and found articles. In this policy, 鈥渓ost property鈥� means any unattended, abandoned, misplaced, or forgotten item, which is found within/inside the premises/boundaries of the School.

Emergency Response Plan

The safety and security of all 魅影直播 students and staff is a top priority. Our emergency response plan contains detailed guidance for emergency evacuations, drills, and necessary procedures to keep all community members safe.