Middle School Stage (Grades 6-8)
This Stage aims at enabling students to:
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Develop their independence and provide them with the necessary skills to organize and manage their learning.
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Challenge themselves and develop their critical thinking, reflection and creativity skills.
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Learn new concepts and how to connect them with one another.
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Possess a solid knowledge base in the eight key fields of learning.
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Possess the ability to actively and confidently converse in both Arabic and English.
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Know their roles and responsibilities as members of a family, community, nation and common world.
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Participate in community service activities.
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Practice good health, nutritional, environmental and study habits.
Teaching in Grades (6-8) depends on specialized instruction by subject teachers. Students learn the following subjects according to the academic programme they choose:
National Program
Arabic Language, English Language, Mathematics in Arabic, Science in Arabic, Social Studies in Arabic, Science in English, Mathematics in English, French Language, Christian and Islamic Religious Studies in Arabic, Vocational Studies, Computer, Physical Education (P.E.), Art, Music, Drama and Global Perspectives.
International Program Cambridge Secondary (CS)
Arabic Language, English Language, Mathematics in English, Chemistry, Biology and Physics in English, Social Studies in Arabic, French Language, Christian and Islamic Religious Studies in Arabic, Vocational Studies, Computer, Physical Education (P.E.), Art, Music, Drama and Global Perspectives.
There are 8 classes a day; each class is 45 minutes. Students have a 30-minute break after the 3rd period and a second, shorter 15-minute break after the 6th period.
Class and break times are listed in the School Hours Timetable
High School Programmes Orientation Sessions
During each school year, the Middle School Administration organizes orientation sessions, in cooperation with the High School Administration, for Grade 8 Students and Parents in order to help give them a better idea about the different academic programmes offered in High School in order for them to choose the one that suits them the most.
For more information
Head of Stage (6-8) Najwa Al Bay
n.albay@nos.edu.jo, Tel: +962 6 560 8500 Ext 126/105/300
