ELEMENTARY PROGRAM

Curriculum: In the Elementary Department at West Hill College, our academic program is designed to spark curiosity and foster a love for learning through an inquiry-based and hands-on approach. Each unit is explored through engaging activities that encourage students to question, investigate, and discover. Learning often extends beyond the classroom with educational field trips, real-life explorations, and interactive experiences that make concepts come alive. Alongside academic development, we place a strong emphasis on nurturing essential social skills and core values, helping our students grow into respectful and responsible individuals. Our dedicated teachers also integrate Bloom’s Taxonomy strategies into their lessons to ensure critical thinking, creativity, and deeper understanding at every level.

Evaluation Cards: In the Elementary Cycle at West Hill College, students in Cycle One (Grades 1, 2, and 3) receive Evaluation Cards each term, with a total of four terms per academic year. These Evaluation Cards are based on continuous assessments of specific learning objectives tailored to each subject. Our grading key includes: Consistently, Usually, Sometimes, and Rarely. We do not use a traditional grading system in this cycle, as we believe assigning numerical or letter grades at such an early age can create unnecessary pressure and does not reflect a child’s individual learning journey. Instead, our focus is on monitoring progress, identifying areas for improvement, and supporting each child accordingly. Students in Cycle One do not sit for exams; their progress is measured through daily work and ongoing assessments. However, Grade 3 students sit for one exam only during the final term to help them gradually transition into Cycle Two expectations.

In Cycle Two (Grades 4, 5, and 6), students receive formal Report Cards every term based on a numerical grading system. These students sit for term exams four times a year and are also evaluated regularly through daily assessments such as quizzes, drop quizzes, and classroom activities. This combination ensures a well-rounded view of each student’s performance.

Parent-Teacher Meeting: To maintain strong communication between home and school, a Parent-Teacher Meeting is held at the end of each term, where parents receive the Evaluation or Report Cards and have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with teachers to discuss their child’s progress in detail.