OUR SCHOOL
Durat Al Sharq International School (formerly Pearl of the Orient International School) is one of the Schools offering American Curriculum in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is a private school which began its operation in September 2005 with Boys and a Girls Section, in line with the Kingdom’s policy on segregation of sexes. The levels of education are from Pre-school (from kindergarten 1 to 3) , Lower Elementary Grades (from grade 1 to 3), Upper Elementary Grades (from grade 4-5) Middle School Grades( from grade 6to 8) and High School ( from Grade 9 to 12). The school is licensed by the Ministry of Education in Jeddah, American International Accreditation Association (AIAA) USA, and Accrediting Commission for Schools Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
OUR VISION - رؤيتنا
To prepare students to become productive, innovative, creative, and effective members of society.
إﻋﺪاد اﻟﻄﻼب ﻟﻴﺼﺒﺤﻮا أﻓﺮاداً ﻣﻨﺘﺠﻴﻦ وﻣﺒﺪﻋﻴﻦ وﻣﺒﺘﻜﺮﻳﻦ وﻣﺆﺛﺮﻳﻦ ﻓﻲ اﻟﻤﺠﺘﻤﻊ
OUR MISSION - رسالتنا
TO PROvIDE a DISTINCTIvE QUaLITY EDUCaTION THROUGH aN aTTRaCTIvE aND SaFE EDUCaTIONaL ENvIRONMENT THaT PROMOTES SKILLS aND aBILITIES ENCOURaGES SCIENTIFIC RESEaRCH, aND STIMULaTES CREaTIvITY aND INNOvaTION
ﺗﻘﺪﻳﻢ ﺗﻌﻠﻴﻢ ﻣﺘﻤﻴﺰ ﻟﻠﺠﻤﻴﻊ ﻓﻲ ﺑﻴﺌﺔ ﺗﻌﻠﻴﻤﻴﺔ ﺟﺎذﺑﺔ وآﻣﻨﺔ ﺗﺮﺗﻘﻲ ﺑﺎﻟﻤﻬﺎرات واﻟﻘﺪرات وﺗﺜﺮي اﻟﺒﺤﺚ اﻟﻌﻠﻤﻲ وﺗﺸﺠﻊ اﻻﺑﺘﻜﺎر واﻹﺑﺪاع
OUR BELIEFS - قيمنا
- Academic excellence goes beyond traditional boundaries, incorporating innovative teaching methods and educational practices, including critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and adaptability.
- A school’s culture of curiosity and exploration encourages scientific research and inquiry-based learning.
- The holistic development of students focuses on intellectual, emotional, social, and physical growth, preparing them to meet the challenges of the future.
- Islamic values are the core of the school and the focus is on integrating them into the curriculum and school culture, aligning educational practices with the principles of Islam in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia..
- An active school community involves engaging parents, educators, and local stakeholders in the educational process through collaboration.
- The school is a safe, inclusive, and aesthetically pleasing educational environment that inspires learning, creativity, and a sense of belonging for all members of the school community.
- The students are global citizens who develop an understanding and appreciation of diverse cultures and global issues.
- A qualified teaching staff committed to cultivating the individual strengths of each child with care, compassion, justice, and respect, while simultaneously setting challenges to elevate achievement targets.
- A continuous development program is essential to enhance the effectiveness of our school programs.
- Respect and understand the perspective of each individual working for the school.
OUR building blocks
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A learning environment that fosters equity and global awareness
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Safe Climate and Strong connections with families
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Result-Focused Professional Learning and Leadership Opportunities
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Data/Need-Based Resource Allocation
STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
- THE EDUCATION PROGRAM:
- Student Learning & Motivation
- Technology Integration for Digital Learning
- Intervention Programs for Remedial and Enrichment
- Differential Learning
- Student-Centric Learning
- Hands-On Learning
2. QUALIFIED STAFF AND THEIR DEVELOPMENT:
- Induction & Mentoring Programs
- Professional Development Programs
- Incentive Programs
3. STUDENT ENGAGEMENT:
- Extracurricular Integration for Global Awareness
- Leadership Opportunities
- Transitional Support
- Career Guidance
4. COMMUNICATION & MARKETING:
- Parent Support Groups
- Proactive in Social Media Platforms
- Digital Integration Platforms for Communication
STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
- THE EDUCATION PROGRAM:
- Student Learning & Motivation
- Technology Integration for Digital Learning
- Intervention Programs for Remedial and Enrichment
- Differential Learning
- Student-Centric Learning
- Hands-On Learning
2. QUALIFIED STAFF AND THEIR DEVELOPMENT:
- Induction & Mentoring Programs
- Professional Development Programs
- Incentive Programs
3. STUDENT ENGAGEMENT:
- Extracurricular Integration for Global Awareness
- Leadership Opportunities
- Transitional Support
- Career Guidance
4. COMMUNICATION & MARKETING:
- Parent Support Groups
- Proactive in Social Media Platforms
- Digital Integration Platforms for Communication
school goals
GOAL # 1: Student Learning, Engagement, and Motivation
Promoting student engagement and motivation is crucial in schools, as it fosters a positive learning environment, enhances academic performance, and cultivates a lifelong love for learning.
- To enhance students’ critical thinking and comprehension abilities across all grades.
- To provide tailored interventions to support struggling students and ensure equitable progress.
- To provide targeted support to address students’ diverse learning needs and behavioral challenges.
- To enhance extracurricular engagement and transitional support.
- To engage students in leadership opportunities.
GOAL # 2: Staff Engagement and Motivation
The institution aims to enhance its overall effectiveness through improvements in hiring, the introduction of formal onboarding and mentoring programs, feedback-driven professional development, faculty retention incentives, and increased leadership opportunities for staff.
- To improve the hiring process for effectiveness:
- To develop a formal onboarding & mentoring program for the teaching staff:
- To improve teaching strategies to optimize student engagement and learning outcomes:
- To enhance the physical learning environment and ensure access to adequate resources and facilities:
- To provide feedback/assessment-based professional development programs for the teachers:
- To improve faculty retention rate (strengthen incentives program):
- To strengthen leadership opportunities for staff
GOAL # 3: Strengthen the School Curriculum to Effectively Prepare Students For Achievements in International Programs and Excel in their External Assessments.
Student readiness for success in international programs and external assessments can be enhanced by making specific improvements to the curriculum to facilitate informed decision-making, there is a need for a systematic data collection process that encompasses gathering, analyzing, and utilizing data. This approach is crucial for evaluating program effectiveness and guiding improvements in educational initiatives.
- To plan based on research and alignment with the Core Standards of the American Curriculum.
- To plan professional development for teachers in collaboration with the external agencies.
- To prepare for external assessments.
- To assess the process, strategies and support for the American curriculum programs.
GOAL # 4: Improve Communication among Stakeholders .
Effective communication is essential for fostering a collaborative and supportive environment within a school
- Strengthen collaboration between parents and teachers to support student learning and well-being.
- Enhance resources and support for parents to be involved in their child’s education.
- Create opportunities for parents to provide feedback and participate in school decision-making.
- To create a strong online presence that showcases the school’s programs and accomplishments.
- Improvise the Management Information System Platform.
