SALT Curriculum
CLASSES
SUBJECT
| Elementary | Junior High | Senior High |
|---|---|---|
|
ELA Mathematics Science Social Studies Art SPBL Korean Music Physical Education Show & Tell Character Studies Worship |
ELA Mathematics Pre-Algebra Algebra 1 Science Social Studies Technical English SPBL Korean/ Music/ Art Physical Education Character Studies Worship |
ELA Algebra 1, Algebra 2 Geometry Biology/ Chemistry Ethics/ Bible & World View/ World Religion/ Christianity World History US History AP Subjects Chinese Art Portfolio or Musical History & Arrangement Physical Education Worship |
PROGRAM
ELEMENTARY
- Parent's Escape
- Jubilee(Spirit Day)
- Mini Flea Market
- Field Learning
- Christmas Event
- Speech Contest
- Monthly Event
- Barbeque Night & Sleepover
JUNIOR HIGH
- Camping Day
- Science Field Trip
- Social Studies Fair
- JH Spirit Day
- SMUN
SENIOR HIGH
- SALT Model United Nations
- Junk to Joy
- Love Rwanda Global
- SALT Running Club
- QLEP
- Plant for Planet
- Biorhythm
- Growing Memories
- Mother Earth
- Viva La Vida
- Re: Markers
- SALT Art Competition
- Dear Future Me
| Department | Credits | Courses Minimum Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 4.0 | ELA 9, 10, 11, and 12; enrolled in English all four years |
| Mathematics | 3.0 | Three of the following: Algebra l, Geometry, Algebra ll, Precalculus, or higher |
| Science | 3.0 | Biology, Chemistry, plus one additional Science credit |
| Social Studies | 2.0 | World History, U.S. History |
| Religion | 4.0 | Ethics, Bible&World View, World Religion, Christianity |
| Foreign Language | 2.0 | Chinese 1 and 2, or higher |
| Arts | 1.0 | Art Portfolio or Musical History&Arrangement |
| Physical Education | 2.0 | Two Physical Education credits |
| Capstone | 1.0 | All 12th graders must complete a capstone service project |
| Electives | 2.0 | To be selected from any department beyond the above requirements |
| Total Credits Required | 24.0 |
SPBL (SALT PROBLEM BASED LEARNING)
WHAT IS IT?
Did you notice that our society is becoming smarter every year in knowledge and in technology?
How do you think the world is changing “smarter” every year?
As our 21st century society becomes "smarter" and "technological" every year, we, too, need to be ready and be equipped with our own set of skills to thrive in this fast changing world.
Now, you are probably wondering, WHAT SKILLS??!
21ST CENTURY SKILLS
- Able to Make Plans
- Able to Make Choices and Decide
- Think Clearly on What to Do or Believe
- Understand Ideas and Make Connections
- Solve Problems
- Choosing the Right Tools for a Task
- Knowing How to Use Technology for a Task
- Communicate Well with Others
- Work Well with Others: “Teamwork”
- Understanding Different Culture
- Having Creativity
- Visualizing (draw ideas in my head)
- Having Personal Responsibility (to take care of myself)
- Having Social Responsibility (to take care of others)
- ... AND many more, of course
PROJECT
Can be done alone- About the Product About the Process
- Not too much real world connection
- Happens after “real” learning
- All projects have the same goal
SPBL
- Needs team work and teacher’s guidance
- Teacher leads Students lead
- Based on real world problems and experiences
- Real learning happens during the project
- Student choices control the outcome
