About SGIS Sun of Glory International School

SUN OF GLORY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
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Our Mission

Sun of Glory International School Mission is to equip students with knowledge and the 21^st century skills by providing quality program that fulfills international standards.

Our Vision

Sun of Glory International School vision is to become the landmark for quality education in the Middle East Region.

At SGIS we believe

All students can, and with our help, will achieve their full potentials.
Effective learning requires the partnership of students, parents, staff, and the community.
We are prepared to work collaboratively with colleagues, students, and parents to achieve our shared educational purposes.
In pursuing high standards for all students and staff, the school environment must be safe, nurturing, and supportive for teaching and learning.
Learning is a lifelong challenge.
Recruitment is only of the highest caliber staff.
State-of-the-art technology is made possible to both student and staff.
Students’ learning needs are the primary focus of all decisions impacting the school educational program.
Each student is a valued individual with unique intellectual, physical, social, and emotional needs.
Embracing such diversity empowers students and enriches the academic atmosphere.
Students’ self-esteem is enhanced through positive relationship and mutual respect amongst students, instructional as well as administrative staff. Struggling and outstanding students are given special attention
Curricular goals and expectations for students’ achievement stem out of the school’s vision. These goals and expectations guide the development of the curricular and the design of strategies, learning activities, and assessment of students’ performance.

School History

SGIS is located in Maadi area, an affluent, leafy suburban district south of Cairo, Egypt.

It has been approved and recognized by the Egyptian Ministry of Education and the civil authorities within its jurisdiction under LawNo.306 since2014.
The school was accredited by American International Accreditation Association of schools and colleges in 2014 and the expiration date is June 30, 2021and advancEd in 2019 and the expiration date is June, 30, 2021
The School was first established in 2014 by Mr.Tayseer Matter as owner and Chairman.
SGIS started with a population of 125 students starting pre k to grade 10: one class per grade level.
Since its establishment, there has been a great influx of students due to the strong reputation SGIS has earned. The School population exceeded 500 students: two classes per grade level.All grade levels have been operative since 2016.

Faculty and Staff

Our l hire staff are rigorously screened and interviewed to ensure we find professionals who have the right mindset and values to work at SGIS and the passion to empower our students to become critical, independent thinkers with the skills to be dynamic participants in an ever-changing global society.

The School Academic Year

The average school year is180 school days, divided into four quarters, which allows a minimum of 130 credit hours for every main subject.
School starts in the first week of September and ends in June. Islamic and Christian vacations are set by the Ministry of Education.

School Hours

SGIS operates on a5-day week schedule (from 8a.m.till2.50p.m.) All students, faculty, and staff receive a copy of the official School Calendar and class schedule at the beginning of every academic year.

School Program

– At SGIS we believe that “each child is an individual; that all children are creative; that all children need to succeed”, and that is also reflected in our commitment to equity; all students have equal access to educational opportunities and share the responsibility of becoming active learners.

We demonstrate an appreciation of diversity that enables all students to maximize their potentials as positive, responsible participants in our society as well as in the global community.
SGIS is dedicated to providing exceptional educational experiences for students of different nationalities, religions, and cultures. To this end, SGIS provides a challenging educational curriculum

Curriculum

is based on American Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts, Math, Aero in History/Geography, and Next Generation Science Standards for Science. … Students are supported by a huge range of co-curricular activities that ensure they have the opportunity to develop fully as individuals.

During every step of our students’ academic journey we strive to provide the finest American educational instruction while cultivating a passion for learning, a capacity for critical thinking and a sense of civic responsibility. A tradition of educational excellence drives our future

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