Kindergarten
MEET OUR
HEAD OF KINDERGARTEN
Natasha Sorak is from Chicago, Illinois in the United States. She grew up in Chicago and graduated with a Bachelor’s in Psychology and a minor in history from Loyola University. Natasha moved to the UAE in 2013 and got her CACHE Level 3 as an Early Years Practitioner, followed by a Post-Graduate Certification in Education for K-12. Natasha is currently studying for her master’s in educational leadership with a dual degree in Psychology and Counselling.
Natasha is the Head of Lower Elementary (Grades KG-2), with a focus in kindergarten specifically, at NAIS. Natasha has worked at NAIS since 2016, first as a KG1 teacher and now as Head of Department.
The Kindergarten Department at NAIS is a wonderful place for your child to grow. We focus on their holistic needs while providing an exemplary education. Students learn new concepts daily, while making friends and focusing on their social, emotional, and developmental needs.
We follow the Carolina National Standards in all subjects and encourage your child to work towards their best potential. At NAIS, we recognize that each child is an individual and there is no one educational system that works for them. We pride ourselves on getting to know our children so that we understand their specific needs, likes, and dislikes. We hope to see you and your child’s smiling faces in our classrooms.
An enormous amount of learning takes place in the first few years of life, and it is at this time that the greatest care must be taken to ensure that learning and development happen in the right direction. The NAIS KG program underpins all future learning by supporting and fostering in students:
Personal, social and emotional well-being
A positive attitude towards learning
Attention skills and the quality of perseverance, language,
Literacy, numeracy and communication skills
An appreciation, knowledge and understanding of the world around them; sound physical and creative developments.
An Entry Assessment is taken at the beginning of KG1 and KG2 to identify areas of strength and weaknesses. At the end of the academic year, an Exit Assessment is undertaken to determine the readiness of the student to progress to the next level. Ongoing observations are recorded to track progress.
An Orientation for KG parents is held in September to introduce and guide the parents on how to support their child’s progress. A formal PTA is held 3 times a year. Parents are encouraged to stay in touch with their child’s teachers through the school portal.
NAIS COMMUNITY
Sanaa Anqoud
Parent, Grade 8
“The North American International School is a fantastic school.
The teachers are professional, caring, and well organized. The admissions process was caring and seamless.
This is a school that genuinely cares and wants the absolute best for children.”
EXPLORE MORE AT NAIS
To lay a solid base of learning at the elementary stage. At this stage the program supports a co-operative approach to inquiry and problem-solving through interaction.
This is a time of transition; physically, socially, emotionally and intellectually. At this stage the emphasis is on building pupils’ self-esteem and confidence and to encourage them to become independent.
The NAIS High School Curriculum helps to develop a number of skills such as critical thinking, creativity, social competence and physical well-being.
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