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Bamako International Academy

Tel: +223 78764959, 70059709.

Email: admin@bia-k8.ws

Website: www.bia-k8.ws

CalvertThe Trusted Leader in Distance Learning for Over

a Century

Virgil Hillyer, a Harvard-trained scholar, served as Calvert Day School’s first Head Master

Mr. Hillyer’s vision was to deliver a high-quality education regardless of geography or economic condition

His concept gave rise to the notion of formal distance education

Over 500,000 students successfully educated worldwide

Calvert Navigator

Charting Your Course (Preparation) The Voyage (Delivery) Compass Points (Assessments)

Preparation: Charting Your Course

Placement Evaluation Learning Guide Orientation Videos

– Orientation to the Calvert Method– Opening the Box– Learning Guide Portal– Meet Your Academic Team

Exceptional Personal Support

Your Calvert Partners Program and Academic Team

Calvert Program Manager State Certified Supervising Teacher Learning Guide Calvert Education Counselor Calvert Advisory Teacher

SIS

Calvert’s Educational Philosophy

Seven core principles guide Calvert’s academic materials and instruction:

A balance of subject matter that includes cultural literacy Integration and application across content areas Content mastery with balance of new and review Strong foundation of basic skills and application of higher order thinking Oral and written expression Clear expectations for highest quality of work possible Development of character, curiosity and commitment

Research-Based, Standards Aligned Curriculum

Curriculum Options:

Calvert Verticy Learning

Blending the Best of Tradition and 21st Century Innovation

Academic ResourcesOffline Resources Textbooks Workbooks Lesson Manuals Other materials/books

Online and Multi-Media Resources

Online Lesson Manuals Online Tutorials i-Library Game-based Math Computer Skills Video Production Podcasts Audio Files E-textbooks

Verticy Learning (Grades 3-8)

Verticy Learning is for the student who:

May not be achieving at the same academic level as peers in reading, spelling, or writing.

Experiences an inability to quickly identify the names of letters, numbers, shapes and colors when exposed to them in random sequences

Has been diagnosed with a language-based learning difficulty (such as Dyslexia)

Often asks for clarification immediately after receiving a set of instructions Experiences poor performance on tested material that was known well when

studying

Accreditation

Maryland State Department of Education

Educational Records Bureau

National Association of Independent Schools

The Middle States Commission on Elementary Schools of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Commission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation (CITA)

Compass Points

Monitoring Outcomes through Assessment and Progress Reporting

Powerful Academic Planning Tools for Supervising Teacher and Learning Guide

Placement Services Goal Setting and Benchmarking Progress Assessment