School Profile
This is Beacon’s commitment to enhancing intellectual and personal development, equipping learners with inquiry skills and preparing them as global citizens.
What is the Beacon Vision? (p. 4)
The six transdisciplinary themes of the PYP include “Who we are” as well as this one about our shared resources.
What is Sharing the Planet? (p. 23)
Elementary learners are expected to arrive by this time each morning.
What is 7:30 am? (p. 12, linked to arrival routines p. 35)
The first person parents should contact for issues regarding their child’s schoolwork.
Who is the BCT/Homeroom Teacher? (p. 45)
These showcase moments allow learners to reflect and share what they’ve learned with parents.
What are Celebrations of Learning? (p. 49)
This international education group manages Beacon and brings over 130 years of experience.
What is SEK Education Group? (p. 4)
This culminating PYP project in Grade 5 showcases internationally minded inquiry.
What is the PYP Exhibition? (p. 24)
Learners found using mobile phones during school hours will face this immediate action.
What is confiscation until the end of the day and a parental notification? (p. 42)
The primary weekly publication for parents to stay updated in elementary
What is the Weekly Bulletin? (p. 47)
SWW stands for this program of off-campus learning experiences.
What is School Without Walls? (p. 48)
Beacon defines learning as a process that gives learners “voice, choice, and ownership.”
What is the Beacon Definition of Learning? (p. 6)
The MYP requires students in Grade 10 to complete this independent research project.
What is the Personal Project? (p. 26)
This daily practice helps learners take part in self-discovery and goal setting by reflecting on strengths and future directions.
What is Learner Reflection? (p. 43)
These conferences, led entirely by the students, happen twice per school year.
What are Learner-Led Conferences? (p. 47)
All learners are required to attend these trips that extend classroom learning.
What are Co-Curricular Field Trips? (p. 49)
n 2021, Beacon was authorized as an IB World School for this program.
What is the Diploma Programme (DP)? (p. 5)
This IB Diploma core component involves a 4,000-word research paper.
What is the Extended Essay (EE)? (p. 28)
This three-level violation system determines consequences for learner misbehavior.
What are First, Second, and Third Degree Violations? (p. 38)
This communication platform, along with email, is used to share documents and information.
What is Microsoft Teams? (p. 43, connected to Communication p. 46)
This in school enrichment program allows learners to take electives outside of the core curriculum.
What is the In-School Enrichment Programme – Explorit!? (p. 49)
In addition to the IB, Beacon is accredited by this prestigious New England organization that ensures educational excellence.
What is the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)? (p. 5)
At Beacon, students in Grades 8–12 are expected to follow this program for integrating technology into learning.
What is the Bring Your Own Laptop (BYOL) program? (p. 34, Technology)
During Ramadan, non-fasting learners are provided with this designated space.
What is a designated area to consume food and drink? (p. 39)
If an issue cannot be resolved with the BCT teacher or counselor, parents are directed to this role before reaching the principal.
Who is the Curriculum Coordinator? (p. 45)
A core aim of the SWW program is to develop this type of awareness by exposing learners to multiple cultures.
What is multi-cultural awareness? (p. 48)