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NovaQuest International SchoolNovaQuest International SchoolSTEADFAST & RESOLUTE
QUEST?QUEST?In literature, the objects of ‘Quests’ In literature, the objects of ‘Quests’ require great exertion on the part of require great exertion on the part of the hero, and the overcoming of the hero, and the overcoming of many obstacles, typically including many obstacles, typically including much adventure and travel. A much adventure and travel. A “Quester” is therefore a “Searcher” “Quester” is therefore a “Searcher” and a “Seeker”and a “Seeker”
GREAT SECRET YOU HOLD IN YOUR MINDS AND HANDS?GREAT SECRET YOU HOLD IN YOUR MINDS AND HANDS?
GREAT SECRET YOU HOLD IN YOUR MINDS AND HANDS?GREAT SECRET YOU HOLD IN YOUR MINDS AND HANDS?
GREAT SECRET YOU HOLD IN YOUR MINDS AND HANDS?GREAT SECRET YOU HOLD IN YOUR MINDS AND HANDS?
GREAT SECRET YOU HOLD IN YOUR MINDS AND HANDS?GREAT SECRET YOU HOLD IN YOUR MINDS AND HANDS?
GREAT SECRET YOU HOLD IN YOUR MINDS AND HANDS?GREAT SECRET YOU HOLD IN YOUR MINDS AND HANDS?
GREAT SECRET YOU HOLD IN YOUR MINDS AND HANDS?GREAT SECRET YOU HOLD IN YOUR MINDS AND HANDS?
NovaQuest International SchoolNovaQuest International SchoolSTEADFAST & RESOLUTE
Founders & Governing BodyFounders & Governing Body
• Expatriate Pakistani’s in the USA• Pakistani-American’s• Experienced Professionals in Pakistan
The ConstitutionThe Constitution
› Mission› Belief› Vision › Diversity› 5 Core Values› Policies & Practices› School & Classroom Rules
Mission StatementMission Statement
Prepare student to be:› Life-long learners› Responsible citizens and leaders› Deep understanding of our ever evolving
and closely connected world
Mission StatementMission Statement
We accomplish our mission by:› Utilizing an outstanding faculty› Proven principles of education› Supportive environment that maximizes the
student’s abilitiesѳ Communicatingѳ Critical & Logical Thinking Skillsѳ Sound Decision Makingѳ Strong Character
Belief StatementBelief Statement
1) Children are Pakistan’s most valuable asset
2) Good education strives to maximize the Self-esteem, intellectual, physical, emotional, social, and moral development of Children
(High Self-esteem Success in Life)
Belief StatementBelief Statement
3) Diversity with respect is a strength4) A commitment to democratic
discourse and respectful tolerance and appreciation for varying viewpoints must be taught to children proactively
5) People are responsible for their choices, actions, and the consequences that result
Belief StatementBelief Statement
6) Learning is a life-long process and it is essential for success in a evolving world
7) Children of both genders must be provided safety, love, respect and an equal opportunity to learn and grow
8) A willingness to change and take risks on new ideas are necessary for continuous improvement
Belief StatementBelief Statement
9) It is essential to learn how to apply the knowledge and skills and develop the capability and desire to engage in new learning
10)Students must learn to engage and communicate across differences, to challenge stereotypes and to respect, understand and befriend individuals of diverse backgrounds, culture and religion.
Belief StatementBelief Statement
Students must be groomed to exist in our Closely Connected World
Vision StatementVision StatementOur graduates will have the character, courage, and commitment to positively change the world. Our graduates are going to learn skills that deliver significance as well as utility – skills that are hard to outsource and hard to automate. That means that along with possessing the logical, linear and analytical skills, our students will possess a rich understanding of applying the essential knowledge and skills that they have acquired. Utilizing the proven American Style Applications for Learning, our students will be equipped with the capability and desire to engage in new learning and excel in: ›Quantitative Reasoning & Problem Solving ›Empirical Reasoning›Communicating›Using Technology›Team Work & Social Reasoning›Making Connections›Personal Qualities
Diversity StatementDiversity Statement› NovaQuest Int'l School is committed to preparing
its students for an increasingly global society › Therefore, in accordance with its mission statement,
NovaQuest Int'l School aims to provide
“a learning environment that is challenging, diverse and supportive"
&"a student body that is enriched by economic, social
and ethnic diversity.”
5 Core Values5 Core Values
Policies and PracticesPolicies and Practices
› English is the School’s Official Spoken Language
› An American Educational Approach › Weekly Teaching Plan By Teachers› Pre-School - 31 Group Lessons are
Mandatory › Encourage Social Programs & Hobby Clubs› Reward Students frequently
Policies and PracticesPolicies and Practices
› Monthly Evaluations of ALL Students› Quarterly Evaluations of ALL Teachers› Quarterly “Teacher in Classroom
Observations”› Quarterly One-On-One Parent / Teacher
Meetings› Parents and Visitors NOT allowed in
classrooms
Policies and PracticesPolicies and Practices
› Tidy and Clean Dress & Personal Hygiene› At Least 90 Minutes of coaching on
“Dress For Success” every Quarter (Invite a Fashion Consultant to spend a day at the school every quarter)
› Students are NOT allowed to wear Slippers, Sandal etc
Policies and PracticesPolicies and Practices
› Clean and Tidy Environment – NO Littering › Safe Environment – Remove unsafe items› Running is NOT allowed in Hallways &
Classrooms› NO Graffiti anywhere on Campus› Library is a “Quiet” Place› No “Junk Food” served in Courtyard Café
Policies and PracticesPolicies and Practices
› Special Focus on Student’s Diet, Health & Physical Fitness
› Encourage Field-Trips (Parents are welcome)
› Encourage culture of Trust & Communication (Frictionless & Friendly Environment)”
› ALL Teachers MUST know how to utilize Computers & the Internet
NovaQuest International SchoolNovaQuest International SchoolSCHOOL & CLASSROOM RULES
Zero-Tolerance BehaviorZero-Tolerance Behavior
12 Classroom Rules12 Classroom Rules
IN SUMMARY A IN SUMMARY A QUESTERQUESTER HAS HAS
STRONG CHARACTERSSTRONG CHARACTERS
CRITICAL THINKERSCRITICAL THINKERS
LIFE LONG LEARNINGLIFE LONG LEARNING
NovaQuest International SchoolNovaQuest International SchoolTHANK YOU
AURANGZEB BHATTI
DIRECTOR & CEO