SCHOOL PROFILE
FACILITIES
Presently,
the Elementary and Middle School is situated in the modern and spacious
NOVA building. Students are assigned their own classroom and in addition
have regular access to computer labs, science labs, art and drama
studios, an auditorium, library, bookstore, full service cafeteria,
outdoor green areas and sports terrain.
STUDENTS
NOVA Elementary and
Middle School students represent a cross-section of the world. Daily
interactions between students who represent these cultures are a key
component of our education. In 2004, Macedonian fifth
to eighth graders were permitted to join the ranks of our international
student body, adding yet another level of cultural diversity to our
school. Currently, 60% of the
student population is made up of international students.
NOVA FACULTY
Elementary and Middle School exposes students to gifted and caring educators. Our teachers are required to have significant cross-cultural educational experience and to be able to individualize instruction in a small class setting. Master teachers and assistants in the Elementary School (K-5) have a designated classroom, while studios are used for teaching the Art, Music, PE, and Dance programs. Middle School students and their teachers have unrestricted access to the labs and technology of NOVA High School.
PHILOSOPHY OF WORK
By stimulating both the intellect and imagination, students are taught to become enthusiastic learners. The foundation of learning in the academic disciplines is established early and is supplemented through hands-on activities. NOVA program is both structured (enabling timely and well documented progress of students) and flexible (wide range of interdisciplinary activities). Because classes are small but include many cultures, the teaching strategies vary according to the learning style and background of each student.
NOVA ADMISSION
Elementary and Middle School believes in the endless potential of each child and therefore accepts students who exhibit a wide range of abilities without regard to race, religion, sex, non-disqualifying handicap, national or ethnic origin. All new applicants need to present their unique personality through an application, submit formal record(s) of prior educational attainment, and show strong family commitment to the school’s philosophy and program. Final admission is granted through an English language and Math diagnostic tests, as well as a personal interview. Letters of recommendation from students’ previous teachers are an important part of the student’s application.
GENERAL
INFORMATION
TEXTBOOKS:
NOVA Primary School students are provided with all textbooks required
for their academic course of study. These books are provided in
good condition at the beginning of each academic year or semester
and must be returned in a similar condition at the completion of the
course. In the case of lost or stolen books, students will be held
responsible for compensating their replacement as prescribed by
the school.
DRESS:
Although NOVA Primary School does not have a strict dress code,
students are expected to be neat and clean in appearance each
school day. NOVA requests parental support in enforcing this
expectation. Overly revealing clothing or that with inappropriate
text or explicit graphics is not allowed. Student arriving to
school dressed in inappropriate manner will be asked to return
home to change.
LUNCH: NOVA Schools facility
includes a full service cafeteria where healthy meals and snacks may
be purchased at a reasonable cost. Students are also free to provide
their own lunches.
TRANSPORTATION:
Parents arrange for their child's transportation to and from
school. NOVA Primary School is conveniently located near several
public bus routes. Taxis in Skopje are reasonably priced, as well.
OPPORTUNITIES
FOR STUDENT INVOLVEMENT
NOVA encourages
extra-curricular involvement by all students. Some of the most
recent opportunities are listed below.
 Fine
Arts: Art exhibits, Chorus, Annual performances,
Dance
Clubs:
Art Club, Community Service Club, Computer
Club, Environmental Club, Multicultural Club, Newspaper
Club, Social Club
Publications:
Weekly News, School Newspaper, Yearbook
 
Athletic
Opportunities: Aerobics,
Basketball, Fitness, Football, Handball, Hiking, Tennis, Table
Tennis, Volleyball
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