9. Glossary of terms

It is quite common to use acronyms in business today, and education is no exception. Below is a list of some of the more common acronyms and abbreviations to assist you when reading this handbook, and other communications that you receive from CIS.

CCA - Co-Curricular activities

CIS - Canadian International School

DP - Diploma Programme

ECA - Extra curricular activity

ELL - English language learner programme / English language learners

GLL - Grade learning lead

IA - Instructional assistant

IB - International Baccalaureate

IT - Information technology

JK - Junior kindergarten

LS - Learning support

LKS - Lakeside campus (Nursery to grade 12)

MOE - Ministry of Education

MYP - Middle Years Programme

OMP - Open Minds programme

ODC - Outdoor discovery centre

PL - Professional learning

PE - Physical Education

PEI - Private Education Institution

Pre-K - Pre-Kindergarten

POI - Programme of Inquiry

PS - Primary school

PTA - Parent teacher association

PYP - Primary Years Programme

SK - Senior kindergarten

SMART - Students maximising achievement, responsibility and time

SS - Secondary school

SSG - SkillsFuture Singapore

SST - Single subject teacher

STEAM - Science, Technology, Environmental Studies, Arts, Math

UN - Uniting nations

UOI - Unit of inquiry

VP - Vice principal

WAG - Week at a Glance