English as an Additional Language
Builds confidence and academic success through focused English-language acquisition and development.
Learning that grows with the learner.
From joyful early exploration to college-ready challenge, DISK's connected Pre-K–12 program helps students build knowledge, independence, character, and a sense of purpose.
The learning journey
The right challenge at every stage.
Select a division to see the learning focus and developmental priorities for that part of a student's journey.
Pre-K & Kindergarten
A joyful beginning built around the whole child.
Young learners grow through purposeful play, language-rich routines, faith formation, creativity, movement, and caring relationships.
- English Language Arts and early literacy
- Mathematics, science, and social discovery
- Christian Living, music, and physical education
- Social-emotional and physical development
Language support
Confidence to communicate and thrive.
Two specialized programs help learners strengthen practical communication, academic access, and cultural connection in DISK’s multilingual community.
Chinese as a Second Language
Develops practical communication skills and cultural connections through immersive Chinese learning.
Our learning approach
Knowledge, agency, and character belong together.
Our modified American curriculum is delivered in English and enriched by specialist learning, faith formation, and an international perspective.
Strong foundations
Standards-aligned core learning builds knowledge, literacy, numeracy, reasoning, and the habits students need for long-term success.
Active inquiry
Discussion, projects, investigation, creativity, and reflection help learners connect ideas and use what they know.
Whole-child support
Teachers and specialized counselors support academic, social-emotional, spiritual, physical, and university-pathway growth.
Purpose and character
Christian Living, service, leadership, and the STARS outcomes connect achievement with responsibility and integrity.
Secondary pathways
Prepared for university—and for what comes after.
Middle and High School learners gain greater ownership of their education through rigorous core subjects, electives, advanced opportunities, guidance, leadership, and service.
32
minimum credits for graduation
20
major-subject credits
10
minor and elective credits
100
service-learning hours over four years
College preparation
Academic planning, counseling, research, and future-focused guidance support thoughtful next-step decisions.
Advanced learning
Pre-AP and Advanced Placement opportunities allow students to pursue deeper academic challenge.
Communication across cultures
English-medium learning, world languages, and an international community build confidence across contexts.
Leadership with purpose
Projects, service, reflection, and student responsibilities put the STARS outcomes into action.
A broad program
Core learning, enriched by discovery.
The exact timetable changes by age and grade, but students experience a balanced program designed to develop many ways of thinking and expressing ideas.
English Language Arts and literature
Mathematics
Science and laboratory inquiry
Social studies and global perspectives
Christian Living and formation
Chinese and world languages
Information and communication technology
Visual arts, music, and drama
Physical education and health
Electives, service, and leadership
School Year 2026–2027
Advanced pathways with real academic stretch.
DISK’s published 2026–27 program includes Pre-AP foundations and a growing Advanced Placement course selection for students ready for additional challenge.
Pre-AP offerings
Build the habits for advanced study.
- Pre-AP English 1
- Pre-AP Geometry with Statistics
- Pre-AP World History with Geography
Advanced Placement courses
College-level learning while in High School.
- AP Drawing
- AP 2-D Art and Design
- AP Business Principles
- AP Microeconomics
- AP Precalculus
- AP Calculus BC
- AP Environmental Science
- AP Computer Science Principles
- AP Seminar
College Board testing at DISK
Take the SAT in a familiar school environment.
DISK is a College Board SAT test center, helping eligible students reduce travel and testing-day stress.
- CEEB code
- 694840
- SAT center
- 96968
Course offerings are for School Year 2026–2027 and may change based on scheduling, enrollment, staffing, prerequisites, and school approval.
Division overview
A connected journey from Pre-K to Grade 12.
Use the interactive learning journey above for detailed priorities at each stage, then contact Admissions for placement guidance.
Pre-K & Kindergarten
Early Years
Playful inquiry, language growth, routines, relationships, and readiness for future learning.
Grades 1–5
Elementary School
Strong foundations in literacy, numeracy, science, social studies, faith, creativity, and wellbeing.
Grades 6–8
Middle School
Critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, growing independence, and early university and career readiness.
Grades 9–12
High School
Rigorous coursework, advanced pathways, research, guidance, service, and preparation for higher education.
Questions about the right grade or pathway?
Our admissions team can help your family understand placement, current course options, and the application process.
Talk to admissions