Elementary School

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Welcome to the Metaphor Elementary School!

• Dual-Education Program for 1-6 Grades
• Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
• Afterschool Program from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm
• Best methods of Russian classical elementary education
• Local system requirements and standards
• Full Accreditation with Distinction by Cognia known as AdvancED
• Experienced and highly qualified instructors
• Daily healthy meals
• Graduation Documents provided

Hours of Operation Schedule options offered to our students:

• 8:00 am – 8:30 am – Breakfast Time. Optional attendance.
• 8:30 – 4:30 pm – Academic Program. Mandatory attendance.
• 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm – After School Program Hours. Optional attendance.

Dual Language Education Curriculum Metaphor International School is proudly presenting the Dual Language Elementary School Education Program in a 50/50 or 60/40 format depending on the grade. All disciplines, including Math, Logics, Science, History and Geography are taught in both Russian and English languages with two Russian speaking teachers and two English speaking teachers staying in close communication working on syllabus and weekly planning. Mandatory Curriculum and Supplementary Subjects We assure a rich and challenging program based on the best methods of Russian classical Elementary education and American Educational Programs, which aligns with US Common Core Educational Standards as well as Virginia State Common Core requirements. Cross-curricular connections are specifically built between subjects to enrich and deepen the understanding and knowledge of any studied material. The focus on culturally responsive teaching assures global context and inclusivity. We are proud to introduce the list of both mandatory and supplementary subjects of the ES Education Program:

• Russian Grammar, Reading and Writing
• Math, Logic and Science in Russian
• Social Studies in Russian
• English Grammar, Reading and Writing
• English Speech Development and Creative Writing
• Math, Logic and Science in English
• Nature Discovery Course
• Music and Choir
• Choreography and Dance
• Gymnastics
• Art / Drawing
• Sculpture
• Ceramics

Recesses and Meals

• The playground time is scheduled for after lunch before students start their set of afternoon classes.
• Nature Discovery Outdoor class held once a week will substitute for some of the recess time.
• All forty-five-minute classes are followed by a ten- minutes break.
• Four meals a day are provided to students interested in our Meal Plan.

Graduation Documents, Transcripts and Certificates Upon completion of our Duo-Education Program a student will receive several documents

• a Transcript
• a Certificate of Completion
• a Recommendation for entering Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) if qualified

Staff The Academic Program is held by experienced, qualified and caring staff specializing in child development and education.   License and Insurance Metaphor School is a licensed and insured educational establishment that works in compliance with all the applicable rules and regulations.   See Menu here.   View or download the 2024-2025 School Year Calendar.   View After School Program Schedule here.   Shuttle Service Information here.   Dress Code Requirements you can view here.   Information about First Bell Ceremony you can read here.   Detailed Brightwheel instructions are available here.   Preschool Concert Program is here.   Elementary School Concert Program 2024 is here.   Register Now