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