Al-Rowad International Schools · Grades 9–12 American
مدارس الرواد العالمية AL-ROWAD INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS

Parent Assessment Guide

Overview of the 2026–27 academic calendar, evaluation criteria, and homework/classwork policies for Grades 9–12 (American Stream).

1. Academic Calendar (2026–2027)

Semester 1
W1Aug 23, 2026 — Welcome Back & Induction
• Grades 9-12 return on Sunday, Aug 23, 2026
• Parents' Induction Webinar on Thursday, Aug 27, 2026
W3Sep 6, 2026 — Baseline Testing
• Meet and Greet
• Baseline Test for 9-10-12 SAT & Baseline Test for 11 GAT
W4Sep 13, 2026 — Project-Based Learning
• Project-Based Learning - Arabic
W5Sep 20, 2026 — National Day
• Award Ceremony for Academic Achievement
• National Day celebration: Vacation Sep 23 & 24, 2026
W6–W7Sep 27 – Oct 4, 2026 — Project-Based Learning
• Project-Based Learning - English (W6)
• Project-Based Learning - Math (W7)
W8–W9Oct 11 – Oct 18, 2026 — Mid-Term 1 Tests & Quarter 1 End
• Project-Based Learning - Science
• Mid-Term 1 Test G9-12 (Science, English, Math, Arabic - covering weeks 1-7)
• End of Quarter I
• Quiz I for ISA/ISE, Computer, Electives, and Social Studies (Quarter I)
W10–W11Oct 25 – Nov 1, 2026 — Reports & PTC
• Additional Holiday on Sunday, Oct 25
• Monthly Assessment Test for GAT, SAT, and SAAT
• Issue of Report Card on Oct 29, 2026
• Parent-Teacher Conference: Wednesday & Thursday (W11)
W14–W17Nov 22 – Dec 13, 2026 — Autumn Break & Quarter 2 Assessments
• Autumn Break (W14)
• Additional Holiday Nov 29; School Resumes Monday, Nov 30
• Quiz I for Arabic, English, Math, and Science (Quarter II) (W16)
• Monthly Assessment Test for GAT, SAT, and SAAT (W17)
W19–W22Dec 27, 2026 – Jan 17, 2027 — Semester 1 Exams & Break
• Semester 1 Exams Start Dec 31, 2026 and End Jan 7, 2027
• Mid-Year Break (W21)
• Second Semester Starts Jan 17, 2027
Semester 2
W1–W6Jan 17 – Feb 21, 2027 — PBL & Founding Day
• Second Semester Starts Jan 17
• PBL Schedule: Math (W3), Science (W4), English (W5), Arabic (W6)
• Saudi Founding Day Holiday Feb 21-22; School Resumes Feb 23
W7–W9Feb 28 – Mar 14, 2027 — Eid Al-Fitr Holiday
• Eid Al-Fitr Holiday (W7–W8)
• School Resumes Mar 14, 2027
W10–W12Mar 21 – Apr 4, 2027 — Mid-Term Tests & Quarter 3 End
• Mid-Term 1 Test G9-12 (Science, English, Math, Arabic) (W10-11)
• End of Quarter 3 & Submission of PBL for ISE/ISA, Social Studies, Computer, Electives
• Issue of Report Card on Mar 31, 2027
• Parent-Teacher Conference (Tue–Thu) & Monthly Assessment for GAT, SAT, SAAT (W12)
W13–W18Apr 11 – May 16, 2027 — Quarter 4 Quizzes & Eid Al-Adha
• Additional Holiday Apr 11
• Quiz for all subjects Quarter IV (W14–15)
• Submission of PBL for ISE/ISA, Social Studies, Computer, Electives (W16)
• Eid Al-Adha Holiday (W17–18)
W19–W23May 23 – Jun 20, 2027 — Finals & Year End
• School Resumes May 23
• Monthly Assessment for GAT, SAT, SAAT (W20)
• Semester 2 Exams Begin Jun 6 and End Jun 15, 2027
• End-of-Year Break begins Jun 24, 2027

2. Assessment Breakdown

Assessments align with CCSS and NGSS standards to promote critical thinking, inquiry, application, and college readiness.

Core Subjects (Arabic, English, Math, Sciences, AP Psychology)
Assessment Category Quarters 1 & 3 Weight Quarters 2 & 4 Weight
Classwork6 Marks6 Marks
Homework4 Marks3 Marks
Mid-Term Test10 Marks—
Quiz—6 Marks
Project / Performance Task—5 Marks
Final Examination—10 Marks
Total Marks20 Marks30 Marks
Electives, Islamic Education, Social Sciences, Computer
Assessment Category Quarters 1 & 3 Weight Quarters 2 & 4 Weight
Classwork6 Marks6 Marks
Homework4 Marks3 Marks
Midterm Test (Phase 1)10 Marks—
Quiz—6 Marks
Project (Phase 2)—5 Marks
Exam (Phase 3)—10 Marks
Total Marks20 Marks30 Marks

3. Number of Formative Assessments

Number of formative assessments per quarter by subject for Grades 9–12 US:

Subject Quizzes Homework Frequency / Week Graded Classwork
Islamic Studies 1 Quiz in Q2 & Q4 2 per week 1 structured (CW Activity), 3 regular
Arabic 1 Quiz in Q2 & Q4 3 per week 1 structured (CW Activity), 4 regular
Social Studies / History 1 Quiz in Q2 & Q4 1 per week 1 structured (CW Activity), 3 regular
English 1 Quiz in Q2 & Q4 3 per week 1 structured (CW Activity), 4 regular
Mathematics 1 Quiz in Q2 & Q4 3 per week 1 structured (CW Activity), 4 regular
Science (all sciences) 1 Quiz in Q2 & Q4 2 per week 1 structured (CW Activity), 3 regular
Computer Science / ICT 1 Quiz in Q2 & Q4 1 per week 1 structured (CW Activity), 3 regular
Electives 1 Quiz in Q2 & Q4 1 per week 1 structured (CW Activity), 3 regular
Physical Education — — —