Elementary School
November 16, 2024 2026-08-06 11:20Elementary School
Elementary School
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Welcome to the Elementary School at Rabat American School! Whether you are a long-standing member of our community or joining us for the first time, we are thrilled to welcome you to the 2026–2027 school year.
At RAS Elementary, we are dedicated to nurturing curious, confident, and compassionate global citizens. Nestled on our oceanside campus, our school offers a warm, tight-knit environment where small class sizes allow us to foster deep student-teacher relationships, personalize learning, and ensure every child is truly known, valued, and supported.
Our mission comes to life across our classrooms and campus through three key pillars:
- Vibrant, Foundational Learning: Our passionate faculty deliver a rich, standards-based curriculum. From strong foundational frameworks in literacy and mathematics to specialized experiences in the arts, physical education, and technology, we challenge our students academically while fostering a genuine, lifelong love of discovery.
- Embracing Language and Culture: Learning in Rabat provides our students with a rich window into the world. We take pride in our robust World Languages program, where students engage in regular French and Arabic instruction, developing strong multilingual communication skills and a deep appreciation for our host country and global community.
- Belonging, Connection, and Character: Guided by our RAS Rocks values, we focus intentionally on the whole child. Through counselor-led social-emotional learning, advisory time, and regular community celebrations, we build a safe, inclusive culture where diversity is celebrated, and every student feels a strong sense of belonging.
We believe that education is a true partnership between the school and the home. Transparent, regular communication and continuous family engagement are central to our culture. Throughout the year, we welcome parents to share in their children’s growth through drop-ins, monthly assemblies, parent coffees, and community events.
As RAS celebrates its 65th anniversary this year, we look forward to a dynamic, joyful, and memorable year of learning together. Go Lions!
Eric Crabtree
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Eric Crabtree
Curriculum Overview
At RAS, our Elementary education model revolves around student-centered learning within an American standards-based framework. We integrate workshop and inquiry-based methodologies to foster effective teaching and learning. Our curriculum offers comprehensive instruction in English language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and social-emotional learning, ensuring each child’s growth through purposeful planning, implementation, and assessment of standards.
Emphasizing a holistic approach, RAS prioritizes the arts and physical activity as integral components of education. Specialist educators guide students in music, art, and physical education, enriching their skills and experiences. While English serves as the primary language of instruction, students actively engage in French and Arabic classes weekly, complemented by Moroccan studies to deepen cultural understanding.
The elementary community is dedicated to nurturing essential skills such as self-regulation, collaboration, organization, and reflection, supporting every child’s development comprehensively.
Curriculum Guides
Our Elementary School grade-level guides provide an in-depth overview of the curriculum, showcasing our commitment to student-centered instruction and intentional program design.
For easy access to these guides, please visit: Elementary Resources
Language Arts
Our literacy program is guided by the AERO standards and grounded in the Science of Reading, a research-based approach that ensures every child develops the essential skills of phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension.
We believe literacy is the foundation for dynamic, diverse, and authentic learning. Through a fully aligned, coherent, and articulated literacy program, we provide a clear and structured pathway for student growth. Evidence-based instruction and a literacy-rich environment cultivate engaged, collaborative, and critical thinkers. Students actively explore language, construct meaning together, and apply their learning in meaningful ways. By integrating research and best practices, we empower students to become confident, lifelong readers and writers.
Mathematics
Our math program aims to empower students for continuous success in mathematics across grades. Through research-based teaching methods, visual models, and mathematical practices, we foster both fundamental skills and conceptual comprehension, ultimately enhancing students' confidence and proficiency in the subject.
Science
Our science program fosters an appreciation for scientific wonders while equipping students with essential knowledge in science and engineering. Our curriculum emphasizes critical evaluation of scientific and technological information, structured around three key dimensions: science and engineering practices, crosscutting concepts linking diverse scientific disciplines and engineering principles, and core ideas spanning physical sciences, life sciences, earth and space sciences, as well as engineering, technology, and applications of science.
Social Studies
Our social studies program lays a strong groundwork of knowledge, concepts, and skills essential for exploring the complexities of life and our world. Emphasizing personal and civic duties, our curriculum promotes respect for cultural and environmental diversity, and underscores the interconnected nature of our global community.
World Languages
Our world languages program serves a dual purpose: for learners acquiring French and Arabic as foreign languages, the goal is to progressively attain fluency. Meanwhile, for students already fluent in French and/or Arabic, the program aims to further enhance their language proficiency.
Music
Our music program nurtures creativity and self-expression through singing, instrument exploration, and movement. Students develop foundational music skills while fostering a lifelong love for the arts in a fun and inclusive environment. Through engaging lessons and performances, children build confidence, teamwork, and a deeper appreciation for music.
Art
Physical Education Swim/Dance/Tumble
Our physical education program focuses on developing essential motor skills, applying movement strategies, and enhancing overall health through engaging physical activities. Our goal is to equip students with the knowledge, confidence, and positive attitudes needed to embrace and maintain an active lifestyle. By fostering problem-solving, active participation, and self-assessment, we empower students to take ownership of their physical well-being while enjoying the lifelong benefits of staying active.
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