Academic Program

Ibun Masood High School - Kibiri

Recite in the Name of Thy Lord

Academic Excellence

At Ibun Masood High School, we are committed to providing a high quality and intellectually challenging educational environment that enables every student to reach their full potential.

Our Educational Philosophy

  • A belief that everybody has the potential to succeed
  • A commitment to instilling high aspirations and a desire to learn
  • A personalized approach to securing excellence
  • A passionate belief that each individual is unique and capable of rising above perceived limitations

Our Achievements

  • Steady growth in student population each year
  • Fully installed IT and science laboratories
  • Secured "O" and "A" level UNEB examination centers
  • Consistent improvement in national examination results
  • Theology students ranking second nationally in Sabia'a and Thalitha Idaad examinations for three consecutive years

Curriculum Structure

Ibun Masood High School offers a comprehensive dual curriculum combining secular education with Islamic theology studies (for Muslim students).

Science Subjects:

  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Physical Education
  • Foods & Nutrition

Language Subjects:

  • English
  • Luganda
  • Arabic
  • Swahili

Humanities Subjects:

  • History & Political Education
  • Islamic Religious Education (IRE)
  • Geography
  • Christian Religious Education (CRE)

Vocational Subjects:

  • Entrepreneurship
  • Art and Design
  • Information & Communication Technology (ICT)
  • Agriculture
  • Economics

Theology Program

Our unique theology program ranges from beginner to advanced levels:

  • Beginner Classes: Shuba Aalifu and Shuba Ba for introduction to Islamic studies
  • Intermediate Levels: Sabia'a and Thalitha Idaad
  • Advanced Level: Thanawi Class (senior theology class)

The school has acquired center numbers for national theology examinations at all levels.

For full Subjects Details, please refer to our Comprehensive Curriculum Page →

Academic Facilities

State-of-the-Art Learning Resources

  • Fully equipped science laboratories
  • Modern computer laboratory with over 50 state-of-the-art computers (all with LCD monitors)
  • School-wide WiFi internet access
  • Well-stocked resource center
  • Specialized classrooms for different subjects

ICT Integration

ICT and Computer Studies are the most popular elective subjects at the school, with over 50% of students enrolled. The department has grown from serving 8 students in 2012 to over 300 students currently at both "O" and "A" levels.

"The number one benefit of information technology is that it empowers people to do what they want to do. It lets people be creative. It lets people be productive. It lets people learn things they didn't think they could learn before, and so in a sense it's all about potential." — Steve Ballmer

Academic Support Systems

Teaching Approach

Our teachers are trained to:

  • Set high expectations for all students
  • Create a sense of community and belonging in the classroom
  • Be warm, accessible, enthusiastic and caring
  • Inspire students with their passion for education
  • Collaborate with colleagues to improve teaching methods
  • Adapt lessons when needed to ensure understanding

Student Success Strategies

Strategy Description
Study Habits Create a good study space with little distraction, stick to a study schedule, do difficult homework when mentally fresh
Exam Techniques Prepare well to feel relaxed, read the whole test first, outline essay answers, answer known questions first
Time Management Have a personal timetable to track assignments and revision programs
Class Participation Ask questions when unsure, pay attention in class, take notes, concentrate on what is being said

Academic Departments

The school has specialized departments to ensure focused academic delivery:

  • Science Department
  • Language Department
  • Business Department
  • Humanities Department
  • Fine Art Department
  • ICT Department
  • Theology Department
  • Vocational & Projects Department

Academic Culture

Expectations for Students

  • Develop passion, perseverance, analytical skills, time-consciousness, and responsibility
  • Utilize time and school fees effectively
  • Maintain good character and leave a good record
  • Remember: "If you fail to prepare your way to success, you successfully prepare your way to fail"

Path to Success

"Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying sacrifice, and most all love of what you are doing. If it doesn't challenge you, it won't change you. The harder I work, the luckier I get. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and never give up."

Academic Clubs

To supplement classroom learning, the school offers various academic clubs:

  • Writers' Club
  • Debate Club
  • ICT Club
  • Science Club
  • Patriotism Club
  • Humanities Club
  • Red Cross Club
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