Why Choose IS
WHY CHOOSE IS?
- Create an appreciation and understanding of other countries, cultures and our similarities and differences
- Focus on inquiry in themes of global significance
- Encourage creativity and exploration
- Provide opportunities for students to “think outside the box”
- Present experiences for higher order thinking and problem solving
- High rigor for Literacy and Math
- A fun and exciting dynamic allowing students to compete through our House system
Our Goals Are Achieved By...
- Implementing a standards-based math and literacy curriculum
- Emphasizing non-traditional instructional methods that feature “discovery learning” opportunities
- Offering instructional programs that are not textbook driven
- Supporting science and social studies curriculum that build upon topics of inquiry.
- Encouraging an intensive focus on writing in all curriculum areas
- Providing opportunities to participate in Global Fairs, the Stock Market Game, Pen Pal program, Chess Club and EAST, and Robotics
- Current technology available for instructional use
- Offering progressive Spanish instruction at each grade level.
Support Programs...
- Reading and math support for students with academic difficulties
- Gifted/Talented services featuring both a pull-out and enrichment program
- All classroom teachers are trained in the Science of Reading
- School-based mental health services
- Special Education programs including both resource and self-contained classrooms
- Projectors and student accessible computers (internet) available in every classroom
- Current technology available for instructional use
- Parent Centers
- A fantastic parent group (PATHS)
- Book Clubs
- D.A.R.E. with graduation ceremony