Welcome,
I continually see it as a daily blessing to lead the ISW High School Division. ISW high school students are challenged to become globally-minded future leaders in the career fields they choose to embark on. At ISW, the dedicated High School team is committed to meeting the needs of our students academically, physically, socially, and emotionally and challenging them to reach their full potential. We have increased Advanced Placement (AP) course offerings both on-site and online; Our high school athletes can compete in SAYC Athletics League and iSC tournaments; Highschool students meet daily for advisory to build connections, develop social and emotional skills, and our Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) program allows students to explore deeper into their interest areas, and practice leadership. We enjoy seeing our students enter their dream colleges and universities worldwide and become world-class leaders.
Sincerely,
Barbara Foster
High School Principal
CURRICULUM
The ISW curriculum provides a holistic program that balances the development of concepts, skills, and character. Our approach focuses on the developing child's growth, addressing social, physical, emotional, and cultural needs and academic welfare.
Our program focuses on guided inquiry, collaboration, and communication as approaches to teaching and learning to provide an environment that fosters the development of problem-solving, critical thinking, and subject competencies.
The classroom teacher teaches the subjects of Language Arts, History, Social Studies, Science, and Mathematics. Whenever possible, transdisciplinary links are made across subjects to maximize learning connections.
ISW launched the Advisory Program in 2021-2022. Teachers and students worked together during the advisory time to build connections, develop social and emotional skills, and have fun.
Specialists teach Chinese, PE, Music, and Visual Arts to form a comprehensive, varied, rich experience. Technology enhances and broadens the scope and quality of student learning.
The language of instruction is English, with additional support for non-English speakers.
CO-CURRICULAR
The best learning is active and engaged. It can be found in ordinary places. Take our open gym nights or our High School dance troupe practices, for example. These activities energize students and help them to see the holistic connections between mind, body, and spirit. Activities outside the classroom are more than just add-ons to the core curriculum. They are a continuous enrichment, a way to sustain and deepen learning.
At ISW, Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) are essential to education beyond the classroom. CCA motivates learning, character building, physical growth, and creativity while developing confidence and educating the whole child. Students are encouraged to participate and explore all opportunities that interest them. Students involved in co-curricular opportunities become more invested in the school experience, increasing the chance for higher academic performance, social well-being, and leadership development.
CCA offered at ISW(2022-2023):
• AR Reading
• Spanish Language & Culture
• Anime
• MS Student Council
• PIP (Personal Interests Project)
• Change-Makers (Community Service-SK Hynix sponsor)
• Computer Program Coding (Student-led)
• Frisbee (Student-led)
• Business Forum (Student-led)
• Science Experiment (Student-led)
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We would love to have you come for a visit to our school.