ISC believes in:

Continuous Improvement

¨       A commitment to continuous improvement is necessary of all school community members in order to enable each of our students to realize his or her fullest potential.

¨       Professional development and open communication are an integral part of our ongoing plan for continuous improvement.

Mission Based Decision-Making

¨       It is essential that the allocation of resources (e.g., staffing, time, instructional materials, facilities and budget) aligns with our mission and goals.

¨       Decision-making is based on the school mission, which recognizes the needs of both local and international families.

Diversity

¨       Diversity enriches our school through the contributions of a variety of ideas, values and cultures.

Valued Individuals

¨       Each student is a valued individual with unique physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs and requires a safe and caring environment.

Curriculum Focused on Enduring Understanding   

¨       Enduring understanding is the application of essential knowledge and skills using the ability to reason, problem solve and apply learning.

¨       Effective curriculum, instruction and assessment provide learning opportunities and feedback that promote enduring understanding.

Commitment to Academic and Personal Excellence

¨       The success of our school depends on the commitment of all school community members to high quality standards, expectations and performance.

Partnerships with Teamwork

¨       All school community members share the responsibility for advancing the school’s mission and goals.

¨       Effective collaboration and communication with families as partners in the education of their children are essential to the success of our school.

Environmental and Social Responsibility

¨       The goal of our educational program is to prepare students to be responsible global citizens through positive contributions to the environment and society.