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Join us for an informative session on our International Program featuring support for 9th-grade students, small school experience, college prep, student perspectives, and academic supports. Learn about the 7 by 7 course structure, senior project, and high school athletics opportunities. Discover the ongoing academic support provided, school counseling services, and college statistics showcasing a 100% college attendance rate. An overview of colleges International Students are attending will also be discussed.
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International School Incoming 9th Grade ParentInformation Night
Presentation of International’sProgram Melinda Breeze– High School CounselorStephanie Schuehle– Middle School CounselorJill Follett– Counseling Support Q & A time Student Perspectives Melia Laird (9th) Michael Chang (12th) Kimberly Nickerson (12th)
Our Program 9th Grade Support Small School Experience Annual High School Retreat Clubs ASB, Robotics, Green Club, Roots and Shoots, JSA, MUN, and other activities College Prep Supports students in meeting and surpassing 4 year college entrance requirements. Senior Project Opportunity to learn and use creativity, planning skills, and communication skills to design and develop a project they are passionate about.
Our Program Continue 7 by 7 Course Structure • Humanities/English* • Math • Science • History* • French • Fine Arts • PE *Two year loops in 9th/10th grades in Humanities and World History AP class options in all subjects
IS Students: • Are challenged and supported • Are exposed to curriculum that focuses on: *Mastery *Depth of knowledge *Collaboration/Integration • Have choices via: *Student led projects in class *Community *Focus Week *11th and 12th grade Science and Math *Senior Project
High School Athletics • IS Students are eligible to try out for/participate in athletics at their “home high school.” Many fall sports begin August 20th. Coaches welcome IS Students. About 35-75% play high school sports. • Register at FamilyID.com • Complete physical • imPACT test • BE PROACTIVE!
Student Perspectives Melia Laird (9th grade) Michael Chang (12th grade) Kimberly Nickerson (12th grade)
9th Grade Student Support Benefit of familiar school & teachers • Teachers know students and their students’ needs • Teachers know the families • Teachers know what students have learned and will learn • Teachers are deeply invested in student success
Ongoing Academic Support • Tutorial • Library open until 4:00 4 days a week • On-line grades • Counseling team support – grade checks
High School is Different… Grades and college Credits More accountability and self-advocacy
School Counseling Support • Specific focus on relationships with students • Brief emotional and social support • Creating a 4-year plan • Naviance - Continued Self-Discovery • Guidance lessons on college, career, and personal/social skills • Academic support • Junior appointments • College Boot Camp
Supporting your 9th grader • Review Synergy with them weekly. • Teach students to self-advocate – let them try to solve problems or address concerns on their own. • Listen to and support your child when they have social and emotional struggles. • Make time to connect with your student. • Limit Phone Use/Social Media during study time.
College Stats For the last 5 years, 100% of our students have graduated and attended college. A sample of colleges International Students are attending Bellevue College, Brigham Young Univ, Brown, Cal Poly, Central, Claremont McKenna, Columbia, DigiPen, Duke, George Washington Univ, Georgetown, Georgia Tech, Gonzaga, Harvard, Loyola Marymount, McGill, Notre Dame, Pitzer, Princeton, Santa Clara, Scripps, Seattle Pacific, Seattle U, Stanford, UC-Berkeley, UCLA, Univ of Arts London, Univ. of Oregon, Univ. of Portland, Univ. of Washington, UBC, US Naval Academy, USC, Wake Forest, WSU, Western, Westpoint, Whitman