HS Curriculum
As a learning community we - students and teachers - take risks to explore new ideas and ways to learn, every day and in every class. Students are at the center of our purpose, and decisions are centered around what is best for students to help them reach their potential. The faculty is dedicated to helping students succeed, both in the classroom and in clubs or activities around the school. The High School section at ISP is a comprehensive school providing opportunities for students to grow and develop their talents and interests.
Although we are a community of learners at ISP, we want to stretch our borders and have students expand and apply their learning beyond the boundaries of our campus. We seek out innovative ways to contribute to the well-being of others in our larger community and beyond. Service learning is a major component of many programs at ISP. The IB Diploma, IEC, and MEDUCA diploma require service as a component of their pathway. Students at ISP exceed the requirements for service and look after the planet as they look out for each other.
We promote positive character traits and the proper attitude and mindset for learning, to assist students in reaching their potential. We want out students to be Authentic, Principled, Compassionate, Adventurous, Joyful, and Independent. Through our Advisory program, and constant character messaging from the administration, student expectations are positively reinforced throughout the year.
Highschool curriculum
Assessment
Assessment is an essential component of the teaching process, taking place before, during and after learning. It provides information about a student’s areas of strength and growth, as well as helping to identify if additional support may be needed such as interventions or extensions. By collecting accurate data aligned to standards about student achievement, teachers and parents are better able to understand where the child is in the learning process and support students to meet their individual needs.
Establishing a systematic approach to assessment, grading, and reporting is essential to ensure consistency in student experience across all divisions and classrooms, as well as to help collect accurate data, aligned to standards, about student achievement throughout the year. In the evaluation process, teachers should measure student achievement as compared to pre-established standards and should not consider additional factors such as behavior or attendance.