ISB's Learning Essentials are what ISB students should know, understand, and be able to do when they leave our school, whether at graduation or upon a completion of a planned program. These Learning Essentials are cooperatively developed, and are the focus of, the entire school community.
Mastery of the ISB Learning Essentials comes about as the result of meaningful and authentic learning experiences over time. Students will be able to exhibit their learning in real world context that has significant purpose and meaning for them, and for others, over time.
Knowledge Seekers – Students will spend time in and out of schools exploring enduring understandings which have global and personal relevance and importance, being informed in local and international affairs.
Risk Takers – Students will possess self-esteem that allows them to approach unfamiliar situations without anxiety and have the confidence and independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas, and strategies
Caring– Students will demonstrate sensitivity, empathy, compassion, respect and tolerance towards others and toward divergent views and cultures. These attributes will extend to a sense of responsibility and action within the community and globally.
Thinkers – Students will exercise initiative, organization and imagination in conducting purposeful and constructive research and in applying thinking and management skills critically and creatively to make sound decisions, to solve complex problems, and to mediate conflict in an effective and efficient manner. They will continually assess their choices.
Team Builders – Students will be able to assume a variety of roles, to be open-minded, and contribute to the group or community in a collaborative and appropriate manner.
Principled – Students will have a sound grasp and application of moral behavior, reasoning, integrity, honesty, and a sense of fairness and justice.
Excellence Seekers – Students will strive for personal excellence through persistent efforts to improve performance and, develop their talents, and maintain high academic standards. They will be intellectually curious, independent, and life-long learners.
Personally and Socially Well-Balanced – Students will demonstrate a balanced physical, emotional, and social well-being.
Communicators – Students will communicate precisely, effectively, and confidently in a variety of modes and languages.
Technologically Literate – Students will appropriately, effectively, and efficiently use any technology in their world.
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