IIS Mission Statement

The Indianhead International School community fosters a challenging, creative and caring learning environment that values the unique potential of each learner. Using a rigorous curriculum, aligned with US standards, we facilitate the development of world citizens equipped with the skills and disposition to continue learning and become personally fulfilled, interdependent, productive adults.

Beliefs

We believe that:

  • People are responsible for the decisions they make and the actions they take.
    • The lifelong pursuit of learning enriches life.
  • People learn best when they are interested in what they are learning.
  • Every person has equal worth and unlimited potential.
  • Everyone benefits when individual talents and abilities are recognized and appreciated.

Objectives

  • Each student will demonstrate the inquisitiveness and enthusiasm of a critical thinker by continually seeking answers and solutions to problems posed by themselves and others.

  • Each student will demonstrate the joy of learning by continually choosing to engage in acquiring knowledge, skills, and experiences to achieve their goals.

  • Each student will recognize the intrinsic value of contributing to individuals and community by choosing to do so on an ongoing basis.

  • Each student will use our educational program to develop and demonstrate achievement of the expected school-wide learning results (ESLRs).

Expected School-Wide Learning Results (ESLRs)

Students of Indianhead International School are:

Self-directed, Reflective Learners who:

  • actively pursue and engage in learning opportunities
  • give thoughtful consideration to their own learning experiences
  • demonstrate their understanding through sharing with others

Critical, Creative Thinkers who:

  • exercise initiative to recognize and approach complex problems
  • make reasoned, ethical decisions
  • take risks in learning to explore new roles, ideas and strategies

Adept Communicators who:

  • synthesize information, clarify understanding and create meaning
  • listen and construct meaningful, appropriate responses
  • work effectively and willingly in collaboration with others

Active World Citizens who:

  • understand and appreciate their own cultures and are open to the perspectives and values of other individuals
  • maintain social and political awareness
  • embrace civic responsibility through action

Balanced Individuals who:

  • maintain a healthy lifestyle
  • participate in a variety of extra-curricular activities
  • strategically approach academic and personal goals
  • assess and understand their strengths and limitations to support their personal development