San Diego High School of

International Studies Fall 2011

By Natalie Mason, Sophia Martinez, andAmber Sheldon

Academic Achievement in an Urban High School

Promoting a culture in which students feel:• Empowered• Involved• Encouraged• Unified

Victoria Marentez - I.S. Junior

Equity and Access:

• Science Scholars

• International Studies Ambassadors

• Teen Life Choices

Specific Support Programs

International Studies Ambassadors

For the Students by the Students

ISA is dedicated to improving the IS community by promoting student involvement in

both campus-wide and community-based activities.  ISA fosters the union between all

students to encourage leadership and enthusiasm.

http://isambassadors.webs.com

Founded September 28th, 2010

Our Mission

Students helped parents around campus and answered question about teachers and curriculum.

Open HouseCreating School Unity

Empowered Student Voices Students spoke during board meeting Gave district a chance to hear student

needs

International Studies Budget Rally

◦Students - Celebrating students for their academic achievements

◦Staff – Showing appreciation to staff for their support and mentorship

◦Service – Fundraising for the school and the community

IS3A:Splitting into Three Divisions

Senior In-N’ -Out Day

Students

Sending off our retiring counselor, Mr. Scranton

Staff

Raising $5,000 for scholarships and student support programs for underserved students

http://msberman.blogspot.com/2011/03/mr-ankeney-foundation-of-is.html

Service: IS Benefit Showcase

Students raised just under $2,000 for AIDS research

Service in the Community

Science Scholars

• Student-run science tutorial program

• Before and after school tutorials and laboratory collaboration

• Online tutorial forums

http://www.science-scholars.com

Students collaborate in laboratory experiments.

Students arrive early to school for extra tutorials.

Tutorials expand scientific understanding and make science more interesting for the students.

Students are engaged by tutorials, which encourage the pursuit of scientific

comprehension and interest in the classroom.

Science Scholars promotes scientific interest in the classroom.

Tutorials are known to improve performance in a science class.

Teen Life Choices(TLC)

About TLC

TLC is open to all students. In TLC, students feel a sense of involvement and connection with a group where they can express themselves and form trusting relationships with a body of understanding peers. TLC also is involved with the

mentoring of fellow students in struggles they may be having socially or academically and promotes healthier interactions and relationships throughout the student

body.

RetreatsStudents in TLC are able to connect with each other through music and other creative activities.

Students in TLC are enthusiastic about their involvement with the group. There is sense of

connectedness and belonging within the organization.

TLC Holiday Feast

Pilot program in Marine Biology• 4 IS Peer Mentors in the classroom• Enhancing a college-going culture• Increasing student confidence in the field of science

International Studies and Media Visual and Performing Arts Partnership