Page 2 - STUDENT HANDBOOK AY 2021-2022

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I. SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY AND PROGRAMS
Introduction ………………………………………………………............................... 1
Vision Statement ……………………………………………………........................... 2
Mission Statement …………………………………………………............................ 2
Institutional Values ……………………………………………….............................. 2
SISC Logo ………...…………………………….......................................................... 3
The 5Cs Curriculum That Leads To Success …………………................................... 4
Competent Learners …………………………………………................................ 4
Character And Values – Driven Persons ………………….................................... 5
Committed Achievers With Growth Mindset And Grit …...................................... 5
Collaborative Team Leaders And Members ………………................................... 6
Creative Thinkers ……………………………………………................................ 6
6Qs Program ………………………………............................................................ 7
International Baccalaureate® Programme Curriculum .......................................... 8
The International Baccalaureate® (IB) Learner Profile .................................... 9
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Grading System ........ 9

PARTII. DISTINCTIVE FEATURES
A. Accreditation and Recognition …………………………………........................... 10
B. International Baccalaureate Authorized World School ……….............................. 10
C. Special Programs ………………………………………………............................. 11
D. Internationally Benchmarked Curriculum ……………………….......................... 11
E. Strong Curricular Offerings ……………………………………............................ 12
F. Interdisciplinary Program Approaches and Strategies …………........................... 12
G. Ideal Student-Teacher Ratio …………………………………….......................... 12
H. Universal Values called LIFE (Life Functional and Educational Skills Program) 13
I. Gender-free Home Economics Program …………………………........................ 13
J. Gender-free Technology Program ………………………………......................... 13
K. Foreign Language Offerings in Mandarin and French ........................................... 13
L. Updated Technology-Based Courses …………………………............................. 13
M. Global Village Programs ........................................................................................ 13
N. Portfolio Assessment for Southville International School and Colleges ............... 14
O. Social, Mental, Art Programs (S.M.A.R.T) ……………........................................ 14
P. Uninterrupted Sustained Silent Reading (U.S.S.R.) ............................................... 14
Q. Worthwhile Weekend Programs (W.W.P.) ……………….................................... 14