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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
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
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
Science Scholars
• Student-run science tutorial program
• Before and after school tutorials and laboratory collaboration
• Online tutorial forums
http://www.science-scholars.com
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.
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.