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The '''International School of Minnesota''' (ISM) is a [[Private school|private]], coeducational, [[nonsectarian]] PS-12 college preparatory school, established in 1985. ISM is located on a 55-acre campus in [[Eden Prairie, Minnesota|Eden Prairie, MN]] which is in the [[Minneapolis–Saint Paul|Twin Cities]] ([[Minneapolis]]/[[Saint Paul, Minnesota|St.Paul]]) area of [[Minnesota]].<ref name="internationalschoolmn.com">[http://internationalschoolmn.com/about-ism/welcome#Locator Welcome - The International School of Minnesota], Retrieved April 21, 2016.</ref>
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| head_of_school = Nadia Reda <ref name="internationalschoolmn.com">[http://internationalschoolmn.com/about-ism/welcome#Locator Welcome – The International School of Minnesota], Retrieved April 21, 2016.</ref>
| enrollment = 338
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The '''International School of Minnesota (ISM)''' is a [[Private school|private]], coeducational, [[nonsectarian]] PS–12 college preparatory residential and day school, established in 1985. ISM is located on a 55-acre campus in [[Eden Prairie, Minnesota|Eden Prairie, MN]], southwest of the [[Minneapolis–Saint Paul|Twin Cities]] ([[Minneapolis]]/[[Saint Paul, Minnesota|St. Paul]]) area of [[Minnesota]].<ref name="internationalschoolmn.com">[http://internationalschoolmn.com/about-ism/welcome#Locator Welcome – The International School of Minnesota], Retrieved April 21, 2016.</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
ISM's history dates back to when The SABIS Network began in 1886 when the International School of Choueifat was founded in the village of Choueifat, Lebanon. There, the founders, Reverend Tanios Saad and Ms. Louisa Proctor wanted to provide basic education for Lebanese girls. The school later became co-educational.
ISM's history dates back to when The [[SABIS|SABIS Network]] began in 1886 when the International School of Choueifat was founded in the village of Choueifat, Lebanon. There, the founders, Reverend Tanios Saad and Ms. Louisa Proctor wanted to provide basic education for Lebanese girls. The school later became co-educational.


The [[International School of Choueifat]] grew and expanded outside Lebanon in the mid-1970s. This evolved into a global network consisting of schools in 16 countries on four continents. Today, the SABIS® Network is managed by individuals and overseen by three independent corporations headquartered in the U.S., Lebanon, and the U.A.E.<ref name="SABIS History">[http://www.sabis.net/educational-systems/about/history History - SABIS®], Retrieved April 22, 2016.</ref> SABIS is also expanding to Latin and South America, with plans to open schools in Panama in March 2017 <ref>[http://siscostaverde.sabis.net/ SABIS® - Costa Verde, Panama], Retrieved April 25, 2016.</ref> and Brazil in 2018.<ref>[http://www.sabis.net/downloads/press-release/sabis-network-lays-groundwork-for-expansion-in-brazil.pdf. SABIS® Escola Internacional – Campinas], Retrieved April 25, 2016.</ref>
The [[International School of Choueifat]] grew and expanded outside Lebanon in the mid-1970s. This evolved into a global network consisting of schools in 16 countries on four continents. Today, the SABIS Network is managed by individuals and overseen by three independent corporations headquartered in the U.S., Lebanon, and the U.A.E. SABIS is also expanding to Latin and South America, with plans to open schools in Panama in March 2017 <ref>[http://siscostaverde.sabis.net/ SABIS – Costa Verde, Panama], Retrieved April 25, 2016.</ref> and Brazil in 2018.


After its incorporation in 1985, SABIS Educational Systems, INC. established a range of schools in the United States starting in the private sector and expanding into the public sector. The first of these schools was '''The International School of Minnesota'''. The establishment of ISM was followed by the founding of many charter schools in the U.S.<ref name="SABIS History" />
After its incorporation in 1985, SABIS Educational Systems, INC. established a range of schools in the United States starting in the private sector and expanding into the public sector. The first of these schools was The International School of Minnesota. The establishment of ISM was followed by the founding of many charter schools in the U.S.{{Citation needed|date=January 2018}}


== Academics ==
== Academics ==
[[File:The International School of MN.jpg|thumb|The International School of MN]]
[[File:Overhead view of ISM's Campus.jpg|thumb|Overhead view of ISM's Campus]]
[[File:Welcome Residence Hall.jpg|thumb|Welcome Residence Hall]]
[[File:Inside Welcome Area of Residence Hall.jpg|thumb|Inside Welcome Area of Residence Hall]]
[[File:Residence Hall 3.jpg|thumb|Residence Hall 2]]


=== Overview ===
=== Overview ===
The International School of MN is a private academic institution that is a member of the SABIS School Network. Since 1985, ISM has been providing students a college-preparatory education. They have a rich cultural diversity and students and staff represent over 40 countries and 30 languages.<ref>[http://internationalschoolmn.com/about-ism/who-we-are#Locator Who We Are - The International School of Minnesota], Retrieved April 21, 2016.</ref> ISM's students receive daily instruction in world Languages taught by native speakers. By graduation, ISM students master at least one world language in addition to English.
The International School of MN is a private academic institution that is a member of the SABIS School Network. Since 1985, ISM has been providing students a college-preparatory education. They have a rich cultural diversity and students and staff represent over 40 countries and 30 languages.<ref>[http://internationalschoolmn.com/about-ism/who-we-are#Locator Who We Are – The International School of Minnesota], Retrieved April 21, 2016.</ref> ISM's students receive daily instruction in world Languages taught by native speakers. By graduation, ISM students master at least one world language in addition to English.


Students participate in standardized tests such as the National [[Educational Records Bureau]], [[Advanced Placement]], [[ACT (test)|ACT]], ACT Aspire, and [[SAT]] tests and consistently score in the upper percentiles which helps them to have a 100% college acceptance rate.<ref>[http://internationalschoolmn.com/academics/our-approach Our Approach - The International School of Minnesota], Retrieved April 21, 2016.</ref> Many ISM graduates have been accepted into U.S. colleges such as [[Cornell University]], [[Dartmouth College]], [[University of Pennsylvania]], and [[Stanford University]] as well as colleges outside the U.S. such as [[Tokyo International University]], [[University of British Columbia]], [[University of Edinburgh]] and [[Thammasat University]], and The [[American University of Paris]].<ref name="College Counseling" />
Students participate in standardized tests such as the National [[Educational Records Bureau]], [[Advanced Placement]], [[ACT (test)|ACT]], ACT Aspire, and [[SAT]] tests and consistently score in the upper percentiles which helps them to have a 100% college acceptance rate.{{Citation needed|date=January 2018}} Many ISM graduates have been accepted into U.S. colleges such as [[Cornell University]], [[Dartmouth College]], [[University of Pennsylvania]], [[Harvard University]], [[New York University|NYU]], [[University of California, Berkeley|UC Berkeley]], and [[Stanford University]] as well as colleges outside the U.S. such as [[Tokyo International University]], [[University of British Columbia]], [[University of Edinburgh]] and [[Thammasat University]], and [[American University of Paris|The American University of Paris]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://issuu.com/theinternationalschoolofminnesota/docs/2.__ism_welcome_folder|title=ISM Welcome Folder|work=Issuu|access-date=2018-05-31|language=en}}</ref>{{Citation needed|date=May 2018}}

In 2015 and 2016, ISM was ranked as the top private school in Minnesota as well as the most challenging school in the state of Minnesota.{{Citation needed|date=January 2018}}<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.swnewsmedia.com/big_fish_lifestyle/living/local-schools-make-most-challenging-high-schools-list/article_f223c7be-0ca8-5578-bd07-2d254efe618f.html|title=Local schools make 'Most Challenging High Schools' list|last=Dexter|first=Patty|work=SWNewsMedia.com|access-date=2017-10-13|language=en}}</ref>


=== World Language ===
=== World Language ===
All students at ISM have daily World Language instruction given by native speakers and they have the opportunity to take AP courses in Language and Literature for World Languages. ISM offers Spanish, French, and Chinese to their students and students who are not native-English speakers are provided ELL Language Courses. Students in grades 4 - 8 are able to attend [[Concordia Language Villages]] for each language, if they choose.<ref name="Annual Report">[https://issuu.com/theinternationalschoolofminnesota/docs/ism_annual_report_2015_-hr/1 Annual Report - The International School of Minnesota], Retrieved April 22, 2016.</ref>
All students at ISM have daily World Language instruction given by native speakers and they have the opportunity to take AP courses in Language and Literature for World Languages. ISM offers Spanish, French, and Chinese to their students and students who are not native-English speakers are provided ELL Language Courses. Students in grades 4–8 are able to attend [[Concordia Language Villages]] for each language, if they choose.
* Spanish students can participate in the [[National Spanish Examinations]].
* Spanish students can participate in the [[National Spanish Examinations]].
* French students can participate in [[American Association of Teachers of French|Le Grand Concours]] each year as well as A Vous la Parole (a French-speaking contest) at The [[University of Minnesota]].
* French students can participate in [[American Association of Teachers of French|Le Grand Concours]] each year as well as A Vous la Parole (a French-speaking contest) at The [[University of Minnesota]].
* Chinese students organize an annual [[Chinese New Year]] celebration.
* Chinese students organize an annual [[Chinese New Year]] celebration.


=== SABIS Student Life Organization ===
=== SABIS Student Life Organization ===
ISM has The SABIS Student Life Organization as a part of the SABIS® Educational System that emphasizes real-life experiences and skills. It is a student-led society that participates in every day roles and tasks to teach responsibility and accountability. It also emphasizes organizational, managerial, academic, and leadership skills and how to balance all of those together while participating in academic and non-academic activities. For example: peer tutoring, planning events, community service projects, school newspaper and yearbook.<ref name="College Counseling" />
ISM has The SABIS Student Life Organization as a part of the SABIS Educational System that emphasizes real-life experiences and skills. It is a student-led society that participates in every day roles and tasks to teach responsibility and accountability. It also emphasizes organizational, managerial, academic, and leadership skills and how to balance all of those together while participating in academic and non-academic activities. For example: peer tutoring, planning events, community service projects, school newspaper and yearbook.


=== Advanced Placement ===
=== Advanced Placement ===
ISM offers 19 Advanced Placement Courses listed here: Art History, Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chinese Language & Culture, Computer Science A, English Language & Composition, English Literature & Composition, European History, French Language & Culture, Government & Politics: United States, Human Geography, Music Theory, Physics B, Physics C, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature & Culture, Statistics, and Studio Art: Drawing.
ISM offers eighteen Advanced Placement Courses listed here: Art History, Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chinese Language & Culture, Computer Science Principles, English Language & Composition, English Literature & Composition, European History, French Language & Culture, Government & Politics: United States, Human Geography, Music Theory, Physics C, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature & Culture, Statistics, and Studio Art: Drawing.


On average, students at ISM complete seven AP courses by graduation; during the 2014-15 school year, 14 AP scholars, 2 AP scholars with Honor, 12 AP scholars with Distinction, and 3 National AP scholars. Over 92% of AP Exams received scores of 3 or higher.<ref name="College Counseling">[http://internationalschoolmn.com/academics/college-counseling College Counseling - The International School of Minnesota], Retrieved April 21, 2016.</ref>
On average, students at ISM complete seven AP courses by graduation; during the 2014–15 school year, fourteen AP scholars, two AP scholars with Honor, twelve AP scholars with Distinction, and three National AP scholars. Over 92% of AP Exams received scores of 3 or higher.{{Citation needed|date=January 2018}}


=== Accreditations ===
=== Accreditations ===
* Accreditation International <ref name="College Counseling" />
* Accreditation International
* [[National Council for Private School Accreditation]] <ref name="College Counseling" />
* [[National Council for Private School Accreditation]]
* [[Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools]] <ref name="College Counseling" />
* [[Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools]]
* Middle States Association - Commissions on Elementary & Secondary Education <ref name="College Counseling" />
* Middle States Association – Commissions on Elementary & Secondary Education


== Residence hall ==
Link: [http://internationalschoolmn.com/academics/our-approach#Locator ISM's Academics Webpage]
ISM opened a [[Dormitory|residence hall]] in the Fall of 2014. It is {{convert|20,000|sqft|m2}} and 3 stories tall. Since its opening, it has housed students from [[China]], [[Ivory Coast]], [[Korea]], [[Nigeria]], [[Spain]], [[Algeria]], [[Cambodia]], [[United Arab Emirates]], [[Russia]], [[Taiwan]], [[Thailand]], [[Vietnam]] and the [[United States]]. Residence Hall managers plan weekly outings for the students who reside in the Residence Hall. It houses up to thirty-two students; it has a theater, recreation center, [[laundry room]], study areas, and a [[Health club|fitness center]].

== Residence Hall ==
ISM opened a [[Dormitory|Residence Hall]] in the Fall of 2014. It is 20,000 square feet and 3-stories tall. Since its opening, it has housed students from [[China]], [[Ivory Coast]], [[Korea]], [[Nigeria]], [[Spain]], [[Algeria]], [[Cambodia]], [[United Arab Emirates]], [[Russia]], [[Taiwan]], [[Thailand]], [[Vietnam]] and The [[United States]]. Residence Hall managers plan weekly outings for the students who reside in the Residence Hall.<ref name="Annual Report" /> It can house up to 32 students; it has a theater, recreation center, [[laundry room]], study areas, and a [[Health club|fitness center]].<ref>[http://internationalschoolmn.com/boarding-school/general-info Boarding School - The International School of Minnesota], Retrieved April 22, 2016.</ref>

Link: [http://internationalschoolmn.com/boarding-school/general-info#Locator ISM's Boarding School Webpage]


== Athletics ==
== Athletics ==
ISM offers Fall, Winter, and Spring sports including (but not limited to):
ISM offers fall, winter, and spring sports including:
*[[Autumn|Fall]]: [[Soccer in the United States|soccer]], [[volleyball]], and [[Cross country running|cross country]].
*[[Autumn|Fall]]: [[Soccer in the United States|soccer]], [[volleyball]], and [[Cross country running|cross country]].
*[[Winter]]: [[basketball]], and [[debate]] club.
*[[Winter]]: [[basketball]].
*[[Spring (season)|Spring]]: [[Track and field|track & field]], [[golf]], [[badminton]] and [[Ultimate (sport)|ultimate frisbee]].
*[[Spring (season)|Spring]]: [[Track and field|track & field]], [[golf]], [[badminton]] and [[Ultimate (sport)|ultimate frisbee]].


School teams participate in the [[Minnesota State High School League]] (MSHSL), Minnesota Classic Athletic Association (MCAA), and/or [[drama]]. Each year, they have a [[Play (theatre)|play]] in the Fall and an all-school [[Musical theatre|musical]] in the Spring. In past years, they have done musicals such as [[Oklahoma!]], [[Shrek The Musical]], and [[Cinderella (Rodgers and Hammerstein musical)|Cinderella]]. They also have choral and instrumental [[concert]]s spread throughout the year. Their All-School Musical in 2015 received "Outstanding" and "Honorable Mention" awards from The Hennepin Theater Trust, which recognizes performers across the state of Minnesota.{{Citation needed|date=January 2018}}
They participate in the [[Minnesota State High School League]] (MSHSL), Eastern Minnesota Athletic Conference (EMAC), and the South Side Youth Organization (SSYO) for their sports teams.<ref name="Annual Report" />


ISM offers many course(s) in performing arts as well as non-performing. Some offered are concert choir, [[show choir]], [[vocal jazz]] ensemble, band, strings, show choir band, theater workshop, and after-school music lessons. They also have some non-performing courses including music theory and music history. [[Show choir]] sings popular music and is choreographed and they go on a tour each year – they went to [[Walt Disney World]] in [[Orlando, Florida]] in February 2016 and they also traveled to [[Puerto Rico]] to perform in 2015. Half of the student body participates in some sort of ensemble.{{Citation needed|date=January 2018}}
Link: [http://internationalschoolmn.com/campus-life/athletics#Locator ISM's Athletics Webpage]


== Extracurricular opportunities ==
== Performing Arts ==
* [[National Honor Society]]
Many students participate in [[Performing arts|Performing Arts]] at ISM. 90% of ISM's student population participates in [[choir]], [[School band|band]], [[orchestra]], and/or [[drama]]. Each year, they have a [[Play (theatre)|play]] in the Fall and an all-school [[Musical theatre|musical]] in the Spring. In past years, they have done musicals such as [[Oklahoma!]], [[Shrek The Musical]], and [[Cinderella (musical)|Cinderella]]. They also have choral and instrumental [[concert]]s spread throughout the year. Their All-School Musical in 2015 received "Outstanding" and "Honorable Mention" awards from The Hennepin Theater Trust, which recognizes performers across the state of Minnesota.<ref name="Annual Report" />
* [[National Junior Honor Society]]
* SABIS Student Life Organization
* [[FIRST Robotics Competition]]
* Destination Imagination
* [[Math League]]
* Ski & Snowboard Club


==Notable alumni==
ISM offers many course(s) in performing arts as well as non-performing. Some offered are concert choir, [[show choir]], [[vocal jazz]] ensemble, band, strings, show choir band, theater workshop, and after-school music lessons. They also have some non-performing courses including music theory and music history. [[Show choir]] sings popular music and is choreographed and they go on a tour each year - they went to [[Walt Disney World]] in [[Orlando, Florida]] in February 2016 and they also traveled to [[Puerto Rico]] to perform in 2015. Half of the student body participates in some sort of ensemble.<ref name="Annual Report" />
* [[Doua Moua]] – actor<ref name="Yuen">Yuen, Laura. "[http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/12/19/grantorino/ Hmong get a mixed debut in new Eastwood film]." ''[[Minnesota Public Radio]]''. December 18, 2008. Retrieved on March 18, 2012.</ref>
* [[Oliver Paine]] – Ukrainian refugee<ref name="Paine">Paine, Oliver. "[https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/live-blog/russia-ukraine-war-live-updates-kyiv-missile-strikes-rcna26586 Russia-Ukraine war]." ''[[NBC News]]''. April 29, 2022. Retrieved on April 30, 2022.</ref>
* [[Alejandro Mesa Dame]] – theoretical physicist<ref name="Mesa Dame 1">Dexter, Patty. "[https://www.swnewsmedia.com/eden_prairie_news/news/education/graduate-reflects-on-time-with-the-international-school-of-minnesota-in-eden-prairie/article_b290e811-e8cf-5817-8bfa-043a339c7c86.html Graduate reflects on time with the International School of Minnesota in Eden Prairie]." ''[[SW News Media]]''. June 6, 2018. Retrieved on April 30, 2022.</ref>
* [[Spencer Hutchins]] – alternative food scientist<ref name="Hutchins">Hutchins, Spencer. "[https://altmeatlab.berkeley.edu/ AltMeatLab University of California Berkeley]." ''[[UC Berkeley]]''. June 8, 2021. Retrieved on April 30, 2022.</ref>
* [[Aarya Batchu]] – child actor<ref name="Preston">Preston, Rohan. "[https://www.startribune.com/regional-premiere-of-heather-raffo-s-noura-paints-surrealist-picture-at-the-guthrie/567164132 Regional premiere of Heather Raffo's 'Noura' paints surrealist picture at the Guthrie]." ''[[The Minnesota Star Tribune]]''. January 21, 2020. Retrieved on October 8, 2024.</ref>


== External links/social media ==
Link: [http://internationalschoolmn.com/campus-life/performing-arts#Locator ISM's Performing Arts Webpage]

== Extracurricular Opportunities ==
* [[National Honor Society]] <ref name="College Counseling" />
* [[National Junior Honor Society]] <ref name="College Counseling" />
* SABIS® Student Life Organization <ref name="College Counseling" />
* [[FIRST Robotics Competition]] <ref name="College Counseling" />
* [[Destination Imagination]] <ref name="College Counseling" />
* [[Math League]] <ref name="Extra Curriculars">[http://internationalschoolmn.com/campus-life/clubs-teams-leagues#Locator Extra Curriculars - The International School of Minnesota], Retrieved April 25, 2016.</ref>
* Ski & Snowboard Club <ref name="Extra Curriculars" />
* Club Swimming <ref name="Extra Curriculars" />

Link: [http://internationalschoolmn.com/campus-life/clubs-teams-leagues#Locator ISM's Extracurricular's Webpage]

== Notable Alumni ==
* Doua Moua, actor most known for [[Gran Torino]].<ref name="Boarding School">[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1732080/#actor], Retrieved April 22, 2016.</ref>

== External Links/Social Media ==
*[http://internationalschoolmn.com/ Official School Website]
*[http://internationalschoolmn.com/ Official School Website]
*[https://www.facebook.com/InternationalSchoolOfMinnesota/ Facebook]
*[https://www.facebook.com/InternationalSchoolOfMinnesota/ Facebook]
*[https://twitter.com/ismlive Twitter]
*[https://twitter.com/ismlive Twitter]
*[https://www.youtube.com/user/ISMLive YouTube]
*[https://www.youtube.com/user/ISMLive YouTube]

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The International School of Minnesota
Address
Map
6385 Beach Road

Eden Prairie
,
Minnesota
55344

United States
Coordinates44°53′25″N 93°26′13″W / 44.890159°N 93.436875°W / 44.890159; -93.436875
Information
TypePrivate Boarding & Day College Preparatory
Religious affiliation(s)Nonsectarian
Established1985; 39 years ago (1985)
Head of schoolNadia Reda [1]
Faculty80
GradesPre-school – 12th
GenderCo-educational
Enrollment338
Student to teacher ratio1:10 [2]
Education systemSABIS Network
Campus size55 acres (22 ha)
Campus typeSuburban
Color(s)  
Team nameHuskies
Websitewww.internationalschoolmn.com

The International School of Minnesota (ISM) is a private, coeducational, nonsectarian PS–12 college preparatory residential and day school, established in 1985. ISM is located on a 55-acre campus in Eden Prairie, MN, southwest of the Twin Cities (Minneapolis/St. Paul) area of Minnesota.[1]

History

[edit]

ISM's history dates back to when The SABIS Network began in 1886 when the International School of Choueifat was founded in the village of Choueifat, Lebanon. There, the founders, Reverend Tanios Saad and Ms. Louisa Proctor wanted to provide basic education for Lebanese girls. The school later became co-educational.

The International School of Choueifat grew and expanded outside Lebanon in the mid-1970s. This evolved into a global network consisting of schools in 16 countries on four continents. Today, the SABIS Network is managed by individuals and overseen by three independent corporations headquartered in the U.S., Lebanon, and the U.A.E. SABIS is also expanding to Latin and South America, with plans to open schools in Panama in March 2017 [3] and Brazil in 2018.

After its incorporation in 1985, SABIS Educational Systems, INC. established a range of schools in the United States starting in the private sector and expanding into the public sector. The first of these schools was The International School of Minnesota. The establishment of ISM was followed by the founding of many charter schools in the U.S.[citation needed]

Academics

[edit]

Overview

[edit]

The International School of MN is a private academic institution that is a member of the SABIS School Network. Since 1985, ISM has been providing students a college-preparatory education. They have a rich cultural diversity and students and staff represent over 40 countries and 30 languages.[4] ISM's students receive daily instruction in world Languages taught by native speakers. By graduation, ISM students master at least one world language in addition to English.

Students participate in standardized tests such as the National Educational Records Bureau, Advanced Placement, ACT, ACT Aspire, and SAT tests and consistently score in the upper percentiles which helps them to have a 100% college acceptance rate.[citation needed] Many ISM graduates have been accepted into U.S. colleges such as Cornell University, Dartmouth College, University of Pennsylvania, Harvard University, NYU, UC Berkeley, and Stanford University as well as colleges outside the U.S. such as Tokyo International University, University of British Columbia, University of Edinburgh and Thammasat University, and The American University of Paris.[5][citation needed]

In 2015 and 2016, ISM was ranked as the top private school in Minnesota as well as the most challenging school in the state of Minnesota.[citation needed][6]

World Language

[edit]

All students at ISM have daily World Language instruction given by native speakers and they have the opportunity to take AP courses in Language and Literature for World Languages. ISM offers Spanish, French, and Chinese to their students and students who are not native-English speakers are provided ELL Language Courses. Students in grades 4–8 are able to attend Concordia Language Villages for each language, if they choose.

SABIS Student Life Organization

[edit]

ISM has The SABIS Student Life Organization as a part of the SABIS Educational System that emphasizes real-life experiences and skills. It is a student-led society that participates in every day roles and tasks to teach responsibility and accountability. It also emphasizes organizational, managerial, academic, and leadership skills and how to balance all of those together while participating in academic and non-academic activities. For example: peer tutoring, planning events, community service projects, school newspaper and yearbook.

Advanced Placement

[edit]

ISM offers eighteen Advanced Placement Courses listed here: Art History, Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chinese Language & Culture, Computer Science Principles, English Language & Composition, English Literature & Composition, European History, French Language & Culture, Government & Politics: United States, Human Geography, Music Theory, Physics C, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature & Culture, Statistics, and Studio Art: Drawing.

On average, students at ISM complete seven AP courses by graduation; during the 2014–15 school year, fourteen AP scholars, two AP scholars with Honor, twelve AP scholars with Distinction, and three National AP scholars. Over 92% of AP Exams received scores of 3 or higher.[citation needed]

Accreditations

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Residence hall

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ISM opened a residence hall in the Fall of 2014. It is 20,000 square feet (1,900 m2) and 3 stories tall. Since its opening, it has housed students from China, Ivory Coast, Korea, Nigeria, Spain, Algeria, Cambodia, United Arab Emirates, Russia, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam and the United States. Residence Hall managers plan weekly outings for the students who reside in the Residence Hall. It houses up to thirty-two students; it has a theater, recreation center, laundry room, study areas, and a fitness center.

Athletics

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ISM offers fall, winter, and spring sports including:

School teams participate in the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL), Minnesota Classic Athletic Association (MCAA), and/or drama. Each year, they have a play in the Fall and an all-school musical in the Spring. In past years, they have done musicals such as Oklahoma!, Shrek The Musical, and Cinderella. They also have choral and instrumental concerts spread throughout the year. Their All-School Musical in 2015 received "Outstanding" and "Honorable Mention" awards from The Hennepin Theater Trust, which recognizes performers across the state of Minnesota.[citation needed]

ISM offers many course(s) in performing arts as well as non-performing. Some offered are concert choir, show choir, vocal jazz ensemble, band, strings, show choir band, theater workshop, and after-school music lessons. They also have some non-performing courses including music theory and music history. Show choir sings popular music and is choreographed and they go on a tour each year – they went to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida in February 2016 and they also traveled to Puerto Rico to perform in 2015. Half of the student body participates in some sort of ensemble.[citation needed]

Extracurricular opportunities

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Notable alumni

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External links/social media

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References

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