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Profile
The
International School Port of Spain
(ISPS)
is a private, co-educational day
school based on a US curriculum
model. It offers a college
preparatory holistic education, in
English, from Kindergarten through
Grade 12. Graduates earn a
U.S. High School Diploma.
Founded in 1994, ISPS is an
accredited institution since 1996 by
The Southern Association of Colleges
and Schools.
ISPS
families are local nationals or
members of the expatriate business
and diplomatic communities to
Trinidad & Tobago. The Middle
School (Grades 6-8) includes 86
students from 16 different nations.
The
Middle School recognizes the
development needs of young
adolescents, and strives to provide
a supportive climate which will
enhance students’ self-esteem and
personal development. Middle
School programs are diverse in
nature. Choice and
decision-making encourage ownership
of knowledge and behavior.
Educational and experiential trips,
including extended Outdoor Education
experiences, are considered an
important part of the curriculum.
Community service is actively
encouraged. Sporting events,
cultural programs, student
government, drama productions and
interaction with other regional
American/International schools are
scheduled throughout the year.
FACULTY: Six full-time faculty
teach in the Middle School and
another fourteen have shared
teaching responsibilities between
the Middle School and the Elementary
or High Schools.
CURRICULUM: The Middle School
schedule uses large blocks of time
(60 -120 minutes) to allow students
to explore their subjects in greater
depth. Core classes are
Integrated Language Arts/Social
Studies, Mathematics, Science,
Spanish, Health and Physical
Education. The 7th grade offers an
innovative integrated Language
Arts/Social Studies, Science and
Arts program called Watershed.
Technology is integrated throughout
the Middle School curriculum.
The Arts and Exploratory programs
promote the all-round development of
students. Students receive
year-round instruction in Art and
Drama and a semester each of Dance
and Music. At the beginning of
each quarter, students choose from a
range of academic, vocational and
recreational exploratory courses.
Options for the 2005 - 2006 academic
year include Odyssey of the Mind,
Steel Pan, Web Page Design, Comics,
Cooking and Embroidery.
GRADING SYSTEM: The school year
consists of 180 instructional days
divided into semesters and quarters.
Progress reports are issued in the
middle of each quarter and formal
grade reports are issued at the end
of each quarter.
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Grade
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Scale
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Grade
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Scale
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A
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95-100
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C
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74-76
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A-
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90-94
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C-
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80-83
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B+
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87-89
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D+
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67-69
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B
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84-86
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D
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64-66
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B-
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80-83
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D-
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60-63
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C+
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77-79
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F
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Below 60
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Grading Codes also used
O:
Outstanding
S: Satisfactory
NI: Needs Improvement
STANDARDIZED TESTING:
The
Middle School uses a standardized
testing program as part of its
holistic assessment of student
progress and achievement. All
students in the Middle School take
the ERB Writing Assessment annually.
In addition, students are assessed
in Reading and Mathematics using the
Progress Towards Standards Test.
HOMEROOM PROGRAM:
This program
provides a consistent and caring
environment in the Middle School
through the organization of a
supportive and stable peer group.
Through activities and discussion,
Homeroom aims to help in each
student’s academic and personal
development, as well as to build the
community.
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