mission principles
At SIE, our mission is to prepare our students to be globally minded with a full and balanced education.
Overview
MISSION & PRINCIPLES
At SIE, our mission is to prepare our students to be globally minded with a full and balanced education.
We foster a global mindset in our curriculum by adopting common core standards and immersive English learning, encouraging multi-language fluency, and incorporation Korean culture into learning activities. We aim to help our students grow and mature physically, artistically, mentally, and spiritually in a holistic manner by providing opportunities and challenges to promote well-rounded learning experience.
4C
THE FOUR C’s
SIE offers a well-rounded 21st century education.
Like many other education institutions, Reading and Numeracy skills are first and foremost, as these are the basic skills that prepare students for scholastic success and preparation for college.
What separates SIE from other education institutions is an added focus on the Four C’s of learning, listed below. These prepare students for success in virtual any field and will benefit students throughout life inside and outside the classroom.
Critical thinking
We want our students to make logical and well-reasoned judgments, without simply accepting the arguments and conclusions they have been given. With an open mind, high education institution students need to analyze and interpret information, and use logical reasoning to come to conclusions in the classroom and beyond.
Collaboration
We want our students to be leaders and understand the importance of teamwork. Students should be active members of the community. As a group, they should work together on a common goal, with each member playing an integral and important part in the activity. This is an essential skill to success in life.
Communication
SIE expects students to be superb communicators, focusing on the following domains: interpersonal communication, nonverbal communication, written communication, and oral communication. Strong communication skills are central to all academic and professional endeavors, which is why we make it a central pillar of SIE’s academic program.
Creativity
SIE endeavors to create an environment which is conducive to creativity. SIE is a place where students may properly express their talents and develop skills in the arts and music. Teachers of all subjects are encouraged to use both divergent and convergent thinking skills, so that students can use different ways to solve problems.
Vision
SIE’S CARD
CARING
To be helpful and considerate while showing kindness and compassion.
ACCEPTANCE
To understand and broaden cultural and individual perspective as well as mbracing one’s indentity.
RESPONSIBILITY
To take ownership for actions and strive to be self-motivated and directd ndividuals.
DIVERSITY
To recognize differences and embrace uniqueness in the world around us.
Results
EXPECTED CLASSWIDE LEARNING RESULTS
Creative and Critical Thinkers
- Apply higher-order thinking skills to address issues across the curriculum
- Develop models to aid in understanding complex problems
- Evaluate the validity and credibility of claims, data and sources
Scholars
- Build on acquired knowledge across the curriculum
- Master the academic and participatory skills necessary for success
- Explore real world connections to the curriculum
Effective Communications
- Listen actively, read analytically, speak and write clearly and condently
- Use digital, print, and artistic media prociently and with integrity
- Interact with social media responsibly and constructively
Self-Directed Learners
- Establish priorities and use time efficiently
- Advocate for their educational experience and success
- Practice habits of positive mental, physical, and social health
- Act with honesty and integrity
Positive and Prodective Citizens
- Contribute time energy, and talent to improve the quality of life locally and globally
- Help promote an equitable and just society
- Engage respectfully and civilly with people of varying backgrounds and perspectives
