Middle School

  Language Arts
  Science
  Social Studies
  Mathematics
  Modern Language
  Information Technology
  Physical education
  Music
  Art
  Drama

Overview

ISE Middle School

The students in middle school study a program that consists of core courses and an exploratory program.  This program is designed to continue their skills learned in elementary school and to prepare them for high school.

The core subjects (English/language arts, mathematics, social studies, science, physical education/health) continue to improve the students’ reading, writing and verbal skills.  Additionally, research skills are taught and the students learn to analyze information to support the content taught.

The exploratory program (computer, art, band, drama, foreign language) expose the students to a wide variety of experiences and introduce skills and concepts in the various areas.

All students needing language support are enrolled in the English as a Second Language (ESL) program in place of one or more of the exploratory subjects.  All Thai nationals will enroll in a Thai Language class as required by the Thai Ministry of Education. 

During our Flex-time, students will be enrolled in one or more of the exploratory subjects or will join various clubs and activities that are offered.  Three seasons of sport are offered where teams representing ISE travel to other MRISA schools in the Mekong River region for tournaments.  Additionally, the teams play a number of games against other international schools on the Eastern Seaboard. 

Our middle school program promotes the continued academic growth of our students while supporting their social, emotional and physical growth.

Language Arts

The language arts program is closely linked to the academic success of all students in the middle school as they prepare for high school and the rigors of the International Baccalaureate program. This curriculum is critical to the academic growth and social development of students throughout the school. 
At ISE the language arts curriculum is specifically designed to provide a framework of instruction that will support students in reaching the goal of becoming proficient written and oral communicators in English. The program focuses on the broad development of skills and learning strategies in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

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Science

In the science program students develop an understanding and appreciation of the exploratory nature of the scientific process.   Through experimentation and exploration, students are exposed and introduced to chemistry, biology and physics in their middle school years at ISE. Students are consistently challenged to develop new science skills.  These skills enable students to initiate and plan scientific investigations, perform experiments, and record and analyze results.

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Social Studies

The social studies curriculum at the International School Eastern Seaboard teaches critical thinking skills.  Students develop an understanding of ancient cultures in sixth and seventh grade and apply the skills they have learned to a broad study of the different regions in eighth grade. Students are challenged to make connections, become critical readers, identify patterns in human history, and apply their knowledge of history to current issues.  Through a variety of assessment strategies, students demonstrate increasing sophistication in completing research, their ability to form and present logical arguments, and effective communication using a variety of styles.

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Mathematics

The middle school mathematics program is committed to challenging each student while allowing them to succeed. At ISE curiosity and self-confidence in doing mathematics are fostered leading to enjoyment and a positive attitude toward mathematics. The mathematics program strives to give a balance between understanding basic number sense, fractions, computing, using estimation and mental math, using calculators and other technology, solving a variety of problems, communicating and justifying reasoning with manipulatives.

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Modern Language

The Modern Language program at ISE offers our middle school students the opportunity to experience the rich foreign culture embodied in a language as well as learning to speak. The classes are enjoyable while focusing on the academics. The curriculum is designed to allow the students to develop a basic understanding of the language. All texts are authentic with the emphasis being on the everyday life and culture of the each language. At ISE we offer Thai, Japanese and Korean foreign language classes.

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Information Technology

The ISE technology curriculum aims to prepare students for success in a technological society. The high school program is directed towards productivity tools and support for classroom work, in every discipline. Technology is a vital resource for supporting student learning and enhancing student productivity. In order to develop confident and creative users of technology ISE believes:

• students must have the opportunities to use technology to attain essential knowledge and skills in all discipline areas.
• students must have classroom access to technology to enhance knowledge application and problem solving strategies.
• students must have an understanding of technological tools and applications to ensure success in their future academic environment.

ISE has a variety of technology programs available to allow students to fully understand how best to communicate, analyze, problem solve, integrate and create technology using current information technology practices.

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Physical Education

Physical Education is an integral part of the development and education of every student.  The program seeks to develop and promote a positive attitude about health and fitness through the understanding of the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. Our primary focus is on Lifetime Fitness and giving the student the skills to participate in activities outside of the classroom.

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Music

Middle school students receive training on traditional Western band instruments.  Musical skills are developed through regular practice and performances in the middle school concert band.  The ISE jazz band, which follows appropriate big band instrumentation, is also an option for some middle school students.  Ensemble performances occur at least once per semester.

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Art

Students have a chance to explore two and three-dimensional media through projects relating to their social studies and language arts classes. This cross discipline approach allows students to develop their fine motor skills while enhancing their understanding of world cultures.

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Drama

In Drama students will explore a variety of acting methods, verbal and nonverbal communication, story telling and public speaking. Participating in a variety of productions students will gain self-confidence and be able to accept responsibility for their own personal part of each endeavor. Students will be encouraged to set personal goals that will challenge their views of drama. As a team member students will develop the skills necessary to produce a successful production either on stage or off stage.

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