Curriculum:
Our curriculum is built upon our K-12 course philosophy, carefully structured to support each student’s academic journey, with clear assessment parameters that monitor progress and ensure individual success.
By focusing on both content mastery and the development of key skills, we encourage exploration and equip students to grow in a dynamic, student-centered environment.
Philosophy statements for K-12 courses
At ISP, we empower students to reach their full potential by fostering a dynamic, inclusive, and student-centered learning environment.
Every subject is designed to engage students and encourage exploration from diverse perspectives, helping them deepen their understanding and develop essential skills for success in life.
- Empowers students to understand and practice science by investigating real-world problems and their impact on the planet.
- Encourages hands-on exploration, experimentation, and collaboration to foster curiosity and independence.
- Guides students to become inquisitive learners and compassionate global citizens.
- Cultivates a dynamic learning environment where students actively build understanding through collaboration.
- Encourages creative problem-solving and empowers students to embrace challenges, viewing mistakes as growth opportunities.
- Connects mathematical concepts to real-life situations, fostering critical thinking and a lifelong curiosity for mathematics.
- Empowers students to understand and practice science by investigating real-world problems and their impact on the planet.
- Encourages hands-on exploration, experimentation, and collaboration to foster curiosity and independence.
- Guides students to become inquisitive learners and compassionate global citizens.
- Fosters a lifelong love of learning by empowering students to become critical thinkers and effective communicators.
- Utilizes diverse texts and meaningful dialogue to help students explore universal themes and develop their unique voices.
- Emphasizes essential skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening while nurturing character traits like collaboration, curiosity, integrity, and open-mindedness.
- Dynamic and inclusive learning environment where students feel capable of reaching their full potential.
- Emphasis on critical thinking, collaboration, and empathy to support student growth.
- Guidance to become compassionate global citizens with strong linguistic and cultural competencies.
- Empowering students to be curious, independent, and compassionate global citizens.
- Hands-on projects and real-life problem-solving to develop critical skills.
- Focus on critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration for well-rounded growth.
- Iterative learning approach that builds resilience and grit.
- Fostering an entrepreneurial mindset to create a lasting, positive impact on society and the environment.
- Guides students to achieve their full physical potential through a variety of activities.
- Empowers students to master movement concepts and social skills, leading to physical literacy.
- Uses strategies like self-reflection and goal setting to develop essential skills and foster a lifelong passion for active living.
- Creates an inclusive environment that supports the ISP Core Values of respect, integrity, sportsmanship, and embracing challenges.
Assessment
At the International School of Panama, assessment is a cornerstone of the learning process, aligned with the values of the ISP Way.
Our approach focuses on understanding each student’s unique strengths, challenges, and progress. This fosters a culture of respect, collaboration, and continuous growth, key principles of the ISP Way.
Through systematic, standards-aligned assessments, we gather accurate data to inform teachers and parents about students’ learning journeys. This helps us meet individual needs, while ensuring consistency in grading and reporting across divisions and classrooms. Our goal is to create an environment where every student can thrive.
Student Learning Outcomes & Progress Tracking
At ISP, each course outlines specific outcomes for what students will know, understand, and be able to do by the end of the grade level.
Our grading and reporting systems track student progress toward learning goals, providing families with clear insights. Rubrics are used to assess mastery of transferable skills and content.