Saipan International School - MP, 96950

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SAIPAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Table of Contents
Teachers 3
Elementary Reflections 4
Secondary Reflections 6
Sports 17
Clubs 18
Academic Achievements 20
Events 21
Destino Per 23
ETC 24
Credits 24

HISTORY

Saipan International School opened in 1994 with 45
elementary students after a group of parents identified a need for
a quality educational program that would foster academic,
emotional and social growth. A four-year high school was later
added. In 1998, a new four-classroom building was constructed as
a new science lab, media center and classroom building. Most
recently, a new building, housing grades nine through twelve and a
library, was completed in 2008. Presently, SIS enrollment is
approximately 200 students from K5-12th grade.

MISSION AND PHILOSOPHY

Saipan International School is a private, non-profit
organization that offers instruction in preschool through
twelfth grade. Instruction is theme oriented and based on
national standards and benchmarks from the United States.
SIS is fully accredited through the year 2017 by the Western
Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) from K5 through
12th grade. The school is authorized under Federal law to
enroll nonimmigrant alien students.

The mission of SIS is to help each child reach his or her full potential by providing a
positive environment that fosters academic, emotional, and social growth. This environment is
created when trust, respect, and acceptance are values shared by students, parents, and school
staff.

Saipan International School is committed to creating an educational environment that
affirms a wide variety of learning styles, experiences, skill levels, and interests. SIS also
maintains the highest academic standards, and challenges students to perform at the peak of
their potential. Each child is encouraged to develop creativity, enhance problem solving and
critical thinking skills, and build a feeling of self-worth. Small class sizes, averaging 18 students,
give teachers an opportunity to meet the needs of a diverse student population in a secular,
nondiscriminatory environment.

Students explore multiculturalism both in theory and practice. Our students originate
from locations around the world, including the Pacific Islands, Asia, Australia, Europe, Africa,
North America, and South America. Daily interactions give knowledge that leads to a deeper
appreciation and respect for all people.

WHAT DO GRADUATES SAY?

At SIS, I learned to be confident in my abilities. Through activities like L/D Debate, Destino Peru,
volleyball, and Student Council, I learned how to lead, how to write and speak well, and how I shouldn't
let any opportunity pass me by. Carpe diem, as a former teacher once told me. All of this created a solid
foundation from which I was able to successfully pursue my studies at New York University.







Henry Chan (2007), New York University
SIS as an institution supported me in everything that I did, from school to volleyball to Lincoln-Douglas
debate, and I found that support to be an incredibly profound part of my high school experience. SIS
teachers and faculty prepared me for life post-graduation and pushed me to strive for more, giving me
the extra push to apply to universities like USC, Middlebury, and Stanford. They wanted me to be the
best that I could be, which inspired me to be the best that I could be. I have nothing but love and respect
for SIS now, and hope it continues to inspire students as much as it inspired me!







Amber Roberts (2012), Stanford University