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INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL MANILA
CORE VALUES
Integrity, Service, Merit
MISSION
International School Manila is an independent, international school whose structure,
traditions and style emanate from the United States and whose curriculum and methodology
reflect the best in worldwide educational research and practice. Our school is diverse and
dynamic, and our students have the highest aspirations for their education and future lives.
Our mission is to build a vibrant learning community in which we all strive to:
Advance the value of learning, growth and self-awareness as life-long endeavors.
Nurture creativity and originality as precursors for critical and reflective thought and
action.
Succeed collectively as well as individually, achieving our personal best in all aspects
of school life.
Maintain a healthy balance in the time devoted to work, rest and recreation.
Involve our community in sustaining and safeguarding our environment.
Interact through honest, respectful and open communication.
Acknowledge and celebrate our differences and encourage empathy, compassion,
understanding and respect for human dignity.
Live our lives positively, joyfully and ethically.
ISM SCHOOL-WIDE GOALS:
In order to fulfill the school’s mission and to provide a framework for the organization of
our instructional program, we want all members of the school community to be:
Effective Communicators: who can interact through a range of modes of
communication and for a variety of purposes.
Knowledgeable and Skilled Learners: who continually acquire useful knowledge and
skills while developing understanding(s) across a broad and balanced range of
contexts.
Self-directed and Balanced Individuals: who strive to achieve their personal best
and understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional balance.
Inquiring and Reflective Problem Solvers: who can think critically
and creatively to make informed decisions and then take appropriate
action.
Responsible, Caring and Ethical Contributors: who can empathize
and be tolerant of differences and are committed to make a positive
impact on their communities and environment.