Statements
CIS MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of CIS is to recognize and nurture potential, and empower all members of its community to have a positive impact on our changing world.
Together we are RESPONSIBLE, RESPECTFUL, PREPARED.
CIS PHILOSOPHY
CIS believes that each child is unique and has potential that must be identified and nurtured.
CIS believes that learning is an open-ended process that continues throughout one's life, thus to manage change one needs to be a positive, resilient and flexible learner.
CIS believes in the importance of collaboration between students, teachers and families to optimize the learning experience.
Moreover, CIS believes a safe and supportive environment enables inquiring with risk taking and encourages teachers to teach at the highest quality possible.
CIS CORE BELIEFS
1. Each child is unique.
2. Each child has potential.
3. Potential needs to be identified and nurtured.
4. We are all citizens of the world.
5. We believe in the strong universal moral values of respect, integrity and social responsibility.
6. Learning is open-ended.
7. Learning continues throughout life.
8. Change is inevitable.
9. Collaboration is important for learning.
10. A safe and supportive environment is conducive to learning and teaching.
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