Family Handbook
JSIS Family Handbook
Please use it as your first reference, and if you can’t find the answer to your question, the office staff will be more than happy to assist you.
Our hope is that you will be able to search for information to assist you in identifying important dates, understanding our programs, procedures, policies, activities, expectations, schedules, and services.
Mission, Vision and Goals
Vision
To create a culturally diverse community of lifelong learners who demonstrate advanced skills in communication, international language,
and technology, and whose performance exemplifies superior academic standards.
Mission
We are committed to our focus on Student Learning that will lead to active global citizenship:
• Academic rigor
• Social emotional aptitude
• Cultural competency
• Proficiency in an immersion language
• Awareness of global issues and the passion to act
• Cultivating a JOY of learning
Goals
The specific goals for the school can be found on the current Continuous School Improvement Plan or the CSIP for 2020-2021.
Communcation
School
There are several ways to stay informed about what is happening at school.
• Principal’s newsletter – as needed
• Room rep emails – as needed
• BLT
• PTA eNews. Enews is sent on Sunday evenings. To sign up, email jsisenews@gmail.com include your child’s name, grade and
language.
• PT office – this is the online directory. Contact PTSA for more information.
Office Hours
Our office is open from 7:00am-3:00pm daily. Our attendance secretary is here from 6:45am-3:15pm.