International School 2023-24 Parent Nights:
Curriculum Night (all grades) – Thursday, September 28, 2023 @ 6:30pm
Admitted 5th grade for 2024-25 – Tuesday, February 6, 2024 @ 6:30pm. Information Night to learn about curriculum, climate, and culture at International School.
6th – Tuesday, November 7, 2023 @ 6:30pm, Library. Supporting Students: Learn ways to support your students academically and emotionally.
7th – you are invited to participate in our two MS Parent Nights (below)
8th – Tuesday, April 16, 2024 @ 6:30pm, Library. Transitioning to High School: Learn about what to expect in high school including high school graduation requirements, senior project, course workload, advanced placement classes, and more.
Middle School Parent Info Nights –
- Tuesday, November 28, 2023 @ 6:30pm. “Perfectionism versus Health Striving” led by our International School’s Mental Health Assistance Team (MHAT) counselors – Melissa Odegaard and Alison Christensen. We will go over definitions, the impact on mental health, as well as parenting strategies to promote healthy striving behaviors. View the presentation Perfectionism vs. Healthy Striving.
- ***NEW DATE*** THURSDAY, February 8, 2024 @ 6:30pm. NAVIANCE and Q&A. During this night we will share a little bit about Naviance, a web based program that our students use to learn more about themselves, careers, and colleges. We will also open up the floor for Q&A time – bring any questions you may have about your student, International School, academics, social, etc.
9th/10th – Thursday, October 19, 2023 @ 6:30pm, Library. Now and Next: Topics included helping your student find balance, meeting graduation requirements, and preparing for college. View the slide deck: 9th and 10th grade Parent Night 2023
11th – Thursday, November 2, 2023 @ 6:30pm, Library AND ***NEW DATE***Wednesday, March 27, 2024 @ 6:00pm (senior portraits, parent grad committee, summer school, College Boot Camp, college application timeline+list+visits+more!),
12th – Thursday, September 21, 2023 @ 6:30pm, Library. View the slide deck: Class of 2024 Senior Parent Night
Resources:
Mental health:
- Link to SOS Parent Portal: https://sossignsofsuicide.org/parent/
- Link to National Institute of Mental Health FAQ about Suicide: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/suicide-faq
- BSD Bullying Prevention Website
Academics:
- Course Planning: IS Four-Year Plan – Blank.
- Math resources available here: https://bsd405.org/international/counseling/academic-resources/
College: