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Welcome, and thank you for your interest in the Wisconsin International School!
We understand the importance of finding the school that provides the best match for your child and your family - a place where your son or daughter will thrive. Our goal is to insure his or her success by getting to know your child in the admissions process. But, the first step is deciding if WIS matches the academic and character development goals you have for your child. We encourage you to explore our web site.
You'll learn about our innovative programs, find detailed information about our comprehensive curriculum, learn about our achievements, and get a sense of our dynamic, diverse community. We hope you like what you see and will schedule a visit!
From our inception, character and intellect have always been cornerstones of the WIS education. Emphasis on community building, global perspective, valuing academics, and personal responsibility complete the school life at WIS.
Preschool
The world is a place of wonder and exploration. Learning to share, sing along with others, discovering about feathers and fur, and more are all part of the preschool experience. Our preschoolers learn a second language, with daily instruction starting in our toddler room. Language development through our Zoo-Phonics instruction, literature rich teaching, and art experiences open up the world to this age group. Our preschool is a warm, caring place where the foundations of intellect and character are nurtured.
Elementary School
You will notice something different about the quality of work, dialogue, and tone in the elementary school - a uniqueness that comes from intentionally crafted approach to teaching. Teachers build a classroom experience that is truly child-centered -- reflecting children's interests, engaging their active inquiry, and allowing them to take ownership for their learning and work, whether that is through our International Baccalaureate units, extra science or social studies projects or personal research. Our teachers recognize and appreciate differences and differentiate their teaching styles and expectations to find the right match between learning outcomes and individual needs. At WIS, teachers take great care to insure that each child is known and valued. Moreover, WIS students build positive character traits through high expectations, defined classroom and community values, and caring guidance by our teachers. The Elementary School is a very special place for kindergartners to fifth graders.
Middle School
As you visit the classrooms, we encourage you to take in the sights, sounds and feel of these grade levels. The Middle School was intentionally designed to balance the high expectations for academics at each grade level with the community building among all of the students in the three grades. In our advisory program middle school students develop character through practicing the IB attitudes and learn 'how to learn', essential for success in high school. You will notice students and teachers engaged in group work as well as individual study, and you will witness cutting-edge technology at work as teachers and students participate actively in discussions, activities, and projects with smart boards and netbook computers that support interactive learning. Middle school students emerge from these years ready and eager to take on the most academic high school programs available.
We encourage you to schedule a visit to see WIS for yourself - there is much to discover!
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