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=High School Reform Movements and ICHS=

All graduates from ICHS are encouraged to strive for acceptance into the top Universities in the world. We know that the skills they learn in high school are crucial in establishing the way they will develop into citizens in the workplace and society. ICHS is aware of many reform movements which desire to impart to high school students the real-world skills they will need post-graduation. High school reform can take on[| many different faces] and strategically focus on certain areas involved in student success. In regards to ICHS we are focusing on ensuring that by the time our high school students graduate from our school they have all of the skills and knowledge necessary to survive in the rapidly changing climate of the 21st century. In high school we focus much of our attention on subject matter that has often been left out or not taught in schools such as financial and economic literacy. We offer a variety of finance classes to students so they are prepared to engage with this global world that is so interconnected by the complex network of financial capitalism. We also offer courses on civics and government because we believe that students must have knowledge of the workings of democracy and the role of government in society.

We believe that there are a certain [|set of skills] that will be of utmost importance in the 21st century world. Students must be able to think analytically about problems. They must be able to interact with others casually and formally. Students must also learn to be creative and to approach problem solving in new ways. At ICHS we of course value the role of technology in the new "Flat World." Our one to one lap top program ensures that all students have access to ICT resources and are computer literate. We have establish a strong budget for technology in our school. All students have access to tech help on campus as well as computer classes in both Mac and PC labs. The importance of learning the computing skills that are required in today's world cannot be ignored. In line with our technology reforms we also have committed staff and resources to the establishment of a [|Digital Arts] program at our school. Students will learn cutting edge skills involved in science and technology. This will see students emerging from ICHS with the knowledge to pursue further education in areas such as biotechnology, digital design, digital media and virtual environments.

At ICHS we believe that constant reflection and reforming is a must to any institution that wants to keep pace with the 21st century world. We see the current reforms at our school as a reflection of our commitment to cutting edge curriculum and education.