International School's GOAL:
The International School strives to offer the best comprehensive secondary education in the United States. It provides a unique focus on the phenomenon of globalization and actively teaches the principles of global citizenship. The school takes a leadership role in education in developing the most integrated and effective curriculum in all academic areas. It also provides the most nurturing and supportive learning community involving students, parents, faculty, and administration.
Read more about International's vision . . .
All students attending the International School enroll by choice from
any of the surrounding elementary, middle, and high schools within the Bellevue School District. Enrollment process is by lottery andapplications are usually due in early February for the following school year. Applications are available in December.
Registration Application for International School 2008-09 - click here for application document
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Principal:
Peter Bang-Knudsen
Office Mgr:
Marty Ediger
Telephone:
425-456-6500
Fax: 425-456-6565
Attendance Office:
425-456-6545
Class start/dismiss times:
M,T,Th,F 7:45 am - 2:30 pm
Wednesday ONLY
7:45 am - 12:40 pm
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2005-06 |
2006-07 |
2007-08 |
2008-09 |
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Enrollmnt 6-12 |
491 |
501 |
509 |
526 |
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African Amer. |
1% |
1% |
0% |
1% |
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Asian |
23% |
23% |
24% |
23% |
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Hispanic |
1% |
1% |
1% |
2% |
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White |
70% |
68% |
67% |
67% |
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Multi-Ethnic* |
5% |
7% |
8% |
8% |
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* Added in 2003 because it more accurately reflects our
student population. Prior to this time this group was
combined with white students.
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Avg. District Expenditure
per Pupil: $7,765.52
Budget: MS: $32,153 HS: $29,511
Condition of Building:
Remodeled in 2004
19% of students speak a first language other than English;
4% qualify for free or reduced-price lunches.
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In addition to this PROFILE, click here to view the schools' Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction Report Card
International School Assessments:
The federal No Child Left Behind Act requires that students be assessed each year in reading and math, grades 3 through 8, plus once in high school. In Washington State, we test each spring with the WASL (Washington Assessment of Student Learning).
WASL tests are intended to assess whether students have sufficiently mastered a set of grade-level standards for a particular subject. In other words, “How many students have learned what they need to know – and can demonstrate that learning?” Some test questions are multiple-choice, but most require students to explain their answers and ask for short or extended responses. WASL scores are reported in 4 levels: “Exceeds Standard,” “Meets Standard,” “Below Standard,” and “Well Below Standard.”
More WASL information on BSD405.org: About BSD > District & School Accountability > WASL info, testing schedule, resources
The SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) is taken by 11th graders who plan to attend colleges and universities. The chart below shows three years of SAT results.
| SAT Scores: |
Class of '05 |
Class of '06 |
Class of '07 |
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Nat'l |
State |
Intnl Schl |
Nat'l |
State |
Intnl Schl |
Nat'l |
State |
Intnl Schl |
| Verbal |
508 |
532 |
601 |
503 |
527 |
602 |
502 |
526 |
605 |
| Math |
520 |
534 |
614 |
518 |
532 |
605 |
518 |
531 |
626 |
| Writing (new in 2006) |
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497 |
511 |
588 |
494 |
510 |
585 |
International School's Plan to Get Even Better :
School Improvement Plans - Reading and math accountability goals for each Bellevue school- International (presented as PDF documents)
Special Offerings at International:
• Continuity of curriculum for grades 6-12
• Seven year study of core subjects by all students: International Studies; German or French Language; Math; Science; Humanities; Arts; Physical Education
• Common themes unifying various disciplines
• Rigorous academic climate in nurturing environment
• Seven-year student/teacher/family relationship fostered in small school environment
• Integrated 6-12 counseling program supporting student personal growth, college, and career planning
• Assessment and advancement based upon student's ability to demonstrate learning
• International partnerships for study abroad
• Week of focused study outside formal classroom structure
• No requirements or prerequisites for enrollment
• Required Senior Project integrating, demonstrating real-world application
• Environment for education reform, pursuing Coalition of Essential Schools
Special Events at International:
• Alumni Homecoming
• Focus Week
• Plays and Musicals
• 6th Grade Retreat
• High School Retreat
• Socials
• Spirit Week
• High School Formals and Dances
Focus Week - each year our school sets aside one week in May for students to work with staff and parents in highly specialized week-long activities. Activities include geology studies in central Oregon, bike trips over the Cascade Mountains, trips to New York for theater, exchange opportunities with our sister programs in Europe, fashion design, international food tasting, and others.
Clubs & Organizations:
• Literary Magazine
• National Honor Society
• Model United Nations
• Roots & Shoots Service Club
• Math Club
• Robotics Club
• French Honor Society
• German Honor Society
• International Thespians
Intramurals - after-school intramural programs are available for all middle school students.
Music - music groups include Band, Jazz Band, Choir, Orchestra, and Vocal Ensemble.
Personal growth support - we are proud to offer mat erials and support opportunities for remediation and enrichment through the Titan Academy, Homework Club, Writing Seminar, and Science Enrichment.
How Parents can get Involved:
- Join the PTSA
- Become a VIBES volunteer
Volunteer Opportunities:
Contact your school for more opportunities to volunteer and get involved.
International School has been selected as a Blue Ribbon National School of Excellence in 2004 by the U.S. Dept. of Education. The No Child Left Behind—Blue Ribbon Schools Program honors public and private K-12 schools that are either academically superior in their states or that demonstrate dramatic gains in student achievement.
The program recognizes schools based on student achievement results, not process. Schools chosen for the Blue Ribbon will be ones that are meeting the mission to ensure every child learns, and no child is left behind. Blue Ribbon recipients are national models of excellence that others can learn from.