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1. San Diego High School of International Studies

   Fall 2011 By Natalie Mason, Sophia Martinez, and Amber Sheldon
2. Equity and Access: Academic Achievement in an Urban High School Promoting a culture in which students feel: Empowered Involved Encouraged Unified Victoria Marentez - I.S. Junior
3. Specific Support Programs Science Scholars International Studies Ambassadors Teen Life Choices

4. International Studies Ambassadors

   For the Students by the Students
5. Our Mission ISA is dedicated to improving the IS community by promoting student involvement in both campus-wide and community-based activities.  ISA fosters the union between all students to encourage leadership and enthusiasm. http://isambassadors.webs.com Founded September 28th, 2010
6. Open HouseCreating School Unity Students helped parents around campus and answered question about teachers and curriculum.
7. International Studies Budget Rally Empowered Student Voices Students spoke during board meeting Gave district a chance to hear student needs
8. IS3A:Splitting into Three Divisions Students - Celebrating students for their academic achievements Staff – Showing appreciation to staff for their support and mentorship Service – Fundraising for the school and the community
9. Students Senior In-N’ -Out Day
10. Staff Sending off our retiring counselor, Mr. Scranton
11. Service: IS Benefit Showcase Raising $5,000 for scholarships and student support programs for underserved students http://msberman.blogspot.com/2011/03/mr-ankeney-foundation-of-is.html
12. Service in the Community Students raised just under $2,000 for AIDS research

13. Science Scholars

    Student-run science tutorial program Before and after school tutorials and laboratory collaboration Online tutorial forums http://www.science-scholars.com
14. Students collaborate in laboratory experiments.
15. Students arrive early to school for extra tutorials. Tutorials expand scientific understanding and make science more interesting for the students.
16. Students are engaged by tutorials, which encourage the pursuit of scientific comprehension and interest in the classroom.
17. Science Scholars promotes scientific interest in the classroom. Tutorials are known to improve performance in a science class.

18. Teen Life Choices

    (TLC)
19. About TLC TLC is open to all students. In TLC, students feel a sense of involvement and connection with a group where they can express themselves and form trusting relationships with a body of understanding peers. TLC also is involved with the mentoring of fellow students in struggles they may be having socially or academically and promotes healthier interactions and relationships throughout the student body.
20. Retreats Students in TLC are able to connect with each other through music and other creative activities.
21. Students in TLC are enthusiastic about their involvement with the group. There is sense of connectedness and belonging within the organization.
22. TLC Holiday Feast
23. International Studies and Media Visual and Performing Arts Partnership Pilot program in Marine Biology 4 IS Peer Mentors in the classroom Enhancing a college-going culture Increasing student confidence in the field of science