High School Philosophy

High School Philosophy

We Believe;

Academic integrity and social responsibility are key values of responsible behavior;
Positive and clearly articulated expectations of behavior help students make wise decisions;
Trust and honesty are vital in building relationships and in helping us to arrive at solutions to problems;
Patience, sensitivity, respect and listening are effective influences on good behavior;
Mistakes are learning opportunities;
Students will live up to what is expected of them;
Where possible, students should be involved in a restitution process to make amends for behavior that does not meet JIS expectations;
Mutual respect includes mutual responsibility;
The best type of discipline is self-discipline; the best type of control is self-control.

Aims of the High School Code of Ethics & Conduct

To foster responsible, respectful and caring behavior in all JIS community members and an awareness of how one’s behavior affects others.
To develop age appropriate independence.
To develop and maintain JIS High School community values and ethics.
To engage students in their own problem solving to find solutions for unacceptable behavior.
To look for solutions rather than blame.
To deal with the beliefs behind the behavior and not just the behavior itself.
To help students learn and move forward from their mistakes.
To ensure a healthy, drug- and alcohol-free environment.

Goals for Learning

In response to their emerging maturity, we believe that our students should:

Be educated to work independently, to acquire knowledge and develop skills for a changing world, to think analytically, critically and creatively to achieve their full potential, and to demonstrate a respect for learning;
Attain an international perspective, with a commitment to world citizenship and a sensitivity toward and appreciation of Indonesian and world cultures;
Respect self, others, the school, and the environment; and
Possess integrity, with a desire to serve others, an ability to make and accept responsibility for personal choices, and a commitment to balanced physical and emotional health.

In order to meet the challenge of developing these qualities in our diverse student body, we believe that the school should:

Establish and maintain recognized standards of academic excellence and social behavior;
Offer a comprehensive academic and co-curricular university preparatory program which is challenging, enjoyable, technologically current, and purposeful;
Provide a variety of teaching methods which recognize the learning styles of our students and stress the acquisition of life-long learning skills; and
Create a healthy, well-balanced environment in which respect and compassion thrive.