CSI High School Bids Swiss Exchange Students Adieu!

Tonight CSI High School students, their parents, and our faculty hosted a potluck farewell dinner for our Swiss exchange students. "It's hard to believe a week has gone by already." "He is my new son!" "It was a wonderful experience." "I can't wait until we go to Switzerland." As I walked around our school cafeteria these were the comments I heard from students and their parents about the exchange experience. It was also great to hear about the the bonding experiences that took place over the weekend as students spent time with their host families visiting Washington DC, being there on one of two days when people are permitted on the grounds of the White House, visiting the Holocaust Museum, seeing the memorials at night, visiting the Alice Austen House and Wagner College, Times Square, King of Prussia Mall, meeting friends and family, and more!

As a group, they walked across the Brooklyn Bridge (where they saw Spike Lee), went to Battery Park and even had an interview with Bill Thompson, saw Ground Zero, Trinity Church, and the African Burial Ground as part of a walking tour of Manhattan. Phantom of the Opera was an experience all enjoyed but it appeared, as usual, that what the kids enjoyed most was hanging out with their new friends, talking, getting to know and learning about one another and hopefully forming bonds that will last long beyond the exchange experience.

It is with hope for a lasting school relationship and for lasting friendships that we bid our Swiss guests farewell! It has been a pleasure to have you and to share in this cultural exchange with you! (By the end of the day tomorrow I should have a hat as a souvenier of this visit!)

CHECK OUT OUR DRAGON DANCE TEAM!

In addition to being the CSIHSIS mascot, in China, the dragon is a sacred and powerful mythical creature. Many Chinese proverbs reference the dragon. For example, “Through acts of dedication and valor, a Dragon is born.” If one were to call you a “dragon” it means you’re as powerful as an emperor, who holds imperial authority. Dragons are believed to bring good luck to people, which are reflected in their qualities that include great power, dignity, fertility, and wisdom.

During festive celebrations in China, the Dragon Dance is performed by a skilled team who bring the dragon’s body to life. The College of Staten Island High School for International Studies Dragon Dance Team has learned to perform this sacred cultural dance.

To view a segment of this exciting performance click here

KEVIN CASSIDY OF INTERNATIONAL LABOR ORGANIZATION TO ADDRESS STUDENTS

On Wednesday, October 21st we are fortunate to have Mr. Kevin Cassidy from the International Labor Organization coming to address our entire student body.

The International Labor Organization (ILO) is the the UN specialized agency which seeks the promotion of social justice and internationally recognized human and labor rights. dealing with issues such as child labor, forced labor, sustainiable development, etc. To learn more about the ILO click here: http://www.ilo.org/global/lang--en/index.htm

The International Labor Organization is devoted to advancing opportunities for women and men to obtain decent and productive work in conditions of freedom, equity, security and human dignity. Its main aims are to promote rights at work, encourage decent employment opportunities, enhance social protection and strengthen dialogue in handling work-related issues.
In promoting social justice and internationally recognized human and labour rights, the organization continues to pursue its founding mission that labour peace is essential to prosperity. Today, the ILO helps advance the creation of decent jobs and the kinds of economic and working conditions that give working people and business people a stake in lasting peace, prosperity and progress.

AMAZING INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

The deadline is rapidly approaching. If you are interested please see Ms. Horowitz or Ms. Lanceter after you have reviewed the application. http://www.mjhnyc.org/HSAPApplication.pdf Click here to download application!

CSI HIGH SCHOOOL LIBRARY REOPENS

We are proud to announce that our school library is now open. To accommodate our students' schedules and enable them to use the library before and after school for research, study groups, to access computers necessary for them to complete assignments and projects, and to enjoy our expanding collections the library will be open according to the following schedule:

NEW LIBRARY HOURS

Monday: 9:00 - 3:50
Tuesday: 7:30 - 2:20
Wednesday: 8:30 - 3:20
Thursday: 7:30 - 2:20
Friday: 8:00 - 2:50

We encourage all of our students to visit the library and welcome our new librarian,

Patricia Sarles!

Graduate Portfolio

Profile of CSI High School for International Studies School Graduate

 

The goal of CSI High School for International Studies is to graduate students who posses the knowledge, skills and habits of mind necessary to work and live in the 21^st century global environment.

 

CSIHSIS graduates are Academically Prepared. Upon leaving school, each CSIHSIS student:

• Is intellectually curious, has a desire for life-long learning, thinks critically and effectively organizes his or her own efforts to learn.
• Has earned a high school diploma with course credits required for entry into any institution of higher learning.
• Is prepared to successfully engage in college-level coursework and complete a college degree or other post-secondary certification.

 

CSIHSIS graduates are Proficient Thinkers and Problem Solvers. They:

• Demonstrate a capacity for mathematical analysis, scientific processing, and logical reasoning.
• Hold themselves accountable for moral reasoning and ethical decision-making
• Transfer their learning and problem-solving skills across domains, and articulate the interconnectedness of their learning.
• Understand and use the arts and literature as lenses through which to view society and culture, as well as to express ideas and emotions.
• Understand and engage complex problems, collect, analyze and synthesize information from a range of sources, tolerate ambiguity and uncertainty, and produce potentially viable solutions.

 

CSIHSIS graduates are Culturally Aware. They:

• Know world geography, including the locations of major world regions and cultures, as well as human and environmental interaction, and how geography influences cultural development.
• Understand the contributions of different world cultures to the ways of life in the United States.
• Have in-depth knowledge and understanding of at least one culture very different from their own and recognize the role that language plays in shaping culture.

• Understand the historical development and contemporary beliefs, values, and characteristics of major world cultures.

 

CSIHSIS graduates are Aware of World Events and Global Dynamics. They:

• Understand the multiple perspectives of current world events, international issues, and global debates.
• Integrate a thorough knowledge of their own culture and country to become a fully enfranchised and participatory global citizen.
• Understand global dynamics – how world economic, political, technological, environmental and social systems work and are interdependent across nations and regions.
• Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and understanding of at least one pressing international issue or problem.

 

CSIHSIS graduates are Literate for the 21^st Century. They:

• Demonstrate mastery of the skills essential to communication and learning (reading, writing, analyzing, listening, and speaking) both in English and one or more languages other than English.
• Develop and present information in an articulate, persuasive, and appropriate manner – orally, visually, in writing, and through digital communication tools.
• Critically evaluate the presentation of information through various formats and technologies (media literacy).

 

CSIHSIS graduates are Collaborative Team Members. They:

• Understand how individuals work together in a team and work as collaborative team members to achieve a goal and to learn from people from other cultures.
• Are aware of and able to reflect upon their role and contributions as a member of a team and demonstrate an understanding of the value of doing so.

• Appreciate and are respectful of the diversity of contributions, learning styles, and strengths of individual team members.
• Welcome of differences in interpretation and judgment, are receptive to other’s views, and revise and expand their own views.

 

CSIHSIS graduates are Effective Users of Technology. They:

• Evaluate sources of information for bias, validity, and scholarly integrity
• Proficiently use essential computer and communications technologies and demonstrate an understanding of the appropriate applications thereof.
• Proficiently use a multitude of technological tools for communication, presentation and data analysis.

• Use technologies to communicate and work across national and regional boundaries.

 

CSIHSIS graduates are Socially Prepared and Culturally Sensitive. They:

• Comfortably culture jump by choosing appropriate language, behaviors, and strategies of interaction.
• Demonstrate respect in their communication, decision-making, and actions.
• Actively listen to and carefully consider the perspectives and opinions of others.
• Demonstrate ethical decision-making skills, self-control, and the ability to make responsible choices that contribute to continuous self development. **
• Have emotional intelligence including self-knowledge and the ability to manage emotions. **
• Make healthy lifestyle decisions including personal wellness, fitness, and relationships; they will pursue physical, mental, and emotional health.
• Resolve conflicts peacefully and fairly.

 

 

 

 

 

* Adapted from Houston School for a New Society Graduate Profile

** from Smart & Good High Schools, Lickona and Davidson, 2005, pg 23

FRESHMAN PARENTS PROVIDE FEEDBACK AT SIMULATED SCHOOL NIGHT

The International Insider surveyed freshman parents at Simulated School Night to find out how they feel about CSIHSIS for their child, whether they approve of our school environment, and how they feel our school will help their child succeed in the future. Read on for some of their comments:

"By attending a smaller school, my child get individual attention."

"I feel that this school is a great learning place. From the first time we went to the Open House, I just loved it. You could feel a warm, family friendly environment."

"He seems happy so far because he gets Japanese, which he really wanted."

"The environment is very good. I feel it is safe for my child."

"I feel that they will prepare my child with a diversified education in worldly events an different cultures. She will have knowledge of everything that is happening in the world today and that will giver her a great start in college."

"I am hopeful that you will give my child the tools he will need to succeed and grow into a young, intelligent adult. My child is part of the future."

"I feel that it is a safe place. The principal and assistant principal are always watching our for the children's safety. They can be seen in the a.m. in front of the school."