Korea International School Jeju
| Korea International School Jeju Campus KIS Jeju | |
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Elementary, Middle School: 34 Global Edu-ro 260beon-gil, Daejeong-eup High School: 8 Global Edu-ro 260beon-gil, Daejeong-eup Seogwipo-Si, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province South Korea | |
| Coordinates | 33°17′22″N 126°17′1″E / 33.28944°N 126.28361°ECoordinates: 33°17′22″N 126°17′1″E / 33.28944°N 126.28361°E |
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| Type | Public International Day/Boarding (American Curriculum) |
| Established | September 2011 |
| Founder | YBM |
| Status | Opened |
| Category | International School |
| President | Dr. Sun Shik Min |
| Dean | Amos Stamp-Jerabek, Dean of Students, Head of Student Services |
| Principal | Kristine Jerabek High School, Carl Brenneman Middle School, Jim French Elementary School |
| Headmaster | Dr. Jeffrey Pratt-Beedy - Founding (2010-2012) |
| Faculty | 70 Foreign Hire (2012) |
| Grades | 1-12 (2015-16) |
| Gender | Male & Female |
| Enrollment | 417 (sy: 2012-13)[1] |
| Color(s) | Blue, Gold |
| Mascot | Dragon |
| Nickname | Dragons |
| Accreditation | Accredited (Until June 2021, with a mid-term visit on 2017) WASC |
| Website | http://www.kis.ac |
Background
Korea International School Jeju (KIS Jeju) is South Korea's first Public International Boarding and Day school offering an American Curriculum located on Jeju-do in the Republic of South Korea.[2][3] KIS Jeju is an affiliate organization of YBM based in Seoul, Korea who also founded the Korea International School Pangyo and Gaepo Campuses.[3] Founded in 2011 as part of the "Global Education City" on Jeju-do the school is currently (Sept. 2012) grades 1-10 adding a grade level each year until reaching grade 12. This is the first school of its kind in South Korea. Students do not have to meet the traditional qualification of carrying a Foreign Passport or have studied abroad for three or more years to enroll. Also, KIS has a goal based on the "DRAGONS". D: Design our destination, R: Respect ourselves and each other. A: Act responsively. G: Get global.
O: Open our minds.
N: Navigate present consider the future.
S: Serve others.
School also emphasizes "be an independent learner, acter, thinker" in order to make students be successful in the college.[4]
Curricula and Education
KIS Jeju follows a United States-based curriculum that is student-centered, Standards-Based, and globally minded. The school will conform to academic standards guided by Project AERO and accreditation by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).[2][5] The faculty (45 foreign hires as of Oct 2011[6]) are certified by accredited teaching programs from around the globe and many carry advanced degrees in their subject area. Core components of the academic program at KIS Jeju are the comprehensive Advisory and Service Learning Leading programs.[7] Middle and High School students are offered the opportunity to participate in the Model United Nations, Odyssey of the mind, Mu Alpha Theta,[8] GIN and FIRST Lego League Robotics programs. It is anticipated that the High School academic program will offer Advanced Placement (AP) Courses.[5] In Korea International school, various AP courses are provided such as AP Language & Composition, AP Literature, AP US History, AP World History, AP Chinese, AP Spanish Language & Culture, AP Studio Art, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB/ BC, AP Chemistry, AP Economics, AP Environmental Sciences, AP Psychology, AP Physic I/II, and AP Statistics.[9] There are student's unique volunteering curricula in KIS Jeju called Service Learning and Leading trip. In order of grades, Thailand, Seoul(6), Taiwan(7), Cambodia(8), Vietnam(9), Nepali(10).
Technology
KIS Jeju has a 1 to 1 Macbook learning environment from grades 5-12, with grades 1-4 supported by iPads and an iMac Computer Lab. Classrooms are equipped with current Interactive Whiteboard (IWB) or Smart Board technologies supporting the learning environment. Students in the Elementary School receive specific pull-out classes in computing as well as an integrated 1 to 1 program in the fifth grade with essential skills being taught at a carefully managed pace. Students in the Middle and High School receive direct computing instruction in grade 6 with elective options such as Photography, Yearbook, Journalism, Graphic Design, and Robotics for grades 7-12. Students also use various applications to help their academic works. For instance, students utilize Schoology, Powerschool, Naviance, etc. Students also take the tests by utilizing their Macbooks. For instance, there are tests like MAP(Measure of Academic Progress) and STAR reading tests.
Sports and Activities
KIS Jeju has many sports teams and other activities such as Drama team(KISJ Theatre) and Dance team(LOA). Most of these sports and activities are done after school from 4:35 pm to 6:00 pm. Many students are well engaged in these activities and later perform. Students actively engage in outer competition and activities to develop their field. For instance, sports teams participate in Korean-American Interscholastic Activities Conference(KAIAC), such as volley, cross country, soccer, basketball, and swimming. Others include KISAC, KIMEA, JAC.[10] There are 3 seasons divided for these activities. Every season, different types of sports are available. In season 1, there is swimming, volleyball, cross-country, tennis. In season 2, there is basketball, swimming. In season 3,
For the Drama team, they actively engage in school performances and they invite students, teachers, dorm staffs, and parents. Not only they perform in every season, but also, they take part in diverse events such as ISTA(International Schools Theatre Association) festival,[11] International Thespian Society, ASIS collaboration festival, etc. to promote our school.
KIS Jeju also has an RUP policy for students to follow. The consequences differ depending on the level of offense the students have caused. For example, offenses such as torrenting or illegal downloads are considered light and are punished with low consequences like LOP(Loss of privileges) where the students loses the privilege of using technology for certain amount of time and offenses such as Cyber bullying is considered extremely serious and can be punished with expulsion or indefinite suspension
KIS J offers after school team sports opportunities where students join a sports team for the school. Student athletes who are part of the sports team are expected to show up on weekly practices and to have at least amount of requirements of GPA 2.5
Other than the school provided athletics/activities, the students of KIS also joins activities from outside of school environment. For example, the cross country sports team of KIS jeju annually participates in the Jeju International Mandarin Marathon every fall.
For activities, KIS provides a summer program in the campus for non-students of the school during the summer break. Through this opportunity, students who don’t attend KIS could learn english in a better environment utilizing their resources such as foreign teachers.
Facilities
KIS Jeju is located on Jeju Island situated approximately 25 km South-West from the Jeju Airport in the area of Daejong-Eup.[12] The campus while located within the "Global Education City" is in a primarily agricultural area of the island. Neighboring communities are centered on farming and orange tree groves. The area however, is rapidly developing with the addition of the "Global Education City". In 2012, a public bus route was established to the Global Education City from the main city of Jeju-Si (Bus route 755).
KIS Jeju was completed in September 2011 and comprised an Elementary School Building (grades 1-5), a Middle School Building (grades 6-8), a Multi-Purpose Building (cafeteria, swimming pool, gymnasium, auditorium), and three Dormitory Buildings. Additionally, there are outside facilities composed of a mid-sized turf athletics field, tennis courts, basketball court, and a children's playground.[5][13]
Also, there are KIS High School Academic, Dormitory, Multi-Purpose, field, PAC, mini PAC, Library and Athletic facilities which were built in 2013.[1]
There is also an Olympic-sized soccer field across the Elementary and Middle School building.
Dormitory
KIS executes Holistic education which is considering not only the school behavior but attitude in the dorm as well. They evaluate students with their act in dorm life as well. It also has the advantages of participating in dorm activities. Most of the students live in dorms and dorms provide a sleeping place, dorm specialist, JJ cafeteria food, and diverse activities to develop student themselves. For instance, there are extra activities in weekends such as Paint by Numbers, Music Lab, Bike Club, Study Hall, Music Practice, Rock Climbing, Minecraft Challenges, Skateboarding, Violin, Guitar, Chello, Frisbee, Baseball, Protestant Church, etc.[14]
References
- 1 2 Author Unknown, "Dormitory 1 to 8 study and life management ... learn scuba diving and horseback riding.", Joongang Daily, August 22, 2012
- 1 2 Yi Seung Rok, "Ministry of Education, Science and Technology fully supports the first public international school in Korea.", Jeju Sori, October 13, 2011
- 1 2 Yi Seung Rok, "KIS Jeju, The First Public International School is Established ", Jeju Sori, October 13, 2011
- ↑ Wilkins, Ben. Interview by Joey Jang. Questions about our school. 11 March. 2016.
- 1 2 3 Park Jong Hyun, "Junior Recruiting Today from Korea International School", Joongang Daily, June 1, 2011
- ↑ Kim, Angela, "Teaching and Child Development Ingredients for Success", The Jeju Weekly, October 28, 2011
- ↑ Go Byoun Su, "Korea International School in Jeju campus, volunteer activities in the region", News 1 Korea, March 28, 2012
- ↑ Go Na Yeon. "KIS Jeju, Officially accepted as a Mathematician Group, MU ALPHA THETA". Gukjenews. Retrieved December 14, 2014.
- ↑ High School Course Guide 2015-2016. KIS.
- ↑ "KIS Jeju (@kisjeju) | Twitter". twitter.com. Retrieved March 16, 2016.
- ↑ "ista. creating worlds through theatre". www.ista.co.uk. Retrieved November 1, 2015.
- ↑ Kim Ki Nam, "Education in the domestic foreign 'expression' ... studying alternative", Han Kyung Business, November 23, 2011
- ↑ Kim Yeong Hun, "Korea International School Facilities Win Nationwide Grand Prize Award ", Media Jeju, December 21, 2011
- ↑ "Dorm Clubs". kis.ac. Retrieved 2016-03-16.
