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HISTORY

The International School of San Salvador was founded in 1979 by Chester and Nora Stemp, the present proprietors. The school offers a Kinder-12th grade program of studies modeled on the U.S. educational system and incorporates the requirements of the Salvadoran Ministry of Education. Located in an urban residential area, this small private school meets the needs of students of various nationalities, cultures, and linguistic backgrounds. The school is a member of the following organizations:

AASCA - Association of American Schools in Central America.
ISA   - International Schools Association; Geneva, Switzerland.
ISSE  - International School to School Experience; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
NASSP - National Association of Secondary School Principals.
NASC  - National Association of Student Councils.
 

PHILOSOPHY

Mission Statement:  CISS exists to develop compassionate, inquisitive, and ethical learners prepared for roles of leadership in the global community.
 

To achieve the goals of the Mission Statement a student should be:  
1) Innately curious and inquisitive and develop the ability to direct these qualities to the process of problem solving.
2) Aware of the benefits derived from living in a democratic society and possess the necessary knowledge, skills and organizations at all levels.
3) Aware of the aesthetic values to be found in art, music, literature, dance, etc.
4) Understanding of man's place within the realm of nature and to develop the willingness to preserve this relationship for the benefit of this and future generations.
5) Aware that no one culture lives in isolation from the others and that without an understanding and appreciation of these other cultures peace will never be achieved.
6) Aware of the significant historical events of the past and the lessons they teach us for the present and future.
7) Functionally fluent in at least the English and Spanish languages.
8) Developed physically to the maximum of his or her potential and to possess the proper attitude to maintain this level for the remainder of life.