INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS: CONNECTING THE WORLD
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The world comes together at WIS…. Finding a school where your child thrives provides a foundation for a successful future. More than half a million families each year choose independent private schools. The schools that belong to the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) share a commitment to providing safe environments in which young people can learn academic skills plus the importance of hard work, leadership, and good citizenship. Independent schools provide challenging academics and opportunities to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities, which prepares students for success at the next level. A study from the U.S. Department of Education found that 99 percent of students at NAIS schools graduated from
WIS challenges students in Grades Pre-Kindergarten through 12 to become responsible and engaged global citizens. Our inquiry-based, learner-centered education encourages creative and critical thinking in all disciplines and is inspired by academic innovators around the world. WIS is multicultural and multilingual, and offers our students the following: • An education which culminates in the rigorous International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, a college preparatory program recognized around the world. • A community of teachers which represents more than 30 nations. • French and Spanish language immersion programs in Pre-Kinder Pre-Kinder-garten and Kindergarten, instruction by native speakers in all grades and a commitment to learning in more than one language. • Beginning language options in many grades.
Tours by Appointment: call 202.243.1815 or email admissions@wis.edu Primary School Open House (reservations required): December 6 www.wis.edu
ARCHBISHOP RIORDAN HIGH SCHOOL 1906
PREPARING YOUNG MEN FOR LEADERSHIP IN THE 21ST CENTURY
RESIDENTIAL BOARDING PROGRAM LOCATED IN THE HEART OF SAN FRANCISCO Rigorous academic program, including 14 AP Classes Comprehensive college advising and SAT Prep Programs for students with learning differences Competitive athletic and music programs
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR
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