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Pastoral Care at ISB
Pastoral Care @ ISB
At ISB I’m proud that our High School Academic Program pathways are supported by a net of programs that support our students’ needs beyond the classroom.
Every student is a member of a smaller grade level advisory, which provides an opportunity for all students to engage in Social Emotional Learning appropriate to their grade level. Students engage in discussions in advisory to help their study skills, guide subject choices and support the HS process. This can involve working with other grade levels, or using established programs such as the Morrisby Career Profile in Grade 10 to support students subject choices that honor their potential.
HS DEAN OF STUDENTS
Andy Vaughan
All students are assigned and supported by a school counselor from Grade 9 who assists with academic and social emotional guidance. In the second half of Grade 10, students are also assigned a College Counselor who supports subject selection into their final two years of school while working closely to provide College and Career guidance as they prepare for success beyond ISB.
Through the regular use of data and teacher feedback our Learning Support Team, school counselors and High School leadership team identify students needing support, whether it be academic, social emotional or a combination. This can often be short term targeted interventions or longer term support to help our students achieve.
Whether students take the IB or the Personal Diploma, the structures supporting our students aim to help all students reach their academic and personal potential.
Andy Vaughan
