2016-2017 School Profile for University Placement CEEB Code 882570
At ISP we are exceedingly proud of our history and traditions spanning over 30 years. Our story began in 1982 when a small group of dedicated parents set out to establish an international school with the best possible educational offering. Though we treasure our history and tradition we are always seeking to improve and grow. From its original 35 students, to now over 1,200 students, ISP continues to grow into an internationally recognized and leading educational institution. The commitment and dedication of parents in the early beginnings served as the foundation for the inspired expansion ISP now enjoys. The school has grown from three small residential buildings in La Cresta to our current campus facilities set on beautiful acreage in the open rolling hills of Cerro Viento. In 1990, with enormous pride, ISP graduated its first senior class of eight students. OUR VISION ISP is a leading international school, inspiring our students to be conscientious inquirers and empowering them with the skills, courage, optimism, and integrity to pursue their dreams and make a positive contribution as global citizens.
OUR MISSION We will educate and inspire our students to reach their full potential and contribute to the world by providing an exemplary English language education enriched by our multicultural community.
CORE BELIEFS • Each individual has intrinsic worth • Each person is responsible for his or her choices and actions • All people have a responsibility to contribute positively to society • Embracing diversity strengthens communities • Shared values are essential for the well-being of our community • Quality education expands opportunities for the individual and contributes to the development of our world • Education is a collaborative effort between family and school and is enriched by the community • Learning is an essential, life-long endeavor • Achievement builds self-esteem, which leads to further achievement • Excellence is worth pursuing
ADMINISTRATION
COUNSELING OFFICE
Rajiv Bhat Director
Samir Jamal High School Counselor sjamal@isp.edu.pa
Eric Monson High School Principal James Mattiace Assistant High School Principal Lauren Streifer Director of Teaching and Learning Lori J. Lauscher IB Coordinator
David Letiecq High School Counselor dletiecq@isp.edu.pa Eddie Levisman High School Counselor elevisman@isp.edu.pa Kashma Thompson Counseling Assistant kthompson@isp.edu.pa
CONTACT INFO Address: Golf Club Road, Cerro Viento Rural, San Miguelito, Panama City, Panama Mailing: P.O. Box 0819-02588, Cerro Viento Rural, Panama City, Panama School Reception Phone: +507 293 3000 Website: www.isp.edu.pa ACADEMIC CALENDAR Early August to mid-June; 185 school days IMPORTANT POLICIES RELEVANT TO COLLEGE ADMISSIONS • Disciplinary infractions resulting in an out-of-school suspension will be disclosed if requested by the college • Our cumulative GPA covers the last two years of high school (Grades 11 & 12) • ISP does not transfer grades from previous schools • Students are limited to 10 college applications as this results in more thoughtful choices and higher yields • All provided recommendations are confidential ACCREDITATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
PARENT COMMUNITY
A BRIEF SNAPSHOT OF OUR HIGH SCHOOL
Self-employed
Executive
Diplomatic
1242 Pre K-12 students
Students
13%
10%
338 in the HS
17%
3%
80%
1%
4%
5%
Health field
Education field
22%
44%
HS FACULTY PROFILE 1%
Among 50 teachers, representing 11 nationalities 50 nationalities:
13% enrolled since Kindergarten
36 hold postgraduate degrees
Central, South America & Mexico
28 Native English speakers
Panama
19 Native Spanish speakers
Europe United States & Canada Asia
3 Other native language 22 have been at ISP more than 5 years
Others
A significant percentage of our 17% native English speakers
student body is bi-national and
CLASS SIZE AVERAGE: Approximately 14
multilingual TEACHER/STUDENT RATIO 1:7
CURRICULUM OVERVIEW & GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ISP DIPLOMA
IB CLASS
2015
Exams
381
344
English Spanish Math Science Social Science Visual & Performing Arts Physical Education Electives Total
Earned Diplomas
48
46
Average total score
32
31
Highest score
41
42
Average per subject
4.98
% of ISP scores above world average
70
66
% of 6-7 scores
11
24
% of 5-7 scores of
40
54
% of 4-7 scores
92
85
TEST SCORE AVERAGES
2016
2017
ACT: SAT:
CR Math Writing Total
27.8 548 569 549 1666
28.1 557 591 566 1714
Math ERW Total
604 610 1213
4 years 4 3 (4 recommended) 3 (4 recommended) 3 (4 recommended) 1 (2+ recommended) 1.5 4.5 24*
*Most of our students graduate with 28 credits or more
IB DIPLOMA COURSE OFFERINGS Group 1: English Literature SL/HL, English Language & Literature SL, Spanish Literature SL/HL, and Spanish Language & Literature SL/HL Group 2: Spanish B SL/HL, Spanish ab initio, English B HL Group 3: Business Management SL/HL, Economics SL/HL, History SL/HL, Psychology SL/HL, and Global Politics SL/HL, Environmental Systems and Societies SL Group 4: Biology SL/HL, Physics SL/HL, Chemistry SL/HL, Environmental Systems and Societies SL Group 5: Mathematics SL/HL, Math Studies SL Group 6: Visual Art SL/HL, Theatre SL/HL
MINISTERIO DE EDUCACION (MEDUCA) DIPLOMA In addition to fulfilling all course requirements for an ISP Diploma, students choosing to pursue the MEDUCA Diploma must complete the following: Early Panamanian History, Modern Panamanian History, Panamanian Geography, Panamanian Civics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Math (4 years), Spanish (4 years), Philosophy (TOK), and 80 community service hours.
GRADING SYSTEM, WEIGHT & RANK
A+
• On a scale of A-F with a GPA on a scale of 4 • Students earn a weight (+1) for IB courses • Due to the complexity of our student body and the high mobility of our international students, ISP does not rank • ISP provides a grade distribution of the graduating class
NEW SAT:
2016
4.93
CLASS OF 2017 WEIGHTED GPA DISTRIBUTION 2015/2016 4.5+ 4-4.49 3.5-3.99 3-3.49 2.5-2.99 <2.5
13 5 27 27 10 13
SOME OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCES • Basketball, Soccer, Rugby, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Badminton Ladder, Flag Football, Cross Country Running, Fencing • Near Space, Stuck in a Flux Literary, Yearbook, Knowledge Bowl • Theatre/Drama, Pep Band, Backstage, Art Shows, Photography Club, Jazz Band, Music Festival • Global Issues Network, Debate Club, Model United Nations, Model Organization of American States • Recycling Team, Guna Nega, Camp Hope • Amnesty International, Gay Straight Alliance
University Matriculation 2011-2016 American University American University of Paris (France) Babson College Bentley University Berklee College of Music Boston College Boston University Brighton University Brunel University London (United Kingdom) California College of the Arts Carleton University (Canada) Catholic University of America Chapman University Clemson University College of William & Mary Columbia University Culinary Institute of America Delft University of Technology (Netherlands) DePaul University Duke University Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne (Switzerland) École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (Switzerland) Emerson College Emmanuel College Emory University Endicott College Fanshawe College (Canada) Flagler College Florida Institute of Technology Florida International University Florida State University Fordham University George Mason University George Washington University Georgetown University Georgia Institute of Technology Glion Institute of Higher Education (Switzerland) Harvard College Hult International Business School (United Kingdom) IE University (Spain) Imperial College (United Kingdom) John Cabot University Johns Hopkins University Johnson & Wales University King’s College of London Lancaster University (United Kingdom)
Loughborough University Louisiana State University Loyola Marymount University Loyola University - Chicago Manchester Metropolitan University (United Kingdom) McGill University (Canada) McMaster University (Canada) Middlesex University (United Kingdom) New York University Newcastle University (United Kingdom) Northeastern University Oxford Brookes University (United Kingdom) Pennsylvania State University Prague Film School (Czech Republic) Pratt Institute of New York Purdue University Queen Mary University (United Kingdom) Rochester Institute of Technology Roger Williams University Royal Holloway, University of London (United Kingdom) Ryerson University (Canada) Santa Clara University Santa Fe College Sarah Lawrence College Savannah College of Art and Design Scripps College Southampton University (United Kingdom) Southern Methodist University St. Edward’s University St. Joseph’s University St. Leo University Stanford University Suffolk University Syracuse University Trent University (Canada) Tulane University Universidad Catolica (Argentina) Universidad de Navarra (Spain) Universidad EAFIT (Colombia) Universidad Europea de Madrid (Spain) Universidad Iberoamericana Puebla (Mexico) Universidad ICESI (Colombia) Universidad Javeriana (Colombia) Universidad Catolica Santa Maria La Antigua (Panama)
University of Amsterdam (Netherlands) University of Bath (United Kingdom) University of Brighton (United Kingdom) University of British Columbia (Canada) University of California - Berkeley University of California - Los Angeles University of California - Santa Barbara University of Central Florida University of Delaware University of East Anglia (United Kingdom) University of Edinburgh (United Kingdom) University of Groningen (Netherlands) University of Hertfordshire (United Kingdom) University of Louisville (Panama) University of Miami University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill University of Notre Dame University of Pennsylvania University of Reading (United Kingdom) University of Richmond University of Saint Andrew’s (United Kingdom) University of San Diego University of San Francisco University of Southampton (United Kingdom) University of Southern California University of St. Gallen (Switzerland) University of Sussex (United Kingdom) University of Texas - Austin University of Toronto (Canada) University of Virginia University of York (United Kingdom) Villanova University Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (Netherlands) Washington College Waterloo University (Canada) Wheaton College Worcester Polytechnic Institute Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences (Poland)