A School for Our Future

The International School of Monterey (ISM), located on the picturesque and scenic Monterey Bay, provides an exceptional international academic and extracurricular program for children in grades K - 8. First opened in September 2001, ISM has added at least one grade each year, with the possibility of extending through grade 12 in the future. The mission, philosophy, and curriculum of the International School of Monterey fulfills for school age children what Monterey represents for adults through its unique higher education institutions and its international and multicultural businesses.

ISM is a non-profit, co-educational English-language, public charter school.

As of 5/12/08, 69% of families have contributed! *includes pledges	Family Fair Share Update With a goal of $538,500, it is clear that we are well below our budget. ISM cannot continue to offer our children the exceptional education that they deserve unless everyone contributes their "Fair Share". If your family cannot afford the required $1,500 per student cost, please contribute as much as you are able. Please make your fair share donation TODAY.   Thank you!

ISM International Festival Come one, come all to the end-of-the-year community "fun-raiser"! The International Festival will be held on Saturday, June 7th from 11 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. This admission-free event features an afternoon of live music, mouth-watering internationally-influenced food, Ms. B's beloved Tea Room, carnival games, a cake walk, as well as opportunities to win prizes in a raffle. Taekwondo and Taiko drumming demonstrations will also take place throughout the afternoon. Mark your calendars for an day of fun, mixing and mingling with ISM friends, and enjoying the camaraderie and music. The entertainment line-up is an exciting one and includes numerous ISM supporters and community members:

2007 International Festival

11-11:45 a.m.: Juan Sanchez, a multilingual singer/songwriter, educator and recording artist, will perform in both English & Spanish;
11:45 a.m.-12 noon: the Shinsho Mugen Diako Taiko drummers featuring current and former ISM students;
12-12:45 p.m.: Jazz Masters composed of ISM parents J.R. deVera and Steve Jacobs, and former student Gabe deVera will be wowing the crowd;
1-1:45 p.m.: Grade 3 instructor Ms. Peggy will be taking the stage with her husband to perform as part of Peggy & Scott Brown and Friends;
1:45-2 p.m.: Master Rogers' Taekwondo students will display their enviable skills on the grass in front of the multiuse room; and lastly,
2-2:45 p.m.: the upbeat and inspirational jazz sounds of the Glen Baker Band will round out the day's entertainment!

ISM Artists do it again!

Take time out to see the incredible self-portraits and other artwork by International School of Monterey students currently on display at Synchronicity Studio in Pacific Grove. This art exhibition is located at 125 Ocean View Boulevard, #104, in the American Tin Cannery. Concurrent with this show is artwork by Chartwell School Students as well. We would like to thank parent Christine Colon for arranging the show as well as several other shows over the past years. Many thanks, Christine!

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ISM School Charter Renewed

The application for charter renewal was approved by the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Board of Trustees in a 6-0 vote. This extends our charter through the academic school year 2010-2011.

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