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FOR RELEASE FRIDAY, June 28, 2002
International School of Monterey Signs Lease with MPUSD
MONTEREY, CA - June 28, 2002 - The International School of Monterey
(ISM) announced today the signing of a lease with the Monterey Peninsula
Unified School District (MPUSD) for space at the former Larkin Elementary
School site. Having recently finished its first successful school
year, ISM will be moving to its new home over the summer, in time
for 120 K-5 students to begin the 2002-03 school year on September
3rd.
"This marks another great milestone in ISM's history,"
remarks Paul Gaucher, an Board Chairperson. "We feel very good
about the relationship we have built with our chartering district
[MPUSD] and the fair lease presented to us. We look forward to building
similar ties to the community around the school site."
Joanne Storkan, an original founding Board member adds, "The
success of ISM thus far is a direct result of the immense support
of the ISM community - parents, teachers and the Board. When a group
of people come together as dedicated to a project such as this,
the results are truly amazing."
ISM offers an international curriculum, which includes language
instruction starting in Kindergarten, with specific learning targets
in every subject area through one common unit theme. It belongs
to a network of approximately 1200 schools in more than 100 countries
worldwide, but is unique in its equal accessibility, i.e. charter
status.
"As we look to the future, we hope to present one viable model
for public education," states Chrissie Jahn, Executive Director.
"The school is doubling its enrollment this year and has a
waiting list at every grade level. Through alliances with organizations
such as the Monterey Institute for International Studies and the
Defense Language Institute as well as local businesses and the home,
this (the Monterey) community can really make a difference in the
way children are educated in the U.S."
The International School of Monterey was started by a group of parents
with the vision of creating a school to educate all students toward
becoming conscientious, compassionate and responsible citizens of
the world. This is done using a philosophy centered on inquiry-based
teaching (the International Primary Curriculum) and utilizes the
best educational programs and practices from around the world. More
information on ISM is available online at www.ismonterey.org or
by calling (831) 375-3480.For more information reporters may contact:
Chrissie Jahn, Executive Director
(831) 375-3480
cjahn@ismonterey.org
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