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International Studies School at Sharpstown
International High School at Sharpstown was developed through the partnership of Houston Independent School District and Asia Society and is located on the campus of Sharpstown High School. IHSS provides all students zoned to the Sharpstown feeder pattern an opportunity for a personalized learning environment that will prepare them for active roles as global citizens and will develop their international knowledge and skills and deepen their understanding of the world. IHSS will prepare students for college by developing a college-bound culture, including a rigorous curriculum that requires all students no matter what previous level they have attained during middle school to take pre-advanced classes and Advanced Placement classes throughout their high school career. In addition, dual credit courses will be offered during their junior and senior years. Student must have a minimum of four years of foreign language, complete an internship, and complete community service projects. IHSS will also provide students opportunities to make global learning connections across their content areas through in-class and field experiences as well as summer student exchange and travel programs.
School Highlights
As the first school to be involved in a school within a school program
in the Houston Independent School District, IHSS is proud to be a model
school that will be a leader in providing effective and focused
instruction in a small classroom setting with a unique global
curriculum. While the school may be young, it has a large community
support base with consistently high parent turnout for student
orientation and open houses. IHSS also has the first charango
instrumental class (club) as a fine art enrichment in all of HISD.
School Voices
I came to IHSS because I heard the classes were advanced and the
teachers would help me prepare to go to college. I also want to travel
and see the different parts of the world, and discover and learn about
different cultures. And, I believe IHSS will help me do this. -Student
Contact Information
7504 Bissonnet
Houston, TX 77074
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Phone: |
(713) 773-6135 |
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Fax: |
(713) 773-6119 |
Fast Facts:
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Principal: |
Chang Yu |
| Year Opened: | 2007 |
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Grades Served: |
9 (To serve 9-12) |
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Enrollment: |
100 |
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Free/Reduced Lunch: |
95% |
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Racial/Ethnic Comp: |
75% Hispanic |
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20% African American |
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3% Asian |
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2% White |
Are there any more news about the International School at Sharptown? There is almost nothing about it? Even HISD does not have it listed as one of its schools in its website. When is IHSS going to update its website? Will it actually be a 6th to 12th school this coming 2011-12? Many already compare it with Carnegie Vanguard; will it be better known in the Houston community?
Please, responses are VERY welcome!
:)
Yes the school will include middle school students. Very few changes were made. I have been to both high schools, and I rather stay at International, even though Carnegie is #1. International provides opportunities only if you look for them.
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