Welcome to Mary Castle

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 The Mary Castle School of International Studies:

…will prepare students for a globally-linked society through the exploration of world languages, cultural studies, and high academic standards,
…will develop an appreciation and understanding of people from other countries,
…will focus on inquiry related to a student’s place in the world,
…will explore themes with global significance that require higher levels of thinking,
…will establish foundational knowledge in the geography of the world,
…will enhance a student’s citizenship, stewardship, and interdependence in the 21st century,
…will utilize technology to connect with others to obtain a world view,
…will foster a passion in our students of today to be contributors of tomorrow

The Goal of the Mary Castle School of International Studies

is to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and compassionate young people who contribute to the world through intercultural understanding and respect. Students are encouraged to be inquisitiveand understanding of others’ opinions.

Curricular Components:

• Language Exploration: Grades 1-6
• Project-based Instruction
• United Nations Model of Leadership with Student Decision Making
• School Service Learning
• Geography Emphasis
• Exploration Clubs
• Global Technological Communication  - email, videoconferencing, sharing of information with students in other countries
• Connections to Indiana Standards

School Features:

• Exploration of the Spanish Language in Grades 1-6
• United Nations Model of Leadership with Student Decision Making
• Exploration Clubs
• Long standing, award winning Math Pentathlon team
• Global Technological Communication  - email, videoconferencing, sharing of information with students in other countries
• Greenhouse & International Peace Garden
• Recycling Program
• International Host for Visiting Students
• Interactive Maps and Globes

Click here to watch our video and learn more about how inquiry exploration and discovery are a part of every day learning at Mary Castle Elementary.

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