About Mary Castle

Mary Castle School of International Studies

Mary Castle will prepare your student for a world without boundaries… a world full of opportunity!  Our children need to become far more responsible, creative and tolerant of differences…they need to own their learning.  They need to increase their ability to think for themselves, take initiative, get along with others and solve problems. Today’s education must be about bringing the world within reach.  Today’s students must be globally conscious and internationally minded. 

• Exploration of the Spanish Language in Grades 1-6
• Project-based Instruction
• United Nations Model of Leadership with Student Decision Making
• Service Learning Projects with a philanthropic focus
• Geography Emphasis
• Exploration Clubs
• Mary Castle Intermediate Choir
• Math Pentathlon Club
• Promethean Boards
• Global Technological Communication  - email, videoconferencing, sharing of information with students in other countries
• Computer Labs
• Laptops for classroom to aid instruction
• Connections to Indiana Academic Standards
• Greenhouse & International Peace Garden
• Recycling Program
• Multilingual, Internationally-Minded Staff
• Children’s Books in Multiple Languages
• International Host for Visiting Students
• Interactive Maps and Globes
• Global Partnerships

Educational Partners

Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis

Education First Tours

Hear what students at Mary Castle have to say:

“I like to learn about music in different languages. Sometimes the music is from another place on the map." Taylor, 1st Grade

"I got to use a laptop in Spanish class to learn about different places around the world!" Jake, 2nd Grade

"Just this week, we learned about different countries in Asia on a big map." Arden, 3rd Grade

"We have Spanish now twice a week as a special in our building. In Before and After Care we are traveling around the world!" Hannah, 5th Grade