Mission & Core Values
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Our School
Mission Statement
SSIS is a college preparatory school committed to the intellectual and personal development of each student in preparation for a purposeful life as a global citizen.
When our students matriculate into their best-fit universities, they seek more than just a career, looking for ways to serve the greater good.
Our Core Values are the mark of an SSIS graduate. Central to our curriculum, they ensure students grow into open-minded, upstanding citizens who are ready to change the world.
Learn more about our Core Values in the videos below.
Core Values
The spirit of a Dragon, our Core Values stay with our students long after they graduate.
Learn More about SSIS Core Values in Action
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- High School
Earning the maximum score on all parts of her AP Drawing portfolio, student Kyler Lai's accomplishment places her in the top 1% of AP Drawing students worldwide.
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- Elementary School
Zip-lining, using a bow and arrow, and crossing a rope bridge are just some of the thrilling ways first graders chose to practice setting targets during their first field trip of the year.
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- Middle School
As part of the MS Advisory program, middle school students are busy with service learning projects to see how they can impact change at SSIS and beyond.