Our Compass

VISION 

Inspire learning to build our better world.

PONELOPELE (Sepedi)

Re hlohleletša go ithuta le go aga lefase le lekaone.

Purpose 

The purpose of AISJ is to provide exceptional educational experiences in a diverse and nurturing environment. We cultivate an inclusive community of learners and empower global citizens to fulfill their future purpose.

MORERO

Morero wa AISJ ke go aba maitemogelo a go tšwa pele a tša thuto tikologong ya batho ba go fapafapana fao batho ba kgonago go gola. Re aga sehlopha fao barutwana ba tlago akaretšwa ka go fapafapana ga bona le go matlafatša badudi go ralala le lefase gore ba fihlelele merero ya maphelo a bona ya ka moso.

PORTRAIT OF A LEARNER

  • Resilient
  • Contributor
  • Curious
  • Mindful
  • Globally-connected
  • Thinker

SESWANTŠHO SA MORUTWANA

  • Yo maatla
  • Wa go kgatha tema
  • Wa go fišagalela go tseba
  • Wa go hlokomela
  • Wa go latela ditiragalo tša go ralala le lefase
  • Wa go nagana go tsenelela

LEARNING PRINCIPLES

Learning is the development of knowledge, skills and
character through experience and reflection that changes who we are.

Learning happens best when...

● RELATIONSHIP:
Learners engage in positive relationships that enhance their sense of safety, well-being, and belonging.

● CHALLENGE:
Learners are challenged with ambitious expectations and appropriate, personalized goals.

● PROCESS:
Learners engage in processes of inquiry,
investigation, deep thinking, feedback, and reflection
to apply and transfer ideas in multiple contexts.

● OWNERSHIP:
Learners own their learning and know-how to learn,
empowering them to be self-directed, creative and
explore their curiosities and individual passions.

● ENGAGEMENT:
Learners are active and collaborative, engaging with
diverse viewpoints to develop empathy and character.

● RELEVANCE:
Learners find purpose and meaning as they make
authentic connections among concepts and across
disciplines.

 

DITHEO TŠA GO ITHUTA

Go ithuta ke tlhabollo ya tsebo, mabokgoni le maitshwaro ka tirišo ya maitemogelo le go gadima morago, tšeo di fetolago batho bao re lego bona.

Go ithuta go direga bokaone ge....

  • KAMANO:
    Barutwana ba ba le dikamano tše botse tšeo di dirago gore ba ikwe ba bolokegile le go feta, ba iketlile gape ba le karolo ya sehlopha.
     
  • TLHOHLO:
    Barutwana ba hlotlwa ka ditetelo tša maemo a godimo le dinepo tša maleba, tšeo motho a ipeelago tšona.
     
  • TSHEPETŠO:
    Barutwana ba kgatha tema ditshepetšong tša go nyakišiša, go fatišiša, go nagana ka mo go tseneletšego, go tla ka dipoelo, le go gadima morago gore ba kgone go šomiša dikgopolo mabakeng a go fapafapana.
     
  • POLEDIŠANO:
    Barutwana ba ba mahlahla gomme ba šomišana, ba boledišana mabapi le mebono ya go fapafapana go hlabolla go naganelana le dimelo tša bona.
     
  • BOHLOKWA:
    Barutwana ba hwetša morero le tlhalošo ge ba dutše ba kopanya dikgopolo tšeo ba hlakanago le tšona dithutong tša go fapafapana.
     
  • BOMONG:
    Barutwana ba tšea maikarabelo mabapi le go ithuta ga bona gomme ba tseba gore ba ithuta bjang, seo se ba matlafatša go kgona go itiriša, gomme ba kgone go ikgopolela le go hlohlomiša tšeo ba nago le phišagalelo ya go di tseba le dilo tšeo ba di ratago.

COMMUNITY PRINCIPLES

We are better when we act together. 

When each of us does well, we all do well, and that's how we make a better world for one another.

Our differences make us stronger.

We don't just bring our own backpacks and laptops to school. We bring our own culture, our own traditions, and our own values. We bring our ideas, The more we celebrate our diversity, the stronger we make our community. Wherever you come from, whatever your background, or beliefs, you enrich our school just by being part of it.

Every voice counts. Every voice matters.

When we feel safe, respected, and included, then we're inspired to do our best. When someone speaks, we don't just pay lip service to their ideas. We discuss their opinions, respect their feelings and when something needs to change, we change it. We step up without waiting to be told.

Every team needs individuals. Every individual needs a team.

We want every individual in this school to be their best. But you can't be a star performer without support from the people around you. We work together. We create together. We're curious together. We don't just sit next to each other, we've got each other's backs. When one of us shines, we all celebrate. When one of us struggles, we all give support.

 

PILLARS / PHILLARA 

  • Academics
  • Athletics / Activities
  • Arts
  • Service

DITHEO TŠA SETŠHABA

Re kaone ge re dira dilo mmogo.

Ge yo mongwe le yo mongwe wa rena a šoma botse, ka moka re šoma botse, gomme ke ka fao re dirago gore lefase e be le lekaone go yo mongwe le yo mongwe wa rena.

Go fapafapana ga rena go dira gore re be ba maatla.

Ga re tliše fela mekotlana ya rena le dilaptop tša rena sekolong. Re tliša le ditšo tša rena, ditlwaedi tša rena, le ditumelo tšeo re di latelago ge re phela. Re tliša dikgopolo tša rena. Ge re keteka go fapafapana ga rena kudu, re dira gore setšhaba sa rena se be se maatla le go feta. O ka ba o etšwa lefelong lefe goba kae, o etšwa ka lapeng la mohuta ofe goba ofe, gomme o na le ditumelo tša mohuta ofe goba ofe, o matlafatša sekolo sa rena fela ka go ba karolo ya sona.

Lentšu le lengwe le le lengwe le bohlokwa. Lentšu le lengwe le le lengwe le swanetše go kwewa.

Ge re ikwa re bolokegile, re hlomphša, gape re akaretšwa, re hlohleletšega go ntšha bobjohle bja rena mošomong. Ge motho a bolela, ga re no theeletša ra no dumelelana le dikgopolo tša gagwe goba le seo a se bolelago. Re ahlaahla maikutlo a gagwe, ra hlompha tsela yeo a ikwago ka gona, gomme ge e le gore go na le se sengwe seo se hlokago go fetolwa, re a se fetola. Re tšea kgato le pele ga gore re botšwe.

Sehlopha se sengwe le se sengwe se hloka maloko a go ikemela. Motho yo mongwe le yo mongwe wa go ikemela o hloka sehlopha.

Re nyaka gore motho yo mongwe le yo mongwe sekolong se a be se sekaone kaone seo go kgonagalago gore a be sona. Eupša o ka se be naletšana ntle le thekgo ya batho bao ba lego kgauswi le wena. Re šoma mmogo. Re aga mmogo. Re na le phišagalelo ya go tseba mmogo. Ga re no dula kgauswi le kgauswi, re a thekgana. Ge o tee wa rena a šoma botse, ka moka re a keteka. Ge yo mongwe wa rena a imelwa, ka moka re mo fa thekgo.

Parameters / PHARAMETARA

AISJ will …

  • Ensure that school enrollment, resources, and capacity are aligned 
  • Maintain a sense of community and attention to individuals 
  • Not tolerate behavior that is detrimental to the safety, integrity, or dignity of any individual 
  • Hire and retain qualified and adaptable staff whose attitudes and actions reflect the school’s Vision, Purpose, and Community Principles 
  • Adhere to a sustainable and transparent financial plan 
  • Maintain a strong international identity while respecting our host country’s cultures 
  • Approve and maintain only those programs that are consistent with the strategic direction, are financially justified, and provide for professional development and assessment 
  • Provide a Pre K-12 education 
  • Use English as the primary language of instruction