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Jenny Kang, Class of ’12

TTAdmin | Sep 5, 2014

Jenny Kang, class of 2012, decided to study Psychology at the European branch of Saint Louis University in Missouri after spending six months working full-time. 1.Why did you choose to study in Spain? I’ve...

No-English policy in foreign language classes to expedite students’ progress in conversation

TTAdmin | Sep 5, 2014

When it comes to foreign language courses, students are expected to polish their skills to develop a strong foundation for future foreign language pursuits. In order to expedite this process, the foreign...

September: Teacher retention rates affect student learning environment

TTAdmin | Sep 5, 2014

Teacher retention is becoming a more relevant topic as turnover rates increase in US public and private schools. International schools in Korea face similar circumstances, especially because they traditionally...

Senior athlete prepares for new season in college

TTAdmin | Sep 5, 2014

Drinking from her water bottle with shaking hands, Ashley Park (12) took a break before entering her big moment. In June, her years of rigorous training culminated in a final demonstration of her skills...

Opening Night calls for greater student unity

TTAdmin | Sep 5, 2014

Hoping to help new students and freshmen assimilate into high school, the Tiger Sports Council (TSC) and HSSC hosted Opening Night on Sept. 3 from 4 to 7 pm. To provide several activities for students,...

Culture club organizes Korean classes for children

TTAdmin | Sep 5, 2014

Seeking to promote cultural diversity and awareness within the SIS community, the International Culture Club (ICC), a new club, have been lecturing teachers’ children about the Korean language after...

Ebola outbreak kills thousands, sparks paranoia

TTAdmin | Sep 5, 2014

In contrast to previous Ebola outbreaks, the most recent outbreak has affected cities in four West African countries. Because it has caused more than 1,500 deaths as of Aug. 28, the World Health Organization...

Departments attempt to improve supply quantities

TTAdmin | Sep 5, 2014

As a new school year begins, students are assigned textbooks, workbooks and various materials for their classes. However, the “Textbook Adoption Year,” a system in which high school departments take...

New Director of Schools hopes to bring international perspective

TTAdmin | Sep 5, 2014

Having taught at international schools in Japan, Italy and Austria, Michael Colaianni, the new Director of Schools, looks forward to improving SIS with his past experiences. In addition to renewing recycling...

Establishment of honor code to change culture of cheating

TTAdmin | Sep 5, 2014

It is three a.m. You have a test in five hours and a formative worksheet for homework. You log on to Facebook and ask one of your peers for the answers to the homework so that you can focus on your test....