2237 Cutts Dr. Albany, GA 31705 (229) 431-3384 (229) 431-3381 (fax) School Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Zeda George, Ed.D., Principal School Colors: Green and White School Mascot: Trojans School Motto: "Together, We Can! Magnet School Application
2009 "No Excuses School" (Georgia Public Policy Foundation) 2007 National Blue Ribbon School Title 1 Distinguished School (7 consecutive years making AYP) 2005-2006 Governor's Office of Student Achievement Bronze Award for Greatest Gains in Students Meeting and Exceeding Standards

The vision of International Studies Elementary Charter School is to help all children learn. The mission of International Studies Elementary Magnet School is to help students develop high academic skills, an understanding of international ideas, cultural diversity, responsible citizenship, as well as critical and compassionate thinking.

At International Studies Elementary Charter School, we pride ourselves in offering variety in programs and strategies that we use to meet the needs of our children. The Reading Intervention teacher offers small group reading recovery strategies to children in first and second grades who are experiencing problems in reading and math. The reading curriculum is integrated using technology in the NCS and Josten's computer labs. Lightspan and Brainchild curriculum are used to remediate areas of weakness and/or to enrich learning. The Accelerated Reader program, Language Arts Fair, and the use of our home deployment program with Lightspan are other means for addressing the needs of our students. Teachers offer tutoring to students who are experiencing academic difficulties. Resource services are provided for children who are diagnosed with special academic or behavioral needs. Students are celebrated for all of their accomplishments no matter the size or nature.

International Studies Elementary Charter School is uniquely located near the Albany Marine Corps Logistics Base and has enjoyed a wholesome relationship with many organizations housed on base. Parent involvement is an important priority and we welcome parents in accordance with the expectations of this magnet school. We welcome parents to come and partner with us in their child's education at any time. The faculty and staff work diligently with parents in many of the extracurricular and curricular activities. Parents serve as chaperones on class field trips and room mothers for class events. We pride ourselves in having an active PTO with an executive board made up of military officers who are our parents.