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Causes: Charter Schools, Education
Mission: The mission of ics is to integrate the diverse languages and cultures of the communities it serves by teaching all students in two languages-in spanish and english or in portuguese and english-and helping children develop an appreciation of other cultures. Children learn to work collaboratively from their multiple experiences and backgrounds, striving towards high standards of academic achievement. Everyone is part of a community of learners, engaging in inquiry about the world, themselves, and others.
Programs: Operates a multi-cultural, multi-lingual elementary school, with approximately 342 students in grades k-5. The curriculum features a dual-language immersion model, all students are taught in english and either spanish or portuguese.