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Enrichment

ISA offers many opportunities outside of the classroom for students and community members to enjoy our international education experience. 

 

  • ISA offers Homework Classes and Extended Care hours to its preschool and elementary students.
  • After-school and Saturday Classes are offered during the school year to both ISA students and other children in the community.
  • Our immersion Summer Camps are a great way to introduce or supplement language learning for children 3-8 years old. 
  • Learning Resources are available for children who are interested in more language-related academic practice.
  • Several Events throughout the year showcase our students achievements as well as offer opportunities for ISA to bring language learning to our community.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For more information on ISA Enrichment Programs, please contact Sharon Brown at sbrown@isaz.org.

 

Enrichment Programs

In an effort to further enrich our students' educaiton, we offer a variety of supplemental classes and activities.

 

Programs

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Extended Care

The goal of the ISA extended care program is to provide an affordable before and after school program for all ISA students (preschool age 2 through 5th grade), in which students’ minds and bodies are enhanced through fun, creative and challenging activities in a safe and nurturing environment.

 

The International School of Arizona provides extended care to ISA students in the morning starting at 7:00am, and in the afternoon between 3:00 and 6:00pm. Students in the afternoon program have a snack, get to play on the playground, and do arts & crafts, science, and other games and activities.

 

ISA’s homework class is offered every day of the week for elementary-age students. Homework class for ISA students gives children in 1st-5th grades the opportunity to complete their daily assignments under the supervision of a French and Spanish teacher. This allows children to complete their homework tasks before leaving school. Non native French or Spanish speaking parents find this class to be very helpful.


For more information on Extended Care pricing and registration, please view our extra-curricular activity registration form or contact Sharon Brown at sbrown@isaz.org.

 

After-School

In addition to its full-time programs, ISA offers a number of after-school classes which allow children to enhance their minds and bodies while making new friends through a variety of age-appropriate classes. 

 

Children who participate in after-school activities at ISA can be exposed to additional foreign languages, such as Chinese, French, German, Italian and Spanish. We also offer a variety of music and movement classes, such as Yoga, Ballet/Tap, and Chorus.

 

After-School Class Offerings:

Dance
Yoga
Gymnastics ( Via Linda campus only)
Chess
Chinese
Jumpbunch
Beginning Spanish (ages 4-6)
Intermediate Spanish (ages 7-12)
Beginning French  (ages 4-6)
Intermediate French  (ages 7-12)
Italian
Guitar
Guitar Ensembles
Tennis

 

For more information on ISA’s after-school programs, please contact Sharon Brown at sbrown@isaz.org. Remember that ISA’s after-school programs are open to both ISA students and children from the community at large!

Saturday Classes

ISA’s Saturday language classes for kids are a wonderful way for students to become familiar with a foreign language and culture during a fun and enriching two hour period on Saturday mornings during the Fall and Spring semesters.  ISA’s Saturday classes are taught by native speakers who expose children ages (4-13) to the foreign language and culture of their choice! 

 

Saturday Class Offerings:

French
Spanish
German

 

For more information on ISA’s Saturday language classes for kids, please view the Saturday class schedule, or contact Sharon Brown at sbrown@isaz.org.

Summer Camp

 

A Child's Brain is a terrible thing to waste! Foreign Language Summer Camp at ISA is the solution! Camp is designed for children, ages 2-10, who are interested in learning the French or Spanish language and culture. In addition to foreign language exposure, children will also have the chance to participate in dance & yoga, art projects, brain games, and learning about different types of technology. ISA's well rounded summer camp is sure to provide fun and enriching stimulation for your child.
 
Students will be grouped by age; 2 & 3 (Multi-Cultural Camp), 4-6 (Choice of French or Spanish), & 7-10 (Multicultural Camp). Camp hours are 8:00am-3:00pm M-F (with an option for Extended Care until 5:30pm), sessions run June 3rd-August 2nd.  Participants may enroll for three-week sessions or for individual weeks.

 

2013 Summer Camp Brochure
2013 Summer Camp Registration Form
Emergency Contact Information (complete and submit w/registration)

 

For questions or more information about ISA's Summer Camp, please contact Kristin Rozitis or Sharon Brown at (480) 874-2326 or isa@isaz.org .

Events

In addition to lessons learned inside the classroom, the students at ISA have the opportunity to participate in several events that enrich or showcase their learning.  Here are a few events planned for the 2011-12 school year:


  • Winter Performance: all ISA preschool, elementary, and after-school classes will present performances related to a theme.
  • Book Fair:  ISA students will have the opportunity to add to their libraries with a selection of French and Spanish books.
  • Children's Day:  the ISA Parents Association will coordinate a celebration of this global tradition, with crafts and games for all classes.
  • 6th Annual International Languages Expo for Youth:  ISA is working in collaboration with the ASU Preparatory Academy to co-host this annual event where students from around the valley may showcase their achievements of learning a foreign language by reciting a poem or rhyme in an individual or group forum. The purpose of this multicultural educational event is to promote early foreign language learning, community awareness and tolerance of diverse cultural groups around the world and in our local community.

 

For more information on ISA Events or to volunteer to help, please contacts us at isa@isaz.org.

Enrichment FAQ

The following are some commonly asked questions regarding ISA Admissions.

 

FAQ

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Can my child participate in after-school classes if they do not attend ISA?

Yes. Children who do not attend ISA and meet the age requirements for after-school classes are welcome to sign up. Please review class information for any requirements in the After-School Class Brochure.

What is the minimum age for a child to participate in after-school classes?

The age range for each after-school or Saturday class may vary. Please refer to the After-School Class Brochure to find out the age requirements for the class you are interested in for your child.

Is there a schedule of activities for extended care, or is it just a day-care?

ISA’s Extended Care program includes a schedule of activities which includes playtime, snacks, arts & crafts projects, and more around a rotating theme. A monthly schedule of extended care activities is posted in the cafeteria.

What is the minimum age for a child to stay in extended care?

Extended Care is available for all current ISA preschool or elementary students.

I’m considering enrolling my child at ISA, but am not sure they are ready for a language program, do you have any recommendations?

We find that kids are very adaptable and integrate into the ISA immersion language program with ease. A great way for kids to get their ‘feet wet’ with language learning is to take an After-School or Saturday Class, or enroll in one of our Summer Camp sessions. These give the child and parent the ability to gauge their commitment to an immersion preschool or elementary environment.

What kind of resources are available in the summer to keep my child’s language skills strong?

In addition to our Summer Camps, there are many resources available online (great for traveling families), in local libraries, etc. Any opportunities children have to practice their language skills will be very effective in maintaining their skills over the summer. Check out our page on Learning Resources for some ideas to get started.

What kind of events does ISA have that are open to the public?

This year ISA will host language education and performance events for the community at large. Stay tuned for details!