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At IST, our academics and programs are distinguished by a commitment to fostering each student’s growth, responding thoughtfully to their evolving needs, and inspiring curiosity in their unique interests, all while being driven by an entrepreneurial spirit.
Our Early Childhood program nurtures curiosity, creativity, and a love for learning. Grounded in the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework, young learners explore foundational concepts through play-based and inquiry-led activities, developing social-emotional skills and a sense of wonder about the world around them.
Junior PreK (Age 3) – Kindergarten
In the Lower School, students build upon their natural curiosity with a structured yet dynamic IB curriculum that encourages inquiry and independent thinking. Transdisciplinary learning is collaborative, hands-on, and rigorous. Students are academically challenged and supported, while developing empathy, global awareness, and the confidence to ask big questions and explore new ideas.
Grade 1 – Grade 5
Middle School at IST is a time of exploration, where students take greater ownership of their learning in a supportive, IB-focused environment. With an emphasis on critical thinking, interdisciplinary connections, and self-reflection, students grow into engaged, open-minded learners prepared for increasingly complex concepts and global perspectives.
Grade 6 – Grade 8
Our Upper School offers a rigorous, internationally recognized IB curriculum that challenges students to think critically, pursue academic excellence, and refine their unique interests. Emphasizing depth of study, research skills, and a commitment to community service, students graduate as well-rounded individuals ready to contribute meaningfully to a diverse world.
Grade 9 – Grade 12
Our secondary students take part in Blaze Block, a course that transforms passions into real-world impact. This program fuels an entrepreneurial spirit, encouraging students to envision a world of limitless possibilities and empowering them to become tomorrow’s problem-solvers.
Guided by curiosity and inquiry, students identify innovations and solutions that improve our world. They lead projects from initial research all the way through to completion, building essential skills in project management and creative problem-solving.
Visual & Performing Arts
STEM, Design, & Innovation
Blaze Block: Turning Passion Into Real-World Impact
Physical & Health Education
Mandarin & Spanish Languages
Recess & Play-based Breaks
Transdisciplinary, Inquiry-based Learning
Gené Giraudeau
Head of Primary
Chad Hyatt
Head of Secondary
Ashley Swindle
Dean of Curriculum & Instruction
Jeff Zollner
Dean of Secondary Academics
& Design Program Coordinator
Francesca Bracho
School Counselor
Claudia Goldberg
Learning Specialist
At IST, we are proud to offer a comprehensive, student-centered counseling program from Primary through Secondary. Our program provides developmentally tailored activities and services that promote equitable growth in academic, social-emotional, and career readiness. Through this holistic approach, students cultivate emotional management, interpersonal skills, academic success strategies, and preparation for post-secondary collegiate pathways.
Our counselor engages in individual academic planning, goal setting, and delivers classroom-based social-emotional learning (SEL) lessons. We collaborate closely with families, teachers, and administrators to ensure each student’s success, while also advocating for their well-being across the school community. By utilizing data analysis, we proactively address student needs, challenges, and areas for support.
