Overview History of ICSJ Board of Specified Jurisdiction ICSJ Quick Facts Visiting ICSJ Principals' Welcome Leadership Facilities Career Opportunities About ICSJ Admissions Welcome Admissions Process Visit ICSJ FAQ's Apply Now Tuition & Financial Assistance Extended Day Program Little Dolphins Music and Movement Class (0-3 years) School Calendar Admissions Academics Overview Elementary School Our Educators Technology High School Matriculation Early Childhood Middle School Faculty & Staff Directory Assessments Academics Student Life Overview Athletics Traditions Alumni Extracurricular Activities Student Services/Support Summer Camp News Student Life Faith Life Overview Service Monthly Children’s Liturgy Mother Mary Statue at Hill Street Sacrament Preparation Monthly Family Mass Weekend Mass Faith Life Support ICSJ Overview Sparkle ICSJ Merchandise Community Support Annual Fund Booster Club Faculty Christmas Fund Support ICSJ Alumni Alumni Events Alumni Spotlight Stay in Touch College Spotlight Alumni Please Create A Marquee Contact Us Parish Site Login Facebook Twitter Instagram Search Overview Immaculate Conception-St. Joseph School combines traditional curriculum with innovative instruction to provide all students with an exceptional and challenging learning environment. While all grade levels focus on teaching strong traditional literacy and numeracy skills, creativity and personal inquiry are fostered and celebrated in each classroom. Teachers use a research-based curriculum, instructional best practices, thoughtful technology integration, and a caring and nurturing environment to promote individual academic strengths and encourage students to take academic risks. The ICSJ curriculum is developed around six essential strategies. Catholic Values ICSJ is a Parish School committed to teaching the tenets of the Catholic Faith and educating a new generation to be morally ethical, stewards of the Earth, empathic and accepting of personal differences, and peaceful citizens of the world. Differentiated Instruction Using a unique co-teaching model and our robust Student Support Team, ICSJ offers differentiated instruction across grade levels. In all PreK through Grade Three classrooms, two full-time, certified teachers use a variety of co-teaching methods to offer small group and individualized instruction to meet the various learning styles and strengths present in the room. In Grades Four and Five, a dedicated Learning Specialist joins the classroom teacher for each math and language arts period to provide differentiated instruction in those core subjects. At all grade levels, three additional Learning Specialists and two counselors work with classroom teachers and students to provide academic and social-emotional support. Standards-Based Grading ICSJ has utilized a standards-based grading model since 2011. This system of instruction, assessment grading, and academic reporting is based on the demonstration of proficiency or mastery of specific concepts and skills. Students receive clear and actionable feedback, and assessment results enable teachers to determine each student’s stage in the learning process and individualize future learning. Social-Emotional Learning ICSJ supports research that proves the strong link between academic success and social-emotional learning. Utilizing the Responsive Classroom Social-Emotional program across all grade levels, ICSJ faculty create a safe and joyful learning community, resulting in high-quality education for our students. Additionally, our school community implemented the RULER approach in 2021. RULER is an evidence-based approach to social and emotional learning (SEL) developed at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. It supports our school community in understanding the value of emotions, building emotional intelligence skills, and creating and maintaining a positive school climate. Data-Driven Instruction Decisions ICSJ School uses the 8 steps of the Data Wise School Improvement Process, developed by researchers and practitioners from Harvard University’s School of Education and the Boston Public School District, to examine student work and standardized data to collaboratively address student achievement and make instructional and curriculum-based decisions. Pursuit of Excellence As a proven factor in a child’s academic, social-emotional, or athletic success, ICSJ employs a growth mindset beginning at the administrative level and funneling down to the student level. ICSJ administration and faculty regularly collaborate in professional learning communities to prepare lessons, examine student work, and reflect upon teaching practices. Our motto is “Good is not good enough” - we consistently strive for better results. ICSJ uses the 21st-century learning framework to foster student outcomes that exceed basic competency. Themes of 21st-century learning, literacy, and life skills are woven into the mastery of fundamental subjects like language, reading, world languages, arts, mathematics, economics, science, geography, history, government, and civics. Students have the opportunity to learn and hone these skills through project-based learning, flexible and ability grouping, inquiry-based learning, and blended learning. Programs, including the Rush NeuroBehavioral Executive Function Program, the 1:1 iPad Program, and effective middle school advisories, support the development of these crucial life skills. Overview Early Childhood Elementary School Middle School Our Educators Technology Assessments High School Matriculation Calendar Directions
Welcome Admissions Process Visit ICSJ FAQ's Apply Now Tuition & Financial Assistance Extended Day Program Little Dolphins Music and Movement Class (0-3 years) School Calendar Admissions Academics Overview Elementary School Our Educators Technology High School Matriculation Early Childhood Middle School Faculty & Staff Directory Assessments Academics Student Life Overview Athletics Traditions Alumni Extracurricular Activities Student Services/Support Summer Camp News Student Life Faith Life Overview Service Monthly Children’s Liturgy Mother Mary Statue at Hill Street Sacrament Preparation Monthly Family Mass Weekend Mass Faith Life Support ICSJ Overview Sparkle ICSJ Merchandise Community Support Annual Fund Booster Club Faculty Christmas Fund Support ICSJ Alumni Alumni Events Alumni Spotlight Stay in Touch College Spotlight Alumni Please Create A Marquee Contact Us Parish Site Login Facebook Twitter Instagram Search Overview Immaculate Conception-St. Joseph School combines traditional curriculum with innovative instruction to provide all students with an exceptional and challenging learning environment. While all grade levels focus on teaching strong traditional literacy and numeracy skills, creativity and personal inquiry are fostered and celebrated in each classroom. Teachers use a research-based curriculum, instructional best practices, thoughtful technology integration, and a caring and nurturing environment to promote individual academic strengths and encourage students to take academic risks. The ICSJ curriculum is developed around six essential strategies. Catholic Values ICSJ is a Parish School committed to teaching the tenets of the Catholic Faith and educating a new generation to be morally ethical, stewards of the Earth, empathic and accepting of personal differences, and peaceful citizens of the world. Differentiated Instruction Using a unique co-teaching model and our robust Student Support Team, ICSJ offers differentiated instruction across grade levels. In all PreK through Grade Three classrooms, two full-time, certified teachers use a variety of co-teaching methods to offer small group and individualized instruction to meet the various learning styles and strengths present in the room. In Grades Four and Five, a dedicated Learning Specialist joins the classroom teacher for each math and language arts period to provide differentiated instruction in those core subjects. At all grade levels, three additional Learning Specialists and two counselors work with classroom teachers and students to provide academic and social-emotional support. Standards-Based Grading ICSJ has utilized a standards-based grading model since 2011. This system of instruction, assessment grading, and academic reporting is based on the demonstration of proficiency or mastery of specific concepts and skills. Students receive clear and actionable feedback, and assessment results enable teachers to determine each student’s stage in the learning process and individualize future learning. Social-Emotional Learning ICSJ supports research that proves the strong link between academic success and social-emotional learning. Utilizing the Responsive Classroom Social-Emotional program across all grade levels, ICSJ faculty create a safe and joyful learning community, resulting in high-quality education for our students. Additionally, our school community implemented the RULER approach in 2021. RULER is an evidence-based approach to social and emotional learning (SEL) developed at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. It supports our school community in understanding the value of emotions, building emotional intelligence skills, and creating and maintaining a positive school climate. Data-Driven Instruction Decisions ICSJ School uses the 8 steps of the Data Wise School Improvement Process, developed by researchers and practitioners from Harvard University’s School of Education and the Boston Public School District, to examine student work and standardized data to collaboratively address student achievement and make instructional and curriculum-based decisions. Pursuit of Excellence As a proven factor in a child’s academic, social-emotional, or athletic success, ICSJ employs a growth mindset beginning at the administrative level and funneling down to the student level. ICSJ administration and faculty regularly collaborate in professional learning communities to prepare lessons, examine student work, and reflect upon teaching practices. Our motto is “Good is not good enough” - we consistently strive for better results. ICSJ uses the 21st-century learning framework to foster student outcomes that exceed basic competency. Themes of 21st-century learning, literacy, and life skills are woven into the mastery of fundamental subjects like language, reading, world languages, arts, mathematics, economics, science, geography, history, government, and civics. Students have the opportunity to learn and hone these skills through project-based learning, flexible and ability grouping, inquiry-based learning, and blended learning. Programs, including the Rush NeuroBehavioral Executive Function Program, the 1:1 iPad Program, and effective middle school advisories, support the development of these crucial life skills. Overview Early Childhood Elementary School Middle School Our Educators Technology Assessments High School Matriculation Calendar Directions
Overview Elementary School Our Educators Technology High School Matriculation Early Childhood Middle School Faculty & Staff Directory Assessments Academics Student Life Overview Athletics Traditions Alumni Extracurricular Activities Student Services/Support Summer Camp News Student Life Faith Life Overview Service Monthly Children’s Liturgy Mother Mary Statue at Hill Street Sacrament Preparation Monthly Family Mass Weekend Mass Faith Life Support ICSJ Overview Sparkle ICSJ Merchandise Community Support Annual Fund Booster Club Faculty Christmas Fund Support ICSJ Alumni Alumni Events Alumni Spotlight Stay in Touch College Spotlight Alumni Please Create A Marquee Contact Us Parish Site Login Facebook Twitter Instagram Search Overview Immaculate Conception-St. Joseph School combines traditional curriculum with innovative instruction to provide all students with an exceptional and challenging learning environment. While all grade levels focus on teaching strong traditional literacy and numeracy skills, creativity and personal inquiry are fostered and celebrated in each classroom. Teachers use a research-based curriculum, instructional best practices, thoughtful technology integration, and a caring and nurturing environment to promote individual academic strengths and encourage students to take academic risks. The ICSJ curriculum is developed around six essential strategies. Catholic Values ICSJ is a Parish School committed to teaching the tenets of the Catholic Faith and educating a new generation to be morally ethical, stewards of the Earth, empathic and accepting of personal differences, and peaceful citizens of the world. Differentiated Instruction Using a unique co-teaching model and our robust Student Support Team, ICSJ offers differentiated instruction across grade levels. In all PreK through Grade Three classrooms, two full-time, certified teachers use a variety of co-teaching methods to offer small group and individualized instruction to meet the various learning styles and strengths present in the room. In Grades Four and Five, a dedicated Learning Specialist joins the classroom teacher for each math and language arts period to provide differentiated instruction in those core subjects. At all grade levels, three additional Learning Specialists and two counselors work with classroom teachers and students to provide academic and social-emotional support. Standards-Based Grading ICSJ has utilized a standards-based grading model since 2011. This system of instruction, assessment grading, and academic reporting is based on the demonstration of proficiency or mastery of specific concepts and skills. Students receive clear and actionable feedback, and assessment results enable teachers to determine each student’s stage in the learning process and individualize future learning. Social-Emotional Learning ICSJ supports research that proves the strong link between academic success and social-emotional learning. Utilizing the Responsive Classroom Social-Emotional program across all grade levels, ICSJ faculty create a safe and joyful learning community, resulting in high-quality education for our students. Additionally, our school community implemented the RULER approach in 2021. RULER is an evidence-based approach to social and emotional learning (SEL) developed at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. It supports our school community in understanding the value of emotions, building emotional intelligence skills, and creating and maintaining a positive school climate. Data-Driven Instruction Decisions ICSJ School uses the 8 steps of the Data Wise School Improvement Process, developed by researchers and practitioners from Harvard University’s School of Education and the Boston Public School District, to examine student work and standardized data to collaboratively address student achievement and make instructional and curriculum-based decisions. Pursuit of Excellence As a proven factor in a child’s academic, social-emotional, or athletic success, ICSJ employs a growth mindset beginning at the administrative level and funneling down to the student level. ICSJ administration and faculty regularly collaborate in professional learning communities to prepare lessons, examine student work, and reflect upon teaching practices. Our motto is “Good is not good enough” - we consistently strive for better results. ICSJ uses the 21st-century learning framework to foster student outcomes that exceed basic competency. Themes of 21st-century learning, literacy, and life skills are woven into the mastery of fundamental subjects like language, reading, world languages, arts, mathematics, economics, science, geography, history, government, and civics. Students have the opportunity to learn and hone these skills through project-based learning, flexible and ability grouping, inquiry-based learning, and blended learning. Programs, including the Rush NeuroBehavioral Executive Function Program, the 1:1 iPad Program, and effective middle school advisories, support the development of these crucial life skills. Overview Early Childhood Elementary School Middle School Our Educators Technology Assessments High School Matriculation Calendar Directions
Overview Athletics Traditions Alumni Extracurricular Activities Student Services/Support Summer Camp News Student Life Faith Life Overview Service Monthly Children’s Liturgy Mother Mary Statue at Hill Street Sacrament Preparation Monthly Family Mass Weekend Mass Faith Life Support ICSJ Overview Sparkle ICSJ Merchandise Community Support Annual Fund Booster Club Faculty Christmas Fund Support ICSJ Alumni Alumni Events Alumni Spotlight Stay in Touch College Spotlight Alumni Please Create A Marquee Contact Us Parish Site Login Facebook Twitter Instagram Search Overview Immaculate Conception-St. Joseph School combines traditional curriculum with innovative instruction to provide all students with an exceptional and challenging learning environment. While all grade levels focus on teaching strong traditional literacy and numeracy skills, creativity and personal inquiry are fostered and celebrated in each classroom. Teachers use a research-based curriculum, instructional best practices, thoughtful technology integration, and a caring and nurturing environment to promote individual academic strengths and encourage students to take academic risks. The ICSJ curriculum is developed around six essential strategies. Catholic Values ICSJ is a Parish School committed to teaching the tenets of the Catholic Faith and educating a new generation to be morally ethical, stewards of the Earth, empathic and accepting of personal differences, and peaceful citizens of the world. Differentiated Instruction Using a unique co-teaching model and our robust Student Support Team, ICSJ offers differentiated instruction across grade levels. In all PreK through Grade Three classrooms, two full-time, certified teachers use a variety of co-teaching methods to offer small group and individualized instruction to meet the various learning styles and strengths present in the room. In Grades Four and Five, a dedicated Learning Specialist joins the classroom teacher for each math and language arts period to provide differentiated instruction in those core subjects. At all grade levels, three additional Learning Specialists and two counselors work with classroom teachers and students to provide academic and social-emotional support. Standards-Based Grading ICSJ has utilized a standards-based grading model since 2011. This system of instruction, assessment grading, and academic reporting is based on the demonstration of proficiency or mastery of specific concepts and skills. Students receive clear and actionable feedback, and assessment results enable teachers to determine each student’s stage in the learning process and individualize future learning. Social-Emotional Learning ICSJ supports research that proves the strong link between academic success and social-emotional learning. Utilizing the Responsive Classroom Social-Emotional program across all grade levels, ICSJ faculty create a safe and joyful learning community, resulting in high-quality education for our students. Additionally, our school community implemented the RULER approach in 2021. RULER is an evidence-based approach to social and emotional learning (SEL) developed at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. It supports our school community in understanding the value of emotions, building emotional intelligence skills, and creating and maintaining a positive school climate. Data-Driven Instruction Decisions ICSJ School uses the 8 steps of the Data Wise School Improvement Process, developed by researchers and practitioners from Harvard University’s School of Education and the Boston Public School District, to examine student work and standardized data to collaboratively address student achievement and make instructional and curriculum-based decisions. Pursuit of Excellence As a proven factor in a child’s academic, social-emotional, or athletic success, ICSJ employs a growth mindset beginning at the administrative level and funneling down to the student level. ICSJ administration and faculty regularly collaborate in professional learning communities to prepare lessons, examine student work, and reflect upon teaching practices. Our motto is “Good is not good enough” - we consistently strive for better results. ICSJ uses the 21st-century learning framework to foster student outcomes that exceed basic competency. Themes of 21st-century learning, literacy, and life skills are woven into the mastery of fundamental subjects like language, reading, world languages, arts, mathematics, economics, science, geography, history, government, and civics. Students have the opportunity to learn and hone these skills through project-based learning, flexible and ability grouping, inquiry-based learning, and blended learning. Programs, including the Rush NeuroBehavioral Executive Function Program, the 1:1 iPad Program, and effective middle school advisories, support the development of these crucial life skills. Overview Early Childhood Elementary School Middle School Our Educators Technology Assessments High School Matriculation Calendar Directions
Overview Service Monthly Children’s Liturgy Mother Mary Statue at Hill Street Sacrament Preparation Monthly Family Mass Weekend Mass Faith Life Support ICSJ Overview Sparkle ICSJ Merchandise Community Support Annual Fund Booster Club Faculty Christmas Fund Support ICSJ Alumni Alumni Events Alumni Spotlight Stay in Touch College Spotlight Alumni Please Create A Marquee Contact Us Parish Site Login Facebook Twitter Instagram Search Overview Immaculate Conception-St. Joseph School combines traditional curriculum with innovative instruction to provide all students with an exceptional and challenging learning environment. While all grade levels focus on teaching strong traditional literacy and numeracy skills, creativity and personal inquiry are fostered and celebrated in each classroom. Teachers use a research-based curriculum, instructional best practices, thoughtful technology integration, and a caring and nurturing environment to promote individual academic strengths and encourage students to take academic risks. The ICSJ curriculum is developed around six essential strategies. Catholic Values ICSJ is a Parish School committed to teaching the tenets of the Catholic Faith and educating a new generation to be morally ethical, stewards of the Earth, empathic and accepting of personal differences, and peaceful citizens of the world. Differentiated Instruction Using a unique co-teaching model and our robust Student Support Team, ICSJ offers differentiated instruction across grade levels. In all PreK through Grade Three classrooms, two full-time, certified teachers use a variety of co-teaching methods to offer small group and individualized instruction to meet the various learning styles and strengths present in the room. In Grades Four and Five, a dedicated Learning Specialist joins the classroom teacher for each math and language arts period to provide differentiated instruction in those core subjects. At all grade levels, three additional Learning Specialists and two counselors work with classroom teachers and students to provide academic and social-emotional support. Standards-Based Grading ICSJ has utilized a standards-based grading model since 2011. This system of instruction, assessment grading, and academic reporting is based on the demonstration of proficiency or mastery of specific concepts and skills. Students receive clear and actionable feedback, and assessment results enable teachers to determine each student’s stage in the learning process and individualize future learning. Social-Emotional Learning ICSJ supports research that proves the strong link between academic success and social-emotional learning. Utilizing the Responsive Classroom Social-Emotional program across all grade levels, ICSJ faculty create a safe and joyful learning community, resulting in high-quality education for our students. Additionally, our school community implemented the RULER approach in 2021. RULER is an evidence-based approach to social and emotional learning (SEL) developed at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. It supports our school community in understanding the value of emotions, building emotional intelligence skills, and creating and maintaining a positive school climate. Data-Driven Instruction Decisions ICSJ School uses the 8 steps of the Data Wise School Improvement Process, developed by researchers and practitioners from Harvard University’s School of Education and the Boston Public School District, to examine student work and standardized data to collaboratively address student achievement and make instructional and curriculum-based decisions. Pursuit of Excellence As a proven factor in a child’s academic, social-emotional, or athletic success, ICSJ employs a growth mindset beginning at the administrative level and funneling down to the student level. ICSJ administration and faculty regularly collaborate in professional learning communities to prepare lessons, examine student work, and reflect upon teaching practices. Our motto is “Good is not good enough” - we consistently strive for better results. ICSJ uses the 21st-century learning framework to foster student outcomes that exceed basic competency. Themes of 21st-century learning, literacy, and life skills are woven into the mastery of fundamental subjects like language, reading, world languages, arts, mathematics, economics, science, geography, history, government, and civics. Students have the opportunity to learn and hone these skills through project-based learning, flexible and ability grouping, inquiry-based learning, and blended learning. Programs, including the Rush NeuroBehavioral Executive Function Program, the 1:1 iPad Program, and effective middle school advisories, support the development of these crucial life skills. Overview Early Childhood Elementary School Middle School Our Educators Technology Assessments High School Matriculation Calendar Directions
Overview Sparkle ICSJ Merchandise Community Support Annual Fund Booster Club Faculty Christmas Fund Support ICSJ Alumni Alumni Events Alumni Spotlight Stay in Touch College Spotlight Alumni Please Create A Marquee Contact Us Parish Site Login Facebook Twitter Instagram Search Overview Immaculate Conception-St. Joseph School combines traditional curriculum with innovative instruction to provide all students with an exceptional and challenging learning environment. While all grade levels focus on teaching strong traditional literacy and numeracy skills, creativity and personal inquiry are fostered and celebrated in each classroom. Teachers use a research-based curriculum, instructional best practices, thoughtful technology integration, and a caring and nurturing environment to promote individual academic strengths and encourage students to take academic risks. The ICSJ curriculum is developed around six essential strategies. Catholic Values ICSJ is a Parish School committed to teaching the tenets of the Catholic Faith and educating a new generation to be morally ethical, stewards of the Earth, empathic and accepting of personal differences, and peaceful citizens of the world. Differentiated Instruction Using a unique co-teaching model and our robust Student Support Team, ICSJ offers differentiated instruction across grade levels. In all PreK through Grade Three classrooms, two full-time, certified teachers use a variety of co-teaching methods to offer small group and individualized instruction to meet the various learning styles and strengths present in the room. In Grades Four and Five, a dedicated Learning Specialist joins the classroom teacher for each math and language arts period to provide differentiated instruction in those core subjects. At all grade levels, three additional Learning Specialists and two counselors work with classroom teachers and students to provide academic and social-emotional support. Standards-Based Grading ICSJ has utilized a standards-based grading model since 2011. This system of instruction, assessment grading, and academic reporting is based on the demonstration of proficiency or mastery of specific concepts and skills. Students receive clear and actionable feedback, and assessment results enable teachers to determine each student’s stage in the learning process and individualize future learning. Social-Emotional Learning ICSJ supports research that proves the strong link between academic success and social-emotional learning. Utilizing the Responsive Classroom Social-Emotional program across all grade levels, ICSJ faculty create a safe and joyful learning community, resulting in high-quality education for our students. Additionally, our school community implemented the RULER approach in 2021. RULER is an evidence-based approach to social and emotional learning (SEL) developed at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. It supports our school community in understanding the value of emotions, building emotional intelligence skills, and creating and maintaining a positive school climate. Data-Driven Instruction Decisions ICSJ School uses the 8 steps of the Data Wise School Improvement Process, developed by researchers and practitioners from Harvard University’s School of Education and the Boston Public School District, to examine student work and standardized data to collaboratively address student achievement and make instructional and curriculum-based decisions. Pursuit of Excellence As a proven factor in a child’s academic, social-emotional, or athletic success, ICSJ employs a growth mindset beginning at the administrative level and funneling down to the student level. ICSJ administration and faculty regularly collaborate in professional learning communities to prepare lessons, examine student work, and reflect upon teaching practices. Our motto is “Good is not good enough” - we consistently strive for better results. ICSJ uses the 21st-century learning framework to foster student outcomes that exceed basic competency. Themes of 21st-century learning, literacy, and life skills are woven into the mastery of fundamental subjects like language, reading, world languages, arts, mathematics, economics, science, geography, history, government, and civics. Students have the opportunity to learn and hone these skills through project-based learning, flexible and ability grouping, inquiry-based learning, and blended learning. Programs, including the Rush NeuroBehavioral Executive Function Program, the 1:1 iPad Program, and effective middle school advisories, support the development of these crucial life skills. Overview Early Childhood Elementary School Middle School Our Educators Technology Assessments High School Matriculation Calendar Directions
Alumni Events Alumni Spotlight Stay in Touch College Spotlight Alumni Please Create A Marquee Contact Us Parish Site Login Facebook Twitter Instagram Search Overview Immaculate Conception-St. Joseph School combines traditional curriculum with innovative instruction to provide all students with an exceptional and challenging learning environment. While all grade levels focus on teaching strong traditional literacy and numeracy skills, creativity and personal inquiry are fostered and celebrated in each classroom. Teachers use a research-based curriculum, instructional best practices, thoughtful technology integration, and a caring and nurturing environment to promote individual academic strengths and encourage students to take academic risks. The ICSJ curriculum is developed around six essential strategies. Catholic Values ICSJ is a Parish School committed to teaching the tenets of the Catholic Faith and educating a new generation to be morally ethical, stewards of the Earth, empathic and accepting of personal differences, and peaceful citizens of the world. Differentiated Instruction Using a unique co-teaching model and our robust Student Support Team, ICSJ offers differentiated instruction across grade levels. In all PreK through Grade Three classrooms, two full-time, certified teachers use a variety of co-teaching methods to offer small group and individualized instruction to meet the various learning styles and strengths present in the room. In Grades Four and Five, a dedicated Learning Specialist joins the classroom teacher for each math and language arts period to provide differentiated instruction in those core subjects. At all grade levels, three additional Learning Specialists and two counselors work with classroom teachers and students to provide academic and social-emotional support. Standards-Based Grading ICSJ has utilized a standards-based grading model since 2011. This system of instruction, assessment grading, and academic reporting is based on the demonstration of proficiency or mastery of specific concepts and skills. Students receive clear and actionable feedback, and assessment results enable teachers to determine each student’s stage in the learning process and individualize future learning. Social-Emotional Learning ICSJ supports research that proves the strong link between academic success and social-emotional learning. Utilizing the Responsive Classroom Social-Emotional program across all grade levels, ICSJ faculty create a safe and joyful learning community, resulting in high-quality education for our students. Additionally, our school community implemented the RULER approach in 2021. RULER is an evidence-based approach to social and emotional learning (SEL) developed at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. It supports our school community in understanding the value of emotions, building emotional intelligence skills, and creating and maintaining a positive school climate. Data-Driven Instruction Decisions ICSJ School uses the 8 steps of the Data Wise School Improvement Process, developed by researchers and practitioners from Harvard University’s School of Education and the Boston Public School District, to examine student work and standardized data to collaboratively address student achievement and make instructional and curriculum-based decisions. Pursuit of Excellence As a proven factor in a child’s academic, social-emotional, or athletic success, ICSJ employs a growth mindset beginning at the administrative level and funneling down to the student level. ICSJ administration and faculty regularly collaborate in professional learning communities to prepare lessons, examine student work, and reflect upon teaching practices. Our motto is “Good is not good enough” - we consistently strive for better results. ICSJ uses the 21st-century learning framework to foster student outcomes that exceed basic competency. Themes of 21st-century learning, literacy, and life skills are woven into the mastery of fundamental subjects like language, reading, world languages, arts, mathematics, economics, science, geography, history, government, and civics. Students have the opportunity to learn and hone these skills through project-based learning, flexible and ability grouping, inquiry-based learning, and blended learning. Programs, including the Rush NeuroBehavioral Executive Function Program, the 1:1 iPad Program, and effective middle school advisories, support the development of these crucial life skills. Overview Early Childhood Elementary School Middle School Our Educators Technology Assessments High School Matriculation Calendar Directions