What is the ISDS?

The International Skills Diploma Seal (ISDS) is awarded to graduating high school students who complete an international education curriculum and engage in extracurricular activities and experiences that foster the achievement of global competencies. It is a signal to employers and higher education institutions that a student is prepared to participate in the global economy.
To earn the ISDS, students must complete the following:

Coursework Requirement

Extracurricular Requirement

• Coursework in the following areas (8 credits total)
• World Languages : at least three credits in the same world language and/or ESOL
• International Focus: at least four credits in courses with an international focus: 
• World History, AP English Lit, AP Human Geography, AP Art History, Art History and Criticism 1 and 2, Environmental Science, Sociology, World Lit, Multicultural Lit, Economics (AP Micro and AP Macro), Legal Environment of Business, Current Issues
• Click here for a full list of approved courses (note that we do not offer all of these courses)

Community Service Requirement

• Twenty hours of community service involving a global/cross-cultural public service project

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• At least four extracurricular activities and experiences with global themes and/or in global contexts (e.g. exchange programs, international and language clubs, travel abroad)

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Presentation

• A brief presentation on the knowledge gained in the courses and activities completed.

For more information: email the World Language Department Chair, Julie Ferris,  at [email protected]