| Established in 1984, International High School is an alternative
school in international studies for grades nine through twelve. The
program is designed for students who value global understanding, communication,
and cultural differences and are interested in improving the human condition.
The International High School program is a four-year interdisciplinary
curriculum focused on the study of nations: their cultures, history,
artistic expression, and political, economic, and belief systems. Students
who graduate from the program will have developed a cultural awareness
necessary for international communication and understanding.
Located at four sites in District 4J on the campuses of South Eugene
High School, Sheldon High School, North Eugene High School, and Churchill
High School, IHS offers students a core program in international studies
during half their school day. During the other half, IHS students can
select from an array of courses offered in the host schools in the sciences,
mathematics, languages, publications, applied technology, and fine and
performing arts. Students with advanced language skills in Spanish or
French have the opportunity to participate in language immersion courses
in IHS.
The organizational structure of the International High School is a
school-within-a-school model. IHS shares the facilities and resources
of the host high school. This model not only provides an opportunity
for students to specialize in international studies and to benefit from
the excellent offerings in the host schools, but also serves as a catalyst
to increase the international dimension of the regular school program.
IHS is a member of the International Baccalaureate Program, a worldwide
affiliation of schools that promotes international standards of achievement.
All the course work for IHS juniors and seniors meets the requirements
for the IB. IHS students may choose to pursue the full IB diploma with
examinations in six subjects or to earn certificates in any of twelve
areas of study. The IB diploma and the certificates can earn students
college credit in universities and colleges all over the world.
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