Henderson International School

HIS follows an accelerated, standards-based curriculum accredited by Cognia, with science guided by the Next Generation Science Standards and US history in middle school. Middle school courses are offered at Honors and Standard Prep levels, and high-performing students can take accelerated math up to algebra and geometry and high school-level Spanish for credit. As part of ISP, students join international learning programs such as ISP Scientists, Artists, Chess Masters and Changemakers, along with virtual exchanges with partner schools.

Early Childhood welcomes children from age 3 in Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten, with play-based learning and early Spanish. Lower School covers Grades 1 to 5 (ages 6 to 11) and Middle School Grades 6 to 8 (ages 11 to 14), where students choose an arts specialization and can follow Honors and accelerated courses before moving on to high school.

HIS aims to develop compassionate, culturally aware young people ready to lead in a global society, with a strong focus on the whole child and on social-emotional growth alongside academics. Its four core values are compassion, integrity, respect and cultural inclusivity, and positive behavior is recognized through programs such as Citizenship Awards and Wolverine of the Week.

The campus is organized in three buildings, one per stage. It includes three science laboratories, two instructional technology labs and a digital media lab with 3D printers, an art studio, violin and piano rooms, rehearsal and performance rooms, a black box theater and Henderson Hall for assemblies. There is also a library, a learning commons and a dining hall. Outdoors and for sport, students use a gym, a heated pool, baseball and softball diamonds, soccer pitches, playgrounds, a garden used as an outdoor classroom and a tortoise habitat.

Early Care from 7:00 am is included in tuition, and an afternoon extended day is run with Skyhawks. Lunch is catered, with dietary accommodations on request, and a uniform plus a PE kit are required. Tuition includes books, supplies, iPads and many field trips. Students have access to a learning support team, counseling and social-emotional learning, and the gated campus has on-site security. Need- and merit-based financial aid is available, and an active PTA organizes events for families.

Clubs rotate every trimester and include art, book club, creative writing, cooking, chess, drama, piano, violin, gardening, rocket launches, Spanish club, tortoise care and a world explorers club. Sports include basketball, soccer, volleyball, flag football, cross country, track, cheerleading and bowling. Middle school students can join the Student Council and the National Junior Honor Society, and the school organizes field trips, International Week, Careers Day and community service. A summer camp runs on campus.