Author Archives: Dennis Harter

by Dennis Harter dennish@isb.ac.th If your child is currently in grade 6 or 7, she or he should have submitted requests for next year’s classes this past week. We have asked students to both complete the online PowerSchool registration, as well … Continue reading →

by Dennis Harter dennish@isb.ac.th This week, at our MS PTA meeting, we focused on Online safety for adolescents. We shared important age-related brain development information, typical online behaviors by MS students, and recommendations for parents on how to have open … Continue reading →

by Dennis Harter dennish@isb.ac.th Thank you to all of the parents who attended our Parent-Teacher Conferences these past two days. Circulating around the room and speaking with both teachers and parents, I heard about many positive interactions and conversations about … Continue reading →

by Dennis Harter dennish@isb.ac.th This past Tuesday morning, the High School counselors hosted a parent information session on students’ transition to high school from grade 8. Parents heard about the academic program and learned about the registration process.  For those that … Continue reading →

by Dennis Harter and Sally Plomley Every now and then “challenges” are shared online that go viral. Sometimes these are for positive causes, but occasionally, they involve risky behavior that adolescents might latch onto. It has come to our attention … Continue reading →

By Cindy Plantecoste, MS Dean of Academics cindyp@isb.ac.th Our class registration process for 2017-18 school year is getting started for students who are currently in grades 6 and 7.  Here is the link to our Program of Studies for 2017-18. … Continue reading →

by Dennis Harter dennish@isb.ac.th Next week on Thursday and Friday, March 9th and 10th, we host the Parent-Teacher Conferences in the New Sports Complex gymnasium. On these days, school will not be in session for students. We highly encourage that … Continue reading →

by Dennis Harter dennish@isb.ac.th On March 16, 10:30 – 11:30, the MS PTA will host a meeting focused on the impact on adolescents of social media, online behaviors, and the age of the smart phone and internet. This presentation will be … Continue reading →

As of today, teachers have updated their Powerschool information about Attainment and HAL. Going into the Parent-Teacher Conferences next week, it is helpful if you have looked at how your child is doing on the specific assignments and reporting categories, … Continue reading →

by Dennis Harter dennis@isb.ac.th If you are a parent of a grade 8 student, then your child is likely beginning to think about the transition to high school. This week, the High School Dean of Academics and counselors met with … Continue reading →