POLITICA DE CALIDAD
Es Política de Calidad del Gimnasio Inglés: brindar educación bilingüe formando para la vida, mediante la orientación del alumno hacia el éxito, la responsabilidad social y el desarrollo de principios éticos, con el fin de generar un impacto positivo en nuestra comunidad, región y país. Este propósito se alcanzará propendiendo por el bienestar de los estudiantes; trabajando con calidez, de la mano de los padres de familia en la formación de sus hijos y buscando siempre la mejora continua. (Adoptada por la Junta Directiva el 30 de Octubre de 2007).

MISIÓN
Formar líderes exitosos e íntegros, que se comuniquen de manera inteligente con el universo.

VISIÓN
Seremos una comunidad que genere modelos de aprendizaje prácticos y lúdicos que descubra y potencialice el desarrollo del ser humano.

EXPANDIR E INTEGRAR EL CONOCIMIENTO

1. Los alumnos demuestran integración de conocimientos y habilidades y  utilizan enfoques multidisciplinarios en la resolución de problemas.
2. Los alumnos demuestran conocimientos en tecnología y los aplican para completar sus ejercicios y expandir su conocimiento.
3. Los alumnos demuestran conocimiento y habilidades en las disciplinas de las áreas de matemáticas, ciencia, estudios sociales y lenguaje. 

HABILIDADES COMUNICATIVAS

1. Los alumnos se comunican en inglés y español con claridad, propósito y comprensión de su audiencia.
2. Los estudiantes integran el uso de varias formas de comunicación y usan un amplio rango de destrezas comunicativas.
3. Los estudiantes reconocen, analizan y evalúan diversas formas de comunicación.
4. Los alumnos desarrollan la apreciación y conocimiento del arte, y se expresan a través de actividades artísticas. 

HABILIDADES DE PENSAMIENTO Y RAZONAMIENTO

1. Los estudiantes recogen y utilizan información de manera efectiva para obtener nueva información y conocimiento, clasificar y organizar información, sustentar inferencias, y justificar conclusiones.
2. Los estudiantes utilizan, evalúan y refinan el uso de múltiples estrategias para resolver diversos tipos de problemas.
3. Los estudiantes generan ideas nuevas y creativas tomando riesgos calculados en diversos contextos. 

DESARROLLO EMOCIONAL Y SOCIAL

1. Los alumnos trabajan con otros en variedad de situaciones, establecen y alcanzan metas comunes y establecen relaciones productivas basadas en el respeto, la tolerancia y la solidaridad,
2. Los alumnos manejan y evalúan su comportamiento como miembros de un grupo.
3. Los alumnos manejan los desacuerdos y conflictos de una manera pacífica y constructiva y actúan en favor del bien común.
4. Los alumnos reflexionan sobre su crecimiento hacia el conocimiento de sí mismos, la autorregulación y la autoestima.
5. Los alumnos identifican oportunidades de liderazgo y las utilizan como medio efectivo para el mejoramiento personal y de su entorno. 

RESPONSABILIDAD SOCIAL Y PERSONAL

1. Los estudiantes asumen responsabilidad por sus acciones personales y actúan éticamente. (ejemplo:  demostrando honestidad, justicia e integridad)
2. Los estudiantes demuestran empatía, respeto y tolerancia por los demás, comprenden y aprecian la diferencia e interdependencia de todas las gentes y culturas.
3. Los estudiantes demuestran entendimiento y responsabilidad por los asuntos globales y ambientales.
4. Los estudiantes se comportan como ciudadanos responsables en la comunidad, el departamento, la nación y el mundo.
5. Los estudiantes demuestran orgullo por su herencia cultural y por Colombia.
6. Los estudiantes demuestran un interés genuino por los derechos y bienestar de las personas, por y demuestra compromiso para resolver los problemas en su comunidad.
7. Los alumnos demuestran interés en los deportes o en cualquier tipo de ejercicio físico, y participan en ellos.
8. Los alumnos desarrollan y demuestran hábitos de vida saludables.

ENGLISH VERSION

MISSION

 To form well-rounded successful leaders who are ethical and who communicate effectively and confidently on a universal level.

The School Mission is achieved through four components :

• * Bilingual education: Content-based education exists in which approximately 65 % of instruction is given in English.   Native English speakers and bilingual staff are hired to teach the core subjects. Books and resource materials are imported from the US. A strong Spanish language program exists from preschool through high school.  
•  * College preparatory: Guided by the standards of the Ministry of Education of Colombia, and those of a U.S.-type school, our academic program prepares students to continue their studies at any Colombian university or in any other English-speaking country. 
• * Continuous search for knowledge: Integrated and research-based projects throughout the curriculum, in conjunction with the library and media center, the computer and science labs, are implemented to support this goal.
• * Contribution to society:  Curriculum and character development programs supported by parents, school, and the community aim to awake social consciousness, solidarity, and responsibility.

VISION 

We will be a community that develops a learning environment based on exciting and significant educational experiences, uncovering and enhancing the potential and development of all of our school community members.  

OUR  BELIEFS 

As a learning organization, 

•  * We promote opportunities for all stakeholders to develop and work together towards our mission and learning goals.
• *  We guide students to become confident, self-directed, life-long learners in an environment that supports, inspires, and challenges them to learn.
• * We develop students’ self-esteem and social skills through positive relationships and mutual respect.
• * We value each student as an individual with unique physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs.
• * We expect students to demonstrate their understanding of essential knowledge and skills as well as to be actively involved in developing their creativity, problem-solving skills, and in producing quality work. 
• * We implement curricular and instructional practices that incorporate a variety of activities and evaluation forms to accommodate differences in learning needs and styles.  

SCHOOL WIDE GOALS FOR STUDENT LEARNING 

The following is the list of school-wide goals that Gimnasio Ingles expects students to achieve as a result of their whole school experience. The goals and indicators highlighted in red were selected as target areas for improvement:  Learning- to- learn skills 1.        Students demonstrate interest, autonomy, and commitment to creating quality work and striving for excellence.2.        Students use a variety of learning strategies, personal skills, and time management skills to enhance learning.3.        Students use what they already know to acquire new knowledge, to develop new skills, and to expand understanding.4.        Students evaluate their own learning and personal growth based on reflection and self-correction. Expanding and integrating knowledge 

1. Students demonstrate integrated knowledge and skills in applying multidisciplinary approaches to solving problems.
2. Students demonstrate knowledge in technology and apply it to completing tasks and expanding knowledge.
3. Students demonstrate disciplinary knowledge and skills in the areas of mathematics, science, social studies, and language arts.

1. Students communicate with clarity, purpose and understanding of audience in both Spanish and English.
2. Students integrate the use of a variety of communication forms and use a wide range of communication skills.
3. Students recognize, analyze and evaluate various forms of communication.
4. Students develop an appreciation and knowledge of art and express themselves through artistic activities.

1. Students gather and use information effectively to gain new information and knowledge, to classify and organize information, to support inferences, and to justify conclusions appropriate to the context and audience.
2. Students utilize, evaluate, and refine the use of multiple strategies to solve a variety of type of problems.
3. Students generate new and creative ideas by taking considered risks in a variety of contexts.

 Social and emotional development  

1.  Students work with others in a variety of situations to set and achieve goals and establish productive relationships based on respect, tolerance and solidarity.
2. Students manage and evaluate their behavior as group members.
3. Students manage disagreement and conflict in a peaceful and constructive manner and act in favor of the well-being of the entire community.
4. Students reflect on their growth towards self-knowledge, self-control and self-esteem.
5. Students identify leadership opportunities and use them as an effective means of improvement for self and group. 

Personal and social responsibility 

1. Students take responsibility for personal actions and act ethically (e.g. demonstrate honesty fairness, integrity).
2. Students demonstrate empathy, respect and tolerance for others, understand, and appreciate the diversity and interdependence of all people and cultures.
3. Students demonstrate an understanding of and responsibility for global and environmental issues and act appropriately.
4. Students act as responsible citizens in the community, department, nation and the world.
5. Students demonstrate pride in their cultural heritage and in Colombia.
6. Students demonstrate a genuine interest in people’s rights and welfare, and show commitment to solving the problems in their community.
7. Students demonstrate interest and actively participate in sports or any other type of physical exercise.
8. Students develop and demonstrate healthy life habits (physical and emotional).