Jakarta Int'l School's Project Week

Jakarta Int'l School's Project Week

The Project Week program for ninth graders at Jakarta International School (JIS) -- now in its 11th year -- embraces the concept of learning beyond the walls of the school, fostering an increase in self-esteem and self-reliance through trips and experiences that cannot be duplicated in the classroom.

Through this experience, students gain exposure to the unique cultures of Asia, develop greater cultural sensitivity and awareness, as well as a stronger sense of community.

Each travel destination seeks to engage the students in a variety of physical and social challenges, and aims to provide them with experiences they would not generally engage in when traveling with their parents.

Trip sponsors also link elements of their trip to the community service component of the High School co-curricular program. Academic expectations also apply, and English and Social Studies teachers set authentic tasks linked to the travel experiences of their students.

Patricia Davies, High School Activities Director