UIS - A Great Place to Teach



Ukarumpa International School

Supporting Bible Translation Teaching Missionary Kids - A Great Place to Teach

The Secondary Campus

 

  Students outsideSchool welcome sign  Aerial view

Our campus (shown above) consists of eight utility classrooms, two social studies rooms, five small MTS/Language study rooms;  two computer rooms; three well-equipped science classroom/laboratories;  one room each for home economics, shop, art and audio visuals (seating about 90); library and music block consisting of large rehearsal room, practice rooms, offices and workshop.  Other facilities include a teachers’ lounge/kitchen area, workroom for teachers, offices (main and various other offices), storerooms, MTS library, maintenance workshop, and a lounge for the senior class.

Sports Facilities

 

 

 

The campus has a sports oval, used for soccer, softball, track and field, etc.  There is also a basketball court, volleyball court and a foursquare court.  The school has access to tennis courts and an indoor basketball court close by.

Student Resources

Computers with internet access are available in the computer labs and the library.

We have a significant resource of books, magazines, and reference series in the library.  Study carrels and easy chairs make the library a pleasant place for students to study and read.

 Library building (lower right)Students in action

Needs

Do we have a need for teachers in the middle school and high school campus?  Yes.  Click on the link below to see a list of current needs.

Teacher Needs - Secondary

Faculty

Our faculty comes from 11 different countries, the largest group coming from the United States.  The staff is regularly involved in professional growth opportunities that include attending faculty meetings, observing others teaching (teacher-to-teacher visits) presenting or attending workshops, and reading professional journals.  A K-12 Professional Focus Weekend is held annually to build staff relationships between campuses and to provide an opportunity to discuss current educational issues.  

Parent/Student Handbook

Teacher Handbook

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Our Faculty and Staff

UISSC Staff

Campus Highlights

Marching Band

Marching Flags Marching Band Marching Flags

We have been blessed to have skilled musicians in our music department to provide unique opportunities.  

Technology and Practical Skills

Computer class  Cooking class

Students have access to computer equipment in two computer labs. Students have opportunities to enrol in other practical subjects such as cooking, sewing, driver's education, and aviation.


Ceramics and Visual Art

 The Art Room Ceramics class

Students enjoy making pottery using our own gas-fired kiln. 


Industrial Arts

The wood and metals shop is large and well-equiped.Students have classes for basic intorductiory classes ...

 .. as well as more advanced classes. A large classroom is available for instruction.

The metal and wood shops provide students with opportunities to develop skills in areas other than academics.


Drama

Lés Miserables production Les Miserables - the production is a major highlight for the entire community

Students have an annual opportunity to be involved in a major school production. 


Music

  

Marching band concert.jpgBand Director

The music program at UIS allows students to participate in band as early as 5th grade and continue on through grade 12.  The newly completed music building is a great blessing to teachers and students.