Washtenaw International High School
Our Mission Statement:
Prepare our students to become knowledgeable, inquiring, and reflective citizens serving as empathetic ambassadors committed to a lifetime of personal, local, and global enrichment in our integrated world.
Overview of the School:
Washtenaw International High School is a free, public, consortium high school for students in participating Washtenaw County school districts. It opened in the Fall of 2011 to its first group of ninth grade students.
Our school will provide a challenging, student-centered, inquiry-based sequence of courses with an emphasis on international understanding, cultural identity and the taking of multiple perspectives. It is a program that emphasizes rigorous academic standards in disciplinary and interdisciplinary knowledge.
Our school meets all International Baccalaureate requirements for teacher training, course design and assessment frameworks. We received our full accreditation as an IB World School with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program in the spring of 2013. WIHI IB World School Confirmation
The following Washtenaw County school districts have joined the consortium:
Our school will provide a challenging, student-centered, inquiry-based sequence of courses with an emphasis on international understanding, cultural identity and the taking of multiple perspectives. It is a program that emphasizes rigorous academic standards in disciplinary and interdisciplinary knowledge.
Our school meets all International Baccalaureate requirements for teacher training, course design and assessment frameworks. We received our full accreditation as an IB World School with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program in the spring of 2013. WIHI IB World School Confirmation
The following Washtenaw County school districts have joined the consortium:
- Ann Arbor
- Chelsea
- Lincoln
- Manchester
- Milan
- Saline
- Whitmore Lake
- Ypsilanti
- Washtenaw Intermediate
Curriculum:
The curriculum is designed to align with the IB Diploma Program and Michigan Merit Curriculum requirements.
Extra-Curricular and Enrichment Activities:
Each teacher at WIHI is expected to lead at least one club or after-school enrichment activity. Students will be able to particiapte in these enrichment activities offered at the school. In addition, students may opt to participate in their "home" high school extra-curricular activities and sports programs as well.
The School Day and Year:
The WIHI school day starts at 7:45am and end at 2:35pm. The school year is 190 days with the first day of school being in August and finishing in June. Freshman orientation is usually during the second week of August, however, please keep checking the calendar for updates.
School building and location:
Our school is located in the recently renovated, former East Middle School, at 510 Emerick Street, Ypsilanti, MI, 48198. It is just minutes from the Huron Street exit on I-94.
Becoming an IB School - Process & Timeline:
WIHI completed the authorization of an International Baccalaureate Diploma Program School in the spring of 2013. This process involved a series of steps that demonstrated our commitment to fully embrace the International Baccalaurreate Diploma Program expectations. In included a extensive and detailed application form, a site visit from IB personnel, and additional demonstrations of commitment to the IB expectations.
In February of 2011 our school started the IB authorization process by submitting an interested school form. In April of 2011 the school submitted the application for candidancy form and fees. Our final visit took place in November of 2012.
In April of 2013, WIHI received it's notice of approval to be an Official IB Diploma World School.
In February of 2011 our school started the IB authorization process by submitting an interested school form. In April of 2011 the school submitted the application for candidancy form and fees. Our final visit took place in November of 2012.
In April of 2013, WIHI received it's notice of approval to be an Official IB Diploma World School.
Teaching Staff:
Check out the Faculty and Contact Us page for more detailed information.
Consortium School Governance:
Each of the participating districts joined the consortium though board action at the district level.
The Joint Steering Committee is the governing body for the consortium. This committee consists of the school principal and the superintendents from the participating districts and is responsible for: 1) approval of a balanced operating budget, 2) appointment of the school director, 3) establishment of policies and rules to govern the consortium, 4) research and development of school curriculum, 5) evaluation of school programs, 6) establishment of duties and responsiblities of any advisory committee, 7) responsibility to take actions to assure revenues cover costs, 8) acquisition or installation of capital improvements and 9) any other matters set forth in the consortium agreement. The joint steering committee has an advisory committee for personnel and one for budget.
In addition to the joint steering committee, school level leadership and advisory groups will be formed.
The Joint Steering Committee is the governing body for the consortium. This committee consists of the school principal and the superintendents from the participating districts and is responsible for: 1) approval of a balanced operating budget, 2) appointment of the school director, 3) establishment of policies and rules to govern the consortium, 4) research and development of school curriculum, 5) evaluation of school programs, 6) establishment of duties and responsiblities of any advisory committee, 7) responsibility to take actions to assure revenues cover costs, 8) acquisition or installation of capital improvements and 9) any other matters set forth in the consortium agreement. The joint steering committee has an advisory committee for personnel and one for budget.
In addition to the joint steering committee, school level leadership and advisory groups will be formed.
School Funding:
The per-student state funding will follow each student to WIHI. Each district pays 100% of the state foundation allowance for each student enrolled in the program from their district on the September/October student count day.