MISSION

Swigert International School strives to create innovative, intellectually curious students who share a sense of agency for creating a better and more peaceful world.

VISION

Swigert International School aims to develop knowledgeable, inquisitive, and caring young people through the collaboration of students, teachers, parents and community.

Knowledgeable: SIS provides a challenging, and engaging and internationally-minded
instructional program to encourage each child to reach their full potential.

Inquisitive: SIS inspires creativity, curiosity, and critical thinking through highly effective instructional
practices, including the use of technology, the environment and community resources.

Caring: SIS develops respectful, service oriented students who care for
themselves, their communities and the world around them.

News & Announcements

Back To School Dates

Registration Although your acceptance is official, every new family must complete registration.  Registration is the process by which you confirm the information we have on file for your household. This is a DPS requirement that needs to be done every school year. It will reopen again July 29th…. Continue Reading

Fall 2024 After School Enrichments

Dear DPS Families, We’re excited for the upcoming Fall 2024 Enrichment session. Here’s what you need to know: Brochures listing all programs being offered will be sent out next week.Registration Starts:Central Region: Wednesday, August 7th at 6:00 amNorth Region: Thursday, August 8th at 6:00 amSouth Region: Friday,… Continue Reading

SAC Survey

Each year our school accountability committee (SAC) designs a survey to seek input from the community regarding our school programming. We want to hear what is working, not working and any suggestions you might have before Monday forward. Please take this short survey before Monday May 20th…. Continue Reading

New Student Questionnaire

If your student will be new to Swigert fall of 2024, we’d love to have you fill out a questionnaire to help us get to know them better and assist us with class placements. Paper copies will be available at the welcome events or you can click on the links below and fill out the survey online…. Continue Reading

Innovation Zone Update

May 9, 2024  Swigert Families, I wanted to give you an update regarding our Innovation Zone and next steps for Swigert. Swigert is an innovation school which provides important flexibilities for our school around budget, how we use our professional learning time,… Continue Reading

Registration 2024-2025

All Students Registration is the annual process of updating student and family information including emergency contacts, health information and more. Select one of the windows available to register your students(s) online for 2024-2025: The “Early Bird” Window: May 6-24 Regular Window: mid July-TBD Click here for frequently asked questions and registration guides:https://schoolchoice.dpsk12.org/enrollment/online-registration/ Step 1: Complete Online Registration Go to … Continue Reading

Upcoming Events

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Aug
New Family Playdate
10
Aug
New Family Playdate
15
Aug
Meet the Teacher Night
19
Aug
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL – early dismissal no lunch
20
Aug
Early dismissal at 12, no lunch
24
Aug
Welcome Breakfast
29
Aug
Back to School Night
02
Sep
No School – Labor Day
27
Sep
No School – Professional Development Day
10
Oct
No School – Fall Conference Day
11
Oct
No School
14
Oct
No School – Professional Development Day
25
Nov
No School – Thanksgiving Break
26
Nov
No School – Thanksgiving Break
27
Nov
No School – Thanksgiving Break
28
Nov
No School – Thanksgiving Break
29
Nov
No School – Thanksgiving Break
23
Dec
No School – Winter Break
07
Jan
Back To School!
20
Jan
No School – MLK Jr. Day
14
Feb
No School – Professional Development Day
17
Feb
No School – President’s Day
24
Mar
Spring Break!
01
Apr
Back to School!
02
May
No School – Professional Development Day
26
May
No School – Memorial Day
02
Jun
Last Day for 5th Grade
03
Jun
Half Day – Dismissal, no lunch
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