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| The school is currently divided into 4 divisions. British, Elementary, Middle, and High school. | The school is currently divided into 4 divisions. British, Elementary, Middle, and High school. | ||
| '''British School''' | |||
| The British School (SFBS) offers a curriculum based around the English National Primary Strategy and National Curriculum for Reception to Year 9. SFBS spans Year 1 to Year 9. The headteacher is Timothy J. Gray. | |||
| '''Elementary School''' | |||
| The elementary school (SFES) offers a curriculum based on standard U.S.-style ] education. The grade levels are K through 5. The principal is John Gaylord? | |||
| '''Middle School''' | |||
| The middle school (SFMS) offers a curriculum based on standard U.S.-style ] programs. The grade levels are 6 through 8. The principal is Shirley Droese. The Spanish Teacher Sra. Penick is actually a music teacher. | |||
| our school "counselor" is Mr. Swanson who has arrived at this school on the school year of 2007-2008. For some reason on this year the leaving statistics seem to be exceptionally high. The Middle School is getting uniforms in the next school year due to some choices made against most students' will in opinion of most. Most kids think that Mr. Swanson does not deserve the title of "counselor" due to the following reasons. | |||
| Mr. Swanson does not counsel. Kids who he "helps" with problems are more aggravated than, counseled. | |||
| Also, the office does not announce all announcements properly, many kids have heard about the uniforms through the grapevine and not through actual daily announcements. | |||
| The Middle School sports activities do not require try-outs, its more of a "getting a taste of basketball, soccer, etc." | |||
| '''High School''' | |||
| The high school (SFHS) offers a curriculum based on standard U.S.-style ] programs. The grade levels are 9 through 12. During junior and senior year, the IB Diploma Programme is offered. The principal is Kevin Baker. | The high school (SFHS) offers a curriculum based on standard U.S.-style ] programs. The grade levels are 9 through 12. During junior and senior year, the IB Diploma Programme is offered. The principal is Kevin Baker. | ||
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Seoul Foreign School
| Established | 1912 |
|---|---|
| School type | Private School |
| Head of School | 홍드류 |
| Address | 55 Yonhi-dong Seoul, Republic of Korea 120-113 |
| Coordinates | 37°34′9″N 126°56′13″E / 37.56917°N 126.93694°E / 37.56917; 126.93694 |
| Enrollment | ~1,500 |
| Organizational Membership |
National Association of Independant Schools
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| Athletic Conference | KAIAC APAC |
| Colors | Red Black |
| Nickname | Crusaders |
| Homepage | Official Site |
Located in Seoul, South Korea, the Seoul Foreign School is a K-12, IB World school, founded in 1912 that is an international school and offers a Western-style education to international students with an emphasis on "Christian values." The school is located in Yeonhui-dong, Seodaemun-gu.
Divisions
The school is currently divided into 4 divisions. British, Elementary, Middle, and High school.
British School
The British School (SFBS) offers a curriculum based around the English National Primary Strategy and National Curriculum for Reception to Year 9. SFBS spans Year 1 to Year 9. The headteacher is Timothy J. Gray.
Elementary School
The elementary school (SFES) offers a curriculum based on standard U.S.-style grade school education. The grade levels are K through 5. The principal is John Gaylord?
Middle School
The middle school (SFMS) offers a curriculum based on standard U.S.-style middle school programs. The grade levels are 6 through 8. The principal is Shirley Droese. The Spanish Teacher Sra. Penick is actually a music teacher. our school "counselor" is Mr. Swanson who has arrived at this school on the school year of 2007-2008. For some reason on this year the leaving statistics seem to be exceptionally high. The Middle School is getting uniforms in the next school year due to some choices made against most students' will in opinion of most. Most kids think that Mr. Swanson does not deserve the title of "counselor" due to the following reasons. Mr. Swanson does not counsel. Kids who he "helps" with problems are more aggravated than, counseled.
Also, the office does not announce all announcements properly, many kids have heard about the uniforms through the grapevine and not through actual daily announcements. The Middle School sports activities do not require try-outs, its more of a "getting a taste of basketball, soccer, etc."
High School
The high school (SFHS) offers a curriculum based on standard U.S.-style high school programs. The grade levels are 9 through 12. During junior and senior year, the IB Diploma Programme is offered. The principal is Kevin Baker.
Influences of Christianity
Seoul Foreign School, founded in 1912 by missionaries to Korea, has grown into a premier international college-preparatory school all the while holding to its Christian roots, philosophy, and ethos. In particular, it is committed to education within a caring Christian environment and consistent with the highest Christian values. The school provides programs designed to give an understanding of the Christian faith, both through a study of Bible and consideration of historical and contemporary understandings of Christianity. Through personal example and through certain extra-curricular activities, the school aims to encourage students to make the truths of the Christian faith a matter of personal commitment.
Discovery Week
Exclusive to the high school is Discovery Week, which is a mandatory 5-10 day program usually held around the last week of May to the first week of June. Extracurricular activities such as overseas trips and local activities are provided at a cost. The cost of overseas trips range from $1800 USD to $3000 USD. Local activities can be things such as sports (golfing, basketball), city photography and excursions, and in-school activities such as computer gaming, or American Red Cross Lifeguarding. The cost range of local activities ranges from about $100 USD to $700 USD.
Grounds
The school grounds span from the Yonhi-dong. The separate school divisions are also physically divided. The elementary school (which has recently been remodeled) sits next to the high school which is situated across from the middle school. Teacher housing is located in apartment complexes built within the campus. The Lyso Center for the Performing Arts is also located at SFS and is the site for many of the school's plays and concerts. The newest building was just opened in November and holds 2 cafeterias, a chapel, a theater, a coffee shop, and the SFS spirit shop.
Athletic Facilities
Seoul Foreign School has an indoor sports complex which houses two gyms, each with several basketball courts, as well as one weight training room. Also, located outside are two more basketball courts (next to the soccer field). More basketball courts can also be found on the British school playground. There is a soccer (football) field and a running track. There is also an indoor pool and two tennis courts are situated above it. Two more tennis courts are situated adjacent to the British school playground. There is also a gymnastics room for various uses ranging from acrobatics workout to ballet practice. An additional four tennis courts are located on the roof of the MPC (Multi-Purpose Center).
Famous Alumni
Ken Jennings: holds the record for the longest winning streak on the U.S. syndicated game show Jeopardy!
Bennett Koo: owner of Redcap, Mr. Koo is also known as the hand of Midas having earned over USD 200 million in stock trades in 2007 alone.
Charles Spackman: millionaire corporate mogul frequently featured in magazines including forbes, fortune, and US news
Eddie Shin: A Korean Pop Singer