Making Education What It Should Be

How We Learn
We structure education by focusing on process-based scaffolding, a pillar of Supportive Immersion theory. We meet students where they are in their developmental process and scaffold experiences with appropriate levels of support to inch them outside their comfort zones to ignite curiosity, introduce novel challenges, and facilitate a healthy level of stimulation and engagement. We keep raising the bar to ensure continued learning & growth. 
Skills We Build
Supportive Immersion Theory focuses on
developing the 21st century skill set
 called PROPS:
Proactive Purposefulness
Resilience
Open Collaboration
​Problem-Solving Creativity
Self-Governance
How We Interact
We believe in highlighting the interdependent nature of life systems. Whether connecting with different parts of our own being, our relationships with others, or the more complex systems of families, communities, and the world, the systems-oriented nature of life is a focus of our interactions. Supportive Immersion develops empathic connection and collaborative empowerment as keys to walking together through life experiences.  
Global Citizenship
Service project development & implementation helps students learn to plan and execute projects & become more engaged in generating responsible action. Course themes & experiences explore: 
  • Digital citizenship
  • Conflict resolution
  • Ecological stewardship
  • Sustainable development
  • Human rights
  • Social justice
  • Diversity
  • Interdependence
Technology & Multimedia
  • Students use laptops, iPads, and professional software to complete their work and studies. 
  • Technological citizenship is integrated into courses to help students learn to manage technology in a healthy, productive way. 
  • Multimedia skills are taught as a part of the Portfolio program so that all students graduate with marketable skills in technology and multimedia arts production.. 
  • Students graduate with a 4-year multimedia Portfolio of reflections, videos, photos, presentations, writings, & other projects exhibiting their development of skills & global citizenship competencies.
Cultural Immersion 
  • 9th Grade - trips in the US to study humanities, government, and arts
  • 10th Grade - quarter in Costa Rica to study Spanish, arts, and culture
  • 11th Grade - quarter in Peru to study humanities, Spanish, and arts
  • 12th Grade - quarter in Austria to study humanities and more with the Global Citizenship Alliance + local internships to solidify work skills.
  • Summer sessions offer additional enrichment in international and local communities.
  • We are also open to student input on immersion locations, so speak up!
Student Life & Community
  • 80-120 Students Maximum (20-30 per grade)
  • Average 10-15 students per class
  • Traditional school calendar with Spring Quarter Immersion Experience (traveling immersion)
  • 2-3 week breaks between quarters & 11 week summer break 
  • Comfortable housing & learning to live with roommates away from home on a campus
  • Integrated social-emotional education & counseling support through our Immersive Citizenship integrated 4-year course 
  • Small, tight-knit community of students and faculty
Health & Wellness
  • Daily physical exercise and activities
  • Daily mindfulness practices
  • Balanced nutrition
  • ​Protected sleep hours
  • Counseling in Supportive Immersion and PROPS development through an "Immersive Citizenship" 4 year curriculum of psychology and sociology.
  • Counselors guide reflection & processing of experiences through Portfolio development​
Outdoor Education & Recreation
  • Clubs & weekend activities may include backpacking trips, ropes & challenge courses, zip lining, hiking, rafting, canoeing, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, mountain biking, rock climbing and bouldering, skiing and snowboarding, surfing, and more.
  • Local community events and activities to enjoy the arts, music, events, & the outdoors.
  • Students learn to interact with nature & each other in healthy, respectful, collaborative ways. 
  • ​Immersion experiences provide unique recreational & cultural immersion in nature & communities both locally and internationally..

VISION
To immerse, collaborate and craft a better world. 

MISSION
SIGA facilitates immersive learning & global citizenship to empower students to become integrated life-long learners who make positive contributions.
Copyright 2018 Supported Immersion Global Academy - SIGA. All Rights Reserved. 
To get involved with changing the educational paradigm so that high school students have the opportunity to engage in an integrated, holistic, supportive educational community locally and internationally, please contact us today. We welcome feedback, development ideas, fundraising offers and opportunities, and collaboration! 
"Siga" in Spanish means keep going... continue forward... persist... and that's what we do!
If you're ready to engage, immerse, and emerge a better you,
consider SIGA for your high school experience and your life.