Bandung Alliance Intercultural School (BAIS) is redefining education in Indonesia with a mission to “Transform Hearts and Minds in Community.” Combining academic excellence with a holistic approach to personal growth, BAIS’s values—Truth, Excellence, Collaboration, Compassion, and Growth—guide every aspect of school life, fostering an environment where students are equipped to thrive academically and beyond.
“Our focus is on lifelong transformation,” says Travis Julian, Head of School. “Alma has become an invaluable partner in making this vision a reality, empowering us to communicate more effectively and strengthen our community.”
Enhancing Student Success with Alma
BAIS has embraced Alma’s comprehensive tools to streamline school operations and enhance student engagement. Alma’s flexible scheduling features allow for the creation of multi-grade classes and the management of dynamic bell schedules, ensuring seamless updates and effective communication with students and parents alike.
The user-friendly student and parent portals further support BAIS’s emphasis on transparency and accessibility. Students, particularly those in Grades 10 – 12 working on college applications, can easily track graduation requirements, grades, and milestones through Alma. Meanwhile, parents benefit from a centralized platform for accessing critical information, fostering a more connected school community.
“Alma enables us to keep everyone on the same page, helping us focus more on meaningful student engagement,” adds Julian.
Personalized Education in Action
BAIS stands out in the region for its intentional, values-driven approach to education. The school’s commitment to knowing each student personally creates a supportive environment where every learner’s unique strengths are nurtured. Alma complements this individualized approach by simplifying standards-based grading, a cornerstone of the elementary program for nearly a decade.
With Alma’s gradebook and integration with Google Classroom, teachers can efficiently track student progress while providing clear and transparent communication to parents. This synergy supports BAIS’s mission of delivering a transformative educational experience.
“Alma has streamlined our teaching and learning processes, enabling us to focus on what truly matters—our students’ growth,” says Julian.
Preparing Students for Lifelong Success
BAIS’s innovative backward-design planning ensures that every lesson and assessment aligns with long-term goals rooted in the school’s core values. For example, in its English Language Arts program, BAIS emphasizes the importance of understanding diverse perspectives, a principle introduced in preschool and reinforced through Grade 12.
This intentional approach ensures that students are not only prepared to meet academic benchmarks but also equipped with the critical thinking skills and empathy needed to succeed in a globalized world.
“At BAIS, we’re not just preparing students for exams,” says Julian. “We’re preparing them to lead meaningful, transformative lives.”
Bandung Alliance Intercultural School exemplifies the power of community-driven, values-based education. With Alma as a trusted partner, BAIS continues to deliver a dynamic and forward-thinking school experience, empowering students to grow, connect, and excel in today’s interconnected world.
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