Even then, however, students who come from self-directed programs are often very proficient in managing their time during the day to complete their homework. Many features of the CIS program were originally designed to support two-parent working families. Over time, however, even the most traditional families at CIS have come to appreciate the school's unique benefits. First and foremost, all families appreciate the superior, individualized and self-directed education that CIS provides. It is unique on the mid-Peninsula.
Many families take advantage of the school's flexibility and extended day schedule.
Although some families avail themselves of the extra hours less frequently than others, they still appreciate the flexibility the school provides each day. Many CIS families have come to embrace the flexibility inherent in the school's twelve month schedule. Different families take different amounts of vacation at different times of the year to suit their family needs. CIS provides rich educational continuity to children, while providing scheduling flexibility to their families. All CIS families use this flexibility in different ways.