AAS-SP High School
Guiding Principles
As a High School that is proud of its international community, we strive to provide an education that cherishes and also challenges our students’ attitudes and values. Through unique projects and extra-curricular activities, we aim to provide our students with significant opportunities to lead and to serve.
Our team of teachers believes that the High School program:
- Encourages students to develop in a positive and enthusiastic environment, taking responsibility for their own learning
- Develops students' abilities both academic and social, providing each student with the skills necessary to function in a modern, ever changing world
- Welcomes and cherishes cultural diversity, appreciating the benefits that an international education can offer
- Fosters a desire to always seek the highest standards in both the individual and the community
- Follows a rigorous curriculum that harnesses the best aspects of European and North American standards
- Emphasizes the core subjects of Math, Science, English and Social Studies whilst offering a range of Elective subjects in the Humanities, Technology and the Arts
- Adapts to the abilities and requirements of every student and, if necessary, develops a modified program according to individual needs
- Challenges students to pursue higher education, offering Advanced Placement (AP) courses, as well as giving assistance in SAT preparation and the university application process
Graduation Requirements
Subject area
| |
Required credits
|
|---|
| Total |
|
26 credits |
| English |
|
4 credits |
| Mathematics |
|
4 credits |
| Social Studies |
|
4 credits |
| Science |
|
4 credits |
| Foreign Language |
|
3 credits |
| Physical Education |
|
2 credits |
| Technology |
|
1 credit |
| Electives |
|
4 credits |
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