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CONTENTS Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................................... 3 Mission ......................................................................................................................................................................... 3 Vision ............................................................................................................................................................................. 3 Our Guiding Principles .................................................................................................................................................. 3 High School Core Values ............................................................................................................................................... 4 Quick Facts .................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Letter from the Principal ............................................................................................................................................... 5 Academics ........................................................................................................................................................................... Academic Integrity ........................................................................................................................................................ 7 Core Courses ................................................................................................................................................................. 8 Fine Arts and Technology .............................................................................................................................................. 8 Enrichment Period ........................................................................................................................................................ 8 Learning Support ........................................................................................................................................................... 8 Advisory......................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Student Conduct ........................................................................................................................................................... 9 Extra-Curricular Activities ........................................................................................................................................... 12 Discipline Guidelines ................................................................................................................................................... 12 Grading Policy ................................................................................................................................................................. 18 Rationale ......................................................................................................................................................................... 18 Grading Elements ............................................................................................................................................................ 18 Reporting and Recording Grades ..................................................................................................................................... 18 Grading – Excused Absences ........................................................................................................................................... 20 Grading – Unexcused Absences ....................................................................................................................................... 20 Determining Final Grades ................................................................................................................................................ 20 Grade Point Average (GPA).............................................................................................................................................. 23 Report Cards .................................................................................................................................................................... 23 Parent Conferences ......................................................................................................................................................... 24 Homework ....................................................................................................................................................................... 24 High School Overview ...................................................................................................................................................... 24 APPENDIX .................................................................................................................................................................... 26 2016 – 2017 High School Academic Calendar ............................................................................................................. 26 2
INTRODUCTION Mission The American United School is a co-educational private school, combining 21st century digital technology and traditional student-centered learning practices to ensure that students achieve academic success and social growth. Vision To provide an outstanding American education that enables students to be inspired lifelong learners and responsible global citizens. Our Guiding Principles LEARNING – ANYPLACE, ANYWHERE AND ANYTIME At AUS we believe learning is not confined to a classroom or a campus—it should be available wherever and whenever the learner needs it At AUS we continually demonstrate how to be a caring community of learners— our students, teachers, staff and families are committed to educating the whole child Our School community acknowledges and recognizes the personal, cultural and social value of each individual Technology is an integral part of students’ lives, expectations, and the future – this cannot be ignored but rather explored with a deep sense of intellectual inquiry AUS is dedicated to the future global success for this planet which depends on having a diverse, well-educated workforce and citizenry. 3
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INTRODUCTION<br />
Mission<br />
The American United School is a co-educational private school, combining 21st century digital technology and traditional<br />
student-centered learning practices to ensure that students achieve academic success and social growth.<br />
Vision<br />
To provide an outstanding American education that enables students to be inspired lifelong learners and responsible<br />
global citizens.<br />
Our Guiding Principles<br />
LEARNING – ANYPLACE, ANYWHERE AND ANYTIME<br />
At <strong>AUS</strong> we believe learning is not confined to a classroom or a campus—it should be available whe<strong>rev</strong>er and whenever the<br />
learner needs it<br />
At <strong>AUS</strong> we continually demonstrate how to be a caring community of learners— our students, teachers, staff and<br />
families are committed to educating the whole child<br />
Our School community acknowledges and recognizes the personal, cultural and social value of each individual<br />
Technology is an integral part of students’ lives, expectations, and the future – this cannot be ignored but rather<br />
explored with a deep sense of intellectual inquiry<br />
<strong>AUS</strong> is dedicated to the future global success for this planet which depends on having a diverse, well-educated<br />
workforce and citizenry.<br />
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