Mission Statement:
The American High School (AHS) promotes opportunities for excellence in a caring and safe learning environment. Our challenging academic program offers a guided learning opportunity for students to question their own learning. Thus, AHS nurtures the growing of self- confident, respectful, responsible and productive citizens equipped with up- to- date necessary skills and knowledge.
Vision Statement:
AHS community is dedicated to the intellectual, personal, social, emotional, and physical growth and development of its students. The qualified staff and faculty members are cognizant of the value of continuous professional development to rigorously challenge students and give them the cutting edge needed to explore their full potential, to successfully meet the challenges imposed by the global economy, and to be prime candidates at renowned universities; a feat achieved through diversified learning experiences and through teaching practices that are both reflective of and responsive to the needs of our students.
WE BELIEVE SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS in the AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL:
- Have a positive self-concept and feel accepted
- Respect all cultures, rights, and beliefs of others
- Are goal-oriented and reflective in their learning
- Arrive prepared and ready to learn each day
- Approach tasks with persistence and confidence
- Cooperatively and collaboratively learn from self and others
- Take pride and care in the school facility and resources
- Conduct themselves in a peaceful, safe, and responsible manner
WE BELIEVE PARENT PARTNERS in the AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL:
- Are positive and proactive partners with the school community
- Support their child’s education by communicating regularly with school staff
- Ensure that their child arrives each day on-time, prepared, and ready to learn
- Provide an appropriate place and designated time for homework and reading
- Adhere to school policies, rules and procedures
WE BELIEVE SCHOOL STAFF PARTNERS in the AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL:
- Work collaboratively with other staff to promote educational best practices to embrace, inspire, and challenge every student every day
- Are positive and proactive partners with students, parents, and the community
- Support their students’ education by communicating regularly with parents
- Provide a welcoming and nurturing learning environment for all students
- Provide an inclusive standards-based instructional program with high expectations for all students
- Adhere to school policies, rules and procedures