Matthew Beck
HS COUNSELOR, DEPARTMENT CHAIR mbeck@asdubai.orgAmanda Harvey HS
COUNSELORaharvey@asdubai.org
Rosana Herrera
Every Student. Future Ready.
G9 COUNSELOR rherrera@asdubai.org
About ASD
Founded in 1966, The American School of Dubai is an independent, not-for-profit, U.S. curriculum international school with an inclusive admissions policy. ASD is accredited by Middle States Association (MSACS), and is a member of NESA, MESAC International ACAC, CIS and CollegeBoard.
CURRICULUM & GRADING
Sean Menton HS COUNSELOR smenton@asdubai.orgDr. Steve Druggan
SUPERINTENDENT
Kristine Stamp-Jerabek
Tewsley HS COUNSELOR etewsley@asdubai.orgErin
HS PRINCIPAL
Kevin Brawn
HS ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL
Amy
Thompson HS COUNSELOR athompson@asdubai.orgTranscript Requests hscounseling@asdubai.org
Emily Theriault HS ASSOCIATE
PRINCIPALOVERVIEW
ASD is a U.S. curriculum school with standards-based grading based on a cumulative year-long calendar. Some electives are semester-based. ASD offers a rigorous selection of courses including twenty-five that are Advanced Placement. Most APs are reserved for grades 11 & 12. All AP classes taken on campus are weighted 0.25. All students enrolled in an AP course are required to write the AP exam. ASD does not offer honors classes, rank, or require community or service learning. A minimum of 25 credits are required for graduation.
COURSES CREDITS English 4 Math 3 Science 3 Social Studies 3 World Languages 2 COURSES CREDITS Physical & Health Ed. 2 Visual & Performing Arts 2 Information Technology 0.5 Electives 5.5 Total Required 25 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (MIN. 25 TOTAL)
Covid-19 and ASD
2020-2021
ASD adopted an 80/20% Blended Learning model with students in school for 4 days and virtual for 1 day each week. Extra-curricular activities were limited. All sporting activities were suspended and student organizations were virtual. 2021-PRESENT
ASD has resumed 100% in person learning.
44% 56%
Class Citizenship
% of Students < 3.0 3.0-3.49 3.5-3.74 3.75-3.99 > 4.0
10 15 25 5 20 30 0
Unique Programs
Each of the following programs are application based:
AP CAPSTONE DIPLOMA
Students choose from 25 Advanced Placement courses including Capstone, a culminating two-year credential program in which students complete in depth research on world phenomena.
GLOBAL ONLINE ACADEMY
ASD partners with GOA to provide students with rigorous authentic distance learning opportunities. This learning opportunity challenges students to develop core competencies and global citizenship skills.
SELF-DIRECTED PROJECT
Students choose an area of study that fits within local and global context and connect it to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This student-driven course supports the development and growth of the ASD student profile attributes.
INTERNSHIP
An inquiry-based pedagogical approach that provides opportunities for students to coconstruct their learning. They participate in rich experiences in a community outside school, reflect on those experiences to derive meaning, and apply their learning to influence their decisions and actions in various aspects of their lives.
ASD STUDENT BODY 183 Sr. Students
Nationalities Senior 86 Nationalities
PreK-12 Students
75% GRADE SBG GPA C Adequate 2.0 C- Adequate 1.7 D+ Limited 1.3 D Limited 1.0 D- Limited 0.5 F Did not demonstrate 0 AP Courses add additional 0.25 to standard weighting 22 American School of Dubai P.O. Box 71188 Dubai, UAE +971 4 395 0005 www.asdubai.org
The American School of Dubai’s mission is to challenge and inspire each student to achieve their dreams and to become a passionate learner prepared to adapt and contribute in a rapidly changing world.
Standardized Test Results For 2022-2023
161
Due
AP Capstone Diplomas
AP International Diplomas
12 College Application Limit
Matriculation 2021-2023
*indicates Class of 2023
UNITED STATES
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FRA
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