High School

High School pathways

• Students develop and refine their literacy skills by writing narrative, literary, expository and informational pieces. The English program emphasizes analysis and the writing process; simultaneously, we aim to foster a love of reading.
  English

  “A word after a word after a word is power.” Margaret Atwood

  • Grade9
    English 9
  • Grade10
    English 10 Standard/Honors
  • Grades11-12
    IB Language and Literature Standard/Higher Level
    IB Literature Standard/Higher Level
• World language courses aim to help students communicate with confidence in order to make connections and broaden their understanding of the world. Language learning as an essential component of intercultural competence within an increasingly globalized society.
  World Languages

  “A different language is a different vision of life.” Federico Fellini

  • Grade9
    Level I-IV French/German/Spanish
  • Grade10
    Level I-IV French/German/Spanish, Home language with a tutor
  • Grade11-12
    Level I-IV French/German/Spanish
    IB Ab Initio French/German/Spanish Standard Level
    IB Language B Standard/Higher Level
    IB Language A Standard Level
• Social studies includes learning about many different disciplines, such as history, economics, psychology, environmental systems and societies. The concepts, information, and practices in social studies help students to build an informed and balanced view of our interconnected world and its citizens.
  Social Studies

  "History is a relentless master. It has no present, only the past rushing into the future. To try to hold fast is to be swept aside." John F. Kennedy

  • Grade9
    Social Studies 9
  • Grade10
    Social Studies 10
    Business Studies
  • Grade11-12
    Business Studies
    IB History Standard/Higher Level
    IB Economics Standard/Higher Level
    IB Psychology Standard/Higher Level
    IB Environmental Systems and Societies Standard Level
• Students engage their curiosity in the process of making sense of natural phenomena. They are challenged to ask questions, to think critically, and to be responsible global citizens in an increasingly complex and dynamic world.
  Science

  "Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less." Marie Curie

  • Grade9
    Science 9
  • Grade10
    Science 10
    Systems Science
  • Grade11-12
    Systems Science
    IB Biology Standard/Higher Level
    IB Chemistry Standard/Higher Level
    IB Physics Standard/Higher Level
    IB Computer Science Standard/Higher Level
    IB Environmental Systems and Societies Standard Level
• In mathematics, students develop problem-solving skills and the ability to connect seemingly distinct areas of the subject. Students also explore applications to other subjects through extended problems and projects.
  Mathematics

  "If you wish to learn to swim you have to go in the water, and if you wish to become a problem solver you have to solve problems." George Poly

  • Grade9
    Math 9 Standard/Honors
  • Grade10
    Math 10 Standard/Honors
  • Grade11-12
    IB Math Applications and Interpretation Standard/Higher Level
    IB Math Analysis and Approaches Standard/Higher Level
• Students create and perform in music, theatre, and visual arts. They develop in-depth skills in at least one art form, appreciate the arts in expressing human experiences and are prepared to apply their arts knowledge and skills throughout their lifetime.
  Arts

  "Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life." Pablo Picasso

  • Grade9
    Introductory Studio Art
    Introductory Theatre
    Introduction to Photography
    Graphic Design and Yearbook
    Band
    Rock Band
    Music Technology
  • Grade10
    Intro/Advanced Studio Art
    Intro/Advanced Theatre
    Intro/Advanced Photography
    Graphic Design and Yearbook
    Band
    Rock Band
    Music Technology
    Independent Study Options
  • Grade11-12
    All courses listed above
    IB Visual Arts Standard/Higher Level
    IB Theatre Standard/Higher Level
    IB Music Standard/Higher Level
• Digital video is now used in broadcasting, websites, documentaries and feature films. This project-based course offers an introduction to this exciting technology and the process of video production. iPhone app development and fun projects with software robots are some of the Programming activities. The Design Technology class focuses on using the design process to develop and create solutions to fill a variety of needs.
  Information Technology & Media Arts

  "It is important to remember that educational software, like textbooks, is only one tool in the learning process. Neither can be a substitute for well-trained teachers, leadership, and parental involvement." Keith Krueger

  • Grade9
    Video Production
    Programming
    Design Technology
  • Grade10
    Video Production
    Programming
    Design Technology
    Independent Study Options
  • Grade11-12
    Video Production
    Programming
    Design Technology
    Independent Study Options
• Physical Education teaches students to constantly be the best they can be: to apply oneself with effort, to work with others cooperatively, and to develop one’s own sports skills and fitness levels.
  Physical Education

  "Physical fitness is not only one of the most important to a healthy body, it is also the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity." John F. Kennedy

  • Grade9
    Physical Education 9
  • Grade10
    Physical Education 10
  • Grade11-12
    Lifetime Fitness
    Wellness Drop In
• EAL enables English language learners to operate to their full potential both academically and socially within the international school setting. LSS supports students in successfully completing the assignments of their other classes and in extending effective organizational and study skills.
  Language and Learning Support

  "Instruction does much, but encouragement everything." Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

  • Grade9
    English as an Additional Language (EAL)
    Learning Support Services (LSS)
  • Grade10
    English as an Additional Language (EAL)
    Learning Support Services (LSS)
  • Grade11-12
    English as an Additional Language (EAL)
    Learning Support Services (LSS)
    IB Skills
    Study Hall
• Creativity—arts and other experiences that involve creative thinking. Action—physical exertion contributing to a healthy lifestyle, complementing academic work elsewhere in the IB Diploma Programme. Service—an unpaid and voluntary exchange that has a learning benefit for the student.
  IB Core Requirements

  "The ultimate authority must always rest with the individual's own reason and critical analysis." Tenzin Gyatso

  • Grade11-12
    Extended Essay (EE)
    IB Theory of Knowledge (TOK)
    Creativity, Action, and Service (CAS)
• AISB offers rigorous and relevant learning experiences intended to help students explore their passions and interests and to transform their curiosity into knowledge and skills that can make meaningful contributions to the world. As a part of its focus on Learning for the Future, AISB supports students in personalized learning by partnering with a variety of top-tier educational partners and providing structures to foster success.
  Personalized Learning Experiences

  "We need to bring learning to people instead of people to learning." Elliot Masie

  • Grade10-12
    Global Online Academy (GOA)
    Pamoja
    Advanced Placement (AP)
    Externships