Al-Mizhar American Academy

 

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Any student who becomes ill during an exam will be sent to the nurse, and will remain there under supervision

until she is well enough to complete the exam. Exams, once started must be completed.

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Any form of cheating will result in a 0. This includes any whispering, speaking, bringing of notes, or other

communications during the exam.

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For security reasons, no exam, photocopy of exam, or photograph of an exam may leave the building. Exams

results may be reviewed by the students and/or parents with the teacher, and by appointment only.

 

Graduation

 

 

Guidance Procedures

 

Students are responsible for their own college applications, however guidance is fully available for support. All grade 11

and 12 students are required to attend at least one individual college prep session. The Guidance Counselor will schedule

appointments, however it is ultimately the student’s responsibility to ensure that they have attended the individual

college counseling sessions and parent information sessions.

 

 

College Counseling

 

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9th grade (approximately 3 group sessions throughout the school year):

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Get acclimated to their new high school environment

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Learn about transcripts, credits, GPAs and how they are calculated, extracurriculars, and what colleges

look for in an applicant

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10th grade (approximately 4 group sessions throughout the school year throughout the school year):

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Prep for PSAT

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Attend college fairs and identify preferred institutions/programs/majors

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Learn about transcripts, credits, GPAs and how they are calculated, extracurriculars, and what colleges

look for in an applicant

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Track credits and GPA in the Spring

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11th grade (approximately 3 group sessions; at least 1 individual session throughout the school year):

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Prep for SAT during the Fall

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Attend college fairs

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Identify preferred institutions and note their application requirements and deadlines; be aware of

specific program requirements

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Learn about transcripts, credits, GPAs and how they are calculated, extracurriculars, and what colleges

look for in an applicant

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Track credits and GPA after Semester 1

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Take SAT during the Spring

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Take IELTS/TOEFL & draft personal statement(s) during the Summer

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12th grade (approximately 5 group sessions; at least 1 individual sessions throughout the school year):

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Begin college application process

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Complete personal statement(s)

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Request letters of recommendation

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GRADUATE

Graduation Requirements

 

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     Caring      

 Innovative          Inquirer           Reflective 

      Spirited 

Empowered

 

Principled          Knowledgeable       Communicator          Open-Minded     

  Inclusive  

   Balanced   

 

 

 

All students, regardless of entry year, must satisfy the following minimum requirements in order to obtain a High

School Diploma from Al Mizhar American Academy. Credit will be given for courses successfully completed in

grades 9‐12 in accredited or approved secondary schools attended previously.

 

 

A minimum of 26.5 credits are required for graduation in the following areas:

 

 

Subject Area

 

Required Credits

 

English

 

4

 

Mathematics

 

3

 

Science

 

3

 

Social Studies

3

 

Arabic Language (Arab Nationals)

4**

 

Arabic Language (Non‐Arab Nationals; Required in Grade 9 only)

1

 

World Languages

2*

 

Fine and Performing Arts

1

 

Information Technology

1

 

Physical Education/Health

2

 

Other electives

4

 

Islamic/Special Islamic

2 (½ credit for each year)

Arabic S.S. / in Arabic or English (Grade 9 only)

½ credit

 

Minimum of Total Required Credits

26.5

 

 

*Two years of a World Language (French) are required for students beginning with the Class of 2019

 

**These units can replace elective units.

 

 

SAT Exams:

 

 

It is a UAE requirement that all students who wish to receive the UAE equivalency diploma, successfully complete the SAT

exam. At this point, only the math portion is required, however poor results in the English portion reflect negatively on

the student and on AAM. AAM therefore is requiring that the SAT exam, both sections, are required for graduation. Please

know that students must register for this course independently, but can ask for assistance from the guidance office.

 

 

IELTS and TOEFL

 

 

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