Academic

ASA enrolls students who will benefit from an enriched, competitive, college preparatory education. We believe education should begin at the earliest possible level. That is why computers and foreign language learning start in the elementary years. We want our students to appreciate learning as a life-long opportunity.

The ASA Upper School Curriculum, Grades 7-12, includes:

ASA Requirements for Graduation

Students must accumulate a minimum of 26 Carnegie units between the 9th and 12th grades in order to be eligible for graduation from ASA. ASA does not grant its American High School Diploma to students who do not have 12 years of formal schooling, grades 1-12. Some Egyptian schools claim that they grant the American High School diploma after only 11 years of formal schooling, but such diplomas are illegitimate and are not recognized in the U.S.A., Canada, and Europe. Presently, Egyptian universities are giving preferential treatment in admissions to those who have completed 12 years of formal schooling, grades 1-12.

Twenty of the units must be in full year Core Subjects.

• 4 English
• 3 Math (Algebra 1&2 and one other)
• 4 History (12th grade Humanities counts as 1 year)
• 3 Science (General, Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
• 2 French, Spanish , AFL with at least 2 years of one.
• 1 PE (0.25 credits per year)

Eight of the units are accumulated through elective courses in Arabic Language, Egyptian Culture, Computers, Art and Music, Sociology, Anthropology, Logic/Philosophy, Economics, Enriched English, and Writing Workshop. ASA has a Community Service graduation requirement. Some of these electives are required and are automatically included in the student's annual schedule. Humanities is required of 12th graders and is the 12th grade History course. Other electives are the choice of the individual. Students can meet with the academic advisor/counselor if they have questions.

Download Curriculum Guides:

• Grade 2 - Microsoft Word File
• Grade 3 - Microsoft Word File
• Grade 4 - Microsoft Word File
• Math 7 - Microsoft Word File
• Math 8 - Microsoft Word File
• Geometry - Microsoft Word File
• Algebra I - Microsoft Word File
• Algebra II - Microsoft Word File
• Pre Calculus - Microsoft Word File
• Calculus - Microsoft Word File
• Physics - Microsoft Word File
• English as a second language - Microsoft Word File
• Biology - Microsoft Word File
• British Literature - Microsoft Word File
• Chemistry - Microsoft Word File
• English 10 - Microsoft Word File
• English 7 and 8 - Microsoft Word File
• English 9 - Microsoft Word File
• Humanities 11 and 12 - Microsoft Word File
• Medieval History - Microsoft Word File
• Physical Education - Microsoft Word File
• Social Studies 7 - Microsoft Word File
• Sociology 11 - Microsoft Word File
• US History - Microsoft Word File
• US Literature - Microsoft Word File