*School Subjects can change depending on the child. We also include ESL for non-native English speakers using the Anglia Examinations of England System.* Native means that the main language in the home is English. If you do not use English in the home your child is considered a language learner.
American Group International Curriculum Standards
Elementary/Junior High Subjects
Students in elementary and junior high have a standard set of subjects to take each year. Below is a list of the normal schedule for each of these grade levels.
1st Grade | 5th Grade | ||
F105 E105 L105 M105 S105 | Foreign Language English and Spelling 1 Literature 1 Mathematics 1 Natural Science ESL | F125 E125 H125 L125 M125 S125 | Foreign Language English and Spelling 5 The Beginner’s Amer. Hist. Literature 5 Mathematics 5 Beginner’s Phys. & Health ESL |
2nd Grade | 6th Grade | ||
F110 E110 H110 L110 M110 S110 V702 | Foreign Language English and Spelling 2 The U.S. Presidents Literature 2 Mathematics 2 Natural Science Penmanship* ESL | F130 E130 H130 L130 M130 S130 | Foreign Language English and Spelling 6 U.S. Geography/Moroccan History Literature 6 Mathematics 6 Earth Science ESL |
3rd Grade | 7th Grade | ||
F115 E115 H115 L115 M115 S115 V702 | Foreign Language English and Spelling 3 Great American Heroes Literature 3 Mathematics 3 Creation Penmanship* ESL | F135 E135 H135 L135 M135 S135 | Foreign Language English and Spelling 7 World Geography/Islamic History Literature Math 7 Biological Science ESL |
4th Grade | 8th Grade | ||
F120 E120 H120 L120 M120 S120 V702 | Foreign Language English and Spelling 4 Our Fifty United States Literature 4 Mathematics 4 Natural Science Penmanship* ESL | F140 E140 H140 L140 M140 S140 | Foreign Language English and Spelling 8 Intro. World /European History Literature Math Foundations. /Pre-Algebra General Science/ ESL |
*Penmanship is recommended to be taken each year from 2nd grade through 4th grade.
High School Graduation Plan
For our high school students, we have a plan of what classes are needed to be able to obtain a high school diploma. We have included the plan below broken down by grade level. Students are placed into the program for high school that fits the student’s needs.
9th Grade | ||||
F145 E145 H145 M145 S145 V730 PE | Foreign Language English I U.S. History Algebra I Physical Science Principles of Music Physical Education ESL | |||
10th Grade |
| Kindergarten | ||
F150 E150 H150 M150 S150 EL | Foreign Language English II World History Geometry Biology Elective ESL | F100 E100 L100 M100 S100 V702 | Foreign Language English Reading Phonics Math Science Penmanship* ESL | |
11th Grade | ||||
F155 E155 M155 S155 EL EL | Foreign Language English III Algebra II Health Elective Elective ESL | High School Learning service hours are 10 per year at 40 over the 4-year high school plan. | ||
12th Grade | ||||
F160 E160 H160 M160 S160
| Foreign Language English IV U.S. Government/Economics Business Math Scientific Creationism ESL | Other electives and AP courses are available for students to take, but this should be planned out starting in Grade 9. Students and parents, she be involved in the type of high school program they need the student to be enrolled in. This will be important for the type of studies they would like to obtain. | ||
*Special Education*
English / Arabic
Math / ESL
Physical Education
Science / Electives
History / Electives
Our Schools Techniques and Vision:
Montessori/Forest Practices
| 3 to 6-year-old- early learning through work play. | Learner led explorations |
| Skill teaching and curious learners are driven. | Personal development |
| Guide children in self-directed activity/activities. | Community based program |
| Children’s freedom in the classroom. | Holistic |
| Positive discipline | Student leading activities are encouraged |
| Children learn at their pace. | Inclusive learning/Diversity |
Waldorf Practices
| 3 to 7 learning by play. | Importance of home native language. |
| Children wait till age 7 to start formal education. | Anglia Examinations Exams, UK. |
| Spirituality | World University Partnerships. |
| The use of art in language learning formation in painting and drawing. | |
| Free thinking is encouraged. | |
| Social Skills learning from Boys Town, USA |
American Curriculum
| 36 Week program. | No focusing on major testing until after the 8th grade. |
| 180 school days | CAT Testing after the 8th grade. California Achievement Test |
| 10 month/2 month summer | Traditional American Grading system. |
| Summer school for challenged students. | American Transcripts |
| K3-Grade 12. Ages 3 to 18. | Yearly Language Testing |
| No child left behind/ Small class ratio. | Limited Homework-Homework policy posted |
Additional Techniques
| Working with special needs children. | Global love and respect for all people. |
| Learning love and respect for animals and nature. | Chores for learning responsibility. |
| Small class ratio. | Enforce critical thinking skills. |
| No lecture teaching. | Micro-school pod environment. |
| Exploration of the activities, emphasis on critical thinking, and independent research. | AP classes, SAT and ACT prep. |
| Limited homework- mostly prefers children to have bonding time with family. | Sports Diploma Available for Athletes. |
Online Franchise School through our institution throughout Morocco
| 1. American High School | 2. American Worldwide Academy |
| Online School LMS for High School | Online for High School Fast Track. One Year. |
| Preferred for Ivy League student/ Cognia | Both Programs Must know English of B1 or higher. |
We combined these principles for our own specialized program! Assessment of each individual child. We are a supporter of Inclusive Education. All children deserve a chance at an education.
Our Institution’s accreditation is currently with The American Council of Training and Development and Meridian Learning Micro School Grassroots movement.