1. American Section High SchoolDB

2. Children must be taught how to think, not what to think.
Margaret Mead DB

3. The MES Graduate Profile1.
The MES Graduate Profile CD

4. The MES Graduate Profile
An MES Cairo graduate is:
A leader
Confident
Articulate
Flexible
Pro-active
Reflective
Principled
Independent
Resourceful
Resilient
Inspired
Visionary
Creative
An MES Cairo graduate can:
Communicate fluently in the English language
Intelligently express their views
Problem solve
Lead by example
Recognize personal strengths and passions
Relate well to others
Take appropriate risks
Make a difference
An MES Cairo graduate shows:
Integrity
Initiative
Empathy
Excellent interpersonal skills
Appreciation of individuals’ rights and responsibilities
Cultural awareness
Respect for self and others
Global understanding
Commitment to lifelong learning
Understanding of the Egyptian culture and the Arabic language CD

5. The Elements of Learning

6. 2.
The Program of Studies JT

7. Experiential Learning continues
The Elective Subjects
The Core Subjects
English
Science
Mathematics
Physical Education (PE)
Social Studies
Modern Languages
Arabic, Religion & Social Studies
Art & Design (various)
Computer Science (various)
Choir
Instrumental Music
Theatre
English Electives
Advanced Placement courses
Experiential Learning continues JT

8. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSJT

9. Recommended for College/University
Subject Area
Minimum Credit
Recommended for College/University
English
4.0 4
Mathematics
3.0
Science
3-4
Social Studies 3
World Language
2.0 consecutive
3-4 / Fluency
Arts
2.0
Physical Education
1.0
Health Science
0.5
Religion
Arabic
Electives
3.5
TOTAL (Minimum)
28.0 JT

10. Individual Graduation Plan4.
Individual Graduation Plan SF

11. Individual Graduation Plan WorksheetSF

12. Communicating with parents5.
Communicating with parents SF

13. Communicating with parents
Google Classroom
Academic Warning
Report Card
Family Portal
Intervention Meeting SF

14. 6.
Grade Point Average DM

15. GPA 4.0 Grade Point Average 3.7 3.3 3.0 2.7 2.3 2.0 1.7 1.3 A A- B+ B
94-100
4.0 A-
90-93
3.7 B+
87-89
3.3 B
84-86
3.0 B-
80-83
2.7 C+
77-79
2.3 C
74-76
2.0 C-
70-73
1.7 D+
66-69
1.3
GPA DM

16. 7.
The Transcript DM

17. The Transcript
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12 DM

18. 8.
External Assessments DT

19. External Assessments Grades 7, 8 & 9 Grade 10 Grades 11 & 12DT

20. University Admissions9.
University Admissions DT

21. University Admissions
Minimum cumulative GPA: 2.0
Minimum SAT score: 960
(or ACT equivalent)
Each University has its own requirements
After School Activities enhance applications DT

22. University Guidance FormDT

23. 2,102,400 DB

24. The Heads of Department
Introducing
The Heads of Department DB

25. English – Ms. Adrienne Hawthorne Science – Ms. Sally Sorial
Core Heads of Department
Math – Ms. Janie Cates
English – Ms. Adrienne Hawthorne
Science – Ms. Sally Sorial
Social Studies – Mr. Tom Roodvoets DB

26. Questions?
Who to ask? DB

27. Ms. Dodie Pfeil – American Section Principal
Discuss any further questions with…
Ms. Dodie Pfeil – American Section Principal
Mr. David McKoski – American Section Vice Principal
Ms. Christine Downey – Deputy Head
Ms. Christine Flake – Dean of Students Grades 11 & 12
Mr. Jonathan Todd – Dean of Students Grades 9 & 10
Ms. Shelby Fowler – Dean of Students Grades 7 & 8 DB

28. American Section High School