Secondary School Timetable 2011-2012 - American International ...

y the US government or be a dependent of the U.S. citizen employed by the U.S. government. At
least one (1) of the elected members should be Nigerian. Two (2) of the six (6) elected members
can be from any nationality. All elected members should be parents of children in the school.
Employees of the school and their spouses should not be considered for election as members of the
board. The school’s Director, Principals, and staff representative all hold ex-officio, non-voting
positions.
Parent-Teacher Association (P.T.A.)
The school has an active PTA, which is dedicated to the improvement and advancement of the
school. This group supports the school in various ways, especially in organizing functions such as
craft days, Halloween Carnival, International Food Fair, etc., and by providing funding for specific
school needs. The PTA also runs a school store, with various school supplies available for purchase.
Membership in the PTA is open to all teachers and parents. Please contact any member of the school
administration for more information about participating.
Facilities
The school’s new permanent site includes 31 classrooms, an ELL center, a learning center, two
French rooms, one science lab, two computer labs, library media center, two music rooms, art room,
a P.E room, a Multipurpose Hall, two teacher workrooms, six administrative offices, a conference
room, clinic, and a school store. The school also has a swimming pool, soccer field, basketball
court, and playground equipment for the younger students. Future projects to be completed are a
running track, tennis courts, and a gymnasium.
Curriculum
The American International School of Abuja’s curriculum is a standards-based curriculum that
incorporates the acquisition of concepts and the development of skills. The standards which guide
our curriculum development are those recommended by professional organizations in the United
States.
Our students represent over 40 countries and thus are speakers of many other languages in addition
to English; therefore, there is a strong emphasis on the development of English language skills,
including phonics, reading, and writing. Our Social Studies curriculum is global in scope and the
primary goal is to help our students develop into knowledgeable and effective citizens of the world.
In Science and Mathematics there is an emphasis on developing problem-solving skills and
applying the scientific method through experimentation.
In addition to the four core subjects of English, Math, Science, and Social Studies, students receive
instruction in Fine Arts, French, Health, Music, Nigerian Studies, Physical Education and other
electives. We are committed to providing our students with a comprehensive educational program
that is based on the latest research in education and utilizes the most up-to-date methods and
materials.
Professional Affiliations
AISA is a member of the Association of International Schools in Africa (AISA), and teachers and
administrators hold individual or institutional membership in professional associations in most
subject areas, including the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD), the
National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP), and the National Association of
Secondary School Principals (NASSP).
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