ASP - The <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> ChoiceLower <strong>School</strong>“The Cornerstone<strong>of</strong> Learning”Our teachers create a caring environment from whichyour children will embark on <strong>the</strong> most enriching journey<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir lives.We are committed to developing <strong>the</strong> whole child – onewho will play an active role in <strong>the</strong> world. During anyday at ASP, Lower <strong>School</strong> students may be performingfairytales in French or painting self-portraits in <strong>the</strong>style <strong>of</strong> Picasso. They might be researching a scienceproject online with National Geographic or polishing<strong>the</strong>ir poetry writing with a visiting writer. They mightbe experiencing impressionism first-hand in ClaudeMonet’s gardens in Giverny or organizing a bake sale toraise funds to sponsor students in India.Your child will enjoy success with us because weprovide:l An integrated and developmentally appropriatecurriculum designed to challenge and inspire allstudentsl Experienced, caring and highly-dedicated teacherswho build individual relationships with every child whileactively supporting independent learningl A community learning environment with large, brightclassrooms, many with individual gardens; a newlyrefurbished library, an outdoor science lab, extensiveplaygrounds and a dedicated cafeterial <strong>Paris</strong> and France are used as living learning resourcesand as an extension <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> classroom, not only for dailyFrench lessons but in all areas <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> curriculuml An English as an Additional Language programthat enables non-English speakers to enter ASP withappropriate support, maximizing integrationl A student-led Community Service program reinforcingASP’s key values <strong>of</strong> respect, responsibility and honestyand nurturing our growing global citizensl An after-school activities program ranging from yogato roller-hockey, from cooking to karaoke and fromstring ensembles to soccerThe Lower <strong>School</strong> at ASP will ensure yourchildren learn to explore with a smile!The <strong>American</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Paris</strong> is an exceptionalplace to learn.For generations we have empowered ourstudents to become <strong>the</strong> very best <strong>the</strong>y canbe through an <strong>education</strong>al experience that isunique in <strong>Paris</strong>.<strong>At</strong> ASP our students embark on a journey <strong>of</strong>self-discovery that uncovers and develops <strong>the</strong>irunique talents. Each child:l Is challenged through our rigorous,university-preparatory academic program whichembraces <strong>the</strong> best practices <strong>of</strong> an <strong>American</strong>model <strong>of</strong> <strong>education</strong>.l Works within a nurturing environment under<strong>the</strong> guidance <strong>of</strong> exceptional teachers, acquiring<strong>the</strong> skills and self-esteem necessary forpersonal success.More changes occur in <strong>the</strong>se three middle schoolyears than at almost any o<strong>the</strong>r time in your child’s life;major growth spurts, emergence <strong>of</strong> abstract thinking,development <strong>of</strong> ethical values and puberty. Ourteachers are expert in ensuring that <strong>the</strong>se years aredynamic yet gentle, challenging yet reassuring, excitingyet reflective.Your child will enjoy success with us because weprovide:l A week-long Outward Bound program to start <strong>the</strong>year, ensuring strong bonding that crosses multiplenationalitiesl Nurturing teachers with a strong commitment toeducating this age group and who encourage creativeand independent thinkersl An Advisory Program expertly tailored to each grade,encouraging study skills, personal goal setting andsocial interactionl Explores talents in outstanding programs <strong>of</strong>music, <strong>the</strong>ater, art, sport and technology.l Learns on a spacious, high-speed, wirelesscampus with fine <strong>education</strong>al facilitiesincluding: bright, light classrooms, a worldclassPerforming Arts Center, two full-sizegymnasiums and training center, two newlyrefurbished libraries, modern IT, science,language and media labs and cafeterias witha garden terrace, resident French chef andorganic choices.The <strong>American</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Paris</strong> is a familycommunity made up <strong>of</strong> many differentcultures and bound toge<strong>the</strong>r by core valueswhich will last a lifetime.Above all, we are a school with happy children,and happy children learn.Middle <strong>School</strong>“The Architects <strong>of</strong> Dynamic Growth”l A challenging curriculum including highly evolvedinterdisciplinary projects that guides students directlyinto ASP’s Upper <strong>School</strong> and its most rigorous globalstandards, including <strong>the</strong> International Baccalaureateprograml French classes designed to promote rapid acquisition<strong>of</strong> both skills and culture including regular field trips tobring <strong>the</strong>se lessons alive and integrate French into <strong>the</strong>rest <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> curriculuml Active involvement in art, music and <strong>the</strong>ater coursesfor every studentl A diverse Community Service Program reinforcingASP’s key values: respect, responsibility and honestyl An after-school activities program ranging from ModelUnited Nations to Math Counts, Student Council to StringEnsembles and sports to Junior Varsity levelThe Middle <strong>School</strong> at ASP will ensure your childrenare supported as <strong>the</strong>y stretch <strong>the</strong>mselves.Upper <strong>School</strong>“The Gateway toan Exceptional Future”Our outstanding exam results and universityplacement records speak for <strong>the</strong>mselves but <strong>the</strong>y donot tell <strong>the</strong> whole story.Our students are successful because <strong>the</strong>y are happyin an Upper <strong>School</strong> program and community thatrespects individuality and which challenges studentsto fulfill <strong>the</strong>ir potential in every aspect <strong>of</strong> life.Your child will enjoy success with us becausewe provide:l A challenging and varied academic programthat features a broad range <strong>of</strong> both InternationalBaccalaureate and <strong>American</strong> Advanced Placementoptionsl A superb college-acceptance record at<strong>the</strong> best universities in both <strong>the</strong> US and throughout<strong>the</strong> worldl Personal attention for every student froma caring and supportive faculty and underlined by alarge support staff; guidance counselors for everygrade with a separate advisory program for 9thgrade; a Dean <strong>of</strong> Students, an Academic Dean, aCollege Counselor and a Learning Support Specialistl A highly-developed IT program to meet <strong>the</strong> needs<strong>of</strong> today’s students studying to <strong>the</strong> highest levell A full Varsity and Junior Varsity athletic programin competition with o<strong>the</strong>r European <strong>international</strong>schoolsl A broad range <strong>of</strong> co-curricular activities includingModel United Nations, National Honor Society, astudent newspaper and Film Clubl A strong arts program complemented by visitingartists and authors, student <strong>the</strong>ater productions anda yearly musicall An online system allowing parents to access gradesand o<strong>the</strong>r information efficientlyThe Upper <strong>School</strong> at ASP will ensure your childembarks on life equipped to <strong>the</strong> highest standards.