MISSION STATEMENT

Al Mizhar American Academy for Girls is committed to meeting the needs of families with an international outlook who have chosen an American Education in a single gender environment.As a college  preparatory school, our mission is to promote intellectual curiosity, independent and critical thinking, communication and problem solving skills, a lifelong passion for learning, and an exposure to and a respect for cultural diversity. By expecting academic excellence, we inspire personal growth and develop intrinsically motivated global citizens who are committed to being leaders in community service and environmental responsibility.

(reviewed Spring 2009)

CORE LEARNING PRINCIPLES

AT AAG WE WILL:

• Create a climate that reflects an atmosphere of respect, trust, high morale, cohesiveness and caring among all members fo the AAG community
• Encourage our students to became independent and co-operative global citzens
• Respect all cultures represented in our school community and maximize the opportunities provided in our local setting
• Infuse in our students a sense of personal accomplishment, self-cofidence and an enduring love of learning
• Develop skills essential to the learning process such as creativity, inquiry, critical thinking and sound decision making
• Enthuse, motivate and inspire students with our innovative approaches and high expections
• Enable or students to achive beyond their previous limits and expectations
• Welcome parents and coomunicate with them as equal partners in their children's education
• Set learning goals that are meaningul, authentic and connected to the real world
• Provide secure, calm and healthy physical enviroment that is conducive to learning and promotes self efficacy which lays, the foundation for developing leaders