The Arabic and French courses within the
American High School Program are driven by the academic level of our students
and not by pre-determined standards. As to the context of the curriculum, the
Lebanese curriculum is determined and set by the government.
The American High School Program is
designed according to the Learner’s World philosophy and is consistent with international
schools, adjusted to accommodate the national culture.
LWIS-AiS also offers a multi-level program.
An interactive approach to learning is utilized whereby library and technology
resources are used to create links within and across the different disciplines.
Both teaching and assessment strategies are diversified to ensure holistic
development.
There is much more to
a high school education than academics. LWIS-AiS offers a wide variety of
co-curricular activities to supplement formal learning. Students are strongly
encouraged to participate in activities beyond the classroom.
Fine Arts Class Physical Education Session
Dance Class Foot Class
IB DP TOK Activity 1 IB DP TOK Activity 1
The Senior School
main goal is to "begin with the end in mind” Stephen Covey. In fact, many
learners achieve victories at the expense of things that were far more valuable
to them. "If your ladder is not leaning against the right wall, every step you
take gets you to the wrong place faster.” We will guide and empower our
students to strengthen their values and principles and shape their future. It is
about connecting again with the Peace Education components which define the
personal, moral, and ethical guidelines within each person’s expression of
happiness and fulfillment. Begin with the End in Mind means to begin each day,
task, project, or academic year with a clear vision of the desired direction
and destination, and then continue by flexing proactive muscles to make things happen.
The theme is not limited to students but also includes the LWIS-AiS educators
and administrators as part of their professional and organizational
development.
One of the best ways
to incorporate this habit in each person’s life is to develop a Personal
Mission Statement which will be introduced and developed throughout the Personal
Social Development sessions which
will continue to take place every Friday. It is about planning for success and
securing the future envisioned in each individual. From the beginning of the
school year, we will continue to provide the learners with career guidance tests
and universities’ admission requirements in addition to universities open doors
and orientation. This will enable students to set priorities early on and give
them the chance to develop them throughout the year. Simultaneously, we will
launch all the activities, competitions, events, as well as field trips.
Starting with the end in mind also applies to lesson planning; it is called "Backward Planning.” We will introduce
the latter in projects by starting with the end. We will tell the learners what
is expected of them at the end of the project. This will keep them motivated and energized throughout the weeks as they
prepare their presentations. It will also be integrated in teaching
methodologies.
LAU Blom Bank Career Fair Service Learning
First Place Winner-LAU Nutrition Competition Labwork Session
The strategic planning process undertaken by school board members,
administrators, teachers, students, parents, and community members helps us
reflect on what we are doing and what we want to accomplish. In other words, it
helps us begin with the end in mind as we set goals for the next five years.
Administrators and teachers will be able to complete action plans and align
their goals with the school and board goals.
NDU Human Rights Competition
LWIS-AiS Cross
Country
Friday Personal Social Development Session IB DP Citation Workshop
Nevertheless, our personal
belief is that every person should live his/her life with the end in mind. What
kind of legacy will we leave for our children and community? Is the world a
better place because we have been in it? So, where are we now? Who do we want
to be? What do we want to do? What are we going to do? These are the most
relevant questions. They are about being before doing where honesty is the
catalyst to create one’s destiny.