High School Program Overview
At our High School, we firmly believe that education extends beyond academics, embracing a continuous and holistic process that engages the whole child. Our commitment to high-quality teaching supports students on their journey to discovering their place in the world, fostering a sense of responsibility to contribute positively to it. Through hands-on learning, design, exploration, and innovation, students are empowered with a broad range of choices, enabling them to pursue their individual passions.
We view students as active partners in the learning process, acknowledging that they have valuable insights to offer:
● Students can share their future hopes and dreams.
● They can enlighten us about their preferred learning methods.
● They provide valuable insights into the conditions that enhance their learning experiences.
● Students can share their interests, areas of expertise, and personal experiences that shape their worldview.
Moreover, students learn by teaching, and by actively listening to our students, we facilitate their growth as learners, helping them achieve their goals.
Academic Programs
In addition to the wide range of academic courses, the High School offers an extensive range of athletic and co-curricular options. Through participation in sports, clubs and activities, students will have many opportunities to grow and learn beyond the classroom.
The American High School Diploma program is aligned to the AERO Common Core Plus curricular standards and offers courses in English, Science, Humanities, Math, Programming, Robotics, World Languages, Physical Education and the Arts. The curriculum is designed in interdisciplinary, project-based units which challenges students to become critical thinkers and problem solvers. Technology standards are interwoven into all curricular units.
Students in high school are required to take a certain number of credit hours in order to graduate with a High School Diploma from our school.
Following is the breakdown of subjects and credit hours necessary for graduation from International Community School.
A minimum of 27 credits are required for graduation in the following areas:
4 credits of English
4 credits of Math
4 credits of Science (including Chemistry, Physics, Biology)
4 credits of Arabic
3 credits of Social Studies
2 credits of Physical Education/Health
0.5 credits of Visual and Performing Arts
2 credits of Islamic (requirement for Muslim students)
3.5 credits of electives
Students are also required to take English proficiency exams (TOEFL/ IELTS) and SAT (Mathematics) to fulfill our graduation requirements and to possibly meet the equivalency requirements as set by the MOE.
Grade 12 students will complete a Graduation Project during semester 2, as outlined in the Graduation Project Handbook.
These requirements will secure the achievement of an American High School Diploma.
Students, who fail to achieve the external components of the graduation requirements, will be graduating with a High School Secondary Certificate which is equivalent to the National High School Certificate.
The following is a list of graduation requirements accordingly.
The following is a list of graduation requirements accordingly.
● SAT minimum score of 470 in Math
● TOEFL IBT minimum score of 80 or IELTS/ Academic score of 6.5
● Localized college entrance exams and qualifications for students planning to study within the country.
● 70 hours (Gr. 9-12) of community service with a certificate of proof 5. Pass Mark on the Graduation Project