CEEB CODE 697050
Sean Menton
Matthew Beck Gr. 10-12 COUNSELOR, CHAIR
Gr. 10-12 COUNSELOR
Amanda Harvey
Erin Tewsley
mbeck@asdubai.org
Gr. 10-12 COUNSELOR
Rosanna Herrera
Amy Thompson
Kristine Stamp-Jerabek HS PRINCIPAL
Kent Mailen
etewsley@asdubai.org
HS ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL – Gr. 9 & 10
Emily Theriault
Gr. 10-12 COUNSELOR
Gr. 9 COUNSELOR
Every Student. Future Ready.
SUPERINTENDENT
smenton@asdubai.org
Gr. 10-12 COUNSELOR
aharvey@asdubai.org
2024-2025
Dr. Stephen Druggan
athompson@asdubai.org
rherrera@asdubai.org
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HS ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL – Gr. 11 & 12
hscounselingoffice@asdubai.org
The American School of Dubai’s mission is to challenge and inspire each student to achieve their dreams and to become a passionate learner prepared to adapt and contribute in a rapidly changing world.
About ASD
ASD GRADING SCALE
Founded in 1966, The American School of Dubai is an independent, not-for-profit, U.S. curriculum international school with an inclusive admissions policy. ASD is accredited by Middle States Association (MSACS), and is a member of NESA, MESAC, International ACAC, CIS and CollegeBoard.
Curriculum & Grading Overview ASD is a US curriculum school with standards-based grading.
GRADE
SBG
GPA
GRADE
SBG
GPA
A+
Exemplary
4.0
C
Adequate
2.0
A
Exemplary
4.0
C-
Adequate
1.7
A-
Exemplary
3.7
D+
Limited
1.3
B+
Proficient
3.3
D
Limited
1.0
B
Proficient
3.0
D-
Limited
0.5
B-
Proficient
2.7
F
Did not demonstrate
0
C+
Adequate
2.3
CLASS OF 2025 GR. 11 GPA DISTRIBUTION
> 4.0 3.75-3.99
A final grade will appear on transcripts upon course completion.
GPA Range
ASD offers semester and year long courses.
3.5-3.74 3.0-3.49 < 3.0
ASD offers a rigorous selection of courses including Advanced Placement courses. 0
5
10
15
20
25
30
% of Students
ASD does not rank. ASD does not have a community service requirement. A minimum of 25 credits are required for graduation.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (MIN. 25 TOTAL) COURSES
AP Courses add additional 0.25 to standard weighting
CREDITS COURSES
CREDITS
English
4
Physical & Health Ed.
Math
3
Visual & Performing Arts 2
Science
3
Information Technology
0.5
Social Studies
3
Electives
5.5
World Languages
2
2
Total Required
25
Unique Programs
Each of the following programs are application based:
AP CAPSTONE DIPLOMA Students choose from 27 Advanced Placement courses including Capstone, a culminating two-year credential program in which students complete in depth research on world phenomena. GLOBAL ONLINE ACADEMY ASD partners with Global Online Academy (GOA) to provide students with rigorous authentic distance learning opportunities. This learning opportunity challenges students to develop core competencies and global citizenship skills.
SELF-DIRECTED PROJECT Students choose an area of study that fits within local and global context and connect it to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This student-driven course supports the development and growth of the ASD student profile attributes. INTERNSHIP An inquiry-based pedagogical approach that provides opportunities for students to coconstruct their learning. They participate in rich experiences in a community outside school, reflect on those experiences to derive meaning, and apply their learning to influence their decisions and actions in various aspects of their lives.
CLASS OF 2025 SNAPSHOT
Citizenship
49% US & Dual
51
%
Other
High School
716 64
HS Students
Nationalities
Senior Class
178 35 Sr. Students
ASD STUDENT BODY
Entire School
2,064
PreK-12 Students
84
Nationalities
79%
of Class of 2025 students have studied at ASD throughout high school
Nationalities
American School of Dubai P.O. Box 71188 Dubai, UAE +971 4 395 0005 www.asdubai.org
32
Class of 2025 students studied at ASD K through 12