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The Vision of the Modern American School is to nurture lifelong learners and global thinkers to become responsible citizens with leadership qualities and universal values while instilling pride in one’s cultural identity.

Vision Mission

The Mission of the Modern American School is to provide learners with an engaging and challenging blended learning environment within a diverse community while focusing on international programs, catering for learners’ well-being, fostering international mindedness, and offering various opportunities and experiences that contribute to learners’ growth.

TheIBDPEvaluationVisit

TheIBDPevaluationvisitonFebruary15and16wasan overwhelmingsuccessforModernAmericanSchool. Thevisitconfirmedthatourprogrameffectivelymeets allIBstandardsthroughhigh-qualityteachinganda strongcommitmenttoinquiry-basedlearning.This achievementisadirectresultofthededicationshownby theIBDPstaffandeveryonewhosupportedthisprocess. Congratulationstotheentireteamforyourhardwork andformaintainingsuchahighstandardofacademic excellence.

Alumni Panel

Walking the familiar halls once again, the school proudly welcomed several outstanding alumni back to campus for a special Alumni Speakers event. Returning as mentors, they shared their journeys beyond high school, including college, trade programs, military service, and career experiences. Students engaged in thoughtful conversations, gaining valuable real-world insight and a clearer understanding of the many opportunities available after graduation. The school is grateful to its alumni for inspiring the next generation through their stories and continued connection to their alma mater.

MASTalentShow

OnFebruary12,theschooltheatrehostedtheexceptionalMASTalentShow2026, celebratingstudents’creativity,dedication,andartisticexcellencefollowingaselective castingprocessandtwoweeksofpreparation.Theeventfeaturedarichvarietyof performances,includingsinging,dance,instrumentalmusic,andpoetry,captivating theaudienceandshowcasingremarkablestudenttalent. Allparticipantswerehonoredwithmedalsandcertificates,withspecialrecognition awardedtothetopthreewinners.ThirdplacewasawardedtoDinaQudah(Grade6), MayaShahin(Grade5),andCarolinaHerschel(Grade6)fortheirjointperformance; secondplacewenttoLilianElghawi(Grade12);andfirstplacewasawardedtoMalak Daoud(Grade8).

TheTalentShowbroughttheentireschoolcommunitytogetherandstoodasan inspiringcelebrationofpassion,effort,andexcellence.

SubjectFair

TheCollegeCounseling Departmentrecently organizedaSubjectFair forstudentsingrades9–11,providingthemwith theopportunitytolearn moreabouttheelective coursesofferednextyear. Teachers,togetherwith seniorstudents, presentedeachsubject andsharedinsights aboutcoursecontentand expectations.Senior studentsalsospokeabout theirpersonal experiences,helping youngerstudentsmake informedandconfident choicesfortheir academicplans.

StudentsrecentlyparticipatedinaHeartAwarenessinitiative,creating educationalpostersandleadingminisessionstopromotecardiovascular health.Theactivitiesfocusedonraisingawarenessaboutthebenefitsofa healthylifestyle,includingbalancednutrition,regularphysicalactivity,and positivedailyhabits.Throughthisexperience,studentsencouragedhealthier choiceswhiledevelopingtheircommunicationandadvocacyskills.

FakeDaFunk

When I dressed as Al-Khalil ibn Ahmad al-Farahidi in Fake Da Funk, I felt a surge of pride and confidence. His traditional style connected me to centuries of history, and I could feel the weight of his legacy as I performed. At first, I was nervous, but that quickly turned into excitement and honor, knowing I was representing such an important scholar. Bringing his story to life on stage made me realize how powerful it is to step into the shoes of those who shaped our world and to share their impact with others

Anti-SmokingCampaign

DuringtheAnti-Smoking AwarenessWeek,theschool socialcounselorledan engagingandreflective sessionfocusedonhelping studentsunderstandthe personalandsocial consequencesofsmoking. Throughopendiscussionand real-lifescenarios,students wereencouragedtoexplore peerpressure,decisionmaking,andthelong-term impactofunhealthychoices. Thelessoncreatedasafeand supportiveenvironment wherestudentscouldask questions,shareperspectives, anddeveloppractical strategiesforresisting negativeinfluences, reinforcingtheimportanceof self-respectandresponsible choices.

Ms.NourTawfiq

Anti-Smoking Campaign

OurschoolcommunitycametogetherforameaningfulAnti-SmokingAwareness WeekthatreflectedourcommitmenttostudentwellbeingandinformeddecisionmakingAnti-Smokingcampaignreflection.Theinitiativecreatedathoughtful spaceforstudentstoexplorethehealth,social,ethical,andenvironmental consequencesofsmokingthroughengagingclassroomdiscussions,expertinsights fromourschoolmedicalteam,andcreativestudentexpression.Throughoutthe week,studentsdemonstratedmaturity,criticalthinking,andastrongsenseof responsibilityastheyreflectedontheimpactofsmokingonindividualsand society.

Ms.NadaAlKhatib

Duringthe"Anti-SmokingCampaign", wefocusedoncreatingstrongand meaningfulmessagesabouttherisksof smokingandvaping.Somestudentschose tocreateshortAI-generatedvideosthat toldpowerfulstories,whileothers designedsymbolicpostersusingvisual metaphorstoshowthehidden consequencesofsmoking.Through creativity,storytelling,andsymbolism,we exploredthedifferencebetweenwhat smokingorvapingpretendstobeand whatitactuallycauses,suchasaddiction andhealthdamage.Thisexperience helpedusstrengthenourcommunication skills,thinkmorecreatively,and understandhowmediacanbeused responsiblytospreadawarenessand makealastingimpact.

SaidaManasra-Grade10

ItwasasuccessfulMUNyearforMASstudents,culminatingin participationatAl-AsriyyaandNationalOrthodoxSchools,where studentsshowcasedrefineddebateandpublicspeakingskillsandearned awardsfortheiroutstandingperformance.Preparationsfornextyear’s MASMUNandtheformationofournewSecretariatteamwillbegin soon.

FebruaryPoetryCafé

“LoveThatRaisedUs”

DuringtheFebruaryPoetryCafé,whichcoincidedwithMAS FamilyDay,studentsgatheredunderthetheme“LoveThat RaisedUs”andexchangedlettersofempathyand appreciationwithoneanother.Theeventcreatedawarmand reflectiveatmospherethatencouragedstudentstoexpress gratitude,kindness,andemotionalconnectionwithinthe MAScommunity.Specialthankstotheorganizers,Lauren ShawabkehandFatemaAlSabah,fortheirdedicationand effortinmakingthismeaningfuleventasuccess.

LiliaWahbeh-Grade11

ThefirstroundofRamadan Boxesdistributionbroughtour studentstogetherina meaningfulannualinitiativeto supportthecommunity.A highlightwasvisitingourschool principalandco-founder,Mrs. OmayaAl-Zamel,whosewarm welcomeandencouragement inspiredeveryone.Coinciding withMASFamilyDay,the eventstrengthenedoursenseof unityandreflectedthetrue spiritofgivingduring Ramadan.

AdamMohana-Grade10

“Lear

The second round of Ramadan Boxes distribution took place at Al Hussein Refugee Camp, with students from different school divisions participating. This time, Elementary School students joined for the first time as part of their exposure experience, with older students acting as big brothers and sisters to guide them. It was a fruitful experience where students learned the importance of empathy, compassion, and giving during this holy month.

GrowingAsDebatersandCommunicators

TakingpartintheHighSchoolEnglish LanguageDebateswassuchameaningful experienceforus.Aswepreparedand practiced,webecamemoreconfidentin expressingourideasclearlyand thoughtfully.Welearnedhowtolookat topicsfromdifferentperspectivesinstead ofstickingtojustoneopinion.Weworked onbuildingstrongargumentssupportedby realevidenceandpracticedresponding respectfullytoopposingviewpoints. Speakinginfrontofothershelpedus strengthenourpublicspeakingskillsand understandhowimportantbodylanguage andtoneareindeliveringamessage.Most importantly,welearnedhowtotrulylisten, respectdifferentopinions,andengagein meaningfuldiscussions.Itwasnotjust aboutpresentinganargument,butabout growingasthoughtfulcommunicatorsand criticalthinkers.

KendaAlfroukh

InourAPLanguageandCompositionclass,weheldadebate onwhetherornotfamiliesshouldemploydomesticworkers (maids),withaparticularfocusonArabiccountries.The debatewasveryheatedandengaging,witheachteam presentinganopeningstatementfollowedbythreepoints defendingtheirstance.Manystudentswereeagertosharetheir opinions,andtherulesandprocedureswerefollowed respectfully.Overall,thedebatewasanorganized,valuable, andenjoyablelearningexperience.