MAS Yearbook 2019 by ModernAmericanSchool

Their Majesties King Abdullah II and Queen Rania Al-Abdullah

The Power of the American Program at Modern American School

Our High School Students at Our Library

•The American Program is recognized for its rigorous ‫• يعترب الربنامج األمريكي برنامجا متكامال وقويا‬ academic standards and yet the most flexible. .‫ولكنه مرن‬ •The Modern American School is a certified center for ً‫• تعترب املدرسة األمريكية الحديثة مركزاً دولي ًا معتمدا‬ administering External College Board exams: :‫لتقديم إمتحانات الربنامج األمريكي‬ (ACT, SAT, SAT Subject Tests and AP Exams). .)ACT, SAT, SAT Subject Tests and AP Exams( •The United States continues to lead the world in ‫• تستمر الواليات املتحدة األمريكية يف الطليعة عامليا‬ mathematical and scientific discovery and innovation as a ‫من حيث اإلبتكارات واإلكتشافات العلمية نتيجة لقوة‬ result of this program. .‫هذا الربنامج ومرونته‬ •Over 250 million students worldwide are enrolled in ‫) مليون طالبا‬250( ‫• يفوق عدد طلبة الربنامج األمريكي‬ the American Program; this shows the success of the .‫على مستوى العالم مما يدل على نجاح هذا الربنامج‬ program. ‫• يمنح الربنامج األمريكي الطلبة فرصة اختيار املواد‬ •It offers students with subject selection according to .‫حسب إحتياجاتهم وإهتماماتهم‬ their needs and interests. ‫• حقق طالبنا يف هذا الربنامج نتائج عظيمة يف جميع‬ •Our Students in this program achieved great results ‫أنحاء العالم منحتهم األولوية يف القبول لدى أفضل‬ and were able to attend the best universities worldwide .‫الجامعات األردنية والدولية‬ as well as Jordanian universities. ‫• الربنامج األمريكي معتمد من قبل وزارة الرتبية‬ •The American Program is recognized by the Ministry of .)‫والتعليم ملعادلة شهادة الثانوية العامة (التوجيهي‬ Education towards Tawjihi equivalency. 2

A Word from the General Director

Mrs. Omaya Zamel

s we reflect on the 2018-2019 school year, please join us in acknowledging and celebrating the many successful learning experiences and educational opportunities that have taken place for our students. We are proud of all of the academic opportunities we offer our students, with a challenging, yet flexible American academic program as well as the national program that highlights our cultural heritage and meets our students’ individual needs and interests. Our sincere goal is that each student graduates with a plan that has the skills necessary to be successful in his/ her future endeavors. We have stood by our founding principle that education is a continuous journey, not a race. The Modern American School continues to maximize students’ role by placing them at the center of the learning process. To achieve this end, we continue to offer on-going teacher training that focuses on student engagement grounded in reallife experiences. The outcome of this training is that students have become responsible for their learning and led the exploration far beyond the regular classroom setting. To provide a platform for studentcentered learning, we provide a plethora of cutting edge technological resources that allow students the

opportunity to research and access information from around the world. As part of our continuous improvement journey, we introduced initiatives to enhance student learning and focus on the overall wellbeing of our students. For example, we incorporated the Standing Desks, the Read and Ride program, as well as “Raz-Plus” and “I Read Arabic” reading programs into our learning environment to enhance students’ focus, comfort and maximize learning opportunities. We also introduced online courses such as writing and math business-focused courses and a technology course. The AdvancED reaccreditation for the fourth time since 2003 came as a celebration of our growth through our educational journey. After a thorough and comprehensive evaluation of the school’s educational program, improvement plan, and learning environment, we received a high score of 378 out of 400 points. The average score for accredited schools in the Middle East and Africa is 278-283; we beat the average by close to 100 points. I would like to wish all of our MAS family a relaxing and refreshing summer vacation, and we look forward to seeing you next year.

Outstanding Achievers Yousuf Alwash was awarded Valedictorian. He selected to major in biological sciences

at George Washington University, one of the top universities in the United States, though he received multiple admissions to other top universities worldwide. Throughout his educational journey, he distinguished himself by opting for the most challenging AP courses and achieved high scores on all external exams. Yousuf is a calm, insightful and ambitious student.

Kristina Salem was awarded Salutatorian, and was offered admission to the following

universities in the United States: University of California, Davis, Loyola University Chicago, and San Diego State University. Kristina has set herself apart from her peers by selecting the road less travelled. She is hardworking and outgoing with refined public speaking and writing skills. She was selected as the Model United Nations (MUN) Secretary General. She decided to continue this road by majoring in political science.

Sirage Beiruti was offered admission to the following universities in the United Sates:

University of Massachusetts Boston, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, Suffolk University, and University of Illinois at Chicago. He has intellectual curiosity, passion for global cultures, and adventurous spirit. He was a member of the Basketball Team and set himself apart as an athlete and a natural leader.

Dalya Naji was offered admission to the following universities: University of California,

Davis (USA), Bristol, University of the West of England (UK), University of Nottingham (UK), and University of Sheffiled (UK). Congenial, thoughtful, charismatic, and openminded, Dalya has a clear commitment to cross-cultural communication. She has intellectual curiosity, passion for voluntary work, and adventurous spirit. She is a voracious reader and can vocalize her views with determined flair.

Danya Baâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;arah was admitted to the following universities: University of Massachusetts

Boston (USA), Bridgewater State University (USA), Cardiff University (UK), and University of West London (UK). Danya is an intelligent, articulate lady who shows independent thought and respect for other cultures. She has a natural gift of getting along with others, and is always respected by her peers and teachers.

Samy Herzalla was admitted to the following universities in Canada: University of

Toronto, University of Waterloo, and Western University. During his High School years, Sammy has been an active member of the school Community Service program and a student athlete where he excelled at basketball and track and field. He has devoted much time and effort to this area-far beyond school requirements.

Yara Alsiddig was offered admission to the following universities: University of

California, Davis (USA), University of California, Merced (USA), Queen Mary University of London (UK), and University of Sheffiled (UK). Conscientious, tactful, and openminded, Yara has a clear commitment to cross-cultural communication. She has intellectual curiosity and passion for voluntary work. She has been an active leader in the Community Service program where she played a major role in organizing several events. 4

Board of Trustees

Mr. Tayseer Zamel Founder

Mrs. Omaya Zamel Co-Founder/General Director

Our School Board of Trustees is made up of global thinkers and agents of change. We greatly appreciate their work at MAS, and we thank them for their civil service. As we continue to move through the 21st century with advancements in technology, increased global interconnectedness, and innovative leadership, our students are prepared for success.

H.E. Dr. Jawad Al-Anani Head of Trustees

H.E. Sami Gammoh

H.E. Aqel Biltaji

H.E. Omar Maani

H.E. Dr. Ibrahim Badran

H.E. Thabet Al-Taher

H.E. Rateb Al-Wazani

MP. Reem Badran

Eng. Bassem Farradj

Congratulations A Letter from the President of the United States to MAS Students (2019)

Gold Presidential Awards Yousuf Alwash Ahmad Atari Kristina Salem Samy Herzalla Lara Kirwi Natalia Haddad 6

Dalya Naji Shatha Ramadneh Yara Alsiddig.

Silver Presidential Awards Danya Baâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;arah Rakan Haddad Mouaz Abdelsamad Tia Haddad Maria Delcheva Muna Abueljebain

Sirage Beiruti Adam Zineddin Adam Halawa Lina Al-Rimawi Kameel Habboub.

Presidential Awards

Gold & Silver Presidential Awards

The Presidential Award is a distinguished award that is generated from the Office of the President of the United States. It has been in place for many years, and it was developed to recognize top achieving students and encourage them to continue to do their best. It is based on cumulative GPAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, and has two tiers: the Gold Presidential Award given to students with cumulative GPAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of 3.9 and higher, and the Silver Presidential Award given to students with cumulative GPAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of 3.6 - 3.89. A personal letter from President of the United States is given to each student receiving these awards. 7

College Acceptances 2019

(Jordanian Universities not listed)

Our on campus College Counseling Department provides our students with the highest scholarship awards and admissions to the most selective and prestigious universities. Here are some acceptances from recent years: • Harvard University - USA • Dartmouth College - USA • Cornell University - USA • University of Pennsylvania - USA • Brown University - USA • Northeastern University - USA

Yousuf Alwash • Boston College (USA) • Boston University (USA) • The George Washington University (USA) • University of Michigan Ann Arbor (USA)

Samy Herzalla • University of Toronto (Canada) • University of Waterloo (Canada) • Western University (Canada)

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) - USA • Boston College - USA • University of California - USA • McGill University - Canada • Yale University - USA • University of Toronto - Canada

• New York University (NYU) - USA • London School of Economics - UK • University of Warwick - UK • University of Leeds - UK • Boston University - USA

Sirage Beiruti • University of Massachusetts Boston (USA) • University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (USA) • Suffolk University (USA) • University of Illinois at Chicago (USA)

Kristina Salem • University of California, Davis (USA) • Loyola University Chicago (USA) • San Diego State University (USA)

Dalya Naji • University of California, Davis (USA) • Bristol, University of the West of England (UK) • University of Nottingham (UK) • University of sheffiled (UK)

Danya Ba’arah • University of Massachusetts Boston (USA) • Bridgewater State University (USA) • Cardiff University (UK) •University of West London (UK)

Lara Kirwi • George Mason University (USA) • Northern Virginia Community College (USA)

Maria Delcheva

Yara Alsiddig • University of California, Davis (USA) • University of California, Merced (USA) • Queen Mary University of London (UK) • University of sheffiled (UK)

Kameel Habboub • DePaul University (USA) • St. Johns University New York (USA) • Long Island University Brooklyn Campus (USA) • The University of Akron (USA)

Lawrence Abu-Shreikh • California State University Fullerton (USA) • California State University San Jose (USA) • California State University Northridge (USA)

Mouaz Abdelsamad • University of sheffiled (UK) • University of Surrey (UK) • Durham Unuiversity (UK) • University of Windsor (Canada)

• American University in Bulgaria (Bulgaria)

Abdallah Shakhshir • University of Bridgeport (USA) • Franklin University (Switzerland)

Faisal Dakkak • Franklin University (Switzerland) • Hotel Institute Montreux-HIM (Switzerland) • EU Business School Barcelona (Spain)

Salah Dakkak • Franklin University (Switzerland) • Hotel Institute Montreux-HIM (Switzerland) • EU Business School Barcelona (Spain)

Mariam Elsalih • The University of Manchester (UK) • University of Surrey (UK) • University of East Anglia (UK) • Lebanese American University (Lebanon)

Natalia Haddad • Middlesex University (UK) • Kingston University London (UK) • University of Sussex (UK) • Webster University (Switzerland)

Rakan Haddad • Kingston University London (UK) • University of Brighton (UK) • University of Sussex (UK) • University of Surrey (UK)

Tia Haddad • Webster University (Switzerland) • University of Surrey (UK) • Kingston University London (UK) • University of Greenwich (UK)

Adam Zineddin • University of Buffalo, SUNY (USA) • Canisius College (USA)

Wajd Asfour • Hotel Institute Montreux-HIM (Switzerland) • Franklin University (Switzerland) • The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management (UAE)

Adam Halawa •Bahcesehir University (Turkey) • Sabancı University (Turkey) • Koc University (Turkey)

Ahmad Atari • University of Bristol (UK) • University of Glasgow (UK) • University of St Andrews (UK)

Leen Mattar • Ryerson University (Canada) • York University (Canada) • Western University (Canada) • University of Windsor (Canada)

Our College Counseling Department is one of the best in the Middle East

Over $1.8 Million USD in Scholarships for 2019

Rend Al-Hity • University of Surrey (UK) • University of Bradford (UK) • Istanbul Okan University (Turkey)

Maryam Najjar • Webster Vienna Private University (Austria) • University of Applied Science Upper Austria (Austria)

Mazen Maqsaa University of Sussex (UK) • The University of Manchester (UK) • University of Brighton (UK)

Reem Omari • University of Valencia (Spain) • University of Zaragoza (Spain)

Eba’a AlBarbarawi • University of Salford Manchester (UK) • Liverpool John Moores University (UK)

Shebel AlSayegh • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (USA) • Kingston University London (UK)

Sanad Al-Ajarmeh • University of Brighton (UK) • University of Nottigham (UK) • Brunel University London (UK)

Ronnie Mourad Stephanie Yacoub Dialla Alabdallat • Portland Community • Royal College of Surgeons • Univesity of Leeds (UK) College (USA) in Ireland (Ireland ) • University of sheffiled (UK) • Community College of • Univesity of Leeds (UK) • Abbeys College (UK) Philadelphia (USA) • Abbeys College (UK) • University of Central • University of Central Lancashire (UK) Lancashire (UK)

Ma’en Al Khalaileh •The University of Manchester (UK) • University of Sussex (UK) • University of Brighton (UK)

Fayiz Ayyad • University of Brighton (UK) • University of Bristol (UK)

Zain Abu Al Hala • Univesity of Leeds (UK) • Univesity of Surrey (UK) • Univesity of Sussex (UK) • Coventry University (UK)

Mira Arabiyat • American University in Dubai (UAE )

Faisal Fedah

Firas Kablaoui

Hamza Jabarin

Wahbi AlAbdaly

Jun Xue

Shadia Aboukamil

Ahmad AlTaher

• Carleton University (Canada)

• Lebanese American University (Lebanon)

• University of Brighton (UK)

• Franklin University (Switzerland)

• Irvine Valley College (USA)

• Carleton University (Canada)

• California State University Fullerton (USA) • Orange County Community College (USA)

Universities Our Alumni Attended USA - Harvard University, Yale University, MIT, University of Pennsylvania, Georgetown University, Brown University, Cornell University, Tufts University, New York University, University of California, Boston College, University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Drexel University, Northeastern University, Boston University, University of Massachusetts, Bentley College, Ohio State University, Purdue University, Suffolk University, University of Colorado – Denver, Texas A & M University, University of Texas – Dallas, Portland University, University of North Carolina, DePaul University, Rutgers University, Fordham University, University of Southern California, University of San Francisco, Loyola University, University of Arizona. Canada - McGill University, University of Toronto, York University, University of Waterloo, University of Ottawa, University of British Columbia, Carleton University, Ryerson University, Queens University. UK - Imperial College London, London School of Economics, University of Bath, University of Leeds, The University of Manchester, University of Edinburgh, City University of London, University of Birmingham, University of Leicester, Aberdeen University, Cardiff University, University of Essex, University of Kent, Nottingham Trent University, University of Surrey, University of Essex, University of Kent, Swansea University,University of East Anglia, Glasgow Caledonian University. Europe - University of Amsterdam (Netherlands), Jacobs University (Germany), American College of Greece (Greece), Eastern Mediterranean University (Northern Cyprus), Les Roches Marbella (Spain), Les Roches Hotel Management School (Switzerland), Groningen University (Netherlands), Franklin College (Switzerland), Carl Benz University (Germany), American University of Paris (France), Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (Italy), Malmo University (Sweden), Schiller University (Germany). Far East & Others - Ateneo De Manila (Philippines), The University of Rio de Janeiro (South America-Brazil), University of Shanghai (China), University of Delhi (India), The University of Auckland (New Zealand), Moscow State Instiute of Internatinoal Relations (Russia), Monash University (Australia). Middle East & Gulf Area - Royal College of Medical Surgeons University (Bahrain), American University of Dubai (UAE), American University of Sharjah (UAE), Gulf Medical College (UAE), American University of Beirut (Lebanon), American University of Cairo (Egypt), Lebanese American University (Lebanon), USEK: Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (Lebanon), University of Balamand (Lebanon), Notre Dame University (Lebanon), University of Jordan ( Jordan).

SAT/AP Top Scores

Abdul samea El-samarrae

Malak Kahook

Yousuf Alwash

Adrian Matei

Jenna Alhaj-Ahmad

AP Calculus AB (5) AP Macroeconomics (5) AP Microeconomics (5) AP Psychology (5) AP Chemistry (4) Mathematics Level 2 (800) Chemistry (780) Mathematics Level 1 (710) SAT (1500)

AP Microeconomics (5) AP Psychology (5) AP English Language and Composition (4) Mathematics Level 2 (740) Biology (700) SAT (1310)

• AP Psychology (5) Mathematics Level 2 (800) Chemistry (780) Mathematics Level 1 (770) SAT (1520) Advanced GCE Arabic (A*)

AP Calculus AB (5) AP Microeconomics (5) AP English Language and Composition (5) AP French Language and Culture (5) AP Psychology (4) SAT (1460)

AP Psychology (5) AP Macroeconomics (5) AP English Language and composition (4) AP Biology (4) SAT (1320)

Nour Warde

Zain Abu Asbah

AP Microeconomics (5) AP Psychology (5) AP Biology (4) Mathematics Level 2 (740) Chemistry (740) Mathematics Level 1 (730) Biology (700)

AP Calculus AB (5) AP Microeconomics (5) SAT (1330)

Ahmad Saidi

AP Microeconomics (4) AP Psychology (4) Advanced GCE Arabic (A*)

Bassam Alwash

Mathematics Level 1 (740) Chemistry (720) SAT (1480)

Ahmad Saidi

• AP Microeconomics (4) • Advanced GCE Arabic (A)

Yara Alsiddig

AP Biology (4) Biology (730)

Aysheh Abu Ghaida

AP Psychology (5) Advanced GCE Arabic (A)

Ahmad Al-Sharbatee

• AP Microeconomics (4) • Advanced GCE Arabic (A*)

Dalya Naji AP Psychology (5) Mathematics Level 1 (700) Mathematics Level 2 (710) Advanced GCE Arabic (A*)

Ahmad Atari

Mathematics Level 1 (730) Chemistry (700)

Amr Ababneh

Biology (730) Mathematics Level 1 (700)

Yara Sharabi

AP Psychology (4) Advanced GCE Arabic (A*)

Leen Abu Al Hala

Ali Shalaby

AP Microeconomics (4) AP Psychology (4) SAT (1390) Advanced GCE Arabic (A)

AP Microeconomics (4) AP Psychology (5) AP Biology (4) Advanced GCE Arabic (A)

Saba Alkhatib

AP Microeconomics (5) AP Psychology (5) AP World History (4) SAT (1320)

Faisal Barakat

AP Microeconomics (4) AP Psychology (4) Advanced GCE Arabic (A)

Saif Al-Saad

AP Microeconomics (4) Advanced GCE Arabic (A*)

Maryam Yahaya

AP Microeconomics (5) AP Psychology (5) AP Calculus AB (4) AP Macroeconomics (4)

Nadin Rayyan

AP Psychology (5) AP Microeconomics (4)

Natali Hamdan

AP Psychology (4) Advanced GCE Arabic (A)

* 800 is the highest score that can be achieved in SAT Subject Tests * 5 is the highest score that can be achieved in AP * 1600 is the highest score that can be achieved in SAT

The American Program at MAS Jerald Risner The implementation of the American program at MAS is unique as we fully utilize its flexibility to tailor our courses to fit students’ individual interests while maintaining the rigor of the program. With a wide selection of courses, each course is designed with the students’ needs and interests in mind. This program allows for authentic learning to take place where students create a tangible, useful products connected to real life experiences which demonstrate a deeper understanding of the content. An example of authentic learning is the economics market where students created business model based on real supply and demand situations. The program also focuses on character education based on instilling pride in one’s cultural heritage; students are taught universal values that they apply through extracurricular activities, including charitable events. Our American program helps students to matriculate into top universities and pursue successful careers as we are committed to exposing our students to new and high demand career opportunities. As part of our Career Orientation Program, we held multiple Career Fairs throughout the year to increase awareness among students towards non-traditional careers in technology, thus providing our students with access to world class learning and career opportunities.

Kamal Abu Zeineh

Nawaf Hina

AP Psychology (5) Advanced GCE Arabic (A)

AP Microeconomics (4) AP Psychology (4) Advanced GCE Arabic (A)

Manuella Ingrid

Abdel-Fattah Suheimat

AP Psychology (4) French (800)

AP Microeconomics (4) AP Psychology (4)

Tala Murad AP Psychology (4) AP Microeconomics (4)

Janna Kanan

Ghena Jaber

Kristina Salem

Zahra Al King

Maria Delcheva

AP Microeconomics (4) AP Psychology (4)

AP Psychology (5) AP Microeconomics (4)

AP Psychology (5)

German with Listening (710)

AP Psychology (5)

Mohammed Othman Mathematics Level 1 (740)

Noor Khaled AP Psychology (5) AP Microeconomics (5)

Sirage Beiruti

Natalia Haddad

Lara Kirwi

AP Microeconomics (4)

AP Psychology (4)

AdvancED Accreditation

Team Visit Our accreditation visit has been successfully completed this year; the Modern American School has been re-accredited with the highest score awarded by AdvancEd (the largest international community of education professionals in the world) for this academic school year in Africa and the Middle East region. The team commended the high quality teaching practices and the learning environment at our school. Modern American School scored 378 out of 400 points. To put this in perspective, the average world-wide for the accredited schools is 278 - 283 points. We beat the average by nearly 100 points!

A Word from Deputy Director Dr. Maher Zamel Our goal is to challenge students to reach their full potential as global and lifelong learners. We strive to develop an educational system that best prepares the adults of tomorrow through catering to the needs of an ever-changing world. At MAS, we are proud of our American Program of Study that embodies those necessary changes needed to offer our students a comprehensive and balanced educational program. This allows them the choice and flexibility to focus on their coursework and extracurricular activities, while at the same time staying true to the core educational foundation that has built our American Program of Study as one of the best. This is evidenced by our steady stream of graduates matriculating at top colleges and universities worldwide, highest merit-based scholarships awarded to graduates, as well as our strong alumni base that can be found across all professional fields. The well-rounded educational program at MAS also prepares our students for life, where they master core subjects, while building their character with the ability to deal with change maturely. In the face of tremendous change, our students master the soft skills of communication, creative thinking, and flexibility needed to raise globally minded individuals who understand and appreciate other cultures as well. This is a unique advantage that our education instills in each one of our graduates as we bid them farewell on their individual journeys.

Trip to USA Model United Nations Washington, D.C.

Read & Ride Program at MAS

MAS Middle School Students

Using bikes while reading helps students maintain a healthy lifestyle and motivates them to read more. 16

National Honor Society The Modern American School is the first and only school in Jordan to be a member of the American National Honor Society (NHS), the leading academic organization established to recognize and support outstanding students. As a member of NHS, our students are able to secure college acceptances to the most selective universities.

Nicola Terlikas

Mira AlJamal

Raneem AlZuâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;bi

Mais AlRawahi

Ahmmad Abu Jubarah

Amr Ababneh

Bassam Alwash

Fares Qawasmi

Zaina Al-Hawari

Abdelhamid Al-Damirji

Sami Khader

Salem Khaled

Yousuf Alwash

Ahmad Atari

Samy Herzalla

Lara Kirwi

Kristina Salem

Natalia Haddad

Rakan Haddad

Sirage Beiruti

Mariam Elsalih

Mouaz Abdelsamad

Tia Haddad

Yara Alsiddig

Dalya Naji

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First Day of School

Open House

Kindergarten

Linda Shahrouri KG Principal

Rula Al-Barghouthi KG Assistant Principal

Thank you for another wonderful and productive school year. I cannot thank you all enough for your endless hours of commitment, for coming to events, reading, donating and supporting whatever was necessary to help our students. We have had memorable experiences this year; in March we received some amazing reports while the school was going through the process of re-accreditation. The teachers and students proved that MAS is certainly a center of excellence and a respectable educational institution. We introduced new reading applications, which will nurture our students to become lifelong learners and future leaders. We also redesigned our classrooms to make them more studentcentered; this certainly was an enormous change for the students to adapt. They are now more independent, using their problem-solving skills more and asking endless questions; this has definitely extended their learning abilities and set them up for better academic success in the future. Our Professional Development program, fully supported by our School Director Mrs. Omaya Zamel, has helped teachers learn more about different ways of assessment. For now, we are saying goodbye to our KG2 students as they continue their educational journey and hello to our next yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s graduates. Have a great summer vacation and please keep reading! Mrs. Linda Shahrouri KG Principal

Kindergarten Faculty

Petra Vajdic KG 2C Teacher

Rania Irshaid KG 2A Teacher

Sawsan Ishaqat KG 2B Teacher

Ana Maria Al-Hamawi KG 1A Teacher

Tala Awameleh KG 1B Teacher

Sarah Tahboub Pre-school Teacher

Mira Naimi Arabic Teacher

Dina Abu Ruman Arabic Teacher

Kholoud Salhab Head of Arabic Dept.

Omar Masarweh PE

Nadine Al-Tubakhi PE

Oksana Benafova Music Teacher

Pre-school

Filip-Andrei Covaliu

Fares Shahrouri

Rita Salameh

Naya Jabr

Isabela Kolosovaite

Shahid AbouBakr

Rakan Fitian

Maya Shahin

Fouad Kablaoui

Boreum Yoo

Raâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ad Shraim

Mohammad Al Saqabi

Abdullah AlAmmar

KG 1A

Mohamed Al-Bajjeh

Momen Ebaid

Elin Abdulrahman

Yousef Salah

Faisal Al Fayez

Mohammad Eleisah

Mahmoud Eleisah

Nour Al Mligta

Usman Al-Ezzi

Ahmad Zaid

Heelanah Ali

Salma Shahin

Wadhhah Al Hajri

Salma AlSarhan

Yousef Ahmad

Naya Haboub

Dena AlKhreisheh

KG 1B

Saqr Alnahi

Farah AlKhasawneh

Maryam AlSallum

Hala Al-zir

Yousif Saeed

Cecelia Al Bustanji

Turki Al Hajri

Sally Yafai

Noor Mustafa

Ahmed Al-Esi

Ameer Kablaoui

Shahem Shmaisani

Waleed Al Swaiti

Murad Elabbar

Ellen Fitian

Omar AlMutairi

KG 2A

Khaled Bolbol

Mashoor Al-Fayez

Zaina Alammar

Mazayen Aldamkhi

Ryan Salameh

Ewan Abu Eleiz

Isik Okatan

Dyar Aljubori

Uwais Bin Ahmad

Hamza Almanaseer

Barlas Khan

Aryan Khan

Yeonji Yoo

Abdelrahman Bani-Hani

Amjad Abu- Eisheh

AbalHassan Al-Dabbas

AlHussein Al-Dabbas

KG 2B

Dhari Al Saqabi

Qaswarah Al-Husaini

Mohammad Al-Louzi

Abdallah Al Arar

Yazan Ahmad

Rakan Al Naimat

Othman AlTibrouri

Qussai Alsaaidah

Tulin Farhan

Boaz Veenstra

Tya Samara

Maryam Al-Asady

Raya Al-Asady

Laura Barone

Mohammad Abdullah

Saba Quran

Nawaf AlMutairi

KG 2C

Tuqa Al Qwasmi

Huda Khan

Karma Samara

Faris Alsamaien

Jood Abdulhameed

Bana Hamad

Ali Al Serhan

Mohammad Al Serhan

AbdulRahman Ali

Ribhi Qfaisheh

Khaled Ali

Anwar Alzain Bataineh

Ibrahim AlMutairi

Cancer Awareness Campaign

Jordanian Cancer Presentation & Early Detection Conference

Bake Sale Fundraiser

Our bake sale brought awareness to students of the importance of helping others in our daily life. Parents were also involved by providing all the cakes, pastries, and cookies.

Grandparentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Day

Reading is so important for our KG students that we decided to showcase several of their favorite books and have special Reading Days. Several of our parents joined in reading to the children; we also invited local authors to read their books for the children.

Storytelling at KG 29

KG Sports Day

KG Graduation

Travelling broadens the mind and widens the horizons ...

Switzerland Skiing Trip

Elementary School Dear Students, It was my pleasure to be a member of the MAS family this year. As a principal, I was delighted and honored to witness your growth in heart and mind every day. Together, as dedicated parents, diligent teachers, and leading administrators, we could continue our commitment to develop your intellectual capacity and social competence. As the years go by and with every new chapter in your life, remember that you stem from the Home of the Eagles, so face the challenges with strength, wisdom, patience, and serenity. And remember that “if you can’t fly, run; if you can’t run, walk; if you can’t walk, crawl, but whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward.” The future belongs to you, so keep your mind and heart open to sculpt it the way you want.

Mariam Faraj Elementary School Principal

As I say goodbye, I wish your futures shine bright and gleam with happiness and good fortune. Sincerely, Elementary School Principal Mariam Faraj

Mais Al Taji Assistant Principal

Ghadeer Ghazzawi Counselor

Dareen Ghnaim Coordinator

Elementary School Faculty

Rosa Atyyat Teacher

Mona Soudani Teacher

Linda Darwish Teacher

Rima Salameh Arabic

Hnaneen Shobaki I.T.

Rima Al-Taher Teacher

Eman Ruby Teacher

Alissar Al-Zoubi Drama

Dina Arafat Teacher

Farah Sunoqrot Teacher Assistant

Amani Batarseh ESL

Oksana Benafova Music

Reema Shaker Teacher

Sana Al Hussini Teacher

Ereni Al Madani ESL

Ola Al-Sheikh Teacher

Diala Al Shaer Teacher

Theresa Ammareen Teacher Assistant

Kholoud Salhab Head of Arabic Dept.

Arwa Al-Obaidi Arabic

Farah Ghizzawi Teacher Assistant

Nejood Khresat Chief Librarian

Rula Al-Dabbas Arabic

Shaheera Bustami Learning Support

Lana Abu Nameh Teacher Assistant

Dana Ghordlo Teacher Assistant

Laila Al-Adwan Learning Support

Nadine Al-Tubakhi PE Teacher

Deena Abu Halimeh Teacher Assistant

Reem Abidi Teacher Assistant

Omar Masarweh PE Teacher

Noor Abu Hassan Teacher Assistant

Jude Fraij Teacher Assistant

Telina Shoukar Art

Mira Dana Arabic

Grade 1A

Jad Jichi

Farida Abdelmuti

Adam Naimi

Amneh Al-Daraien

Adam Abu-Lubbeh

Yousif Al-Juboori

Layan Abdulrahman

Maya Abdulateef

Omar Mubaideen

Miral AlSarayreh

Sulaiman Alenezi

Aoun Haddadeen

Maiviki Ngori

Yousef Hamad

Rana Al-Esi

Lara Jallad

Tawfeeq AlMabrouk

Yousef Al-Khattab

Elin Benismail

Fire Drill Training

Pet Day 36

Grade 1B

Ghazal Haboub

Jad Halawa

Sanad Khader

Mzoun Aboubakr

Mayar Al-Azzabi

Kareem Arwani

Lali Sami

Fares Hijazi

Timuyamike Mbanga

Yara Ebaid

Nimr AlNahi

Sameeh Bader

Yara El Ghoul

Mustafa Marzoq

Jolie Muhana

Sarah Hassan

Allan Bilal

Selim Macun

Ahmad Nizam

Kinda Al-Zir

Raghad Al-Mutairi

Renee Rabadi

Grade 2A

Sadan Zakarneh

Sari Salameh

Layan Ali

Sofia Bader

Jacob Al Dawoud

Mohammad Basheer

Karim AlHabouch

Sultan Toleubay

Leen Al-Obaidi

Sadan Al-Husaini

Amin Shawabkeh

Zaid Abu Safieh

Raghad Al-Madeh

Yousef AlNosirat

Sama Quran

Yara Al-Hawari

Samah Quran

Tenna Musameh

Tuleen Ibdeir

Sanad Odeh

Saif AlModaffar

Mohammed Ali

Mohammad Haddad

Grade 2B

Halah Tahboub

Rabha El-Abbar

Noor Al-Louzi

Adam Al-Azzeh

Omar AlKhader

Yousif Al Qawasmi

Haya Shashaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;a

Amenah AbdulSahib

Zaid Al-Awwad

Osayd Esgaer

Ella Veenstra

Samara Singh

Layla Karabatak

Ishita Arippara Prijith

Lazo Abdulla

Aiham Saleem

Belges Al Maligta

Lama Abu Ghwaileh

Joud Al-Qasem

Samuel Osorio Arizala

Ridha Al-Lami

Sama AlSous

Abdallah Abu Al-Hala

Grade 3A

Aslan Tehaghapsao

Mohammad Hamadallah

Naya Naimi

Ghena AbuLaila

Maya AlDaraien

Anas Jallad

Mayyar Haikal

Faisal Al Hasan

Joris Kolosovas

Khalifa Serik

Adam Mhanna

Ameer Al-Shawabkeh

Saqer AlDammkhi

Leen Al-Faroky

Lamar Al-Najjar

Ghazi Ammache

Nora Mannaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

Martin Behnam

Mohammad Hamad

Jana AlManaseer

Celine Rabadi

Grade 3B

Amir Mustafa

Zein Salah

Maram Al-Shammari

Lionel Anani

Aman Amith

Sri Narisetty

Talal Shqairat

Maryam AlHerini

Eliya Hussein

Yazan Abu Abed

Sarah Aboubakr

Zainab Sudad

Rose AlFaroky

Mohammad Fitian

Ruqayah Al-Asadi

Jana AlTork

Jana Belbaisi

Reemas Hmeyem

Amirah AlEnezi

Joyce Dalo

Sedra Al-Mashadany

Grade 3C

Karam Sami

Ibrahim Al-Wattar

Sultan AlKharouf

Zainulabdeen Ghanim

Said Abu Safieh

Julinar Al-Sarayreh

Mayar Shamsah

Mohammed Altibrouri

Bisan Abdul Rahman

Layan Madieh

Nursyifa Aswad

Khalid Al-Enizi

Shereen Al Kadri

Razan Mukhlif

Ammar Al-Eryani

Lamar Al-Najjar

Noor ElSamarrae

Munthir AlMabrouk

Mohammed AlMabrouk

Jana Al-Rawi

Standing Desks

Grade 4A

Selena Qoblan

Tamara Al-Zoubi

Marwa Mligta

Sama AlBadr

Aden Abu Eleiz

Zaid AbuOmar

Fadi Khummi

Alaa Al-Tibrouri

Abdullah Abu Lubbeh

Ali Aldowaisan

Alia Al-Ajarmeh

Qusai Samara

Ali AlKhader

Zaid Walton

Mena Khummi

Samer Al-Badr

Mina-Hiro Ngori

Ghaith Al Shawabkeh

Ihsan Benismail

Ayoub Abd AlGadr

Leen Al-Janabi

Grade 4B

Hashem Al-Lahham

Omar Tekreeti

Humam Farhan

Zaid ALQawasmi

Adam Mustafa

Sanad Kayyali

Dua Khan

Fatemah AlSabah

Yahya Al-Mayyah

Mohammad Al-Awwad

Ghena Al-Rawe

Rand Al-Richabi

Lora Al-Barbarawi

Lauren AlShawabkeh

Jood Salameh

Asya Bilal

Helena Jarrar

Anwar AlSarayreh

Abdullah Hilal

Mohammed Mubarak

Grade 4C

Rakan Mustafa

Ali Al-Lahib

AlHasan Al-Saaty

Oun AlAbdallat

Mesk AlKasih

Qaswar Al-Mosawi

Angel Cole

Yousef Joudeh

Faisal AlRudaini

Kareem Ghali

Yousef Tahboub

Luna AlGhanim

Noora Othman

Adnan Shanaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;a

Taleen Al Khateeb

Masa Abu Al Hala

Karim AlZboon

Haya Odeh

Sara Alabbadi

Reading Celebrations Becoming a lifetime reader is dependent on developing a deep love for reading. Elementary School students had a reading competition, where they were required to pick a story and practice reading it, foucusing on speed, accuracy, and proper expression in one minute. We are proud of our fluent readers! Keep in mind,“A person who won’t read has no advantage over one who can’t read.” Mark Twain

Elementary School Celebrating World Storytelling Day We celebrated the World Storytelling Day, where we hosted parents to tell fun and informative stories for all elementary grade levels. Our students were introduced to a plethora of cultural traditions that will be engrained in their minds with good memories of that day.

Vocabulary Contests

French Spelling Bee

SAT Vocabulary Bee

Grade 4 Moving Up Ceremony The Moving Up ceremony is an annual event that celebrates our lifelong learners’ success and transition to Middle School. This year’s theme was “Shinning Like Stars”.

Elementary School Maker’s Fair

We are proud to present unique, student-made projects in our annual Maker’s Fair. This year’s theme “ASK curiously, THINK critically, and INVESTIGATE thoroughly” has been widely received as our best so far.

Save the Children Workshop In partnership with MAS, Save the Children organized a three-day workshop for all staff members to train them on how to deal with different types of child abuse. This workshop stressed the importance of our studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; overall well-being which is in line with our schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s child protection policy.

Open My Eyes Body Awareness Part of our mission in the Modern American School is to provide our students with profound knowledge that helps them stay safe. On March 26th, we hosted a safety activist, who gave an awareness session to our students about body boundaries and privacy. She taught students to say NO loudly to any person who tries to break those boundaries, and trained them on how to get out of any uncomfortable situations.

Elementary School Overnight Camp

Today’s Readers are tomorrow’s leaders!

This year we introduced Raz-Kids as an additional educational tool to extend reading beyond the classroom environment. Raz-Kids is a great application that meets all levels and interests as it provides a digital library of differentiated books. It is student-friendly with fun features that make it an enjoyable experience for our students. It is a great way to differentiate between our learners as there are different reading levels and audio features which enhance the reading experience for them. After reading, stars are rewarded to praise them for their reading accomplishments.

‫منصة أقرأ بالعربية‬ ‫ يو ّفر‬،‫منصة أقرأ بالعربية هو برنامج رقمي محوسب للقراءة‬ ‫ ومقاطع الفيديو واأللعاب التعليمية‬،‫ وأوراق العمل‬،‫مئات الكتب‬ ‫ يسعى هذا البرنامج إلى االرتقاء بمهارات اللغة‬.‫واالختبارات التّقييم ّية‬ ‫العربية ويعزّز الطالقة اللغوية ويتيح للطالب فرصة القراءة خارج‬ ‫ يوجد في برنامج‬.‫كما ويقدم تجربة ذاتية مم ّيزة للطفل‬.‫الغرف الصفية‬ ُ ‫الصعوبة؛ ليالئم احتياجات المتع ّلم‬ ّ ‫ مستوى متد ّرج‬19 ‫أقرأ بالعرب ّية‬ .‫والفروق الفرد ّية بين المتع ّلمين‬ 52

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Middle School

My beloved students,

Samah Hamad Middle School Principal

What a journey this year has been; it is hard to believe that the year has passed so quickly. Our journey began with tentative steps, but has over time taken you to remarkable heights. You have encountered trials and tribulations along the way, yet you soldiered on and came out the stronger for them. You have experienced exceptional and magical moments and you have created memories that will be remembered and cherished for the rest of your lives. Henry Ford wisely said, “Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress and working together is success.” As we look back, certainly there was a beginning, and thankfully there was also progress and yes - undeniably we have been successful!

Naseem Zamel

Student Life Coordiinator

In spite of the obstacles that were faced along the way, the end result of our coming together, keeping together, and working together, is the successful culmination of this most wonderful year. Looking forward for a new beginning, new achievements, new memories, and new success.

Dr. Alia Arafeh Middle School Assistant Principal

Rima Sweidan Middle School Assistant Principal

Rana Sahawneh Middle School Assistant Principal

Rania Matar Middle School Counselor

Middle School Faculty

Natasha Ryerson English

Lina Adwan English

Graham McLeod English

Razan Hijazeen Math

Hana Al-Refai English

Bayan Jaber Arabic

Lina Dasan Arabic

Lama Hanbali Math

Bana Samakie French

Razan Nimer ESL

Yazan Al Salhi Religion

Zaina AlAzzeh I.T.

Haya Sweile Art

Haifa Al-Swety Arabic

Evguenya Bondarenko French

Sarah Al Bayari Science

Bushra Matter Academic Support

Hala Abu Ali I.T .

Suha Qirem Science

Reema Khreis Arabic

Noor Romel Secretary

Razan Jaber Science

Reem Al Hassan Head of French Dept.

Ahmad Al Omari PE Teacher

Ghada Allan Lab Technician

Dolly Aboodi Floor Supervisor

Loui Al-Fares PE Teacher

Manal Zakarneh Arabic

Dina Ayoub English

Kelly Broderick English

Nejood Kresat Chief Librarian

Murad Abu-Saraya Acting Head of Drama

Alissar Al-Zoubi Drama

Student Recognition Awards

Grade 5A

Abdelkareem Bawab

Omar Al Qawasmi

Abbas Shubbar

Suofei Zhou

Tala Khader

Rasheed Rizik

Mathhar AlHorani

Gazal Al Barghouthy

Aysen Koprulu

Celia Bader

Zain Alshobaki

Zain Mismar

Saad Hamdan

Hashem Abusadeh

Samar El-Sururi

Juana Al-Samadi

Nayef El-Fayez

Faisal Shamssa

Grade 5B

Siddh Vadalia

Aon Al Khass

Raniah Al-Richabi

Zain Bani-Ata

Imran Al-Ezzi

Mohammed Rayyan

Haroun AlArbi

Muayad Obaid

Taha AlArbi

Mera Al Daraien

Geries Haddad

Harir Al-Yaqoobi

Mohammed Al-Madeh

Mohamed El-abbar

Haya Al-Dabbas

Taya Al-Danuri

Ali AlKhasawneh

Abd Al-Hamid Hammad

Grade 5C

Rital Obeid

Jasmine Adetona

Yanal Subh

Al Motasem Al Azzabi

Hashem Hawatmeh

Yara Al-Samadi

Zaid Hamdan

Yazan Jirjees

Faisal AlMutairi

Abdelrahman Abdelrahman Mohammad Rayyan

Celine Salem

Abdullah Al-Rawi

Ahmad Abdalatif

Farah Mosleh

Ruwaidah Abdulwahhab

Rafif Bolbol

Renad AlMutairi

Nour Shorafa

Zaki AlHijjawi

Ghazi AbuLaila

Mazen Al Habbuch

Sala Al-Hamawendi

Grade 6A

Mohammad Khan

Davide Barone

Zaid Shahaltough

Sultan Hammad

Lamar Al Hassan

Karim Al Kuri

Haya Sami

(Mohâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d Basheer) Haikal

Mohammad Salah

Lamar Nada

Mais Shanaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;a

Sedra Joudeh

Naya Shqairat

Zaid Mubaideen

Qusai Al-Barbarawi

Renee Haj

Kamel Jallad

Grade 6B

Sara Bolbol

Ahmad Al-Eisawi

Khaled El Bader

Moath AlEnezi

Samer Abu-Ghwaileh

Hamzeh Al-Ajarmeh

Mohammad AlShuaybat

Sarah Agha

Saeed Al Abbadi

Tahseen Hijazi

Omar AlKhasawneh

Omar Al Mahamid

Raâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ed Alkhitan

Rasheed AbuHalimeh

Sara Al-Ezzi

Laith AlAnsary

Mohammad Rumaneh

Qais Al-Ansary

Nurai Maiman

Sanad Jbara

Karrar Ali

Group Counseling

Grade 6C

Yousif Shihab

Raimas Al-Gburi

Dalya AL-Jubori

Raghed Kayyali

Dala’a Kanan

Qais AlAnsary

Mohammed Muwahed

Anas AlKharouf

Hamzah Al-Musawi

Maryam Al-Shammari

Lona Nasar

Dalal ALEnezi

Omar Da’na

Diyar Adil Adil

Rand Al-Juboori

Ayat Saleem

Ibtisam Karabatak

Sultan Al Shawabkeh

Who Wants To Be A Scientist ?

Grade 7A

Omar AlKhitan

Muhammad Muhammad

Elias Bolbol

Abdulrahman Al Qawasmi

Mohammad Da’na

Sarah Abdulsahib

Raya AlJamal

Abdulmuhaymin Al Azzabi

Wadih Najjar

Meera Abueljebain

Shahd Khalil

Intisar AlHerini

Hashem Ismail

Sabaa Muhammad

Bana Al- Sayyed

Ayah AlAzzeh

Layla Abu Omar

Omar Hajeer

Omar ALManaseer

Sahir AlQuraan

Azar AlShaikh

Nariman ElSamarrae

Madyan Maqsa’a

AbdulMohaimen Al-Kubaisi

Read & Ride Program 63

Grade 7B

Farah Abdulsahib

Jana Bilal

Shereen Jarrar

Nabaa Muhammad

Sama Salameh

Haya Abu Al Hala

Sally Hamadallah

Hosep Sarkesian

Farah Mannaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

Hissah AlDowaisan

Hamza Khalid

Hamzah Al-Yaqoobi

Farah AlAbbadi

Ali Al-Hamadani

Mustafa AlBakri

Feras Elmabruk

Rami Gharaibeh

Hamzah Al-Tameemi

Omar Rahhal

Noureldin Alshihabi

Eyad ElKhishen

Mahmoad AbuFares

Raya Bani Ata

Abdulrahman Hmeyem

Anti-Smoking Campaign 64

Grade 8A

Sarah AlArbi

Hamzah Al-Samadi

Hashem Shananeh

Noorjan Nour

Yousef Mlegta

Natalie Bu Diab

Tala Halawa

Mohannad Ebaid

Layan Alkhatteb

Moh`d Jafari

Faisal Al-Ajarmeh

Raghad Sabhan

On-Campus Dentist

Middle School Career Day 65

Grade 8B

Karim Nasher

Seraza Shahaltough

AlWaled Sabri

Sama Al-Juboori

Hali Omar

Bashar Matar

Ayham Hussein

Tareq Al-Kuri

Tala Shasha’a

Juliana Dalo

Fatima Abdulsahib

Rama Rayyan

Salma Muwahed

Maya Da’na

Leen Al-Husseini

Hamza Al-Khattab

Sultan Al-Rawe

Obidah AlHerini

“The Earth is my stage & the Sun is my spotlight.”

Grade 8C

Nico Barrera

Saoud Al-Shafi

AlTayyeb Al-Musawi

Haya Al-Danuri

Muhammad Shukor

Jude Obeidat

Asadallah Khazal

Sarah Ghanem

Maya Nelson

Jana Nelson

Nabeel Abu Shreikh

Nizar Ali

Rakan Awad

Sofean Elmanaseer Abdulrahman Al-Hamawendi

Khaled Al Tork

Mohammad Ghosheh Abdulrahman Abd AlGadr

Drama: “All the world is a stage, and all the men and women merely players.”

Creative Art

Music Classes

Earth Day, Recycling & Tree Planting

As part of our continuous effort to cultivate responsible citizens with leadership qualities, the MAS Counseling Department has developed a stimulating career counseling program which covers many areas of importance, ranging from attending lectures, presentations with experienced professionals on how to make the right career choices, preparing the right resume, to connecting with our alumni in various professions.

“Don’t listen to what they say. Go see.”

High School

Mr. Blake Rodabaugh High School Principal

Dr. Maher Zamel Deputy Director

Dear High School Students, It is hard to believe that the year has passed so quickly. It seems like just a moment ago when we welcomed you on the first day with the musical band and banners, and now it draws to an end! Amazing things happened along the way. Our basketball team won the national championship, our students performed talent shows, cultural celebrations, and celebrated Halloween and prom. You have created memories that will last the rest of your lives. Please always remember that the end of one stage is the beginning of another. It is Ok to be sad that it has come to the end, but also be happy and excited that it signals a new beginning. For each class or grade level, this is both the end and the beginning. It is both the end of this year and the beginning of the next for seniors as graduation marks the end of high school, the beginning adulthood and the rest of your life. Think of the beginnings and endings as doors to be opened or closed. So yes, a door has closed and there is no going back, but think of all of the doors that are open to you now. Which will you choose? What are your options and your choices? Remember that life is a series of choices, so choose, but choose wisely. Sincerely, Blake Rodabaugh High School Principal

High School Faculty

Rami Ashour College Counselor / AP & SAT Coordinator

Mamoun Qawasmi Head of English & Social Studies Dept.

Maher Abu Seif Assistant Principal

Yousef Ahmad Coordinator

Jerald Risner Social Studies/ MUN Director

Basema Hamdan Head of Science Dept.

Nisreen Tukan Counseling & Academic Support Head

Abdel Rahman Rabie Counselor

Rania Tuffaha Head of Math Dept.

Nisreen Abu Baker

Head of French Dept.

Dr. Abeer Rummana Head of Arabic Dept.

Dina Sarayra English

Nisreen Al Rifaie I.T.

Majd Tahbob I.T.

Rana Sahawneh Science

Gina Badiu Math

Amera Qarioti Math

Sura Al Tall ESL

Sopheia Avakian Social Studies

Ahmad Ghaith Humanities

Huda Habibeh English & Social Studies

Donia Qosous Secretary

Haya Gammo Humanities

Hamzeh Abu Labeh Learning Support

Nejood Kresat Chief Librarian

Basam Al-Naqeeb Arabic & Religion

Amer Al Sawalhi

Lina Abdullah I.T.

Lama Odeh Arabic & Religion

Fatima Al-Fakhri English

Ziad Awad Math

Dr. Mnezal Al-Qayam Arabic & Religion

Reem Al Hassan

Floor Coordinator

Alaaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Abu Abah Mozayan Al Hussaini College Counselor Assistant Floor Coordinator

Head of PE & Activities Dept.

Asma Ourami Science

Coffee Morning As part of our efforts to increase parental involvement in school life, we hosted cooperative events with parents called â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Coffee Morningsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; where important student-related issues were discussed.

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Grade 9A

Saif Al Kiswani

Rand Kayyali

Raghad Al-Fayez

Mohy Al Habbuch

Rashid Al-Rifaie

Layan Al-Daher

Lara Al-Hamawi

Dareen Al-Obaidi

Ali Al Kiswani

Ghaida Abdulhamid

Farah Abdulrahman

Sarmad Al-Dahlaki

Mohammed Abu-Al-Hala

Diversity: the art of thinking independently together.

Grade 9B

Ali Hamadallah

Dana AlSiddig

Jasmin Jarrar

Shams Hammad

Omar Chalati

Mohammad Issa

Al-Fisal Fitian

Hashem Hina

Tariq Ayyad

Noor Fitian

Joan Hussein

Mohammad ElRimawi

Fire Drill Training

Dina Alami

Julie AlHijjawi

Mua’d AlZu’bi

Grade 9C

Ali Al-Juboori

Minarose Sulaiman

Jumana Waheed

Zena Mannaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

Mohamed Ebaid

Zaid Khaled

Qais Qoblan

Ryan Rawashdeh

Hamza Hammad

Jad Khanfar

Mutie Kabariti

Tala Qawasmi

Freedom Day

Hamzeh Qaraman

Yahya Al-Faroky

Grade 10A

Siraj Al-Mligta

Mustafa Ahmed

Zainalabdeen Al-Hgeem

Mazen Elansari

Ahmed Alhaj Abdalla

Leesa Al-Najjar

Hamza Al-Natour

Rania Al-Janabi

Ahmmad Abu Jubarah

Arwa Al-Hgeem

Hala Abu Adas

Noor Al-Hgeem

Dalyah Al-Nsour

Zaid Ababneh

Jud Al-Hity

Amer Abu-Rajoh

Mahmoud Abu Ghaida

Muhammad Al-Hawari

Mustafa Ibrahim

Mohammed Al-Hassan

Mubarak Al-Shafi

Ramadan Bazaar 86

Grade 10B

Ali AlShami

Mohammad Elfayez

Baker Almanaseer

Miras AlRawahi

Mira AlJamal

Mohammad Al-Samadi

ALMostafa AlAwartany

AbdulRahman Allouzi

Raneem AlZuâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;bi

Dina Elrimawi

Mais AlRawahi

Khalid Ammache

Karim AlAlul

Abdulmajed Al Alam

Omar Daraghmeh

Omar AlBalbaisi

Dina Aljubori

Basheer Bahnam

Abdullah- AlNosirat

Oswa Alsabah

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Grade 10C

Osama Thabet

Rakan Nasar

Mohammed Othman

Abdalla Samhan

Mohammad Saleh

Mark Jada

Faisal ElSalih

Shukri Shukri

Celine Haswah

Natalie Haj

Meena Najjar

Sally Mansour

Reenal Igboanugo

Yasin Talhouni

Fuad Ismail

Nehmedo Sabah

Nicola Terlikas

Talyn Salous

National Honor Society (NHS) Annual Project

The National Honor Society members at Modern American School, as part of their community service project, provided a full library to an underprivileged Elementary and Middle school in Sahab. We are proud of our NHS students!

Grade 11A

Lana Al- Kayed

Rami Al-Jewari

Khaled AlBarghouthy

Hussam Alami

Saif Abdeldayem

Waleed Al-Dulaimi

Alia AbdulHamid

Abdelhamid Al-Damirji

Zahra Al King

Sara Abdulrahman

Zaina Al-Hawari

Hael Al- Bunnia

Fisal Al Obidan

Mariam Al Balushi

Amr Ababneh

Aaya Al-Gburi

Mohammed Alduwairi

Sami Ahmad

Yanal Abu Al Hala

Issa Al Naimat

Hala Ajarmeh

Hussein Al-Fayyadh

Grade 11B

Rakan Al-Saad

AlHasan Al-Mayyah

Ameen Bawab

Aye Bani Ata

Mallak Allouzi

Kareem Al-Mikhi

Daniah Ismael

Bassam Alwash

Leen Alkhlaifat

Maher AlQawasmi

Musa Alarbi

Noor Alsalman

Muntadher Al-Lami

Aaya Basil

Zainulabdeen Al-Gburi

Mahmoud Awartani

Abdullah Al-Najjar

Dania Haswah

Mohamed Alarbi

Omar Awad

Omaima Alarbi

Nadin-Sisilya Bilal

STEM Awards

Grade 11C

Salem Khaled

Dana Mismar

Saleh Jafari

Ameer Shubbar

Ali Thabet

Daniel Yunis

Sami Khader

Marem Sarkesian

Saif Shnaneh

Saman Dalo

Abigail Nyanti

Maryam Al-Juboori

Rama Jaber

Ghaith Kayyali

Shibly Kharman

Fares Qawasmi

Faris Salameh

Tuleen Nasrieh

Abbas Kareem

Tala Nayfeh

Mayar Alhindawi

Mustafa Karim

Grade 12A

Sanad Al Ajarmeh

Shadia Aboukamil

Fares AL-Da’da

Alaehm AlAzawi

Muna Abueljebain

Sultan Al- Fayez

Mouaz Abdelsamad

Hamzeh Al-Zaghal

Rend Al-Hity

Ma’en Al Khalaileh

Lawrence Abu Shreikh

Zain Abu-Al-Hala

Lina Al-Rimawi

Khattab Al-Jaafari

Mohammed Al Bdour

Farah Ahmad

Amro Al-Wardat

Grade 12B

Dialla Alabdallat

Yousuf Alwash

Danya Ba’ara

Sirage Beiruti

Ahmad Atari

Eba’a AlBarbarawi

Yara Alsiddig

Salah Dakkak

Mariam Sulaiman

Wajd Asfour

Mira Arabiyat

Wahbi AlAbdaly

Feras Alwadiya

Faisal Dakkak

Rania AlHablawi

Fayiz Ayyad

Ahmad AlTaher

Grade 12C

Maria Delcheva

Adam Halawa

Natalia Haddad

Kameel Habboub

Faisal Fedah

Tia Haddad

Rakan Haddad

Shatha Ramadneh

Samy Herzalla

Mariam Elsalih

Hamza Jabarin

Daniah Aljabari

Firas Kablaoui

Leen Hamdan

Rami Herz Allah

Hazim AlQuraan

Nayef Hattar

Abdullah Husein

Grade 12D

Lara Kirwi

Mohammad Saffarini

Seedan Khalil

Bernard Mourad

Dalya Naji

Jun Xue

Ronnie Mourad

Stephanie Yacoub

Abdallah Shakhshir

Leen Mattar

Mohammed Kamoona

Maryam Najjar

Kristina Salem

Adam Zineddin

Shebel AlSayegh

Reem Omari

Mazen Maqsaa

Ramadan Annual Charitable Iftars

Hijri New Year

Community Service Program

Action Creativity Togetherness

Giving back to Society Habitat for Humanity (Construction & Painting)

International Child Day

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MAS GOT TALENT

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Future Leaders Student Council Elections

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Dead Sea Trip

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Professional Development

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Professional Development Matters Professional development is about life-long learning and growing as an educator. In education, research has shown that teaching quality and school leadership are the most important factors in raising student achievement. At MAS, professional development is one way we enhance quality education through equipping teachers with new strategies to improve their performance and raise student achievement. MAS implements a rigorous, and ongoing intensive Professional Development program to help teachers improve their skill sets, and learn innovative teaching strategies to prepare their students for success in an everchanging world; they need to be able to teach students how to use emerging technologies, how to navigate through evolving professions, how to communicate effectively to different audiences, and how to think critically and solve problems. The MAS Professional Development program encompasses both internal and external workshops; Induction Week at the beginning of every year; multiple professional development days through the year; and peer mentoring. This year, over 20 teachers and administrators led by our General Director Mrs. Omaya Zamel attended the global Dream Big Conference hosted by AdvancED in Cairo. During this conference, we had the pleasure of working with highly trained educational professionals from around the world. We felt the world of continuous improvement is a stimulating area in which we could work and continue to meet inspiring people to ensure our institution remains at the cutting edge within a set of international research-based standards. Such conferences allow us time to reflect on how advanced MAS is in terms of progressive, global education, and the long journey we have taken to get to where we are. We believe that there is always more to learn and new skills to attain.

Mamoun Qawasmi

Head of English & Social Studies/ SAT Testing Center Supervisor

AdvancED Global Conference 2018-19: Cairo, Egypt

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MAS Family Day

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Mother's Day

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Honor Roll Ceremony

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Anti-Bullying Campaign T

o reinforce the concept of a safe learning environment, the Counseling Department launched an Anti-Bullying Campaign in October to raise awareness on the subject and to train students on how to deal with bullying situations. The overall goal is to inspire our students to choose respect and peace over bullying behavior. The campaign included purposeful activities, such as integrating the subject of bullying within classrooms in coordination with the various departments in school. Students crafted persuasive essays about bullying, held group discussions, drew up posters and sketches, and attended seminars. Our students in coordination with our counselors also conducted purposeful presentations and lectures about bullying. Additionally, students wore a blue t-shirt with anti-bullying slogans on them to show our solidarity together in alignment with other schools around the world. Abdel Rahman Rabie Counselor

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Halloween

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MAS-MUN Citywide

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Robotics Show Math Festival

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Science Fair

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Team Building Activities

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Celebrating Special Moments

World Teacher’s Day

Mother’s Day

Faculty Dinner

Farewell Party

International Women’s Day

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University Fairs at MAS A Gateway to Studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Educational and Professional Goals

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Over 160 University representatives visit MAS each year

MAS Academic Counselors take pride in helping high school students achieve their dreams and embarking on the journey that lies ahead. As the breadth and diversity of university choices costantly expand and new opportunities emerge, the need to provide advocacy and support for students and families contiues to be the main focus of the College Counseling Department at the Modern American School. The College Counseling Department takes on the academic and career counseling in one busy but holistic approach. Following students from Grade 9 through Grade 12, guiding them through the entire college application and admission process, writing recommendation letters, contacting college admission offices and providing them with detailed information about specific colleges, the academic counselors have the opportunity to create a long-standing relationship with students guiding them towards a life beyond secondary school that suits their individual chosen career paths. Through our commitment to providing quality education in a continuous improvement journey that promotes student engagement, creativity, critical thinking and innovation, our students continue to achieve great results and attend the most prestigous universities worldwide.

Rami Ashour

Head of College Counseling Department

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n o h t a r a M

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Telematch Special thanks to our telematch sponsor JORDAN KUWAIT BANK

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Alnubala’a Water

BUFFALO WINGS & RINGS

C TOWN

Ford

ARABIAN HORSE CLUB Summer Camp

Network

Tamam

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MITSUBISHI MOTORS

SUZUKI

Special thanks to Al-KHAMA’EL for FOOD INDUSTRY for sponsoring all trophies

MAS Soccer Little League

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Saturday Activities

and much more ...

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1st Place in Al-Muasherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Annual International Basketball Championship

MAS Eagles

Basketball Team

Front Row (L-R): Wajd Asfour, Amr Ababneh, Sami Herzallah Saif Shnaneh, Hashem Shnaneh, Zaid Ababneh. Back Row (L-R): Jun Xue, Firas Kablaoui, Faisal Dakkak, Ahmad Al Taher, (Coach) Ahmad Sukri

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U-16 Soccer Team Front Row (L-R): Zaid Ababneh, Fares Qawsmi, Mohammad Abu Al Hala, Tareq Al- Kuri, Sirag AlMligta. Back Row (L-R): (Coach) Ahmad Al-Masri, Ali Alshami, Rakan Nasar, Khaled Al-Barghouthy, Mohammad Al-Fayez, Rashid Al-Rifaie, Mustafa Al-Shamri.

Soccer Team â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Grades 1&2 Front Row (L-R): Sameeh Bader, Mohammad Haddad, Yousif Al-Qawasmi, Zaid Abu Safieh, Aiham Saleem. Back Row (L-R): Aoun Haddaden, Adam Naimi, Jad Jishi, Mohammad Abdel Fatah, Jad Halawa, Karim Alhabouch (Coach) Loay Al Fares.

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U-14 Soccer Team Front Row (L-R): Zaid Mubaideen, Muayed Ebaid, Karim Al Kuri, Sultan Hammad, Hamzeh Al-Ajarmeh, Abdelhameed Hammad, Sultan Al Shawabkeh. Back Row (L-R): (Coach) Loay Al Fares, Ahmad Al-Eisawi, Rasheed Abuhalimeh, Abdelrahman Abdelrahman, Yanal Subh, Zaid Hamdan, Saad Hamdan, Quasi Al-Barbarawi, Mohammad Muwahed.

U-18 Soccer Team Front Row (L-R): Ali Alshami, Zaid Ababneh, Fares Qawasmi, Saif Abdul-Dayem, Abdallah Najar, Kameel Habboub, Khaled Al-Barghouthy. Back Row (L-R): Yanal Abu Al Hala, Lawrence Abu-Shreikh, Rakan Nasar, Amr Ababneh, Musa Alarabi, Mustafa Al-Shamri, (Coach) Ahmad Al-Masri.

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Soccer Team â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Girls Front Row (L-R): Alia Ajarmeh, Remas Al Jbure, Raghad Kayyali, Naya Shqairat. Back Row (L-R): (Coach) Ahmad Al Omari, Raya Bani Ata, Haya Omar, Luna Nasar, Lamar Al Hassan, Renee Haj.

Track and Field Team - Boys

Front Row (L-R): (Coach) Amro Albarghthi, Amr Ababneh, Abdulrahman Allouzi, Kameel Habboub, Issa Nimat. Back Row (L-R): Muhammad Shukor, Hamzeh Hmmad, Lawrence AbuShreikh, Sami Derbas, Rashid Al-Rifaie, (Coach) Abdulalrhaman Abu Alhummas.

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Volleyball Team Front Row (L-R): Haya Al-Danuri, Tala Shasha’a, Sama Salameh, Jana Bilal, Raya Bani Ata, Juliana Dalo, Fatima Abdulsahib. Back Row (L-R): Jasmin Jarar, Rand Kayyali, Layan Alkhatteb, Mrs. Omaya Zamel, Salma Muwahed, Sara Alarabi, Noorjan Nour, (Coach) Ahmad Alomari.

Track and Field Team - Girls

Front Row (L-R): Farah Mann’a, Raghad Kayyali, Jasmin Jarar, Maya Nelson, Laila Abu-Omar. Back Row (L-R): (Coach) Ahmad Alomari, Rand Kayyali, Sama Salameh, Haya Al-Danuri, Jana Bilal, Juliana Dalo, Hali Omar.

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Miss Fashionista Maryam Najjar