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Expectations For Students

  • SAS students should demonstrate high-level skills for thinking and problem solving.
  • SAS students should have a mastery of the core concepts and factual information needed to function effectively in our current and future society.
  • SAS students should recognize the dignity and worth of others in the global community.
  • SAS students should exhibit positive attitudes towards themselves.
  • SAS students should exhibit an understanding and appreciation of Chinese language and culture.
  • SAS students should exhibit attitudes for life-long learning.
  • SAS students should exhibit a range of interests and skills beyond what is taught in the classroom.
Expectations of the Community

  • SAS should prepare students for acceptance into institutes of continuing education of their choice, including the finest universities in the world.
  • SAS believes that school should be a happy place, where students gain satisfaction from genuine accomplishment in a supportive, caring and safe environment that nurtures student's social and emotional well being.
  • SAS believes that education is a shared responsibility between parents and school.
  • SAS should recognize the dignity and personal worth of each student.
  • SAS should ensure sound resource management practices.
  • SAS should provide a challenging education based on the American core curriculum, consistent with the individual academic capabilities and personal and social needs of each student.
  • SAS should value its international diversity and the global perspectives found within its school community.


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