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Dear Students and Parents:The faculty and administration of the Academy are pleased to provide the Course Catalog for the
2011-2012
school year. We believe the Academy’s diverse offerings are unparalleled in Greece at the secondary schoollevel. Beginning with the challenging 9th and 10
th
grade program, the Academy experience provides studentsthe opportunity to receive
both an American and an International
Baccalaureate Diploma
at the end of grade12. IB Diploma candidates may also work towards earning the equivalency of a Greek high school diploma
(apolytirion).
As an international school embracing American principles of education, our program strives tomaximize the growth of the whole child and to provide equal opportunities for a diverse student body. Our focusis also to encourage multicultural awareness and understanding, as well as to honor the rich culture of our hostcountry.The range of courses offered at the Academy also allows students with varied interests and talents to excel and tocontinue to grow academically. Courses are offered in all of the traditional academic areas, as well as in the finearts, computer technology, physical education and health. Optimal Match and ESL support provide moreindividualized assistance for students who require it for mastery.
Taken as a whole, the Academy program offersan exemplary college preparatory experience for all students.
The course description booklet is written to assist students and parents in making informed choices forcourse selections. Courses will run providing the student enrollment is sufficient. Thus, the printed coursedescription is no guarantee that a given course will be scheduled. If a course is cancelled due to lowenrollment, or for other reasons, the student will be contacted by the counseling department to makeadjustments to his/her program.
Please review the following course descriptions and visual representations of Academy offerings. It is of criticalimportance that you maintain contact with your children’s counselors to ensure that their schedules will satisfy allAcademy graduation requirements and also match their special strengths and interests.Extracurricular opportunities -- cultural, academic and athletic -- provide possibilities for students to extendlearning beyond the classroom. The Parent-Student Handbook contains descriptions of such activities.The entire Academy staff looks forward to greeting you in September
2011.
The Academy Administration, Faculty and Staff
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