1.  Academic, physical, and moral education are important.  High standards produce high achievement.  Self discipline is key to success.  Education is key to success in a global community.  Empathy, social awareness, and diversity are important.  Everyone has a right to a quality education and to become a life-long learner.

2. The American School provides a student-centered, enriching, college- preparatory education that emphasizes social responsibility in a safe, bicultural, and disciplined learning environment.

3.  Never compromise the quality of our academic programs.  We will never tolerate disrespect.  Always secure the most competent staff.  Always maintain the highest academic, moral, and professional standards for our students and staff.  Always base decisions on what is best for the students.

4.  To provide a high quality college- preparatory education which demonstrates measurable annual improvement.  To significantly increase parent understanding and involvement.  To always engage in sound practices that build the financial fortitude of the institution.  To provide a variety of educational resources and facilities that support an enriched learning environment.

5. Strategies A. Assessment To benchmark all aspects of the school’s operation based on local and global best practices. B. Communication To provide a timely and effective flow of information.

6. Strategies C. Community To encourage the active participation of the wider American School community and enhance the outreach to the global community at-large. D. Curriculum To provide an enhanced and diverse curriculum to meet the needs of all students.

7. Strategies E. Facilities To maintain and enhance the grounds and physical plant and optimize their use to fulfill the mission of the institution. F. Finances To apply the adequate mechanisms to provide resources through operational and additional income to maintain financial stability and to secure the school’s growth.

8. Strategies G. Safety To ensure a physically and emotionally safe environment. H. Staff To effectively recruit and retain the highest quality staff.