General School Information
Advanced Placement
Advanced Placement courses are offered this year in Spanish Literature (11th grade only) and Calculus (12th grade only). Given the small size of each grade level (maximum 25), staff requirements, the needs and interests of individual students, there is some variability in AP programming from year to year. Additional opportunities exist for supervised independent studies and honors classes in preparation for AP exams. Over the past four years, small groups of students have studied and taken exams in English Language, English Literature, U.S. History, and Spanish Literature.
Class Scheduling And Grading System
Almost all junior high and high school classes are year-long, divided into two semesters. Most classes are offered once each day for approximately 45 minutes. A very few elective classes and others not required for graduation last only one semester and/or may meet less frequently than five days per week. Credits awarded vary with time spent in direct instruction, with daily instruction required for full credit. Students are graded on a scale ranging from 0 to 10.0, with 6.0 required to pass the semester. Grade point averages are weighted to reflect hours of instruction (and credit earned) in each class.
National Honor Society
High School students who have maintained an average of 8.8 or above and meet other rigorous criteria are eligible for nomination to the National Honor Society, recognized throughout the United States. They must maintain their average and participate actively in community service and other activities to maintain their membership. High school students maintaining a 9.0 average and above are considered honor roll students.
College Placement And Testing Information
Ninety percent of graduating students continue directly into universities in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and other countries. Graduates in the past seven years have attended the following universities:
| United States | Mexico | Other Countries |
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| Kenyon College Louisiana College Ouachita Baptist College St. Andrews Presbyterian College University of Chicago University of Nevada, Reno University of Texas El Paso Vassar College Warren Wilson College |
Universidad Anáhuac Universidad Autónoma Mérida Universidad de las Américas Universidad del Mayab Universidad de Monterrey Universidad La Salle Universidad Valle de México |
Kings College (England) Regents College (England) Universidad del Salvador (Argentina) University of British Columbia |
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Extra Curricular Activities
Education at the International American School of Cancun extends beyond the classroom to ensure that all students are presented with the opportunity to grow in a rich environment of experiences. Programs are diverse: student council, National Honor Society, Model United Nations, and community service projects. An after-school sports program for boys and girls is offered in soccer, basketball, volleyball, and jazz. The school also participates in a variety of events throughout Mexico within ASOMEX (American Schools of Mexico): creative writing workshops, sports events, and Model UN simulations.
Av. Colegios SM 306 Mza. 17 Lt. 39, Blvd. Colosio Km 5 Cancún, Quintana Roo
Telephone: +52 998-882-2269 y 998-882-2273
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