Secondary School
We are an inclusive academic school that focuses on achievements and results which guarantee graduation and entry to universities.
Jodi Rigas
Secondary Principal Message
Our school is a great place to teach and learn with teachers committed to a high-quality learning experience focused on the individual needs of each student. We strive to be creative and innovative in our instruction, to engage students in their learning through a variety of activities, applications of technology, and 21st Century skills. Our school community has a long-standing tradition of excellence in academics, athletics and the arts. Furthermore, as a school, we are committed to our mission of preparing students to be productive citizens and life-long learners in an ever-changing world.
Our primary goal is to help all students achieve their dreams and find success in pursuing life goals. We are unconditionally committed to providing the best possible educational programmes to our students. We believe that there are numerous opportunities, both within our curricula and through extracurricular activities, for our students to acquire the skills that will enable them to be successful after graduating from our school.
As demands of teaching increase, it is more evident that we all need to work together to ensure that our students reach their fullest potential. The school, parents and the community must therefore work together as an extended family as it’s our responsibility to empower the students entrusted in our care with the creative, intellectual, and decision-making skills necessary for them to become academically, socially, physically and emotionally successful.
Our teachers set high academic standards for our students and work diligently to ensure that each student is working to his or her maximum ability. The handbook, emailed at the start of each academic year, contains information that is important and useful, so I urge you to refer to this. The guidelines are written in order to create an environment conducive to learning and a school where everyone feels safe and secure. The expectations for behaviour are based on the essential value of respecting the rights and dignity of each other. Our school will continue to be an outstanding community as we strive to instill mutual respect and responsible behaviour. When all of us work together with everyone doing his or her part, we truly can make a difference for everyone’s educational journey.
In conclusion, one of the most vital aspects of my role here at the American Academy Private School is to build strong relationships with students, teachers and families, as my passion has been and always will be, educating students as I have been in education for over 30 years. With that in mind, I work diligently with teachers to make sure our students are exposed to curriculum and instruction that is both engaging and challenging. With an open-door policy, I welcome input and ideas, and look forward to having a long and rewarding relationship with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Jodi Rigas
The Principal of the Secondary School
Our school follows a modified English National Curriculum designed to provide a well-balanced education, which caters to students' needs, and encourages the development of their full potential as citizens of tomorrow. We offer:
a wide selection of subjects at GCSE, IGCSE, and GCE (AS and A-Level)
- fully equipped biology, chemistry, physics and ICT laboratories
- art, music, drama facilities and a fully functional library and a state of the art theatre for drama.
- American Academy School Leaving Certificate (Apolytirion) approved by the Ministry of Education and recognised by universities worldwide
- Entry to the best universities of the UK, Europe, USA, Australia, Canada, as well as those of Cyprus, and Greece
- Excellent pastoral care, careers guidance and counselling
- A wide range of extra curricular activities including the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh International Award
School Carriculum
KEY STAGE 3
Key Stage 3 covers the first three years of secondary education (classes 1,2 and 3) and is devised as a foundation course for Key Stage 4 (GCSE/IGCSE).
THE CORE CURRICULUM (COMPULSORY FOR ALL STUDENTS) IS AS FOLLOWS:
English, environmental science, Greek/Greek as a foreign language, mathematics, science, history, information communication technology, music, personal and social education, physical education, art and drama.
KEY STAGE 4
These two years (class 4 and 5) offer a programme of courses that prepare students for the International GCSE and GCSE examinations. Students must take English, mathematics, physical education and Greek/Greek as a foreign language. A further four optional subjects are chosen from a broad list which may include: biology, chemistry, physics, economics, business, accounting, English literature, drama, Russian, French, Italian, ICT, history, music, 3D design and photography/graphics, philosophy, GCSE physical education, psychology and art.
KEY STAGE 5
These two years (class 6 and 7) allow students to attain their GCE Advanced Subsidiary and A-Level qualifications as well as their Apolytirion (official school leaving certificate). Students undertake core subjects such as English and physical education as well as personal and social education, in addition to some of the optional subjects (as stated above in Key Stage 4).
OPTIONAL SUBJECTS
A broad range of subjects is offered for the Key Stage 4 Curriculum and students are assisted to make informed and balanced choices. Furthermore, a full-time careers advisor is available for careers guidance as well as providing counseling to our students.
The school is an approved examination centre for the GCSE/IGCSE and GCE AS and A2 Level examinations which are administered from the UK and recognized internationally.
This stage comprises of the first three years of secondary schooling normally known as Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 (in the UK referred to as Year 7, Year 8 and Year 9), when students are aged between 11 and 14. During this stage the core curriculum is compulsory for all students and includes the following subjects: art, drama, English language, English literature, environmental science, Greek/Greek as a foreign language, history, information communication technology, mathematics, music, physical education, science (encompassing geography), personal and social education.
In Class 3, when students choose their subject options for the following year, every effort is made to offer as broad a range of subjects as possible from the Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 curriculum, and students are guided by the school counsellor and careers advisor to make informed and balanced choices.
These two years (Class 4, Class 5) offer a programme of courses that prepare students for the International GCSE and GCSE examinations. Every student must take English language, mathematics, PE as well as Greek/Greek as a foreign language. A further four optional subjects are chosen from a broad list which currently includes art, accounting, biology, chemistry, drama, economics, business, English literature, French, ICT, history, music, physical education, physics, Russian, Italian, psychology and 3D design & graphics.
The American Academy is one of the few schools that enables students to complete their AS-Level in Greek in Class 4 and A-Level in Class 5, two years ahead of time. Therefore, providing students the opportunity to graduate with up to 5 A-Level qualifications.
At this stage (Class 6, Class 7) each student constructs an individual programme track of AS/A2 level courses which ultimately lead to General Certificate of Education Advanced Level Qualifications (known as GCE A-level) and Apolytirion subjects from a very wide range of options.
Students may choose one of three programme tracks to study:
- A-Level Intensive Track
- Apolytirion Track
- Combined Track
Subject Options Include:
A-Level subjects: art, accounting, biology, business studies, chemistry, economics, English literature, French, history, information communication technology, mathematics, music, physical education, physics, psychology, 3D design & graphics.
Apolytirion subjects: business & marketing, general science, politics, critical thinking & ethics.
Compulsory subjects are - English, PE and PSE
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