Licensed with both the Palestinian and Israeli Ministries of Education, The Jerusalem American School is able to provide diplomas that gain access
for our students some of the most desired colleges of this region. In addition, The Jerusalem American School is accredited both internationally as well as with
the United States national accrediting board. Our challenging curriculum and global extra-curricular opportunities develop such strong graduates
that we alumni that have and are currently attending top-tier universities worldwide.
LICENSURE AND ACCREDITATION
The Jerusalem American School is licensed with both the Palestinian Ministry of Education and the Israeli Ministry of Education.
We hold accreditation in the United States through the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement
(NCA CASI) as well as internationally through the Commission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation (CITA).
THE FACULTY
The high school faculty consists of well-trained, international staff of educators with a good percentage holding Masters degrees.
The faculty: student ratio in the high school is 11:1.
THE STUDENT BODY
The student body is primarily composed of Palestinians whose parents have either studied in the U.S. and have returned this country
or have the desire for their children to be schooled in an American curriculum so they can matriculate to American colleges and
universities seamlessly. Over 10 different countries are represented within the student body.
for our students some of the most desired colleges of this region. In addition, The Jerusalem American School is accredited both internationally as well as with
the United States national accrediting board. Our challenging curriculum and global extra-curricular opportunities develop such strong graduates
that we alumni that have and are currently attending top-tier universities worldwide.
LICENSURE AND ACCREDITATION
The Jerusalem American School is licensed with both the Palestinian Ministry of Education and the Israeli Ministry of Education.
We hold accreditation in the United States through the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement
(NCA CASI) as well as internationally through the Commission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation (CITA).
THE FACULTY
The high school faculty consists of well-trained, international staff of educators with a good percentage holding Masters degrees.
The faculty: student ratio in the high school is 11:1.
THE STUDENT BODY
The student body is primarily composed of Palestinians whose parents have either studied in the U.S. and have returned this country
or have the desire for their children to be schooled in an American curriculum so they can matriculate to American colleges and
universities seamlessly. Over 10 different countries are represented within the student body.
THE PROGRAM
We are pioneers blazing the trail in proactive peace education and training, technology integration, and entrepreneurship education. In 2011, we implemented the largest 1:1 deployment of the iPad into an educational setting in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) with each teacher instructing and students learning through the tablet. We continue to push the envelop with regards to technology integration and blended, flipped, and clouded learning environment. We are also very involved in initiating peaceful dialogue, promotion, and activities between the Palestinian and Israelis and hold an annual International Proactive Peacemaking Gala every March.
In addition, we strive to enable students to develop proficiency in the English language, in order that they may be able to continue their studies in the English language. Jerusalem School desires to provide a well-balanced curriculum including English, mathematics, natural science, foreign languages, social studies, art, music, physical education, and religion. All students are required to participate in religious activities such as learning Bible lessons, Bible verses, and singing.
Extracurricular activities also play an important role at Jerusalem school and include the following: Student Government Association, Yearbook, Crossing Borders, Seeds of Peace, Kids for Peace, Music in Common, Middle East Education through Technology (MEET), and Model United Nations (MUN). In addition, the athletics program at Jerusalem High School (JHS) includes girl’s and boy’s basketball and soccer teams as well as intramural sports including volleyball, soccer, and basketball.
We are pioneers blazing the trail in proactive peace education and training, technology integration, and entrepreneurship education. In 2011, we implemented the largest 1:1 deployment of the iPad into an educational setting in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) with each teacher instructing and students learning through the tablet. We continue to push the envelop with regards to technology integration and blended, flipped, and clouded learning environment. We are also very involved in initiating peaceful dialogue, promotion, and activities between the Palestinian and Israelis and hold an annual International Proactive Peacemaking Gala every March.
In addition, we strive to enable students to develop proficiency in the English language, in order that they may be able to continue their studies in the English language. Jerusalem School desires to provide a well-balanced curriculum including English, mathematics, natural science, foreign languages, social studies, art, music, physical education, and religion. All students are required to participate in religious activities such as learning Bible lessons, Bible verses, and singing.
Extracurricular activities also play an important role at Jerusalem school and include the following: Student Government Association, Yearbook, Crossing Borders, Seeds of Peace, Kids for Peace, Music in Common, Middle East Education through Technology (MEET), and Model United Nations (MUN). In addition, the athletics program at Jerusalem High School (JHS) includes girl’s and boy’s basketball and soccer teams as well as intramural sports including volleyball, soccer, and basketball.
ACADEMIC TRACKS
Jerusalem School offers three academic tracks to its high school students. These tracks are specifically designed to provide each student with the necessary materials and curriculum to enable them to go on to higher education in the US, the Middle Eastern, or Israeli Universities. The three academic tracks are as follows: the Tawjihi equivalency track which is necessary for students who study abroad and want to return to the region and work in professions like medicine, engineering, law, etc; the American Track utilizing the Advance Placement, SAT, and college prep curriculum for matriculation into an American college or university; and the Psychometric equivalency track that equips the students to enter into Israeli colleges and universities.
Jerusalem School offers three academic tracks to its high school students. These tracks are specifically designed to provide each student with the necessary materials and curriculum to enable them to go on to higher education in the US, the Middle Eastern, or Israeli Universities. The three academic tracks are as follows: the Tawjihi equivalency track which is necessary for students who study abroad and want to return to the region and work in professions like medicine, engineering, law, etc; the American Track utilizing the Advance Placement, SAT, and college prep curriculum for matriculation into an American college or university; and the Psychometric equivalency track that equips the students to enter into Israeli colleges and universities.
THE FACULTY & STUDENT BODY
The high school faculty consists of well-trained, international staff of educators with a good percentage holding Masters degrees. The faculty: student ratio in the high school is 11:1. The student body is primarily composed of Palestinians whose parents have either studied in the U.S. and have returned this country or have the desire for their children to be schooled in an American curriculum so they can matriculate to American colleges and universities seamlessly. Over 10 different countries are represented within the student body.
The high school faculty consists of well-trained, international staff of educators with a good percentage holding Masters degrees. The faculty: student ratio in the high school is 11:1. The student body is primarily composed of Palestinians whose parents have either studied in the U.S. and have returned this country or have the desire for their children to be schooled in an American curriculum so they can matriculate to American colleges and universities seamlessly. Over 10 different countries are represented within the student body.
