School Curriculum and Instruction

As part of the school and the system’s mission to attain academic excellence and in accordance with the expectations of what an exemplary middle school should be, the following are outcome target goals governing AMS.

Students will be able to:

• use English-language communication skills and vocabulary knowledge, including technical vocabulary across the curriculum to:
  • follow oral and written directions;
  • read independently for pleasure and knowledge;
  • locate, organize, interpret, and apply written information to solve problems in all subject areas; -
  • speak and write fluently, clearly and correctly;
• perform basic mathematical computations and solve practical problems using a variety of mathematical techniques;
• test hypotheses using scientific methods;
• communicate in a second language;
• develop technology skills to access, analyze, create, and communicate information effectively;
• demonstrate personal qualities associated with successful citizenship, responsibility,
• build self-esteem, self-management, impulse control, courtesy, integrity, fairness, honesty and sociability;
• work effectively in culturally and ethnically diverse groups to find common ground and solve common problems.

Philosophy, Purpose, & Programs

• Philosophy, Purpose, Goals
• Guidance Program
• Gifted Education
• English as a Second Language
• Special Education
• Physical Education

DoDEA Curriculum Standards

• Language Arts
• Mathematics
• Science
• Social Studies
• Foreign Language
• Music
• Visual Arts
• Health Education
• Physical Education