Mexico, Durango
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ASD middle and high school programs prioritize collaboration, teamwork and leadership in a multicultural setting. Featured Experiences include United Nations simulations and science fairs, with opportunities for students to gain recognition as the 'Face of Science.' The Ivy Global Citizen Program enables international interaction through virtual classes with instructors from IVYLEAGUE and other U.S. universities. The Diploma of Unique Accreditation is recognized by Cognia in the United States and by SEP, and the program includes a Socioemotional Learning program to support daily challenges, with leadership development through STUCO and CADMUN.
Multidisciplinary Clubs develop skills and promote coexistence in areas such as sports, arts and academics.
The Ivy Global Citizen Program facilitates international interaction through virtual classes led by instructors from IVYLEAGUE and other U.S. universities. CADMUN (Model United Nations) provides opportunities to engage in international diplomacy and cross-cultural discussion.
Multidisciplinary Clubs include sports, arts and academics. The Sports program promotes participation to develop athletic ability, character, teamwork, sportsmanship, integrity, and respect; student-athletes are considered students first and must meet academic eligibility requirements.
The National Honor Society promotes academic excellence, leadership, community service, and integrity.
Leadership is strengthened through the Student Society (STUCO) and the Model United Nations (CADMUN). The National Honor Society also emphasizes leadership development as part of its mission.
The Athletic Department provides opportunities for all students to participate in sports, promoting physical health and character development within a framework of participation, sportsmanship and respect. Student-athletes remain students first and must meet academic eligibility requirements.
The American School of Durango is a bilingual, multicultural learning community for ages 3 to 18, offering an American curriculum with a bespoke program. English instruction aligns with the Common Core in mathematics, English, and science, while Spanish follows SEP guidelines. The Early Childhood Center uses play-based learning with English immersion and alignment to Cognia and SEP. The Elementary program emphasizes English-language proficiency and aligns math and science with Common Core and NGSS; Spanish is taught under SEP, Makerspace, Art, PE, Music, Dance with assessment. The Middle and High School programs feature United Nations simulations (CADMUN), the Ivy Global Citizen Program, leadership opportunities, plus a Diploma of Unique Accreditation recognized by Cognia and SEP. Technology integration supports students; a Socioemotional Learning program assists daily challenges. The campus includes Early Childhood Center, Elementary, Middle, and High School facilities. In 2019, enrollment was 637, with 100% college acceptance and projected 900 students.