The American School of Marrakech
The American School of Marrakesh (also known as A.S.M) is a not-for profit, independent school in Marrakech, Morocco. It offers classes from kindergarten to 12th grade.
[edit] History
A.S.M. was founded in 1995 by Joseph A. McPhillips III, who was the headmaster of The American School of Tangier until 2007.[1]
Its headmasters have been McPhillips (1995-2005), Josh Shoemake (2005-2008).[2][3] Bryan Lewallen (2009-2010). A new Headmaster for the upcoming 2010 school year is yet to be appointed. [4].
The building was designed by the Tunisia-born, Marrakech-based architect Charles Boccara;[5] its grounds were designed by American landscape architect Madison Cox.
The first graduating senior class was the class of 2008.
[edit] School Curriculum
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An independent private institution located on the outskirts of Marrakech, Morocco, ASM offers English-language, American-system education from kindergarten through 12th grade.
The school does not follow any specific curriculum. As the school tries to become a candidate for Accreditation Status through the Middle States Association, standards and curriculum are slowly being developed and put into place.
Students must take about 3 years of math, 4 years of English, 3 years of History, and 3 years of Science in order to graduate. Students must also take some French and/or Arabic classes to expand their language skills.
View the 2009-2010 ASM School Profile here http://asmarrakech.com/images/ASMSchoolProfile.pdf
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