ASLP believes that all students are capable of achieving a means of artistic expression. A breadth of experience is encouraged through a study of artists over time and through the development of their own work. A variety of learning styles is utilized so that students become familiar with working individually and collaboratively. Specific techniques are learnt in the early years so that students can draw upon them when developing personal styles later on. Local galleries are seen as a valuable resource to study art first hand. ASLP is proud of the creativity of its students and aims to provide opportunities for them to showcase their work.

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Students learn to become efficient communicators through their study of plays, novels and poetry; they develop information skills and critical and affective thinking. As effective users of the written word they become conversant with a range of writing styles and registers. Students are also encouraged to express their views through an emphasis on the spoken word – a bonus made possible through the small class sizes. A wide variety of texts is available as well as material encountered in the media. Audio-visual resources supplement learning. It is intended that students should encounter a range of perspectives that reflect the international and multicultural world that they live in.

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ESL is taught one day per week in the elementary classroom and, as the need arises; individual students may attend smaller ESL classes more frequently. Classes focus on the four major areas of language acquisition: reading, writing, listening and speaking. Students will progress through grammar, punctuation, vocabulary using a variety of evaluation techniques. In secondary school, and based on the entrance exam results, new students may have ESL classes during a portion of their regularly scheduled English and History periods. The main objective of this program is to provide support for the intensity of a bilingual program and allow for integration into the regular academic program.

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French, German and Latin are taught regularly and other languages may be offered depending on needs. Special emphasis is dedicated to this area, given that as many as eight native/first languages other than English are spoken among our students. Languages play a crucial role in promoting cultural understanding and so are instructed in a way which fosters lingual, geographical and cultural knowledge. Beginning levels follow the methodology used in ESL and SFL, while more advanced levels focus on literature and politics. Languages are offered through the 12th grade and students can prepare for official exams such as the DELF.

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Mathematics is seen as an opportunity to develop a growing English vocabulary. Students are encouraged to display the self motivation necessary for the rigors of incisive critical thinking. Mathematical processes are related to everyday applications where possible and learning is related to individual ability and stage of development. As students approach the tenth grade they are prepared specifically for the Selectividad - the entrance exam for Spanish University or alternatively for the American Diploma.

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An enjoyment and appreciation of Music is fostered through an introduction to a variety of periods and styles of music. Whatever their aptitude, students are able to access the course at an appropriate level. Whilst singing is universally practiced, students also learn music theory and are encouraged to take up a specific instrument. Students compose and perform their own music. As opportunities arise, groups may attend concerts.

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At the pre-school and primary level, the principles and concepts of movement are used to develop motor skills. Throughout the program, responsible personal and social behaviors are modeled and encouraged using physical activity. While variety of sports units are taught such as softball, soccer, general fitness, track and field, basketball, gymnastics, and martial arts, students are encouraged to develop their own strengths in order to pursue a personalized, life-long, active, lifestyle. Health, as a subject, links the theory of physical fitness and wellness to activity. It is taught in the classroom and incorporated at certain times in specific grades. (See Atlas Curriculum).

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The course caters for the whole range of student abilities and enables them to experience a variety of research and practical skills. It stresses active learning leading to the mastering of critical and creative thinking – essential skills both in the lab and beyond. Students acquire the ability to interpret information, to solve problems and make decisions. The course is founded on a solid base of general science up to the eighth grade and thereafter the individual disciplines of Biology, Chemistry and Physics are introduced on a year by year basis. In twelfth grade students are prepared for the Selectividad, or Spanish university entrance exam.

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This encompasses the disciplines of Geography and History. Students learn how the past has influenced the present and how peoples’ actions affect the present world of affairs and the environment. A thorough understanding of the way people live and what motivates their actions is covered in World Geography in grades 7 & 8. In High School emphasis is placed on the role of current events as a means of gaining insight into and analyzing societies. The broad sweep of world affairs from ancient to modern times is covered in subsequent grades both in the medium of English and Spanish. The emphasis of History taught in English is on analysis, of Spanish History on detail and fact.

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Students develop their understanding and practice in the written and spoken word. Grammar is studied in order to make explicit the structure of language. The use of new technologies is investigated in order to enrich personal development and prepare students for 21^st century careers. They are introduced to significant works of Literature which are studied in the context of the time and place in which they were written. Analysis and synthesis of argument are skills which are developed in conjunction with an enjoyment of Literature. The course follows the curriculum set out by the Spanish Department of Education. SFL courses are also available and follow a methodology similar to that of ESL.

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New technologies appear and advance every day. It is the aim of this program to prepare and encourage students to search for, learn from, organize and present information using ever-evolving resources and programs. Early learners focus on becoming familiar with the computer and improving motor skills. Later on, students are introduced to scripting languages, learn how to create and make use of collaborative networks, make and edit movies, build-on Microsoft Office skills, and create their own web pages. Students will become responsible for their own learning and strive for personal excellence by maximizing the use of tools available and adapting to future changes. In the coming year, and in addition to being a separate subject, Computer Technology will be incorporated into each subject matter.

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