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OUR MISSION
First: To
develop the potential of each student, based on the sacred
principles of Islam, to become a thinking person who loves
to learn, cares for others, and interacts positively with
the changing world, in order to be successful in life and
contribute to the development of society.
Second: To
participate in the development of education in the Arab
World.
SUMMARY OF OUR
VISION
We strive to be a
pioneering learning community that fosters collaboration,
persists in continuous inquiry and development, and utilizes
current research and technology.
OUR STRATEGY
The strategy
for improvement at DAS is to fulfill the Schools’ mission by
involving all employees in the Schools in an ongoing program
of professional development that enables them to collaborate
in a process of continuous analysis and evaluation of the
results of our work, the development of better systems,
methods, and teaching materials and the addition of new
programs for our students.
In order to be
effective, this strategy requires that parents and students
be involved in the improvement process whenever possible.
CHARACTERISTICS
TARGETED FOR DAS STUDENTS
DAS students will learn to become:
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Principled, faithful Muslims |
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a. Faithful: |
Possess strong faith in the
principles of our sacred Islamic religion. |
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b. Principled: |
Demonstrate a deep
understanding of the lifelong principles and
skills, applying them consistently in
life. |
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2. Thinking persons who
love learning and interact positively with the
changing world. |
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a. Aware: |
Keep up-to-date about
current events and matters of importance locally
and internationally. |
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b. Thinking: |
Possess and apply habits of
mind and thinking skills in making sound
decisions and solving complex problems. |
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c. Inquiring: |
Enjoy a sense of curiosity
and love of learning throughout life, possess
the skills needed to continue learning and
research new ideas in a manner that is
constructive and valuable. |
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d. Reflective: |
Think about own learning
and work in depth, analyzing own points of
strengths and weaknesses in a constructive
manner. |
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3. Open-minded
persons who care about others |
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a. Caring: |
Demonstrate caring and
empathy towards others and their feelings as
well as a strong sense of personal commitment to
work in the service of the community. |
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b. Open-minded: |
Appreciate differences in
individuals, showing respect for the views,
values and customs of other individuals and
cultures: refuse extremism and racism. |
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4. Successful people
who contribute to the development of society |
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a. Effective: |
Demonstrate life skills,
applying them consistently in life. |
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b. Communicative: |
Demonstrate a high level of
ability to express ideas, feelings and
information with confidence, in English, in
Arabic and in the language of mathematics. |
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c. Balanced: |
Know the importance of
balance between the mind and body for personal
health and maintain this balance in life. |
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d. Risk-taking: |
Approach the unknown
without anxiety, having the confidence and
self-reliance to take on new roles and deal with
new ideas and strategies; demonstrate courage
and readiness to defend own beliefs in a
positive way. |
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e. Collaborating: |
Take a positive view of
matters and of persons and possess the skills
and habits of cooperation with others for
effective teamwork to accomplish joint
objectives. |
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f. Loyal: |
Possess deep feelings of
belonging and loyalty to their school, their
country, and their people. |
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