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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 be a pioneering learning community that fosters collaboration, persists in continuous inquiry and development, and utilizes current research and technology.

CHARACTERISTICS TARGETED FOR DAS STUDENTS

DAS students will learn to become:
1-Principled, faithful Muslims
   a. Faithful: Possess strong faith in the principles of our sacred Islamic religion.
   B. Principled: Demonstrate a deep understanding of the lifelong principles and skills, applying them consistently in life.

2-Thinking persons who love learning and interact positively with the changing world.
   a. Aware: Keep up-to-date about current events and matters of importance locally and internationally.
   b. Thinking: Possess and apply habits of mind and thinking skills in making sound decisions and solving complex problems.
   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.
   d. Reflective: Think about own learning and work in depth, analyzing own points of strengths and weaknesses in a constructive manner.

Open-minded persons who care about others:
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.
b. Open-minded: Appreciate differences in individuals, showing respect for the views, values and customs of other individuals and cultures: refuse extremism and racism.
4. Successful people who contribute to the development of the society:
a. Effective: Demonstrate life skills, applying them consistently in life.
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.
c. Balanced: Know the importance of balance between the mind and body for personal health and maintain this balance in life.
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.
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.
f. Loyal: Possess deep feelings of belonging and loyalty to their school, their country, and their people.
All members of the school community exert continuous efforts to provide a positive environment filled with satisfaction and productivity for all members of the school community — employees, students and parents — characterized by the following attributes.

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.