American School of Kuwait
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| The American School of Kuwait | |
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| Location | |
| Kuwait | |
| Information | |
| Type | Private |
| Established | 1964 |
| Faculty | 157 full-time faculty 2009-2010 school year [1] |
| Grades | K-12 |
| Number of students | 1,621 students 2009-2010 school year[2] |
| School Color(s) | Blue and Gold |
| Athletics | Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, Badminton, Softball, Swimming, Track and Field, Cross Country. |
| Mascot | Falcons |
| Telephone | (+965) 2266-4341 |
| Website | http://www.ask.edu.kw |
Founded in 1961,[3] the American School of Kuwait (ASK) is a K-12 institution which also includes a pre-school (referred to as the Child Development Center[4]). ASK operates with the approval of the Kuwaiti government and is associated with the United States Department of State through the Office of Overseas Schools.[5] It has been accredited by the Middle States Association of College and Secondary Schools since 1971[6] and is formally recognized by the Kuwait Ministry of Education.[7]
The ASK mission statement is "The American School of Kuwait educates the whole child to become a productive, life-long learner who thinks critically, acts with integrity and is equipped to excel in American higher education."[8]
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History
In 1963 a group of American parents began the process of forming a new international school modeled after the "authentic American educational plan." This new school's first term began in September 1964 in the Dasman Area of Sharq, Kuwait[9] as the International School of Kuwait with an official ceremony on November 5, 1964, presided over by the Minister of Education Abdulla Al Jaber.[10]
In 1969 the school moved to improved facilities in Surra, Kuwait. Enrollment increased, and the ministry of Kuwait requested that it change its name to the "American School of Kuwait." Twenty-four years later, in 1995, ASK moved again to a new campus in the Hawalli area of Kuwait where it is still located.[11]
Present day
As of 2005, the campus has undergone various changes. Turf fields have been added and computer labs updated. BAE Systems has donated the computer facilities of eight labs as part of the Kuwaiti government-mandated offset program.
Uniform
To maintain an academic, cohesive environment, The American School of Kuwait has adopted the following standards for student dress. ASK logo polo shirts may be obtained at the school store. ASK sweatshirts are also available. ALL STUDENTS: Blue or white ASK polo shirt only. Solid navy blue, black or white jacket, sweater, sweatshirt. Other outerwear (gloves, non-complying jackets) must be removed upon arrival to school. No non-ASK logos. Only university logos are acceptable. Leather and leather-like accessories with spikes and rings are not acceptable. Excessive or offensive jewelry is not acceptable. Solid white or navy blue T-shirts may be worn under the approved shirt. 17 Boys: shirts must be appropriately buttoned or closed. Ankle length dress trousers of solid navy blue or black. Trousers must not be excessively baggy, have extra zippers/flaps/pockets, be clearly sporty (such as sweatpants) or have any prominent logos. No jeans. Excessively long, styled or sculpted hair is not acceptable for boys (i.e. Mohawk cut). Facial piercings, including earrings, are not acceptable. Brightly colored hair (i.e. orange) is not acceptable. Girls: Shirts must be appropriately buttoned or closed. Trousers worn by girls must meet the same standard as trousers worn by boys. They must not be excessively baggy, have extra zippers/flaps/pockets, be clearly sporty (such as sweatpants) or have any prominent logos. No jeans or jean skirts. Girls may wear solid navy skirts of any style, but all skirts must be at least knee length. Capri and mid-calf length pants are not acceptable. All clothing must be loose fitting and modest in appearance. Midriffs must not be showing.
Footnotes
- ^ http://www.state.gov/m/a/os/1505.htm
- ^ http://www.state.gov/m/a/os/1505.htm
- ^ http://www.ask.edu.kw/About%20Us/History/ask%20in%20the%20past.htm
- ^ http://www.ask.edu.kw/Elementary%20School/cdc.htm
- ^ http://www.ask.edu.kw/About%20Us/about%20us.htm
- ^ http://www.ask.edu.kw/About%20Us/History/ask%20in%20the%20past.htm
- ^ http://www.ask.edu.kw/About%20Us/about%20us.htm
- ^ http://www.ask.edu.kw/About%20Us/strategic%20plan.htm
- ^ http://www.ask.edu.kw/About%20Us/History/ask%20in%20the%20past.htm
- ^ http://www.ask.edu.kw/About%20Us/History/ask%20opens.htm
- ^ http://www.ask.edu.kw/About%20Us/History/ask%20in%20the%20past.htm
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