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 At the American School of Yaounde, we believe that:
- Critical, creative, and independent thinking and expression are essential components of education.
- It is our responsibility to challenge and encourage students to discover their potential.
- High academic expectations and relationships are the cornerstone of education.
- The education of children is a shared responsibility to act as agents of positive change in our world.
- Learning is a life-long process.
- Students are motivated by unconditional support and an environment that encourages curiosity, discovery, and problem solving.
- Diversity enriches the school community.
- The school environment enhances the development of the total child—physically, mentally, socially, emotionally, and spiritually.
- All children can learn, and children learn in different ways.
- ASOY students have the unique opportunity to learn from living in Cameroon.
Teachers, students, and parents in our community are joined in partnership to ensure that all students:
- Believe they have the lifelong capacity and desire to learn and grow.
- Initiate explorations, approach new challenges, and take risks.
- Value and respect themselves and all other members of the school community.
- Develop the skills of independent, creative, and critical thought needed for problem-solving and decision making.
- Work toward excellence in their academic, physical, social and emotional realms.
- Develop a framework of content knowledge and skills essential for building a conceptual understanding of the world around them.
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills in technology and the ability to adapt to change.
- Engage in meaningful involvement in both local and global communities.
- Develop an appreciation, respect, and sense of concern for the environment.
- Develop a personal code of ethics for responsible world citizenship.
- Develop an understanding and appreciation of cultural differences.
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