Students enrolled in our school will complete courses totaling a minimum of 48 credit hours. Saint Paul American School’s graduation requirements are designed to meet American accreditation standards and entry requirements for a wide range of colleges and universities. Saint Paul American School’s diploma requirements are split into 3 types; College Track Diploma, STEM Track Diploma and STEM Diploma.

Graduation Requirements

  • English8 credits
  • Math6 credits
  • Social Studies7 credits
  • Science6 credits
  • Physical Education2 credits
  • Health1 credits
  • Performing Arts2 credits
  • Technology1 credit
  • Engineering0 credits
  • Foreign Language4 credits
  • Elective11 credits

  • English8 credits
  • Math8 credits
  • Social Studies8 credits
  • Science6 credits
  • Physical Education2 credits
  • Health1 credits
  • Performing Arts2 credits
  • Technology2 credits
  • Engineering2 credits
  • Foreign Language6 credits
  • Elective3 credits

  • English8 credits
  • Math8 credits
  • Social Studies8 credits
  • Science8 credits
  • Physical Education2 credits
  • Health1 credits
  • Performing Arts0 credits
  • Technology3 credits
  • Engineering3 credits
  • Foreign Language6 credits
  • Elective1 credits

Syllabus, Curriculum Guides, Lesson Plans, Unit Plans, Pacing Guides

The Saint Paul American School kindergarten to high school program was developed under three principles: flexibility, clarity, and current best practices. The curriculum utilizes several high-quality resources and all lessons are student-centered. It also utilizes Common Core Standards, NGSS, and AERO Social Studies standards in kindergarten to high school and District of Columbia Common Core Early Learning Standards for preschool and prekindergarten. Non-core classes follow US national learning standards. The curriculum also utilizes current trends and best practices in the American classroom and language learning like literacy blocks, centers-based learning, scaffold-instruction, technology integration, project-based learning, collaborative learning, professional learning communities, and Understanding by Design.