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For next school year we have been able to expand our electives, including the addition of several more Advanced Placement classes.  \nThe following electives course guide is designed to support our students with selecting their electives in High School. Elective courses provide students with the opportunity to:  \n● Explore their interests  \n● Develop their passions  \n● Grow their knowledge  \n● Understand new concepts  \n● Improve their skills  \nWhen selecting your elective courses, students should consider the following;  \n● Graduation Requirements  \n● University Applications  \n● University Course Requirements  \n● Interests and Passions  \nSMS has many support structures in place to help you make your decision:  \n● Subjects Nights for parents and students  \n● Career Guidance classes  \n● One-to-one sessions with the Career Guidance team ● Subject talks led by the Subject Leads  \nGraduation Requirements  \nThe curriculum of SMS is designed to provide each student the opportunity to reach his/her maximum potential; develop intellectually, physically, socially and spiritually; grow as inquisitive, engaged and motivated learners and celebrate the values of respect, commitment and inclusivity.  \nOur curriculum is relevant, comprehensive and promotes innovation and challenge. The themes of enquiry based learning and student-centered planning run throughout. It offers a diverse and full range of hands-on teaching methods and individualized instruction.  \nOur advisory, electives, experiential learning, and extracurricular offerings further build important executive skills and competencies that allow students to discover and nurture their abilities and interests. SMS offers courses in which students can earn credits during the year. Semester and year long courses are offered with a standards-based grading system.  \nOverall Graduation Requirements  \n4  \n| \u003Cbr>Subject | \u003Cbr>Credits |\n| --- | --- |\n| \u003Cbr>English Language | 4 |\n| Mathematics | 3 |\n| Science  | 3 (must include Physics) |\n| Arabic Language  | 4 |\n| Islamic Education (For Muslims) | \u003Cbr>2 |\n| Social Studies  | \u003Cbr>2 |\n| \u003Cbr>World Language-French |  2 |\n| \u003Cbr>Physical Education | 2 |\n| Visual / Performing Arts | 0.5 |\n| Core Electives | 2 (1 Science,1 Math) |\n| Electives  | 3.5 |\n| Total Maximum Credits  | 28 |\n| Total Minimum Credits  | 24 |\n\n● All students in Grade 9 are required to take one year of UAE social studies.  \n● All students are required to take 4 years of MOE Moral Education from 9-12  \n● Graduates ofthe Class of 2025 will be required to complete a Community Service component.  \n● Current Grade 9 students will graduate with a total of 6.5 electives credit","cbCairqEqmW9PxaB","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairqEqmW9PxaB","pdf",486315,55,"English","# Vision, Mission and Values\n## Vision\n## Mission\n## Values\n# Introduction\n## Elective course purpose\n## Support structures\n# Graduation Requirements\n## Overall Graduation Requirements\n## Pathway to Graduation\n# Advanced Placement (AP)\n## AP Courses and prerequisites\n## AP Capstone Diploma\n# English Elective Courses","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of elective courses in high school?\",\"answer\":\"Elective courses give students opportunities to explore interests, develop passions, grow knowledge, understand new concepts, and improve skills.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the overall credit requirements for graduation?\",\"answer\":\"Graduation follows a standards-based credit structure with total maximum credits of 28 and total minimum credits of 24, including required subject credit allocations such as English Language, Mathematics, and Science (with Physics).\"},{\"question\":\"How do Advanced Placement (AP) courses work in the 2023-2024 year?\",\"answer\":\"AP courses enable academically prepared students to pursue college-level studies with a standardized assessment or AP Exam held each year in May. 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