ASB Essentials

Co-curricular programs run before school, after school, and on the weekends

At ASB we believe that internal motivation is the most powerful driver of learning and success. Students’ work at home should be independent, relevant, self-motivated, in the pursuit of dreams, time flexible, and focused on the acquisition of skills. Our home learning expectation throughout Elementary is that children will be read to, with or alongside, at least four times a week. In addition to reading, teachers will guide students in the pursuit of home learning assignments appropriate for the students’ learning needs and grade level. The kind of home learning activity will vary through the year. As a guide for parents to help facilitate a balanced life for their child, we recommend that homework, exclusive of reading time, not exceed:

• Grade 1 Up To 10 minutes
• Grade 2 Up To 20 minutes
• Grade 3 Up To 30 minutes
• Grade 4 Up To 40 minutes
• Grade 5 Up To 50 minutes
   

Homework enables students to learn through further practice and application of the material, develop independent study habits, enable students to complete assignments, and preview new units of study.

• Grade 6: An average of 1 hour per day. 
• Grade 7: An average of 1 to 1 1⁄2 hours per day. 
• Grade 8: An average of 1 to 2 hours per day.

Homework is given for many reasons in High School: 

• To reinforce learning through further practice and application of the material.
• To enrich learning through independent study, individual research, and experimentation.
• To develop independent study habits. 
• To enable students to complete assignments. 
• To preview new units of study. 

Grades 9-12 can expect between 2-3 hours of homework nightly

Class and group excursions are integral to the school’s educational program and are linked directly to our school’s Mission and Core Values. In addition to field trips and CSR projects, each of our schools undertakes an annual adventurous journey:

• Elementary (Grade 4 & 5) – Magic Bus
• Middle School (Grades 6 – 8) – Week Without Walls
• High School (Grades 9 – 11) – Yatra

Field trips are a part of many school programs. Parents are expected to sign a general release form for all CSR and other school field trips at the beginning of the year. Parents will be informed about each field trip and provided with the contact details of the teacher-in-charge.

We recognize the important role that activities play in the total education of our students. ASB’s wide varieties of academic, art, music, service and theater activities are designed to cater to our students’ different and diverse needs.

Elementary School

The After School Activity and Studio: ES programs come under the umbrella of Student Life in the Elementary School. These programs are driven by some of the key components in our school mission - Passion, Dreams, Skills, and Inquiry. Students from grades KG – 5 are inspired to follow their passion, extend an area of interest or explore a new learning opportunity by engaging in a comprehensive range of co-curricular learning opportunities that will balance and complement their academic experiences. Some programs run solely after school and others extend the school day and occur on Saturday mornings.

Middle School

Students in Middle School participate in American Schools in India Activities Conference (ASIAC) events, such as sports tournaments and festivals, cultural conventions and a range of other activities such as Model United Nations (MUN), Student Council, Quiz Bowl, and MathCounts.

High School

Students in High School participate in South Asian Inter-Scholastic Association (SAISA) events, such as sports tournaments and festivals, cultural conventions and a range of other activities such as Model United Nations (MUN), Student Council, Quiz Bowl, theatre productions, art projects and music performances.

Service Learning 

The MS & HS Community and Social Responsibility (CSR) programs enable students and teachers to develop a greater awareness of social and environmental issues. By engaging with local organizations, students begin to understand how their collective actions can make a positive difference in the world around them. In the process, they develop empathy and humility, as well as an appreciation for the interdependence of our community with the world around it.