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Academic Overview

All students follow program requirements for the United States high school diploma, with optional coursework available through other programs listed below. In order to graduate students must complete course units in English, a language other than English, humanities, lab science, math, arts and design, coding, health, physical education and electives. Students also have the opportunity to enroll in any of the following programs available to enhance their education experience:

  • The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: The IBDP is a two-year program that offers students advanced level work across six subject areas. Students may choose to enroll in the Full Diploma Programme or in individual IBDP courses. In some cases the IBDP coursework or diploma can be used to earn university credit. Additional fees are required for the Full IBDP and for individual courses. 

  • Advanced Placement: Students may choose to enroll in individual AP courses or pursue the AP International Diploma or the AP Capstone Diploma by completing the required courses and exams for each program. AP courses offer advanced, college-level coursework, and in some cases, the possibility to earn university credit by achieving a certain score on the AP exam. Additional fees are required.

  • Mexican Program: This program offers students in the Mexican program validation of coursework for entry into public and private Mexican universities. Students who successfully complete the required courses will receive a SEP certificate. Students who wish to receive the UNAM certificate will need to pay a registration fee in Grades 10-12.

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Experiences

A group of young female soccer players in uniform walk across a green field with a track and bleachers in the background.
A collection of colorful, handmade puppets and crafting supplies are displayed on a pegboard wall behind a workbench.
A large group of graduates in maroon and gold robes are seated on risers in front of a screen displaying %22Congratulations to the Class of 2026 and their Capping Teachers!!!%22 with floral arrangements in the foreground and stage lighting in the background.
A woman stands on a stage in front of a large TEDx logo and a screen displaying a photo of a child on someone's shoulders.
A group of jubilant young athletes in white and black jerseys celebrate with a large trophy in the foreground, while blurred spectators watch from the background.
A group of teenage boys stand in front of a wooden playground with a sign that reads %2210th Grade Sophomores%22 in the foreground, while lush green trees and foliage form the background.
A large group of students in navy blue hoodies are gathered in front of a %22WELCOME CLASS OF%22 banner, with a blurred background of what appears to be a stadium or bleachers.
A smiling teenage girl in a white v-neck shirt and jeans stands with her arm around a teenage boy in a maroon football jersey with the number 15, on a sunny day with a football field and spectators in the background.
Two young men stand behind a table with flyers and a %22Robotics%22 box, while blurred figures and a building are visible in the background.
Two young women, covered in pink and blue powder, stand against a plain wall with a pile of dark clothing to the right.
Two young women, draped in Mexican flags, smile at the camera in front of red picnic tables, with other people and umbrellas visible in the blurred background.
A large group of people are gathered in a gymnasium with rows of tables set up in the background.
Four young people, dusted with colorful powder, pose for a photo with others in the background.
Four smiling young women covered in colorful powder stand in the foreground, while a blurred background shows people and tables.
Four smiling young women covered in colorful powder stand in the foreground, while a blurred background shows people and tables.
Two smiling young women, covered in colorful powder, share a piggyback ride in the foreground, while a crowd of similarly adorned people and a building form the background.
A group of young people with luggage stands in front of a modern building with a covered walkway.
A group of young athletes in black uniforms with yellow accents run across a green field with stadium lights and a fence in the background.
A group of young women in athletic wear runs across a football field at night, with a scoreboard and stadium lights in the background.
Three girls sing from music stands in the foreground, with musical instruments and equipment filling the background.
A group of students and a mascot pose with a trophy in front of a projector screen and industrial-looking background.
A group of smiling students pose with a large trophy in a classroom decorated with colorful papers and student work.
Two smiling boys, one in a white polo and the other in a navy sports shirt, stand in front of a blurred outdoor schoolyard.
Two women stand on a stage decorated with feminist slogans and purple flowers, with a construction site visible in the background.
A group of teenagers poses for a photo outdoors, with lush green trees and foliage forming the background.
A smiling artist stands behind a table displaying his artwork, with a grassy lawn and buildings in the background.
A group of young adults pose for a photo at a formal outdoor event, with a table laden with food in the foreground and a blurred grassy field in the background.
Six young women pose for a photo in front of a grassy field and modern building.
A young man in a suit and an older woman in a black dress smile at the camera while seated at a table, with a blurred background of a gathering of people.
Two smiling men in suits pose in the foreground at a table with white chairs and a grassy outdoor setting, while blurred figures and tables fill the background.
A group of graduates in maroon gowns and gold sashes stand on a stage adorned with pink flowers, with a blurred audience in the background.
A group of young people in maroon graduation gowns with gold sashes are seated in rows, with some in the foreground waving and smiling, while others in the background are also looking towards the camera.
A person in a suit and cape stands on a stage with a deer skull mask, against a dark red curtain backdrop.
A man in a white shirt places a graduation cap on a student in a maroon gown, while other graduates in similar attire sit in the background before a stage adorned with flowers.
A male performer in a tuxedo stands center stage with women in black dresses and large feather fans in the foreground, while an orchestra plays in the dimly lit background.
Five young women pose for a photo with a bouquet of red roses and a heart-shaped balloon, while a blurred background shows other people and outdoor structures.
Two young performers, a boy in a brown t-shirt and jeans and a girl in a cream cardigan and jeans, stand on a stage with an orange backdrop.
A man in a suit speaks at a podium with flags of Mexico and the United States behind him, while another man sits in a red chair in the foreground.
Five young women pose with heart-shaped balloons and a drawing in the foreground, while a couple embraces in the blurred background.
Two young women hold red heart-shaped balloons in the foreground, while a blurred crowd of people is visible in the background.
A group of young women in the foreground are holding up a friend, while a blurred background shows a street scene with buildings and other people.
A group of young women in the foreground are holding a red sign with %22PURO TOPACIO%22 written on it, while a blurred background suggests an outdoor setting.
Three young men proudly display a trophy in the foreground, while a crowd of onlookers watches in the background.
A group of young men in athletic wear with medals stand on a turf field in front of a school building.
A group of young men in athletic uniforms celebrate with a trophy on a green field, with a crowd of onlookers in the background.
A group of young men in athletic uniforms pose with a trophy on a green field in the foreground, while a modern building with a glass roof stands in the background.
Five young adults in graduation sashes stand on a grassy lawn with trees and a building in the background.
Two young women stand on a stage with flags behind them, one speaking at a podium adorned with a school logo, while floral arrangements decorate the foreground.
Four young people in graduation sashes stand on a grassy lawn with trees and a playground in the background.
A group of seven young people in graduation sashes stand on a grassy lawn with trees and foliage in the background.
A group of students in formal attire stand on a stage holding certificates, with a banner for %22The American School Foundation%22 visible in the background.
A group of young adults smiles at the camera from a table laden with food, while in the background, a podium with bear paw prints and a speaker are visible.
A group of students stand on a stage holding certificates in front of a screen with a logo, while a Mexican flag stands to the right.
Three people stand on a stage with a floral arrangement in the foreground and a black curtain and a flag in the background.
Five people stand on a stage holding certificates, with a large red %22F%22 on the left and a floral arrangement in the foreground.
A group of students stand on a stage holding certificates, with a floral arrangement in the foreground and a banner for %22The American School Foundation%22 in the background.
Four people stand on a stage with a floral arrangement in the foreground and a black curtain in the background.
A woman in a white tank top and blue jeans gestures with her hands on a stage with a solid blue background and black chairs in the foreground.
A group of students in formal attire stand on a stage adorned with flowers, with a banner for %22The American School Foundation%22 visible in the background.
Two graduates in maroon gowns and caps walk down a red carpet aisle, waving to a crowd of people holding up smartphones in the background.
Two smiling young women in maroon graduation gowns stand on a green turf field in the foreground, with a white tent and blurred figures in the background.
Four people in academic regalia stand in the foreground with a graduating student holding a diploma, while a crowd of graduates in similar attire fills the background.
A graduate in a maroon cap and gown walks down a red carpet lined with white decorations, while spectators on either side hold up phones to take pictures in a large hall.
A smiling man in a blue plaid suit and light blue shirt is set against a dark, textured background.

 

Head of Upper School

             Peter Locke

With two decades of experience as a teacher and administrator, Peter brings a deep background from both the international school and US independent school worlds. 

Mr. Locke holds a Master's Degree in Private School Leadership from Teachers College at Columbia University and a Bachelor's degree in English from Washington and Lee University. Prior to joining ASF, Mr. Locke served as the Head of High School at Madison Country Day School. Before that, he held multiple administrative and teaching roles at The American School in Switzerland, Culver Academies, and The Hotchkiss School.

Mr. Locke is driven by the unique challenge of the upper school years. An English teacher by trade, he's most at home in discussion with students about their lives, their futures, and the importance of their education. You'll find him most often out and about on campus, building relationships with community members and doing his best to promote a positive school culture. 

 

 

Meet the Upper School team

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academic dean

Rafael Vázquez
 

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Dean of students

Lorenza Sordo
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ACTIVITIES SPECialist

Jennifer Byrnes 
 

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grade 9 counselor

José Luis Altamirano
 

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grade 10 counselor

Daniel Jackson
 

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GRADE 11 COUNSELOR 

Ashley Maxson 
 

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grade 12 counselor

Adrian Tostado
 

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dean FOR COLLEGE GUIDANCE

Rachel Dillon
 

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college counselor

Gena Barsotti
 

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COLLEGE COUNSELOR

Linda Kemp


 

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college counselor

Gisela Ramirez
 

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PSYCHOLOGIST

Nagchielli Castillo