Sheraton Heliopolis School

Sheraton Heliopolis Language School is one of the first schools established in Heliopolis District in October 1987. Since it was established, it has adopted the policy that a child has the right to acquire various skills and enable him / her to cope with the changes in his / her society as well as of the global changes around him / her.

At SHS, we are here to succeed, not to fail, and so the first part of your journey to success is the handbook and calendar in your hands. As a student in SHS, you are asked to be always responsible and informed, the handbook will make you aware of all the school rules and regulations you need to know in order to be a responsible student and succeed in your studies at school. Do not forget that we are here to "teach for life" and planning is one of the cornerstones of success in anything you attempt in life.

"At SHS, we are here to succeed, not to fail, and so the first part of your journey to success is the handbook and calendar in your hands.

As a student in SHS, you are asked to be always responsible and informed, the handbook will make you aware of all the school rules and regulations you need to know in order to be a responsible student and succeed in your studies at school.

Do not forget that we are here to "teach for life" and planning is one of the cornerstones of success in anything you attempt in life.

So challenge yourself this year to make sure you are always a few steps ahead of where you need to be. Plan for success and I know you will achieve it! I wish you a wonderful academic year with all the many accomplishments you will attain.

You are a member of a great family, not just a challenging academic institution. Aim and plan high and I look forward to rejoicing in your success!

SHS Mission Statement
Sheraton Heliopolis Language School, along with parents, fosters an enabling community that brings forth well-balanced leaders, guided by mentors who unleash students’ creativity, in an equipped safe environment.

SHS Vision Statement
Sheraton Heliopolis Language School's graduates will make valuable contributions to the society by being visionary leaders.

SHS Purpose
We, the staff of Sheraton Heliopolis, undertake the challenge to have productive, well balanced members, confident in culture identity and to prepare our students for the changeable world. This is achieved by our constant efforts to recognize and nurture all human intelligence so that students and staff of varied cultural and social background will achieve their full intellectual as well as their social potential. The school fosters an environmental where students, parents, staff, and the community are partners in the educational process and achievement of all students. The school has been working to develop its students’ learning, thinking, and life skills.

SHS Beliefs

• Students learning needs are the primary focus of all decisions impacting the school educational program.
• Each student is a valued individual with unique intellectual, physical, social, and emotional needs.
• All students are capable of learning, and need to apply their learning skills in meaningful contexts.
• A student's self-esteem is enhanced by positive relationships and mutual respect among students, staff members and administrative staff.
• Embracing diversity makes students stronger and enriches life.
• The pursuit of knowledge, understanding, and honesty is a fundamental human need.
• No institution has a more profound life-long effect on the individual than family that shares the responsibility for advancing the school's mission.
• Special case students (e.g. Special educational needs, limited English proficiency, talented, and gifted, etc.) require special courses, instructional materials and resources.
• Clear goals and high expectations for students' achievements should guide the development of the curriculum and the design of instructional strategies and learning activities.
• Curriculum, instruction and assessment should be aligned to meet the needs of all students