also a member of Association of American Schools in South America. Graded Campus Project. Graded school is a member of the Association of American Schools of South America (AASSA), the US National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and the American Montessori Society. Board The graded board is composed of a self-perpetuating board, and consists of 12 members that are appointed for up to four 2-year terms. The board was first established in 1931 and continues to set the school’s fiduciary policies, annual budget and fundraising goals based on input from the superintendent and the Leadership Learning Team. This board is also in charge of hiring and evaluating the school's superintendent. The Graded Campus Project The school is currently undergoing an ambitious campus project which is scheduled to finish in 2020, to celebrate its 100th anniversary. An underground garage and modern, eco-friendly classrooms are planned. Graded began this visionary project in 2010 by developing a plan to modernize its facilities in conjunction with H2L2, a company specializing in international school design. This plan was then used by Zanettini, a São Paulo-based architecture firm famous for its green architecture, to develop detailed architectural specifications based on the overall master educational plan. In conjunction with Hochtief, one of the leading construction companies in Brazil, Graded established a strategically phased approach for implementation. The first phase of this project was accomplished in 2014, that included a full renovation of the Lower School Playgrounds and Gymnasiums. On September 1, 2015, Phase II construction was started. It was inaugurated in March 2017, including a new Main Entrance, Parking Garage, Student Center, Large Field, Small Field, Track, Beach Volleyball Court, Wellness Gymnasium, and Maintenance Building. See also Americans in Brazil References External links Graded--The American School of Sao Paulo American international schools in Brazil International Baccalaureate schools in Brazil Educational institutions established in 1920 International schools in São Paulo Private schools in Brazil Association of American Schools in South America 1920 establishments in Brazil