at over 800 students in the late 1960s and early 1970s, in recent years it has stabilized at around 600 students. The change to the current name of the American Overseas School of Rome was adopted in the late 1970s. In June 2007, AOSR celebrated its 60th Anniversary on the banks of the Tiber River. Curriculum The curriculum is that of U.S. general academic and international, college-preparatory public or private schools. The School has a strong Advanced Placement Program and also prepares students for the International Baccalaureate examinations. The School's testing program includes the College Board's PSAT, SAT/ACT, and Advanced Placement tests, as well as the full complement of IB tests. The instruction is in English. French, Spanish, and Italian are taught as foreign languages. There is no religious instruction. The School is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and is the first school to be granted an International Credential from the Middle States Association. Elementary school The curriculum of the Elementary School follows the Reggio Emilia approach Reggio Emilia approach. Specialists teach art, physical education, music, theater, computer, English as a Second Language, reading, and Italian. Italian students are prepared for the Quinta elementary examination as long as it is required by the Italian Ministry of Education. Middle school AOSR Middle School focuses on the core subjects of language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies and enables students to develop skills for lifelong learning. A strong foreign language program requires students to study Italian and allows them to select French, as well. Italian students are prepared for the prima, seconda, and Terza media exams as long as they are required by the Italian Ministry of Education. All students are exposed to a variety of enrichment courses such as drama, art, computer, and music. Physical education is also an integral part of the curriculum. Student government, cultural trips, and after-school activities supplement academics in middle school. High school The High School is a college preparatory day offering one-year and semester courses. An 18-subject Advanced Placement Program and the International Baccalaureate Program are available, as well as a post-graduate (13th) year. Over the years, virtually all of the school's graduates have attended universities in the United States, England, Canada, Italy, France, and throughout the world. Athletics AOSR offers a wide range of sports, including Football (Soccer), Basketball, Volleyball, Cross-country running, Tennis, Cheerleading, and Wrestling. Athletics function as