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THE ISLANDER
Upcoming Events
• Check here to learn about all our upcoming events
Buses and Lunch Menu
• Bus Schedule for
Week November 13
• Hungry? Come have lunch in the Cafeteria!
News from Leadership Team • Parent Coffee
Mornings
IB/AD Office
• Extended Essays
Elementary, MS/HS School Counselling Offices
• News from our Counsellors
Educational Technology
• Library
Activities, Field Trips & Service Learning
• News from our Activities Director
Nurse • Diabetes
PAC / PASNET
• International Day
Important Links
• Access important and useful school information here
AISC Guiding Statements
• AISC Mission Statement
• AISC Belief Statements
• AISC Statement of International Mindedness
Annual Calendar
Esol Education
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Upcoming Events ^
November 8-12
Harry Potter Trip to London, Grades 6-8
November 15 Grade 2 Parent Coffee Morning in the Library at 8:15 am
November 16-18
British Council University Fair
November 22 International Day
November 23-24
No School, Thanksgiving Holiday
November 27-December 1 No After School Activities
Middle School Spirit Week
November 29
KG3/KG4/KG5/Grade 1 Parent Coffee Morning in the Library at 8:15 am
December 1 All College Applications Due
Elementary Book Sale
MS Winter Wonderland Dance from 6:15-8:45 pm
December 2 SAT Testing
Service Project at Materia Nursing Home from 8:00-12:00 pm
December 5
Private Schools MS Girls Futsal Tournament at Olympian School (All Day)
December 6 Grade 4 Parent Coffee Morning in the Library at 8:15 am
December 7
Elementary/MS/HS Winter Performance Choir and Band from 7:00-8:30 pm
Private Schools Cross Country at the Grammar School
December 13 Grade 11 Parent Coffee Morning in the Library at 9:00 am
December 14
Winter Assembly for KG3, 4, 5 and Grade 1 from 8:15-9:00 am
Elementary Winter Performance for Grades 2-5 at 6:00 pm
December 15 HS Winter Dance
December 22-January 9 Christmas Holiday
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Buses for the Week of November 13, 2017
Lunch Menu
Buses and Lunch Menu ^
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 3:05 pm, 4:05 pm 2:05 pm, 3:05 pm 3:05 pm, 4:05 pm 3:05 pm, 4:05 pm, 5:05 pm
MONDAY 13 TUESDAY 14 WEDNESDAY 15 THURSDAY 16 FRIDAY 17
Middle & High School Meat Loaf (Chicken or Pork) Rice Spinach Au Gratin Tahini Yoghurt Tomato, Cucumber, Cabbage Water
Chicken Wings Rice & Stir Fried Vegetables Salad Fruit Water
Spaghetti Bolognese (Beef) Tortellini (Cheese) Black Eyed Beans with Greens Salad Fruit Water
Taco (Beef or Pork) Butter Beans Salad Fruit Water
Salad Bar Chicken Sandwiches Pumpkin Soup Water
Elementary School Meat Loaf (Chicken or Pork) Rice Salad Fruit Water
Grilled Chicken Mashed Potatoes Green Salad Fruit Water
Spaghetti & Cheese Spaghetti Bolognaise (Beef) Village Salad Fruit Water
Fish Fingers Rice Peas, Carrots and Broccoli Apple Cake Water
Toasted Cheese Sandwiches Pumpkin Soup Fruit Water
BUS A & C, B & D, E
BUS A & C, B & D, E
BUSES COMBINED
3:05 pm, 4:05 pm BUSES COMBINED
BUSES COMBINED
BUSES COMBINED
BUSES COMBINED
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Dear Parents,
The Parent Coffee Mornings happening every Wednesday are a great time for our parents to learn about important ways to partner with the school in order to support your child’s education.
I would like to express a huge thank you to all the parents that have come out to the meetings this quarter. I would also like to thank Dr. Rachel Iannacone, AISC’s Middle School Social Studies Teacher, Coordinator of Cultural Heritage Studies and Research Writing Coordinator, for leading the series of Grade 5-10 Parent Coffee Mornings and for teaching our parents how to help their child paraphrase properly at home by using note-taking strategies. This was a widely-popular parent coffee morning topic. All the parents really enjoyed getting to know and learning from Dr. Iannacone, and having a better understanding between paraphrasing and plagiarizing. All of our parents walked away with an increased number of tools in their parent toolkit.
When our parents get involved at this level, we build a collective efficacy that powerfully impacts student achievement. Giving parents opportunities to be our partners can be a huge game changer when it comes to student learning, and this was a great example of partnership at work at AISC.
Extended Essays The class of 2018 began working on their Extended Essays in February. Ten months and many hours later, they are almost ready to submit them to the IB. Following are their comments, and words of advice for the class of 2019. The question posed was, describe what you learned from the EE process. “Requires organization and to works towards the deadlines.” -Giorgos “It’s about sticking to it and as long as you stick to it and follow deadlines, it can be manageable.” -Orestis “Initially EE is overwhelming, but gets progressively easier.” –Aman “It is important to plan ahead.” – Amit “If you focus on one big task for three days in a row, during the June workshop days, you will finish most of the EE . Bless the gods for the three-day workshop.” -Karim “EE taught me a lot, but during the process I sacrificed a bit of my soul. I mean that it takes something out of you to work for so hard for so long because you are giving so much of yourself.” -Calisto “It was exhausting and horrible, but I’m done.” –Alina “Everyone has to go through it in university, so it’s horrible but it prepares you.” –Lora Ms. Houston
News from the Leadership Team ^
IB/AD Office ^
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Counselor’s Corner Hello AISC Elementary Parents!! We’ve been working hard and looking deeply into many different aspects of self this last week in our Character Education classes. Depending on our grade level, we have explored the themes of friendship, mindfulness, self-awareness, sportsmanship, and tattling! I encourage you to ask your children about what they’ve been talking about in class, and hopefully the results will be a good conversation for you to model and practice some mindfulness techniques at home! As always, please feel free to contact me about questions, tips, or methods in which you may have an interest!
Thank you,
Noah Hayes-McKeirnan [email protected]
From the Middle and High School Counseling Office: Greetings Parents, Over the next few weeks in Guidance Seminar we will begin career and university exploration. This is a great opportunity for you to have meaningful conversations at home with your child about the different career opportunities and how they can start preparing while they are still in secondary school. Here are some tips for helping your student engage with career exploration.
1. Learn more about your child -- what are his or her interests, hobbies, passions, goals, dreams for their future lives? Help steer the conversation away from "money" jobs and talk about opportunities that align with their interests.
2. Identify some possibilities -- Encourage research. Is your child really interested in graphic novels? What types of careers might be available that would be related? Writer, illustrator, editor, publisher, bookbinding, librarian, newspaper columnist/comic writer, political cartoonist, literary agent, web design, intellectual property law, are just a few of the possibilities.
3. Evaluate the options -- Help your child think through the future of the careers they are exploring. How much education will be needed? What courses will your child need in secondary school to be prepared for university study in that field? Will this career still exist in 10-15 years? How will their training prepare them for alternative careers if they decide to change later in life?
4. Ask what they are learning in Guidance Seminar -- keep the conversations going at home. The truth is careers that don't even exist yet will be possibilities for your child. The better they know themselves, their interests, and their goals, the better prepared they will be for the ever changing careers landscape of our global society. Please let me know if you have any questions or would like to set up an appointment for further discussing your child and his or her career and academic goals. Important reminders: November 16 and November 17-18: Study UK University Event
• Free admission
• November 16: Nicosia Merit Hotel 16:00-20:00
• November 17 & November 18: Nicosia Hilton Hotel 15:00-20:00
• Register at https://cy.edukexhibition.org/
Elementary, Middle and High School Counselling Offices ^
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December 1: AISC UCAS application deadline
• All UCAS applications need to be submitted by this date to ensure Ms. Madrigal has adequate time to verify and complete the reference sections.
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Library Curious about the world around you? Or, even the small world of your daily life, such as the choices you feel compelled to make? The AISC library is the place to make such discoveries and find information on virtually every topic in just about every corner of the globe. This is not about books necessarily, but about the databases available to all library users. Through EBSCO, or ERIC, for example, accessed through the library webpage (http://library.aisc.ac.cy/common/servlet/presenthomeform.do?l2m=Home&tm=Home), one can explore thousands of journals, magazines, and newspapers on every conceivable idea or topic. If you know the title of a journal but are denied access on the internet, we have JSTOR which allows the AISC community to find thousands of journals and academic periodicals. WebPath Express in another feature that offers internet links to all AISC curricular subjects taught, in addition to many, many more. Come visit, stay awhile—you never know what you might find. John McCraw School Librarian
Harry Potter
The Middle School Harry Potter Trip to London is taking place. Mr. Pantelis Charalambous and Ms. Amy Clerides are supervising the students during the educational trip. We are looking forward to the student’s comments on their trip. We are certain that they are having a wonderful experience.
Outdoor Adventure Club
The High School Outdoor Adventure Club had their first hike at Psilodendro on Saturday, November 4. The club combined their hike with a service activity by cleaning up the trail of litter. It was a beautiful day and the students and teachers involved enjoyed themselves. Well done!
Educational Technology ^
Activities & Service Learning ^
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Elementary Running Club
The students in the running club go to Stovolos Park once a week where they run between 1600 meters to 2000 meters. The students also do some time trials on the track when time allows for it. The students enjoy running outdoors in the fresh air in a relaxed manner.
Fall After-School Activities The Fall after school activities will be ending on Wednesday, November 22nd. By the end of next week, students will be receiving the winter after school activity sign-up forms. We will be having a few new activities that students will have an opportunity to participate in. During the week of November 27-December 2, there are no after school activities and tutoring. Private music lessons and Choir and Band will continue as normal. There will be no after school late buses for this week except Wednesday November 29 at 3:05 pm. December 4 The Samba Players have the priveldge to be playing at the Presidential Palace to celebrate the International Day of Volulnteerism at 6:30 pm. Thank you to Mr. Papapetrou for organizing this opportunity.
UNICEF Sale in the AISC Foyer on Wednesday November 15, 2017 UNICEF will have a sale of cards and gift items here at AISC in the main entryway on Wednesday November 15, 2017. Middle and High School students will have the opportunity to make purchases during their lunch hour that day. Elementary teachers will bring their classes for a short visit to see the items on offer during the morning. You may send money to school with your child if you wish. All sales will benefit children in need around the world.
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The 12th Toyota Dream Car Art Contest Contest theme: Your “Dream Car” Important Dates Entry Period: 15th November 2017 – 23rd February, 2018 (entries accepted no later than this date) Judging: March 2018 Ceremony for winning artworks: March 2018 Who can participate? You have to live in Cyprus and fit into one of these three age categories: Under 8s; 8-11 year olds; 12-15 year olds. What artwork and material do I need? Take an A3 size paper (A4 size is OK too) and use any medium you like – pencils, crayons, paint – to create your dream car. Don’t forget a background, so we can imagine what it would look like in its environment. And remember: only hand-made drawings are acceptable, so don’t use a computer to do it. When do I need to create my entry by? The closing date for entries is Friday, February 23, 2018. What can I win? First, you’ll be entered into our local Cyprus competition for a chance to win an Apple iPad 2017 Wi-Fi 32GB 9.7" for 1st Prize, JBL Flip4 Portable Bluetooth Speaker for 2nd Prize and Apple Beats EP On-Ear Headphones for 3rd Prize. The best par however is that the winners of each category will then be entered into our worldwide art contest. This means, if your design makes the final, you could be jetting off to Japan on a trip of a lifetime for the world-final ceremony in August 2018 with one of your legal guardians! Entry guidelines: Please send your artwork to the office according to the following guidelines: (1) Paper size: strictly observe that the paper size is within 300 x 420 mm (A3 size) or 270x 450 mm (tabloid size) (2) Artistic medium: Your choice. You may use colored pencils, markers, crayon, water paints, etc. However, works such as CG pictures made using a computer, collages, cut outs, etc. will not be accepted as entries. Also, “collaborative works” completed by multiple individuals on a single piece of paper will not be accepted as entries. As a rule the artwork must be in color and with a background. (3) Entry form: Please prepare an entry form. It can also be downloaded from the following website or can be obtained from the designated dealer Dickran Ouzounian & Co., Ltd Toyota Cyprus. Website URL: www.toyota.com.cy. Please fill in all the necessary items on the entry form, and securely attach it to the back of your artwork. (4) Permission of the parent or legal guardian is necessary when entering the contest. (5) Destination address: “Toyota Dream Car Art Contest”, Administration Office, Grivas Dighenis Avenue, P.O. Box 21567, 1510 Nicosia, Cyprus. For further information please check out the Toyota website: https://www.toyota.com.cy/world-of-toyota/articles-news-events/2017/12th-dream-car-contest.json For advice and support please see the AISC art teachers: Mrs Kristi Kamps, Mr Alexis Michaelides and Kika Coles
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Diabetes Awareness Month
November is diabetes awareness month. In order to raise awareness, the school is collaborating with the Cyprus Diabetic Association. A former teacher at AISC Mrs. Yioula Demetriou will come to school to give a speech to Middle School students on the 28th of November mixing math, physics and nutrition on an interesting talk to introduce them to diabetes and how dangerous it is. Until then here are some tips on how you can prevent diabetes by considering the importance of the glycemic index. If you have diabetes, you know all too well that when you eat carbohydrates, your blood sugar goes up. The total amount of carbs you consume at a meal or in a snack mostly determines what your blood sugar will do. But the food itself also plays a role. A serving
Nurse ^
See above some of the winning entries from last year’s Toyota Dream Car art contest
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of white rice has almost the same effect as eating pure table sugar — a quick, high spike in blood sugar. A serving of lentils has a slower, smaller effect. Picking good sources of carbs can help you control your blood sugar and your weight. Even if you don't have diabetes, eating healthier carbohydrate-rich foods can help ward off a host of chronic conditions, from heart disease to various cancers to, well, diabetes. One way to choose foods is with the glycemic index (GI). This tool measures how much a food boosts blood sugar. The glycemic index rates the effect of a specific amount of a food on blood sugar compared with the same amount of pure glucose. A food with a glycemic index of 28 boosts blood sugar only 28% as much as pure glucose. One with a GI of 95 acts like pure glucose.
High glycemic foods result in a quick spike in insulin and blood sugar (also known as blood glucose). Low glycemic foods have a slower, smaller effect.
Using the glycemic index Using the glycemic index is easy: choose foods in the low GI category instead of those in the high GI category (see below), and go easy on those in between. Low glycemic index (GI of 55 or less): Most fruits and vegetables, beans, minimally processed grains, pasta, low-fat dairy foods, and nuts. Moderate glycemic index (GI 56 to 69): White and sweet potatoes, corn, white rice, couscous, breakfast cereals such as Cream of Wheat and Mini Wheats. High glycemic index (GI of 70 or higher): White bread, rice cakes, most crackers, bagels, cakes, doughnuts, croissants, most packaged breakfast cereals. You can see the values for 100 commons foods and get links to more at www.health.harvard.edu/glycemic.
Swaps for lowering glycemic index
Instead of this high-glycemic index food Eat this lower-glycemic index food
White rice Brown rice or converted rice
Instant oatmeal Steel-cut oats
Cornflakes Bran flakes
Baked potato Pasta, bulgur
White bread Whole-grain bread
Corn Peas or leafy greens
https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/a-good-guide-to-good-carbs-the-glycemic-index
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PASNET Thank you table hosts! Our International Day Food Festival will be well represented. Parents wishing to help by sending in dishes, or serving food please reach out to these hosts!
Austria- Mrs. Sabrina Haxhiu
Belarus- Mrs. Luba Kislaya
Belgium- Mr. Bernard Musyk
Canada- Mrs. Laramie Shockey
China- Mrs. Jiang Quan
Cyprus/Greece - Mrs. Panayiota Krikella
Egypt- Mrs. Warda Hashem Ali
France- Mrs. Helia Alikhani
Germany- Mr. Denis Belke
Iran- Mrs. Helia Alikhani
Israel- Mrs. Yael Schlachter
Italy- Mrs. Sabina Frezza
Korea- Mrs. Sulynne Kang
Kuwait- Mrs. Nuha Aljean
Lebanon- Mrs. Zeina El Khoury
Libya- Mrs. Jamila Elbakkush
Morocco- Mrs. Nadia Kostrikis
Oman- Mrs. Madiha Fadhi
Palestine- Mrs. Dina Taweel
Russia- Mrs. Galina Osokina
Serbia- Mrs. Katerina Lazic
Slovakia – Mrs. Marieta Horsky Gundova
Sweden – Mr. Peter Kvist
The Netherlands – Mrs. Nathalie Jaarsma
United States- Mrs. Miki Hathaway
If I have missed anyone, please let me know as soon as possible ([email protected]) and please send in your recipes of an international cookbook!
PASNET/PAC ^
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PAC
MINUTES OF THE PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL (PAC) DATE OF MEETING: Thursday, 26 October 2017 CHAIR Michelle Kleiss (Director) – unanimously voted in by the parents of the PAC SECRETARY: Sandra Barakat (Assistant to the Director) MEMEBERS PRESENT: Helia Alikhani, Symeon Boeros, Amy Clerides, Pantelis Charalambous, Elena Gusarova, Thomas
Kaiser, Luba Kislaya, Terri Lyman, Lena Ziskie MEMEBERS ABSENT: Miki Hathaway, Marieta Horsky Gundova, Stalo Kyriakidou, Katarina Lazic, Andy Mack, Mike
Savvides
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1 WAYS THAT AISC COMMUNICATES. ARE WE OVER-COMMUNICATING? OVER-EMAILING? CAN WE DO A BETTER JOB STREAMLINING WITH OUR EXISTING TECHNOLOGIES AND METHODS? WE WOULD LIKE PARENT INPUT ON HOW TO IMPROVE IN THIS AREA.
Considerations include:
➢ Balance the right amount of communication for a large family ➢ Limit reminders ➢ Streamline communication according to Elementary/Middle School/High School, one email per family, and be more
consistent with subject headings ➢ Post events and notifications on ALMA’s calendar using a hyper-link ➢ Create a filter in ALMA so parents can filter what they see (options Elementary/ Middle/High/all levels) ➢ Set up reminders on the calendar (by grade level, Forms Deadline, Events Reminder, Homework, Islander etc) ➢ Synchronize ALMA with parent’s personal calendar ➢ Train parents on how to use the ALMA calendar ➢ Categorize what is being received from school (one email per family) ➢ Include a hyperlink to ALMA when sending out the report card notification ➢ If school tries to communicate with parents for an emergency or health issue and the parent doesn’t pick up, then the
Nurse should text the parent. This way parents who receive missed calls will know if there is an urgent matter or not. Staff can let the school receptionist know they placed a call to a parent to help reduce parent stress.
➢ The Director’s Coffee Mornings have been a huge success. PAC suggested a small editorial with photos should be published in the Islander.
The Director asked PAC to talk further with the parent community regarding streamlining communication and come back with additional suggestions in November.
2 SICK POLICY RE FAMILY HANDBOOK
A concern was raised regarding students returning to school too early after being sick and not following the school written policies in the Family Handbook. What are ways we can help prevent the spreading of colds and viruses?
➢ Use antibacterial soap/liquid ➢ Provide hand sanitizers by doors in public areas ➢ Remind parents of when not to send a child to school ➢ Remind parents of the sick policy in the Family Handbook ➢ Ask parents to sign that they have read and understood the sick policy ➢ Create child friendly posters on handwashing to be distributed around the school
3 MIDDLE SCHOOL ADVISORY – PURPOSE AND MISSION
The Principal explained the role of the Advisory and how often students met with their advisor. The role of the advisor is to act as an adult advocate to help students monitor academic progress, personal goals, help in getting students organized and assist with their study skills. Teachers who are advisors build relationships with students. Teachers can address student concerns to advisors as well.
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In Grade 6 students meet with their advisor once a week. Grades 7 and 8 meet with their advisor twice a week of which one period becomes a Seminar period to help:
➢ Goal setting ➢ Time management skills ➢ Using ALMA and Agenda Books ➢ Locker organization/clean-up ➢ Relationship building with Advisor/means of communicating with parents ➢ Service Learning Projects ➢ Exploring interest inventories and university options ➢ Stress management & health awareness topics
Some suggestions were put forward on how to clarify the role of Advisory by putting more information in the Islander.
4 BUSSING CONCERNS There was a concern regarding the length of time students spend on the bus going home, as well as the route and the timing. The Director explained that the general expectation for the length of time a student should be on the bus is a maximum of one hour. Traffic congestion and bus breakdowns, are rare, but could happen, and this may affect home arrival times. The Director reminded PAC that all busing concerns by parents need to be addressed directly to Andry Vasiliou [email protected] as and when they happen so the school can best support individual cases.
NEXT PAC MEETING
• The next PAC meeting will take place on Thursday, 30 November 2017 The agenda and room location will be emailed.
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Important Links ^
Name of Document/Resource Location
AISC Family Handbook http://www.aisc.ac.cy/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/2017-18-AISC-Family-Handbook-FINAL-P.pdf
AISC Course Descriptions http://www.aisc.ac.cy/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/2017-2018-AISC-Course-DescriptionP.pdf
AISC English Language Learning Admissions Policy http://www.aisc.ac.cy/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/AISC-Language-Policy_Final_03272014_b.pdf
AISC Website http://www.aisc.ac.cy
Organizational Chart http://www.aisc.ac.cy/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/ESOL-Organization-Chart-2017-2018.pdf
School Calendar http://www.aisc.ac.cy
Governing Statements ▪ Mission ▪ Set of Beliefs ▪ Graduate Profile ▪ Human Rights Policy ▪ Definition of International Mindedness
http://www.aisc.ac.cy/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/2017-18-AISC-Family-Handbook-FINAL-P.pdf
History of AISC http://www.aisc.ac.cy/about-us/the-school/history/
Parent Involvement – PAC & PASNET http://www.aisc.ac.cy/community/
ATLAS Curriculum Maps http://aisc-cy-public.rubiconatlas.org/Atlas/Authentication/View/PublicLogin Password: inspire
Educational Services Overseas Ltd (ESOL) · School Improvement Plan · 2012-2013 Annual Report · MSA Student Achievement Plans
http://www.aisc.ac.cy/about-us/the-school/esol-education/
Educational Services Overseas Limited (ESOL) http://www.esolonline.com/esolonline/
Middle States Association (MSA) Website http://middlestates.org/
International Baccalaureate Website http://www.ibo.org/
AISC IB Grading Policy and Student Contract http://www.aisc.ac.cy/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2016-2017-IB-Course-Guide-at-AISC-FINAL.pdf
AISC IB Course Description Guide The IB Diploma Program - AISC Special Education and Inclusive Assessment Policy
http://www.aisc.ac.cy/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2016-2017-IB-Course-Guide-at-AISC-FINAL.pdf
Islander Newsletter http://www.aisc.ac.cy/islander/
Academic Honesty Policy, Grades 6-12 http://www.aisc.ac.cy/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/AcademicHonestyPolicyforStudentsinGrades6-12.pdf
Acceptable Computer Use Policy http://www.aisc.ac.cy/technology/nce/
Learning Support Centre Information http://www.aisc.ac.cy/academics/learning-support-centre/
Library Resources Ebsco library database Newsela
http://library.aisc.ac.cy http://search.ebscohost.com https://newsela.com/
Guidance Department Naviance Software http://connection.naviance.com/aisc
Language Policy http://www.aisc.ac.cy/?s=language
Rosetta Stone https://aisc.rosettastoneclassroom.com
Assessment Policy Handbook · Essential Agreements on Assessment · All Grading Policies ·Assessment Definitions
http://www.aisc.ac.cy/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2016-2017-Assessment-at-AISC.pdf
Healthy Food Policy http://www.aisc.ac.cy/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/AISC-Healthy-Food-Policy-Final_August-2014_R.pdf http://www.aisc.ac.cy/academics/early-childhood-kg4-kg5/ http://www.aisc.ac.cy/academics/elementary-grades-1-5/ http://www.aisc.ac.cy/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Elementary-Information-Sheet-2017-2018.pdf http://www.aisc.ac.cy/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Middle-School-Supply-List.pdf http://www.aisc.ac.cy/academics/high-school-grades-9-12/ http://www.aisc.ac.cy/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/G1.pdf http://www.aisc.ac.cy/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/G2.pdf http://www.aisc.ac.cy/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/G3.pdf http://www.aisc.ac.cy/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/G4.pdf http://www.aisc.ac.cy/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/G5.pdf
Elementary Supply List Elementary Information Sheet Middle School Supply List Elementary Curriculum Overviews
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AISC Guiding Statements ^
AISC Mission Statement The American International School in Cyprus inspires students to become enthusiastic life-long learners who value integrity, cultural diversity, and the pursuit of excellence. Using an American and International Curriculum, our qualified professionals work with the school community to prepare students to be creative, critical thinkers, and socially responsible world citizens.
AISC Belief Statements We believe that: • Everyone must be valued as a unique individual. • Everyone deserves an education, which respects his or her differences. • Understanding and appreciation of diversity are critical to peace and harmony. • The development of all aspects of the individual is essential. • Critical thinking and problem solving are vital in a changing world. • Participation in activities and service learning fosters a sense of self-worth, community, and school ethos. • Technology must be an integral part of the education process. • Learning must be a life-long process for everyone. • Everyone is entitled to have his/her opinion heard and considered. • Everyone has a right to safety, love, and learning.
AISC Statement of International-mindedness An internationally minded student seeks to understand, appreciate and accept others' diversity, culture, and opinions, even if they disagree, while keeping in mind that people have different perspectives.
• As an internationally minded student, you are constantly seeking to evolve your
understanding of other peoples' opinions and cultures.
• As an internationally minded student, you can respect someone’s opinion while not
accepting it as your own.
• As an internationally minded student, your opinion should not violate another person’s
human rights.
AISC Graduate Profile: Life Long Learner AISC graduates are inquisitive, reflective and have a desire to be lifelong learners. They communicate effectively for a variety of purposes and are technologically literate for the 21st century. They are open to a variety of esthetic experiences and continue to develop an appreciation for the arts. Pursuit of Excellence AISC graduates are self-directed learners who prioritize in order to meet high academic standards. They demonstrate skills in both collaboration and leadership, and are willing to take risks and seek new experiences. They are confident and responsible in making appropriate life choices. Critical/Creative Thinker AISC graduates are critical thinkers who evaluate information and use conclusions to guide their behavior for a common good. As creative thinkers, they are innovative and focused on exploring ideas and generating possibilities when problem solving. Cultural Diversity AISC graduates demonstrate an appreciation for cultural differences and understand the need for flexibility, sensitivity and adaptability. They have acquired a high level of competency in at least one foreign language. Integrity AISC graduates understand the importance of integrity and accountability, and are positive thinkers. They use their knowledge ethically, advocating universal values such as honesty, integrity, reciprocity, and compassion. Socially Responsible World Citizens AISC graduates are aware of the global nature of many current social, economic and environmental issues and make positive contributions to society.
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Annual Calendar ^
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7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Week 2
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Week 1
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Week 2 28 29 30 31 Week 1
FE
BR
UA
RY
1 2 3 Week 1
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Week 2 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Week 1 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Week 2 25 26 27 28 Week 1
MA
RC
H
1 2 3 Week 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Week 2
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Week 1 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Week 2 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Week 1
AP
RIL
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Week 2 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Week 1 29 30 Week 2
MA
Y
1 2 3 4 5 Week 2
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Week 1 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Week 2 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Week 1 27 28 29 30 31 Week 2
JU
NE
1 2 Week 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Week 1
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Week 2
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Week 1 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
S M T W T F S
Dec. 1 No After School Activities/No Tutoring Dec. 1 All College Applications Due Dec. 22 – Jan 9 Winter Holiday Break (No Classes)
Feb. 19 Green Monday Holiday (No Classes) Feb. 20 School Holiday (No Classes)
Mar. 8 Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences Mar. 9 Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences Mar. 5-9 No After School Activities/No Tutoring Mar. 30 End of 3rd Quarter (43 days)
April 2-13 Cypriot Easter Break (No Classes) April 16 Beginning of 4th Quarter
June 12-18 High School Exams June 19 Last Day of School (End of 4th Quarter – 45 days) Moving Up Ceremonies Elementary/Middle School June 20 Last Teacher Work Day
Aug. 21-22 New Teachers' Orientation Aug. 23-29 Returning Teacher Planning Days Aug. 30 First Day of School – Orientation Day for New
Families & Open House for Returning Families Aug. 31 First Day of Classes for all Students
Sept. 11 After School Activities Begin
Oct. 12 Parent\Student\Teacher Conferences Oct. 13 Parent\Student\Teacher Conferences Oct. 30 Staff PD Day (No Classes)
Nov. 3 End of 1st Quarter (47 Days) Nov. 6 Quarter 2 Begins Nov. 23-24 U.S. Thanksgiving Holiday (No Classes) Nov. 28-30 No After School Activities/No Tutoring
Jan. 8-9 Staff PD Days (No Classes) Jan. 10 School Resumes Jan. 22-26 High School Exams Jan. 26 End of 2nd Quarter (45 days) Jan. 29 Beginning of Second Semester & Quarter 3 Begins
May 1 No School, Labour Day (No Classes) May 1-25 IB Exams May 28 Cataclismos Day (No Classes)
Academic Calendar 2017-2018 (180 Days_Final as of June 14, 2017)
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