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American Nicaraguan School2010-11
Annual General Assembly
Director General’s Report
Universities attended by 2011 graduates (University of Virginia, Vassar College, Rice, Purdue, Yale, American University, Villanova, Washington and Lee, University of Notre Dame, and Berklee College of Music, plus universities in: Argentina, Canada, Taiwan, France, Korea, Costa Rica, Honduras, and Spain)
Record $7.8 Million Awarded in University/ College Scholarships
Academic Program
Implemented Singaporean Math Program
Strengthened Balanced Literacy program – workshop
Differentiated Instruction Consultant’s Visit
MAP Test Training
Articulation of 5th and 6th grade curriculum
DevelopingMath Counts for high achieving MS students
Three new sections in Elementary 3rd, 5th, and K5
New courses in HS – New Media & Desktop Publishing
ChallengesRaise Math and Science levels of achievement - across the school
Raise level of rigor and challenge across curriculum
CommunicationsImproved school-wide communications
Monthly Newsletter from Director General’s Office
Divisions’ school to home newsletters
Change out of school website
Use of Google apps for across school communications
Just DevelopingUse of social media for community contact (Twitter, Facebook)New school website format and functionality
ChallengesImproving the coordination in sending messages from school to home Creating improved, efficient methods of instant communication to parents
TechnologyTech Committee formed to assess tech needs at
ANS
Workshops with Smart Boards and Mimeos
Contract with Cisco to completely overhaul network
ImplementingSchool wide Technology Integration plan Adoption of National Educational Standards for Technology (NETS)
Incorporation 21st Century Skills for technology
Essential hardware/software ordered for classrooms
K12 Virtual HS program of studies
Continual digital applications workshops and training
New typing software program for Elementary students
Challenge
Provide continual professional development with technology integration for teachers
Leadership – Expanded Leadership TeamNew Assistant Principal for Elementary
New IT Director to replace leaving Media/ Technology Coordinator
Appointment of Middle School Principal
Just implementedRefocus of Administrative Core Team responsibilitiesStudent Leadership Team to attend leadership conference in Honduras
Unifying School CommunityRegular Faculty meetings
Ongoing dialogue and communications with faculty
Directors’ Coffees with Parents
Improved new teacher orientation program
Just implemented:Activities and Events (Excursions, Book Clubs, etc.) for staffRegular scheduled assemblies in MS and HSParent School
FacilitiesRenovation of bathrooms
Food Court enclosure/PTO
Village Apartments Renovation
New High School Construction
DevelopingOverhaul of dressing rooms near swimming
pool
New vinyl flooring for OSSI Room and Library
Designated large testing and meeting room in vacated current HS classrooms
Creating water connections for Middle School Science rooms to facilitate more hands on Science labs
Doubling size of Drama Room to create small black-box theater
Joining two Secondary Art classrooms to make one large Art Studio
New adult bathroom in Elementary
Regular facilities repairs and preventative maintenance program
Roof over Library (rain leakage every year)
Rain gutters
Integrity of classroom (cabinets that can be locked, electrical plugs, locks on doors)
Facilities’ needs
Business Office and FinancesComplete Audit of Business Office and procedures
by Deloitte & Touché
Separate Admissions Office created
Review of positions and responsibilities within the department
Review of office locations and functions
Implementing
Clearer reports on monthly cash flow Creation of Human Resources Department
Other Sources of RevenueELI reviewed for quality service and impact on ANS
facilities
Limitations on maximum number of students in classes
Increased tuition and student enrollment
Summer school increased enrollment
ANSWhere has it come from?
Our history and our traditions are important.
Where is it now?
Using multi-data to know where we are and what we need to do to achieve the most important learning environments and objectives.
Where is it going?
Committed to providing exemplary, meaningful learning environments that prepare our students for the changing world in which they live.
THE AMERICAN NICARAGUAN SCHOOL
BUILDING A SCHOOL CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE
Thank You!