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Upcoming
Events
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learn about all
our upcoming
events
Elementary,
MS/HS School
Counselling
Offices
Buses and
Lunch Menu
News from
Leadership
Team
▪ Bus Schedule for
Week April 24
▪ Hungry?
Come have lunch in
the Cafeteria!
Educational
Technology
▪ Reduce – Reuse Recycle
▪ Senior Spotlight
Activities,
Field Trips &
Service
Learning
▪ News from our
Counsellors
PAC / PASNET
▪ PASNET Uniform
Recycle
IB Office
▪ TOK
▪ IB May 2017
Examination
Schedule
Nurse
▪ Benefits of Drinking
Water
▪ News from our
Activities Director
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Links
AISC Guiding
Statements
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and useful school
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Statement
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Statements
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Upcoming Events
April 8
ACT Testing
April 10-21
Easter Holiday
April 24
School Resumes
Quarter 4 Begins
April 26
Elementary Track and Field Meet
April 28
HS Boys Private Schools Futsal Tournament
Middle School Scavenger Hunt Activity from 6:00-8:00 pm
May 1
No School, Labour Day
May 2-4
Grade 5 & 6 Trip to Troodos
May 2-19
IB Exams
May 6
SAT Testing
May 11
Grade 10 Parent Coffee Morning at 8:15 am, Library
May 15-16
Grade 11 Kritou Terra Environmental Center Trip
May 17
Grade 9 Parent Coffee Morning at 8:15 am, Room 212
May 18-19
Middle and High School Production of MacBeth
May 20
Grade 4 Information Day for the Stray Cats of Cyprus and Cat PAWS
May 22
Grades 6-12 Earth Day Celebration
HS Departmental Awards/Graduates
pictures
May
25
Grade 8 Parent Coffee Morning at 8:15 am, Library
Tuesday 30, May 2017
9.00am – Graduates at School
2 May 31
9.30amat– 8:15
Graduates
pictures
by Photo
Grade 7 Parent Coffee Morning
am, Room
212
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Director’s Coffee Mornings – updated schedule
Please note this updated schedule for our upcoming coffee morning presentations on the integration of Educational Technology in our
academic program:
➢
Thursday May 11 (Day 4):
Grade 10 Parents
Library
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Wednesday May 17 (Day 8):
Grade 9 Parents
Room 212
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Thursday May 25 (Day 4):
Grade 8 Parents
Library
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Wednesday May 31 (Day 8):
Grade 7 Parents
Room 212
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Buses and Lunch Menu
Buses for the Week of April 24, 2017
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
2:15 pm, 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
3:15 pm, 4:15 pm
3:15 pm, 4:15 pm
2:15 pm, 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm
BUS A & C, B &
D, E
BUS A & C, B & D, E
BUS A & C, B & D, E
BUS A & C, B & D, E
TUESDAY 25
WEDNESDAY 26
THURSDAY 27
FRIDAY 28
Chicken Gyros
Beans with
Vegetables
Salad
Banana Bread
Drink
Stir Fried Noodles
with Chicken and
Vegetables
Cauliflower
Fruit
Drink
Souvlaki (Chicken
or Pork)
Tzantziki
Stuffed Vegetables
Salad
Fruit
Drink
Salad Bar
Chicken Sandwiches
Fruit
Drink
Fish Fingers
Farfalle and Cheese
Vegetable Sticks
Fruit
Drink
Souvlaki (Chicken
or Pork)
Rice
Salad
Fruit
Drink
Salad Bar
Toasted Sandwiches
Lentils
Fruit
Drink
BUS A & C, B & D, E
2:15 pm, 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm
BUS A & C, B & D, E
Lunch Menu
BUS A & C, B & D, E
MONDAY 24
Middle & High School
Spaghetti Bolognese
(Beef or Pork)
Black Eyed Beans
Salad
Fruit
Drink
Choice of Lemonade or Orange Squash
Elementary School
Spaghetti Bolognese
(Beef or Pork)
Black Eyed Beans
Salad
Fruit
Drink
Chicken in Pitta
Bread
Beans with
Vegetables
Salad
Banana Bread
Drink
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News from the Leadership Team
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Class of 2017
Spotlighting:
David Wang
Where are you from? What are all the languages you speak?
I’m from China, and I speak English and Chinese.
What grade did you start at AISC?
I came here in Grade 10.
Describe the school clubs, sports activities, or service related activities you are involved in, both in or out of school.
I am involved in some of the clubs and activities here at AISC. I am a member of the Student Council and The National Honor Society
(NHS). It is joyful and meaningful to be a part of these services.
Describe your research (and research question) for your Extended Essay or Senior Writing Project.
My Senior Writing Project is about the comparison between different ways of generating solar energy.
What is your advice to other AISC students younger than you on how to be successful in school?
One advice I can give to AISC students is academic success; never keep your questions to yourself, always ask questions (or find out the
solution on your own, which could be even better sometimes).
Describe your best memory during your time at AISC.
2016 Christmas lunch at school was unforgettable, we had a lot of good shows, and I also participated.
What field or career are you most interested in right now?
I’m better at Science subjects (nature) in general, and I would say I’m interested in this subject. Math is probably the one I’m
interested the most.
What do you think is most important in life?
Always be positive.
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IB Office
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Grade 11 TOK Presentations are coming up!
The Theory of Knowledge course has two components that are assessed for an official IB grade: the TOK Presentation and the TOK Essay.
Grade 11 students will be sharing the first of these on the 17 th and
18th of May. Most students work in groups of two or three on this
project, which asks them to find an interesting real-life situation
(RLS), and to connect this to a knowledge question (KQ) that they
develop. The knowledge question is an open-ended question that
is transferrable to ideas and circumstances outside of their chosen
situation. Students examine their knowledge question through
applying that question to more examples from the real world. They
think through how they might personally react to different
situations, but also must analyze multiple perspectives – especially
those that might contrast with their own. This analysis helps them
to come to a deeper understanding of how to approach complex
and challenging issues in the world. This year’s topics range from
how language and methods of communication reflect
contemporary culture to whether the death penalty is ethical.
Please join us in the Theater on Wednesday, 17th May from 12-2,
and Thursday 18th of May from 12:30-3 in the AISC Theater to see
this year’s exciting work!
"Grade 12 students dramatized a courtroom scene to demonstrate the
perspectives of different stakeholders for their TOK Presentation."
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Elementary, Middle and High School Counselling Offices
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Dear Students and Parents,
I wish everyone a relaxing and happy Holiday! If you are travelling to be with family and friends, Safe Travels.
Students, I hope you had a successful end of Quarter 3! I’ll see you at the start of Quarter 4 on April 24 th.
Seniors – I wish you both a restful and fun Holiday and a productive study time! I hope you can combine both these things.
IMPORTANT SENIOR REMINDERS:
1.
If you have UK university applications on UCAS: REMEMBER THAT YOU NEED TO INDICATE A FIRM CHOICE AND INSURANCE
CHOICE BY MAY 4TH ON YOUR UCAS TRACK PORTAL!!
Here are the UCAS deadlines:
2.
Last decision received on or before...
Means your reply date is...
31 March 2017
4 May 2017 (if your postal address is in the EU)
5 May 2017
8 June 2017
8 June 2017
22 June 2017
13 July 2017
20 July 2017
Also, it is extremely important that you return the form that Mrs. Coles gave to you to request that your IB Scores be sent to your
university choices! If you don’t request your scores to be sent now, you will have to contact IBO to have them sent after July 6th.
You will not be fully accepted by the university until your score is received. Don’t have to pay extra money for sending your
scores. TURN IN YOUR REQUEST TO SEND IB SCORES FORM NOW!!
Have a terrific break from school and holiday!
Cody Hamilton, Ms. Cody Hamilton, MS and HS Guidance and University Counsellor
Counselor’s Corner…
Hello AISC Elementary Parents!!
As we take a well-deserved long Easter break, I would like to share some thoughts with you on student success. One thing that I have
noticed in my experience as a teacher is the importance of a strong school to home connection. Our community, due to its relatively
small size, has quite a few advantages in this area. The most important part of this connection is communication. When we talk to each
other via e-mail, phone, notes/agendas, or face to face, we reinforce for our students that we are all a team working together on their
individual success! As we enter this long break away from school, students sometimes have a tendency to regress in their behavioral
and academic performance; this is usually a result of falling back into habits that can be unproductive for student success. Attached I
have links to two very informative articles that talk about the issues of school to home connection and extended breaks. Please take
the time to think about how we can keep the connection we have a strong one, and possibly strengthen it so that it can better help our
children learn and grow!
Have a wonderful break, and let’s keep those lines of communication open!!
School to Home Connection
Extended Breaks- Good & Bad
Mr. Noah Hayes-McKeirnan, [email protected]
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Educational Technology
Reduce-Reuse-Recycle / E-waste Processing Facility Visit with Grade 9
Reduce consumption of electronic devices, reuse or sell older devices to someone who will put in good use and finally e-recycle!
Throwing electronic devices in an e-waste bin provided by WEEE Cyprus is one of the best ways to make a positive impact. Electronic
waste is increasing all the time, due to new gadgets, such as cell phones and computers being produced. After using their
new phone, many people just throw it away without knowing what are the consequences and chain effects. E-waste and its substances
are very dangerous for our health and the environment.
Today, Grade 9 students went to visit an E-Waste processing facility, that closely corporates with WEEE a subsidiary company of
Green Dot Cyprus. They have informed us about recycling and explained it’s importance.
If you’ d l i k e to e - recycle, AISC has an electronics recycling bin (next to Mr. Feutz’s classroom).
Find more at:
http://www.electrocyclosis.com.cy/en/
Nicolas Roussis
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Activities & Service Learning
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Elementary Track and Field Meet
Under the guidance of Mr. Nicos Papasolomou and Mr. Petros Papapetrou, the elementary track and field meet will be taking place on
April 26th from approximately 8:30 – 11:30 am at the Makarios Stadium located near the International Fairgrounds. The students from
K5 to Grade 5 will be competing over several running events as well as a couple of field events.
High School Boys Futsal Tournament
In cooperation with the English School, we are organizing a HS Futsal Tournament after the Easter
holiday. The date for this tournament is April 28th and will take place at the English School. Soon we
will find out the participating schools.
Middle School Scavenger Hunt
The Middle School Student Council is organizing a fun activity for the students on Friday, April 28th from
6:00 – 8:00 pm. The event is open to Grades 6-8. This will be a fun activity that will be enjoyed by all.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Congratulations to Theoni Constantinou and Mandalena
Miltiadis that won 1st and 2nd prize in their category in the
3rd Pancyprian Student Photography competition. The
competition was run by the Cyprus Photographic Society in
collaboration with the Cyprus Ministry of Education and
Culture. Seventy-five students from thirty – one schools from
all over Cyprus took part with 428 photographs entries.
The committee that judged the photos included
internationally renowned photographers Agis Taramidi
EFIAP/s, Erato Cantouna EFIAP/b and Constantinos Panagides
EFIAP.
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Writing in Grade 3
As a culmination activity in our Habitats Unit, the students of grade 3 completed an interdisciplinary project by researching one of the
biomes that they studied during this science unit. They used their researching skills to find facts about their biome, and their writing
skills to create an expository essay. Below you will find some of the wonderful pieces of writing.
THE MARINE BIOME
MY BIOME
BY Efim Osmolovskiy
By Tosca Coniglio
My biome is warm and sometimes cold and it’s full
of water. Do you know what it is? It’s the marine
biome. The average temperature of all oceans is
about 39 F 4c. I’m going to tell you the location of
my biome, some animals and plants that live
there, a possible food chain, and why my biome is
important.
My marine biome is the biggest biome in the
world! It covers about 70 percent of the earth. It
includes five main oceans: the Pacific, Atlantic,
Indian, Arctic and Southern oceans, as well as
many smaller gulfs and bays. All of these bodies of
water are salty, and we cannot drink from them.
My biome has amazing plants and animals. There
are many plants and animals in the Marine biome.
There are algae, sea grasses, dinoflagellates
(plankton), coral reefs, seaweed, and many
others. There are also many animals in the Marine
biome such as: walrus, star fish, sun fish,
eel, crabs, sharks, the blue whale and jelly fish.
The food web in my biome starts with the
dinoflagellates, which receives energy from the
sun, the copepods eats the dinoflagellates, the
sun fish eats the copepods, the small-shark eats
the sun fish, and the large shark eats the small
shark. After the large shark dies, it is eaten by
fungi; a decomposer.
My marine biome is important because if we
wouldn’t have the marine biome we wouldn’t
have the food chain and we wouldn’t have a big
place to swim. We wouldn’t have tours on the
ships.
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My biome is very Important without it there
would be no water to drink or use. My biome is
fresh water! The climate (water temperature) is
between 2 degrees to 75 degrees. I will explain
the location of my biome, the plants and animals
of my biome, a possible food chain, and why is it
Important to have my biome.
To find my biome it's easy. It's every body of water
everywhere in the world except oceans, seas, and
some lakes. Fresh water is different than salt
water because fresh water has very little salt in it,
and salt water has a large amount of salt in the
water.
The animals that live there are turtles, birds, fish,
frogs, crocodiles, and swans. The plants are algae,
lily pads, grass, leaves, mangroves, and pickle
weed
A possible food web in my biome could be: algae
is eaten by tadpoles, tadpoles are eaten by small
fish, small fish are eaten by large fish, and when
the large fish dies, it is decomposed by fungi.
My biome is important because fresh water is
essential for life on earth. I hope you had fun
learning about the freshwater biome.
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THE SALTWATER BIOME
By Michael Kislyi
If you drink water from my saltwater biome, you'll hurt you throat! The average temperature of the water is 39 degrees Fahrenheit
or 4 degrees Celsius. I will talk about the location of my biome, plants and animals, why is my biome important, maybe about the
titanic, and a possible food web and the location.
The location is pretty much everywhere on earth; it covers 70% of earth! My biome is made of oceans, seas and some lakes. Streams
and rivers are not part of my biome.
The plants and animals in my biome are infinite, so I will name a few. The plants are seaweed, algae, coral reefs, Phytoplankton,
and much, much, much, much, much, much more. The animals are whales, sea otters, fish, crustaceans, krill and much, much, much,
much, much, much, much more.
Now, I was going to talk about the titanic, I said maybe, so I thought about and thought to no, we will talk about a possible food
web, which is algae gets eaten by krill, and krill get devoured by the blue whale.
I would now tell the most important thing about my biome, which is without it, we will not live! It also supplies 50% of air on earth!
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Nurse
Top 10 Benefits of Drinking Water: Don't Medicate, Hydrate!
As with most things, the amount of water for each person is very individual, but if your pee isn’t mostly clear or you have a ny of
the symptoms I mentioned above, you most likely aren’t getting enough H2O. Some suggest 8 (8 oz) glasses a day while others
suggest take your body weight (in pounds), divide it in half and drink that many ounces. Listen to what your body needs.
If you don’t care much for the taste of... nothing, then you can add a squirt of lemon, a squeeze of lime, a few sprigs of fr esh mint
or a cucumber or orange slice. You can even be so bold as to add a few berries or watermelon. What ever gets you to drink it u p.
Cheers to your good health!
1. Increases Energy & Relieves Fatigue
Since your brain is mostly water, drinking it helps you think, focus and concentrate better and be more alert. As an added bonus,
your energy levels are also boosted!
2. Promotes Weight Loss
Removes by-products of fat, reduces eating intake (by filling up your tummy if consumed prior to meals), reduces hunger (hello
natural appetite suppressant!), raises your metabolism and has zero calories!
3. Flushes Out Toxins
Gets rid of waste through sweat and urination which reduces the risk of kidney stones and UTI’s (urinary tract infections).
4. Improves Skin Complexion
Moisturizes your skin, keeps it fresh, soft, glowing and smooth. Gets rid of wrinkles. It’s the best anti -aging treatment around!
5. Maintains Regularity
Aids in digestion as water is essential to digest your food and prevents constipation.
6. Boosts Immune System
A water guzzler is less likely to get sick. And who wouldn’t rather feel healthy the majority of the time? Drinking plenty of water
helps fight against flu, cancer and other ailments like heart attacks.
7. Natural Headache Remedy
Helps relieve and prevent headaches (migraines & back pains too!) which are commonly caused by dehydration.
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8. Prevents Cramps & Sprains
Proper hydration helps keep joints lubricated and muscles more elastic so joint pain is less likely.
9. Puts You In A Good Mood
When the body is functioning at its best, you will feel great and be happy!
10. Save Money!
Water is FREE! Even if you choose bottled/filtered water, it’s STILL cheaper than that high sugar and fat -filled latte!
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PASNET/PAC
PASNET
➢ Parents- as the school year winds down, many children have outgrown their uniforms or won't be returning to
school in the fall. Please donate gently used uniforms to PASNET for resale.
➢ Happy Spring break to all. May you have a restful break, happy celebrations, and for those who travel, safe travels.
PAC
This year’s PAC members:
1.
Michelle Kleiss (Grade 5) Email: [email protected]
2.
Amy Clerides (Grade 6, Grade 10) Email: [email protected]
3.
Helia Alikhani (Grade 4, Grade 7) Email: [email protected]
4.
Katerina Lazic (Grade 10) Email: [email protected]
5.
Angela Vidmar (Grade 1, Grade 6) Email: [email protected]
6.
Elena Gusarova (Grade 3, Grade 7) Email: [email protected]
7.
Luba Kislaya (Grade K3, Grade 2, Grade 3) Email: [email protected]
8.
Robin Huyett (Grade 7) Email: [email protected]
9.
Assebwork Ambaye (Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 8) Email: [email protected]
10. Symeon Boeros (Grade 4) Email: [email protected]
11. Pantelis Charalambous, Grade 5 Teacher, Elementary Division Head Email: [email protected]
12. Thomas Kaiser (Grade 1, Grade 4, Grade 7, Grade 9) Email: [email protected]
13. Miki Hathaway (Grade 10, Grade 12) Email: [email protected]
14. Stalo Kyriakidou (Grade 11) Email: [email protected]
15. Marieta Horsky Gundova (Grade 2) Email: [email protected]
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Important Links
Name of Document/Resource
Location
AISC Family Handbook
http://www.aisc.ac.cy
AISC Course Descriptions
http://aisc-cy-public.rubiconatlas.org/Atlas/Authentication/View/PublicLogin Password: inspire
AISC English Language Learning Admissions Policy
http://www.aisc.ac.cy
AISC Website
http://www.aisc.ac.cy
Organizational Chart
http://www.aisc.ac.cy
School Calendar
http://www.aisc.ac.cy
Governing Statements
·
Mission
·
Set of Beliefs
·
Graduate Profile
·
Human Rights Policy
·
Definition of International
Mindedness
History of AISC
http://www.aisc.ac.cy
Parent Involvement – PAC & PASNET
http://www.aisc.ac.cy
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
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
AISC IB Course Description Guide
The IB Diploma Program - AISC Special Education
and Inclusive Assessment Policy
http://www.aisc.ac.cy
Islander Newsletter
http://www.aisc.ac.cy
Academic Honesty Policy, Grades 6-12
http://www.aisc.ac.cy
Acceptable Computer Use Policy
http://www.aisc.ac.cy
Learning Support Centre Information
http://www.aisc.ac.cy
Library Resources
http://library.aisc.ac.cy
http://search.ebscohost.com
https://newsela.com/
Ebsco library database
Newsela
http://www.aisc.ac.cy
Guidance Department Naviance Software
http://connection.naviance.com/aisc
Language Policy
http://www.aisc.ac.cy
Rosetta Stone
https://aisc.rosettastoneclassroom.com
Assessment Policy Handbook
· Essential Agreements on Assessment
· All Grading Policies
·Assessment Definitions
http://www.aisc.ac.cy
mailto:http://www.aisc.ac.cy
Healthy Food Policy
Elementary Supply List
Elementary Information Sheet
Middle School Supply List
Elementary Curriculum Overviews
School website http://www.aisc.ac.cy
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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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Esol Education
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