Tenth grade students have all meet with Ms Collings during Cohort to review ACS graduation requirements, college admissions recommendations, and update their four year plans accordingly. The four year plan will be a tool to help guide their course registration choices when we return from winter break. While the focus of  next week should be on finishing the semester well, tenth graders are welcome to start meeting with Ms Collings now, if they’d like to discuss their academic planning journey.

Juniors are meeting individually with Ms. Kurdi to review their current progress, explore future options, and plan their upcoming course selections. Juniors who missed their meetings can reach out to Ms. Ellen to schedule an online session. It’s essential for every junior to evaluate their academic and extracurricular profiles, which they’ve been doing by answering thoughtful reflection questions. This process helps them consider their next steps and identify pathways for growth, enabling them to pursue their passions, deepen their learning, and channel their curiosity effectively. They are also encouraged to make intentional use of their time outside the classroom.

As always, seniors are reminded to prioritize their learning at this time. A lot of application deadlines fall within the upcoming holiday, and seniors should continue to work on their applications during the holiday in order to meet their deadlines. They are also encouraged to follow processes well ahead of time, and not leave anything to the last minute. Should you have any time-sensitive questions or concerns, feel free to email Ms. Kurdi who will periodically be checking her inbox over the holidays. 

US citizens are encouraged to fill out the FAFSA, which is now open! The first email we received to announce this came to us from UW-Madison, who also said, “Even if your students believe that they will not qualify for federal financial aid, it's still important to submit one, as many scholarships and grants still require a FAFSA® for consideration.”

They also reminded us of these resources:

• "Who's the Parent on the FAFSA® Form?" Wizard – A new, stand-alone tool to help students and families determine who will need to provide contributor information on the 2025–26 FAFSA® form prior to starting the application.

• "Creating Your StudentAid.gov Account" Page – A new resource that explains what families and partners need to know about creating a StudentAid.gov account.

• Pro Tips for Completing the FAFSA® Form – Updated tips for preparing to complete and submit the FAFSA® form. This resource will also be linked from the StudentAid.gov Dashboard to promote easier access for students and their required contributor(s).

• Federal Student Aid Estimator – The tool provides an estimate of the 2025–26 Student Aid Index and Federal Pell Grant eligibility calculation.

• Federal Student Aid YouTube Channel: FAFSA® Videos – Updated videos to help students and families understand the importance of the FAFSA® form, who is a FAFSA® contributor, and what happens after submitting the form.

You’re encouraged to visit our College Counseling website where some highlights are:

* Scholarships and Competitions 

* Events and Virtual Sessions

* Camps and Courses

* In a Nutshell

Got more college questions? Ask Ms. Kurdi directly (rkurdi@acsamman.edu.jo), or schedule a meeting by emailing Ms. Ellen (ehindeleh@acsamman.edu.jo).

Our HS Counseling Team is:

• Ms. Ruba Kurdi: College Counselor rkurdi@acsamman.edu.jo

• Ms. Christine Collings: HS Counselor ccollings@acsamman.edu.jo

• Ms. Ellen Hindeleh: Administrative Assistant ehindeleh@acsamman.edu.jo

We’re thrilled to celebrate our seniors who have been accepted to colleges that match their goals and aspirations! Through dedication and hard work, they’ve identified institutions that align with their academic ambitions, personal interests, and future plans. Each acceptance showcases their commitment and thoughtful approach to the college search process. We are immensely proud of their achievements and look forward to seeing all they accomplish in the next phase of their educational journey.

Athletics and Activities website This is our central hub for athletics and activities information

NEW Calendar!!! https://sites.google.com/acsamman.edu.jo/activities/calendars

Reminder: There will be no ASA’s or Athletics after school for high school students during the finals week (Dec. 15-19th)

Upcoming

• ASAs (After School Activities) for the next session will begin December 2nd.

• Please note there will be NO athletics or activities from November 28-30 due to the holiday.

• During the HS final week, Dec. 15-19 there will be no ASA’s or Athletics for HS students.

Busing

• If your HS child receives ACS busing transportation, they are also eligible for the HS Activities late bus which departs @ 4:45 pm. Please see the Athletics and Activities page for more information.

Medical

• Be sure to update your child’s medical information with the Health Office (Nurse Hiyam) and in PowerSchool.