Issue #28: March 20, 2025

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From the Principal

Dr. Jeff Wilusz

Good Afternoon

Tonight is a special evening at ACS Amman as our students take the lead in creating meaningful experiences for our community. From 6:00 to 8:00 PM, the Student Council is putting on our annual Community Iftar, a wonderful opportunity to come together in the spirit of reflection and connection.

Alongside the Iftar, the Compassion Club's Rice Drive has been in full swing, demonstrating the generosity and empathy that define our student body. These efforts directly support those in need, reinforcing the values we hold as a school.

Later tonight, our seniors will gather for the Senior Lock-in, a well-earned celebration of their journey through high school. This student-driven event is a chance for them to create lasting memories as they approach the final stretch of their time at ACS.

Each of these events embodies the mission of ACS Amman—our students take initiative, lead with purpose, and contribute meaningfully to the world around them. While students are at the heart of these initiatives, we also recognize the dedicated adults working behind the scenes to make them possible. A special thank you to Ms. Sulieman, Ms. Iman, Mr. Hourani, and Ms. Hayes for their support and guidance.

Attendance Reminder - We have noticed an uptick in students being pulled from school throughout the day and want to remind families of the attendance expectations as stated in the HS Family Handbook:

ACS is committed to the view that consistent school attendance is vital to the long term academic learning and personal success of each student--nothing can make up for time missed from a classroom environment involving discussions, lectures, experiments, and other collaborative experiences. Therefore, we do not differentiate between “excused” and “unexcused” absences.

The Student Council is looking for performers for the Cultural Carnival April 15th This is a wonderful performance opportunity for you (and your friends) to celebrate diversity through the performing arts! Please see the flyer and scan the QR code for more information.

HS Couseling Office Announcements - Ms. Kurdi & Ms. Collings

It is hard to believe that we are here already, but we are in the early stages of welcoming new students to campus next year. Thank you to all of the students who submitted applications to be New Student Ambassadors to welcome their new classmates, and help plan New Student Orientation.

This week, representatives from the American University of Beirut Mediterrano and McMaster University visited our campus. Our students had the opportunity to ask great questions and learn about the latest updates directly from the representatives. Providing these direct conversations with universities across the globe for our students continues to be a priority for us. Next week, we have a representative from the University of Chicago during lunch at 1.15pm on Monday, March 24th in Room 127! We invite all high school students and parents to come and learn more about competitive US admissions in general and about the University of Chicago specifically.

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

Upcoming University Visits

All parents are invited to attend when we have university representatives visiting us!

Here are the dates and registration deadlines for the upcoming SAT test for those who are planning on taking the tests. Please note that there is no late registration.

SAT registration link: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register/international
School Code: 54202
ACS Amman is the testing center and will not show up in the drop-down list. You must enter our code, 54202, in order to select our school as a testing center.

Athletics/Activities Announcements: (Jacob “Chip” Nielsen)

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

Session 3 ASA’s and Athletics

Unfortunately, we will not be able to field travel teams for SAISA Girls Basketball and SAISA Boys Football in season three, thus the practice season will be reduced to sign-ups once per week for weekly scrimmages.

Open girls basketball sign-ups for Mondays
Open boys soccer for Wednesdays

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.

Important Dates & Quick Links

Mark Your Calendars

Mar 15 - Service Saturday

Mar 20 - HS Community Iftar

Mar 20 - Senior Lock-in

Mar 24 - HS Learning Series - Accurate Interpretation (Recording)

Mar 28 - Apr 5 - Eid/Spring Break

Quick Links

The HS Weekly Update is sent out to students each weekend and updated daily. Feel free to bookmark the link so that you can see what is going on in the HS from the students' perspective.
Help Navigating PowerSchool - The How to View Grades from Parent Portal is a quick reference to help guide you through the intricacies of PowerSchool. As always, if you notice something “off” or have questions, please reach out to teachers after speaking through it with your child(ren) and they can help.
HS Learning Series - The HS Learning Series folder contains each session that we conduct throughout the school year. Please feel free to access it at your convenience. We will also keep the feedback form live so that you can provide us with information on what you would like to learn/see at upcoming sessions.
Please find the HS PS Tutorial 24/25 recording to give you a quick guide to help you navigate PowerSchool and generate some fruitful conversations at home.

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