Issue #35: May 15, 2025
Issue #35: May 15, 2025
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From the Principal
From the Principal
Dr. Jeff Wilusz
Good Afternoon
This week marks a big moment for our High School community: our Seniors will complete one of their final milestones with their last day of class today. At the same time, students are wrapping up AP exams and preparing for Service Week, a collection of experiences that reinforce our belief that meaningful learning happens beyond the classroom.
Your encouragement, flexibility, and partnership as parents have been remarkable, especially over the past week. The positive messages and support for Service Week speak volumes. You've embraced the idea that real-world experiences shape character and deepen understanding. For that, we’re genuinely grateful.
We’re committed to continuous improvement, and this week is no exception. Once Service Week concludes, we welcome your feedback. Your perspective helps us make these experiences even more impactful for future students.
After the AP Exam
Once your AP exam is completed, your AP class becomes a study hall for the remainder of the year. The following guidelines apply:
If your AP class is at the end of the day, you may leave campus. To do this, attend the class, request a blue pass from your teacher, and check out.
If you have two AP classes back-to-back, you may leave campus at the start of the first one.
If you have a study hall adjacent to your AP class, you are not required to attend study hall.
If your AP class is after lunch, you may leave campus at lunchtime.
On Tuesdays, depending on the schedule, you may leave at 11:20 AM or 1:15 PM.
If your school day begins with an AP class, you may arrive at school at the start of your first non-AP class. Please check in at the HS Office or Counseling Office when you arrive.
HS Assessment Week
May 28-June 2 marks our formal Assessment Week, with final unit assessments administered across all subjects. This will be students' only scheduled opportunity to demonstrate their learning before the semester ends on June 4th. Please note that early assessments will not be offered. Students who miss assessments during this window will likely have limited evidence for teachers to evaluate, which may impact their final grades. During Assessment Week, students will be dismissed at 11:35 a.m. each day. Transportation will be available for students who regularly ride the bus, as long as they fill out the Assessment Week Bus Form.
HS Assessment Week
May 28-June 2 marks our formal Assessment Week, with final unit assessments administered across all subjects. This will be students' only scheduled opportunity to demonstrate their learning before the semester ends on June 4. Please note that early assessments will not be offered. Students who miss assessments during this window will likely have limited evidence for teachers to evaluate, which may impact their final grades. During Assessment Week, students will be dismissed at 11:35 a.m. each day. Transportation will be available for students who regularly ride the bus.
HS Couseling Office Announcements - Ms. Kurdi & Ms. Collings
HS Couseling Office Announcements - Ms. Kurdi & Ms. Collings
A sincere thank you to all of the parents and students who were able to participate in our ES/ MS/ HS Family Transition Night on Wednesday. We know that this has been a challenging year for many of our families, and we were glad to have an opportunity to help families with these important conversations.
We welcomed the Deputy Director of Admissions from Rice University who answered questions and engaged with the students in great conversations about university life and programs. This marks the last of the university visits for this semester. Universities have already started contacting us for next year, and it looks like we’ll be hosting lots of representatives beginning in September!
Thanks to all the parents who attended the online sessions that were focused on US admissions and Canadian admissions. Ms. Kurdi will be offering two more sessions next week as part of a series of online presentations designed to support Grade 11 families as they support their students through the college application process. These presentations are entirely optional but highly encouraged for those who would like to stay informed and involved.
Each session will cover a specific area of the world, and there will be time for Q&A at the end. These presentations are entirely optional but highly encouraged for those who would like to stay informed and involved.
UK Application Process - Monday, May 19 (4:30 – 5:30 pm)
Europe Application Process - Wednesday, May 21 (4:30 – 5:30 pm)
You’re encouraged to visit our College Counseling website, where some highlights are:
* Scholarships and Competitions
* 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
Athletics/Activities Announcements: (Jacob “Chip” Nielsen)
Athletics/Activities Announcements: (Jacob “Chip” Nielsen)
U16/U19 AAC Track and Field Recap
Last weekend, our ACS Track and Field team owned the podium, taking home several medals along with some ACS records
Boys 4x 100m relay (Zaid H, Max, Dylan, Gavin)- Gold and set school record 45:68
Boys High Jump (Zaid H.)- Gold and set school record 1.71
Zain AlWir- 3000m Champion
Zain Haddadin- 800m Champion
Lizzie Snoxell- 1500m Champion
Tahlia Rainey- 100m and 200m Champion
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
Awards Banquet
Mark your calendars for May 26th for the High School Awards Banquet at ACS
5-7 pm
AAC U16 and U19 Track and Field Meet
Date: May 9-10
Location: ABS
Time: TBD
AAC U12 and U14 Track and Field Meet
Date: May 17th
Location: IAA
Time: Will be posted on the Activities Site
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
Important Dates & Quick Links
Mark Your Calendars
Mark Your Calendars
May 18-22 - Service Week
May 25 - Jordanian Independence Day
May 26 - HS Awards Banquet
May 28 - Graduation
May 28 - June 2 - Assessment Week (School Dismissed at 11:35)
June 3 - Students Check out
June 4 - Last Day of School (Early Dismissal)
Quick Links
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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