Ms. Joelle Basnight
Welcome to the 2024 - 2025 School Year! We hope your children had a great first few days of school!
In memory of an ACS parent and a former Board Member, and in support of his children (all of whom attended ACS) and his wife, Nathalie, also a Board Member, our thoughts are with the Muasher family during this difficult time.
A few important reminders to start the school year:
Drop Off/Pick Up Procedures
Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, students can be dropped off no earlier than 7:40 am at the two school entrances - the theater and the main gate. Classes run from 8:00 am until 3:00 pm and parents can meet their children after school in the pergola area. On Tuesdays arrival time for students is no earlier than 8:40 am to accommodate professional learning for employees on “late start Tuesdays.”
Parent Parking
Should you need to park your vehicle to enter ACS, please use the shaded parking lot (entry code 2014#) or parallel park on the streets surrounding the school. There is also some parking available in a small dirt lot across the street from the pool entrance. Look out for the ACS entry and exit signs.
ID Badges
For safety and security, we ask that all adults wear their ACS ID badges visibly whenever on campus. This is especially important when entering the school. Should you need a replacement or have any questions about ID badges, please contact Manal at mhaddad@acsammen.edu.jo.
Bus Service
Bus service information was circulated by email last week. Should you require any further assistance, please contact Manal at bus@acsammen.edu.jo.
Scorpion Central and the ACS Application
Scorpion Central and the ACS app are essential resources to the ACS community where you will find useful day-to-day information to help you navigate information about ACS. They includes cafeteria menu, calendars, payment portals, bus service, and more!
Bookmark Scorpion Central in your browser on your devices or access it through the ACS app.
Download the App
New families will receive an email with the personalized username and password.
Download the app in the stores below:
Google Play for Android Devices
Apple App Store for Apple Devices
NOTE: You may experience a slight delay when you attempt to change your password the first time.
Returning Families: Update your Profile
Click HERE to access the parent profiles portal to update your app profile.
Watch a short video below on resetting your password:
How to reset the ACS unified password?
For technical assistance, contact: help@acsamman.edu.jo.
Introducing the Scorpion Parent Cafe!
ACS is pleased to announce the opening of the Scorpion Parent Cafe located right behind the Blue Fig kiosk in the gym.
A few important items to note:
The parent cafe is open from 7:40 am - 4:30 pm Sun - Thurs.
While custodial service will be provided at the end of each day and trash cans are placed in the space, a clean and orderly parent cafe is the responsibility of those using it.
Children must be accompanied by a parent at all times. A small early childhood play area with resources is available within the cafe. Children may not run within or outside the gym, unsupervised or not.
Bathrooms for the cafe are located in the main gym foyer across from the Blue Fig kiosk.
No one except school personnel should access the hallway beyond the Parent Cafe.
Blue Fig will make their full cafe menu available to parents. Please place your order at the kiosk or with one of the Blue Fig employees. You can pay with cash or a Zain Cash card/bracelet and your food/drink will be delivered to the cafe.
Athletics and Activities
Our activities and athletics for all sections have important start dates to note below. As we begin the first wave of athletics and activities we ask that you update your childs medical information in PowerSchool and confirm with the Health Office (Nurse Hiyam)
Our Athletics and Activities site is meant to be a central hub for information. Please bookmark this site, it is also available via the school app.
Family Usage Facilities
Our facilities are always bustling and we wanted to update you on family access for the 24-25 school year. ACS facilities (field, playground, pool, and upper gym) during non-student times will be available for ACS badge holders only (No outside guests)
ACS facilities close at 8 pm.
Please note that the field and upper gym times will change weekly.
Weekend of August 16th and 17th
Field, playground, upper gym: 5 am - 8 pm
No food or drink is allowed in any of these areas.
Be respectful of the space and clean up after yourself.
Pool Access (family swim)
Starting this Saturday, August 17 at the following times:
Saturdays: 9:00-11:00 am and 12:00-2:00 pm. Sign-up is required.
Wednesdays: 4:15-5:15 pm
Thursdays: 4:45-5:45 pm
To maintain a proper lifeguard-to-bather ratio, please sign up for Saturdays as high demand is expected from our staff, families, and the community. To ensure a quality swimming experience for everyone, please adhere to the pool rules and regulations for the safety of all.
Please note that unplanned closures may happen due to lifeguard availability, long weekends, national holidays, and weather conditions. For any questions or concerns, please contact Coach Emad at ealwazani@acsamman.edu.jo.
Scorpion Central is the focal point for everything you need to know about ACS!
Access our weekly newsletter, cafeteria menu, staff directories, and useful information from different sections and departments in the school.
Bookmark Scoropion Central - all our updates will be posted there!