Counseling Program Overview and Updates

First and foremost, we want you to know that the counseling team is here to support you, your child, and your family. ACS’s counseling program focuses on building student capacity - proactively and responsively - in four main domains:

• Social Emotional

• Global Perspectives and Identity Development

• Academic 

• Career

These domains are grounded in the International School Counselor's Association (ISCAs) student standards. For more information about ISCA and student standards please follow this link. 

Update: Kate Touchton-Leonard has joined the HS counseling team as the Social/Emotional counselor. 

If you have questions or concerns, here are the names, contact information, and areas of expertise of our counseling team:

• Ms. Ellen Hindeleh, HS Counseling Assistant & AP Coordinator: SAT/AP/CollegeBoard, ehindeleh@acsamman.edu.jo 

• Ms. Kate Touchton-Leonard, HS Social Emotional Counselor: Academic advising for 9th and 10th grade, social/emotional counseling, ktouchtonleonard@acsamman.edu.jo

• Ms. Ruba Kurdi, College Counselor: Academic advising for 11th and 12th grade, college and career counseling

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For questions regarding Tawjihi equivalency, please contact Ms. Khuloud Hajjiri, Director of Student Informaton Services and DPO

Finally, here is a brief summary of how Ms. Kate and Ms. Kurdi support high school students at ACS.

Ms. Kate:

• Academic advising for grades 9&10

• Parenting workshops on adolescent wellbeing and development

• Grade-level lessons (in the classroom)

• Small-group work (during flex)

• One-on-one

  • Check-ins

  • Individual Meetings

  • Short-term interventions

Ms. Ruba:

• Academic advising for grades 11 &12

• College and career planning

• Application process

• Grade-level lessons

• Small group workshops

• INdividual meetings

• Application workshops

• Parent seminars

Finally, please communicate with us early and often. We are here to help and look forward to building productive partnerships with families to help foster growth and development in all students.

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

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

  • Ms. Kate Touchton-Leonard ktouchtonleonard@acsamman.edu.jo

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

​Fall 2025 Tryouts & Activities Sign-Up

Scorpions, the wait is over — it’s time to gear up for the new season!

PowerSchool sign-ups open on Tuesday, August 12 

Sign up early to secure your spot and know your schedule for the season

Stay in the Loop

All schedules and updates will be posted on the Activities Calendar — your go-to spot for the most current schedule information.

ACS Activities Program: 2025–2026

Curious about what’s happening in student activities this year? From after-school programs to performances and student leadership, the ACS Activities InfoBoard gives you a full overview of what’s planned across all grade levels.

You can also visit the Activities Page on the ACS Activities website, which will always have the most up-to-date details as things evolve. The InfoBoard offers a great starting point, while the website reflects ongoing updates throughout the year.

Let’s make 2025–2026 our best year yet. Bring your energy, your commitment, and your Scorpion pride!