As we head into the busy month of March, it’s a perfect time to check in on Middle School homework habits. At this age, the goal of homework is to reinforce learning and build independence rather than create stress. We recommend that students establish a consistent place for study—a quiet space free from the distractions of phones or gaming—to help them focus.  This should ideally be a public space where you can help monitor their engagement and stress level.  Remember, if a student is consistently spending significantly more time on an assignment than expected, please reach out to the teacher; we want homework to be a productive bridge to mastery, not a marathon.

On a celebratory note, we are incredibly proud of several Middle School students who are representing ACS next weekend in the upcoming SAISA Art and Music Festival, titled "Pieces of Jordan: A Mosaic of Sound and Art." This is a truly special regional event where student-artists and musicians from across the SAISA network will be flying in to collaborate, create, and perform. It is a massive undertaking that celebrates the rich cultural tapestry of our host country while fostering international friendship through the arts. We can’t wait to see (and hear!) the final "mosaics" these talented young people create together.

These conferences are a wonderful opportunity to hear about the growth your child has made since October and celebrate the hard work they are doing. We strongly encourage all MS students to attend and take an active role in these conversations about their progress and goals.

A Flexible, Community Format

Middle School conferences are designed to be welcoming and flexible. Similar to the High School format, no pre-scheduled sign-ups are required - simply drop in at a time that works best for you. This open format creates a lively community feel as families connect with one another while moving between stations.

Planning Your Visit

To make the most of your day, please keep the following in mind:

• Time Management: Most of our teachers support up to 75 students. To ensure every family has an opportunity to connect, individual conferences are limited to 10 minutes.

• Deep Dives: If you feel a longer, more in-depth conversation is needed, you are more than welcome to request a follow-up meeting with the teacher for another day.

• Wait Times: Please allow plenty of time for your visit, as there may be lines for certain teachers and some teachers will need to step away for 20 mins to do their own child's conferences.

Teacher Availability

We recognize that your time is valuable. To help you plan, we are sharing the teachers' scheduled break times below: