Welcome KAS ms

Assembly #2!

Tuesday, August 15, 2017 @Lecture Hall

8:45-9:30 (45 min) Gr. 7 10:35-11:20 (45 min) Gr. 812:45-1:30 (45 min) Gr. 6

Assembly behavior:

● Enter/Exit quietly, orderly● Sit in assigned seats/according to your teacher's

instructions○ Sit next to someone you can behave appropriately with

● Quickly quiet down when signaled● Eyes on speaker● Clap/participate at appropriate times

We

Love

KAS!

So much growth!

Today:8:45-9:30 (45 min) Gr. 7 10:35-11:20 (45 min) Gr. 812:45-1:30 (45 min) Gr. 6

Today:

● Ms. Lori (PS-12 Counselor)● Mr. Imanishi● Think BIG

Ms Lori or Ms Dietrich

KINDNESS

Peer Leaders

Counselor

● Schedule● Classes● Friendships● Questions● Solving Problems● Help Parents

Are we ALL going in the right direction?

Mission Statement:

KAS challenges students to achieve academic excellence and prepares them to be:

Balanced

Balanced

■ Academics■ Arts■ Athletics

Independent

Independent

■ Passionate■ Curious■ Critical thinkers

Global

Global■ Aware ■ Ethical ■ Cooperative

Vision:

To be one of the finest American International Schools in the world

Through programs such as Middle Years Program (MYP@KAS)

○ Language & Literature○ Individuals & Societies○ Math○ Science○ Arts○ PE○ World Language

In order to accomplish our goals:● Your teachers & I will be

teaching/reteaching the expectations (behavior, academic,etc.)

● We will do all that we can to support your learning

Some General

Rules…

(more specific classroom rules will be with your teachers)

Take care of…

○ yourself○ each other○ this place

● Don’t say mean or stupid things (online & offline)

● Don’t touch other people (without their permission)

● Don’t touch other people’s things (without their permission)

Starting the day:

Dress for Success

KAS students shall dress in attire that is neat, clean, and safe.1. Wear shoes that are appropriate for school

a. Indoor only shoes for gymnasium2. Refrain from wearing immodest clothing3. Wear clothing that will not offend the diverse

community on campus...

Come prepared to

learn● Get a good night’s rest● Eat breakfast, drink water● Bring your ID+ (spare iPass?)● English first

Make sure your card is topped up each day

USE Any iPass purchased at 7-11+ to buy your lunch/snack

See Ms. Nana in the Business Office for topping up/replacement cards

On the bus/train...● Be Respectful● Follow the instructions of the

adult/driver● Help your fellow riders● Report to an adult any issues/concerns

On campus...● Ready to learn by 8:00am● English first● Go to your locker● Prepare for your classes, ask your

teacher for extra help● Connect with our new students, teacher,

etc.

● Please keep the locker area neat and orderly

● Store indoor shoes in your locker● Do not store items on the top of the

lockers● Future locker sweeps

Large items can be stored in Mr. I’s office or classroom

Skateboards will be stored in Mr. I’s office. (No skateboarding on campus)

English First● How can we help all of our

community members feel included?

● How can we help our 2nd language learners learn?

What are some negative results if a large number of students are speaking Chinese?

Students & adults Feeling left out or even excluded

Your parents are sending you to KAS to improve your English.

Improving your English level is everyone’s goal

Repeated offenses will result in ● Classroom interventions● Referral to Principal● Student Conference & parent contact● Other consequences Improving your English level

is everyone’s goal

In the morning...○ No Gaming on campus○ Go to First block 7:30-○ Check with your teachers (Athletic

eligibilty)○ Courtyard

No gaming on campus○ Balanced individuals○ How much screen time?○ parents will set limitations for

home○ Parents know your passwords

Possible consequences:● Assigned restricted access computer● Parent call● Parent conference● Loss of use-computer/staying after

school/etc.● Restricted access at home

Mobile

Phones● Off & put away● For educational use

only/Teacher directed● Is it a Distraction?

Walk on campus

During class...● Balanced Individuals--give it a try● Participate● Come prepared with Homework● Ask questions/Ask for help● Do your best

AM Break:● Line up● Make your selection● Scan your ID card● Keep the noise level down●

Use the Athletic Complex restrooms during AM Break/Lunch timeOptions:

● Library● Upper elementary playground, ● basketball courts/field, ● Outdoor stairs● Remain in dining hall

There is no supervision provided in the courtyard. Students should not be there during am break/lunch break (there are a number of other options/spaces).

Dining Hall● use the walkway to access the Dining Hall● All Food & Drink is consumed in the Dining Hall ● Exception-teacher approved meetings-Student

Council, special events● 3-5 minute before bell lean up their tables, finish eating &

drinking, finish purchases.

MS Lunch Time

Set A (available left-side) Set B (Available right-side, near snack bar)Note: You will be served the entire set

Optional:A la carte menu

● Add to set lunch● Only order items from

this list

IOU station

IOU = IOweYou

If you do not have an iPass/money...Please complete this form

Break time outdoors/field/basketball courts

Lunches are Tech

Free

○ No laptops○ No phones

Ball Check-out or Bring Your Own

If you bring your own ball, please make sure that it is

Clearly Labeled with your First & Last name

Store w/teacher?

Exchange ID Card for ball -IF you Do NOT bring your ball back, then you will not receive your ID.

IF you do not want to use the ball anymore (but a friend does), return the ball & your friend can leave their ID

Use walk ways to access Basketball Courts

● Use the walkway to access the outdoor basketball courts

● End games 3-5 minutes before bell--return balls, take a water break, and prepare for the return to class

● No balls left behind...

Basketball courts

Media Center 8:30-4:30● All beverages (except water) and food are not allowed.● Please check the online reservation system if you wish to use the study

rooms. (teachers)● NO GAMING● Group discussion is allowed. ● Proper behavior required. No lying on the couch, no running, no loud

behavior

Lunchtime...● Line up● Make your selection for lunch● Scan your ID card● Keep the noise level down● CLEAN your TABLE● Return all chairs to original position● Dismissal to lunch break

Be respectful-Put seating back in place (in original arrangement)

Recycle-Anthony

Eat Healthy…

15 min. For lunchMonday-11:50-12:05Tuesday-11:20-11:35Wednesday-12:10-12:25Thursday-11:50-12:05Friday-11:50-12:05

Dismissed to field area when adult supervisor signals

Use the Athletic Complex restrooms during AM Break/Lunch timeOptions:

● Library● Upper elementary playground, ● basketball courts/field, ● Outdoor stairs● Remain in dining hall

There is no supervision provided in the courtyard. Students should not be there during lunch break (there are a number of other options/spaces).

3:05 Dismissal...● Be safe

● Pick-up on Cuei-Hua Road● Meet your ES siblings at the bus● With parent permission, ES siblings can be

picked up by MS & HS students to be picked up on Cuei-Hua Road

Cuei-Hua Road pick-up

Balanced Individual/independent learners

○ Teachers available 3:05-3:45 for additional help○ This time may be PRESCRIBED if needed.○ MS Students are required to be in a supervised

location/activity after school○ Notify your parents where you will be!

Library 8:15-4:30Media Center 8:30-4:30● Dining Hall Hours: 3:05-5:00 (no supervision provided)● Outdoor Basketball Courts/Soccer Field: 3:05-5:45 (when

available--Availability posted by AD...)● ES students need parent/adult supervision at all times● MS students can be in supervised areas Library, Media Center, &

○ Outdoor Basketball Courts/Soccer Field (when available--Availability posted by AD)

Take care of this place

○ Lockers, Clean up after yourselves○ Close doors

Take care of…

○ yourself○ each other○ this place

● Don’t say mean or stupid things (online & offline)

● Don’t touch other people (without their permission)

● Don’t touch other people’s things (without their permission)

THINK BIG Award - Student recognition

● Monthly● boys & girls ● by grade level● Chosen by

your teachers

This is going to be

a BIG year!

How will you show that you

are thinking big?