taipei american school mission statement

TAIPEI AMERICAN SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT

Taipei American School is an innovative 21st century learning community. Our mission is

to inspire each student to be a confident, creative, caring and moral individual prepared to adapt and succeed anywhere in a rapidly changing world. We provide an American-based education with a global perspective that results in a love of learning, academic excellence, a balanced life, and service to

others.

Counselor: Donna CreweCounselor: Donna Crewe

CounselorCounselor

Donna CreweDonna Crewe

crewed@tas.edu.twcrewed@tas.edu.tw

Counselor’s RoleCounselor’s RoleCounselors work directly with students helping them make Counselors work directly with students helping them make both personal and academic choices. Concerns include:both personal and academic choices. Concerns include:

RegistrationRegistrationAdjustment to schoolAdjustment to schoolRelationship issuesRelationship issuesPeer pressurePeer pressureConcerns with class performanceConcerns with class performanceIdentifying support within school, family, and communityIdentifying support within school, family, and communityStress managementStress managementHigh school transitioningHigh school transitioning

Counselor’s RoleCounselor’s Role

Counselors consult and collaborate with staff members, parents, and community members regarding concerns relating to students.

Parents are encouraged to contact school counselors with any questions or concerns. US Counseling US Counseling

OfficeOffice

Counselor’s RoleCounselor’s Role

At TAS counselors work closely with At TAS counselors work closely with Peer Support toPeer Support to

Help new students feel welcomeHelp new students feel welcome Help all students feel supported Help all students feel supported

Provide a positive leadership andProvide a positive leadership and community service opportunitiescommunity service opportunities

Provide mentoring opportunityProvide mentoring opportunity through Big Brothers/Big Sistersthrough Big Brothers/Big Sisters

US Counseling US Counseling OfficeOffice

Grade 9Grade 9A Period of Change and A Period of Change and

TransitionTransition““Everything Counts!”Everything Counts!”

More choices with classes, More choices with classes, school-related activities, more school-related activities, more freedom/privileges on campus freedom/privileges on campus

Less holding hands, less Less holding hands, less structure, harder to socialize structure, harder to socialize

during school during school

Newcomers: more changes Newcomers: more changes and transitions and transitions

US Counseling US Counseling OfficeOffice

Portrait of a 9Portrait of a 9thth grader grader

Physical and Cognitive Growth Physical and Cognitive Growth Girls are slightly ahead of guys

Lots of hormones and sexual energy flowing

Shift between concrete and formal thinking

Need to develop new study habits

Friendship and social development Want acceptance

Work to find a social niche

Aware of the party sceneUS Counseling US Counseling

OfficeOffice

Family changesFamily changesMove toward independence

Feel the need for more freedom and independence, but still dependent Focus on self-identityFocus on self-identity

Want to fit in and feel lonely at the same time

Identity not complete; does not fully accept a label

Self-conscious

US Counseling US Counseling OfficeOffice

Physics 1stPhysics 1st

Honor CodeHonor Code

Advisor SystemAdvisor System

Athletic DirectorAthletic Director

Ms. Kathy CutlerMs. Kathy Cutler

cutlerk@tas.edu.twcutlerk@tas.edu.tw

Athletic DirectorAthletic Director

Mr. Aaron GrayMr. Aaron Gray

graya@tas.edu.twgraya@tas.edu.tw

Nuts and BoltsNuts and Bolts

Student HandbookStudent Handbook

Has all the rules and regulations…..Has all the rules and regulations…..

Expectation for students and parents Expectation for students and parents

TAS may contact parents aboutTAS may contact parents about

AttendanceAttendance

Dress CodeDress Code

DisciplineDiscipline

Irresponsibility with laptopsIrresponsibility with laptops

Emotional, social concernsEmotional, social concerns

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Parent Gate Pass/Library Card

If you have not already done so, please visit 2B82 to have your picture taken while on campus OR submit a digital photo (minimum file size of 60KB) by email to liul@tas.edu.tw.

• You should have received an E-Notice from the Advancement Office with your user name and password to access the parent portal of the school website.

• The Parent and Student Directory is available in this private section as well as many other resources for parents.

• If you need assistance signing-in or have questions, please contact our webmaster for assistance at webmaster@tas.edu.tw.

Website: Parent User Name and Password

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