TAIPEI AMERICAN SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT
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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
[email protected]@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
[email protected]@tas.edu.tw
Athletic DirectorAthletic Director
Mr. Aaron GrayMr. Aaron Gray
[email protected]@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 [email protected].
• 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 [email protected].
Website: Parent User Name and Password
Q and AQ and A