US New Parent Orientation

							  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 Crewe




          Counselor
         Donna Crewe
       crewed@tas.edu.tw
  Counselor’s Role
Counselors work directly with students helping them make
 both personal and academic choices. Concerns include:



Registration
Adjustment to school
Relationship issues
Peer pressure
Concerns with class performance
Identifying support within school, family, and community
Stress management
High school transitioning
Counselor’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
                                         Office
Counselor’s Role
At TAS counselors work closely with
Peer Support to

 Help new students feel welcome
Help all students feel supported

 Provide a positive leadership and
  community service opportunities

 Provide mentoring opportunity
  through Big Brothers/Big Sisters
                                      US Counseling
                                          Office
             Grade 9
A Period of Change and Transition
         “Everything Counts!”


        More choices with classes,
        school-related activities, more
        freedom/privileges on campus
         Less holding hands, less
         structure, harder to socialize
                 during school
        Newcomers: more changes          US Counseling
              and transitions                 Office
            Portrait of a 9th grader


   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
                                                    US Counseling
       Aware of the party scene                         Office
 Family changes
     Move toward independence
     Feel the need for more freedom and independence,
     but still dependent
Focus 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
                                                           Office
Physics 1st
Honor Code
Advisor System
Athletic Director    Athletic Director
 Mr. Aaron Gray      Ms. Kathy Cutler
graya@tas.edu.tw    cutlerk@tas.edu.tw
Nuts and Bolts
      Student Handbook



Has all the rules and regulations…..
Expectation for students and parents
TAS may contact parents about




Attendance
Dress Code
Discipline
Irresponsibility with laptops
Emotional, social concerns
Parent Absent Form
Planned Absent Form
   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.
Website: Parent User Name and Password



• 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.
Q and A