Elementary School
Parent Student Online Handbook
v1.0
Our Vision
Empowering Individuals to become Architects of their Own Learning, to Thrive as Conscious Global Citizens and Improve Life and Living on the Planet.
ACS Athens Mission
"ACS Athens is a student- centered international school, embracing American educational philosophy, principles and values. Through excellence in teaching and diverse educational experiences, ACS Athens challenges all students to realize their unique potential: academically, intellectually, socially and ethically- to thrive as responsible global citizens."
Who We Are
We are a team of dedicated professionals who bring unique experiences and expertise to the field of education. Most of us hold master’s degrees in one or more fields of education and continue our professional development every year.
The ACS Athens Elementary program relies heavily on the synergy that comes from good teamwork. Classroom teachers work in tandem with their grade level team members and specials teachers. Your child receives the benefit of teachers using their individual and collective strengths to help the students take ownership of their learning and feel successful.
About this Document
This handbook provides information about the school’s operation, guidelines, agreements, processes, student behavior, and student life. This information will apply to your child’s elementary school years.
Students and Parents must review this information! It must be signed electronically through Skyward. After careful review, click the Agreement Forms button on Skyward to declare your agreement.
Child Safety Statement
ACS Athens works diligently to provide a place of belonging, trust and care for all its students. Staff members are committed to educating students and the community about child safety and responsible personal and social behaviors.
Child abuse and neglect are violations of children’s human rights and are obstacles to the child’s education as well as to their physical, emotional and spiritual development. Whenever ACS Athens staff members have reasonable cause to believe that a child is suffering, or is at significant risk of suffering abuse or neglect, they must report the suspected incidents of child abuse or neglect to appropriate school personnel. Authorized personnel, within the parameters of best educational practices, school regulations and local law, will follow up on all referrals.
For more information about our Child Safety Protocols, check our Child Safeguarding and Protection Handbook.
Our Beliefs
All decisions in the school must be made in the best interest of students
Academic excellence is built upon each student’s unique talents and ability
Student learning must be a shared responsibility of the student, the school and the family
Students learn and develop best in an environment of cooperation, belonging and trust
Respecting, accepting and embracing diversity enriches one’s community.
Effective global citizenship demands a strong sense of civic responsibility and community service
Educating students should promote intellectual, social, physical and emotional development and ethical decision making
All individuals can succeed and acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to become lifelong learners with ethos
Statement of Principles
In a school community defined by a culture of respect:
We shall be curious about and tolerant of people’s cultural differences, gender differences, age differences, learning differences, as well as their unique abilities and talents;
We shall respect learning and the learning process;
We shall practice good manners;
We shall treat each other politely;
We shall cultivate and exhibit self-discipline and self-respect;
We shall respect personal and school property;
We shall build relationships based upon open communication and mutual respect;
We shall work to overcome stereotypical thinking, biases and prejudices and actively promote cross-cultural awareness and understanding;
We shall ensure that everyone feels physically and emotionally safe;
We shall respect, follow and enforce the rules of the community;
We shall respect each person’s uniqueness and individuality;
We shall practice good citizenship in and out of the classroom;
We shall promote the values of good sportsmanship;
We shall commit ourselves to teaching the principles of respectful behavior and good citizenship in a focused and on-going manner.
Contact Us
Elementary School Principal: Dora Andrikopoulos, andrikopoulosd@acs.gr, +30 210 6070 229
Administrative Assistant to the ES Principal: Chryssoula Xiggi, xiggic@acs.gr, +30 210 6070 229
Director of Early Childhood Education & Development: Sophia Moros, moross@acs.gr , +30 210 6070 269
Elementary School Counselor: Demetri Pelidis, pelidisd@acs.gr, +30 210 6070 218
Citizenship & Student Life Coordinator: esattendance@acs.gr, +30 210 6070 276
Health Office: gargalia@acs.gr, +30 210 6070217
Main Campus: +30 210 6393 200
Admissions: +30 210 6070 263/251
Athletics Office: +30 210 6070 327
Cafeteria: +30 210 6070 236
Cashier’s Office: +30 210 6070 208
Optimal Learning Program: +30 210 6070 237
Security: +30 210 6070240/+30 210 6393 555
Transportation: +30 210 6070 239