Middle School
Parent Student Online Handbook
V1.0
Important:
All information contained in this site per school must be reviewed by Students and Parents! This handbook provides information about the school’s operation, guidelines, agreements, processes, student behavior, and student life.
This information will be pertinent to your child’s Middle School years. Students and Parents must review this information! It must be signed electronically through Skyward.
Middle School Guidelines
M otivation
I nspiration
D etermination
D edication
L earning
E xcellence
I nspiration
D etermination
D edication
L earning
E xcellence
S ensibility
C onsideration
H onesty
O ptimism
O riginality
L oyalty
C onsideration
H onesty
O ptimism
O riginality
L oyalty
ACS Athens Vision and Mission
VISION
Empowering Individuals to become Architects of their Own Learning, to Thrive as Conscious Global Citizens and Improve Life and Living on the Planet.
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."
Middle School
Statement of Commitment
Statement of Commitment
ACS Middle School cultivates the transition of our students into adolescence, providing a safe and caring community environment. We aim to empower them to discover their academic potential by providing diverse learning opportunities sparking curiosity and creativity. As developing Conscious Citizens, our students engage in experiences that foster empathy and sensitivity allowing them to discover themselves and realize the impact of their choices on the world around them.
Who We Are
The Middle School is comprised of sixth, seventh, and eighth grade programs which meet U.S. and International curriculum standards. A rich array of co-curricular activities and clubs meet primarily during lunchtime and some after school to expand the Middle School program beyond the classroom learning environment. It is a unique opportunity for students to be exposed to many different learning experiences that are designed to help them discover their interests and their talents.
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.
ACS Athens 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:
Mike Embrock, Middle School Principal, +30 210-6070261, embrockm@acs.gr
Jenny Kosmas, Administrative Assistant - Main Office , +30 210-6070261, kosmasj@acs.gr
Labrini Rontogiannis, Middle School Assistant Principal, +30 210-6070267, rontogiannisl@acs.gr
Stelios Kalogridakis, Middle School Counselor, +30 210-6070228, kalogridakiss@acs.gr
Eleni Angelidou, Student Affairs Administrative Assistant +30 210-6070226,angelidoue@acs.gr
Artemis Repouli, Registrar, +30 210-6070223, repoulia@acs.gr
Athina Gargali, Lead Nurse, Health Office, +30 210-6070217, gargalia@acs.gr