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Welcome from the Principal & Counselor
Welcome from the Principal & Counselor
Dear New AISJ Families
We are thrilled to welcome you to our middle school community! This is an exciting time of transition and growth for both students and parents. AISJ is dedicated to creating a supportive, engaging, and challenging environment where every student can thrive.
We look forward to meeting you and supporting your child's middle school journey!
Kind regards,
Duff Douglas & Christa Haycock
Duff Douglas
Duff Douglas
Principal
ddouglas@aisj-jhb.com
Next New Family Orientation - August 11, 2025
Time: 8:00 - 10:00 am
Location: T&L 1 (use car parks B or E -see map below)
Students should bring computers and chargers
Students and parents will get AISJ ID cards during this time
New Family Orientation Presentation
What to expect on the first day?
What to expect on the first day?
What time should I come to school and when does it finish?
Drop off: 7:15 - 7:30 am
Teachers/Student ambassadors greet students upon arrival and direct them to the Middle School where they will then head to their Eagle Forum Classroom (class lists will be posted)
Parking lot E
School starts: 7:40 am
Eagle Forum
Attend classes according to your schedule (4 classes per day)
School Day finishes at 2:55 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Wednesday is early release at 1:30pm
Pick-up will be at the same place as drop-off
Parking lot E
What do I need to bring to school?
Backpack
Water bottle
Snack/Lunch (cafeteria will be open)
Fully charged computer
Student ID Card
Home address and Parent's phone number in case of emergency
See the grade level pages for recommended school supplies
**Please write your child’s name on all items you send to school.**
Dress Expectations / Regular and PE
Dress Expectations / Regular and PE
What do I wear to school?
Although our school does not have a uniform, we do have dress expectations.
Your clothes should cover the upper torso and undergarments at all times, regardless of the activity you're doing. (Sitting, Running, Jumping, Bending, Swimming, Stretching)
Your shoes should protect your feet regardless of of the activity your are participating in.
For PE you must change into appropriate Athletic wear. NOTE: You do NOT need to have a specific AISJ PE Kit this year. You may, but it is not required.
Middle School PE Uniform Information
Beginning this year, we are updating our Middle School PE Uniform policy. Students are required to change and wear appropriate athletic attire for all PE classes. A separate, stand-alone MS PE Kit is no longer required. Students may choose to wear the old kit if they have it from previous years or have already purchased it, but it is not mandatory.
Technology @ AISJ
Technology @ AISJ
Bring Your Own Device (DYOM)
Clearly label your child’s computer and charger with their name and school ID number
Charge your computers at home
Bring the charging cable just in case
Specs for Macbooks can be found here.
AISJ Middle School is Phone Free (Phones are not required for MS students)
Phones are to be locked in the student's lockers for the entire day.
If students need to call home, they can use the phone in the office.
If parents need to contact students - Email the student directly or called the office
Emergencies - Call the office or principal.
Misusing Cell Phones in the Middle School will result in the following:
1st time: Escort to the locker and have the student lock it in their locker
2ntd time: Turned into the office
Parent email home and student must turn the phone into the office for the remainder of the year.
3rd time: Parent email home and phone does not come to school for a week. Parent confirmation of the phone will be kept at home
Experiential Learning and Activities
Experiential Learning & Activities Coordinator
Here at AISJ, we have amazing opportunities to experience learning in a wide variety of ways. Through our after-school clubs, service opportunities, and experiential learning trips like our Classroom Without Walls, students can explore the world from different perspectives and apply our portrait of a learner in a real world setting.
If you have any questions about clubs, service opportunities, CWW, field trips, volcano group special events, or any other aspects of student life here at AISJ, please don't hesitate to contact me at the email on the left.
We look forward to having you join our MS community!
Parent Association
Parent Association
Peter Dulvy
MS PA Coordinator
Our parent organizations are an important part of the AISJ community and contribute greatly to the Middle School. We have several groups that work together to make our community run smoothly.
Additional information about the PA can be found here.
If you would like to join our Grade Level Parent WhatsApp groups you can do so by using these QR codes. Note: It is not required to join these groups but does provide helpful information.
Buses and Parking
Buses and Parking
Parents can drop off their children at the car and bus drop-off area. This area has short-term parking spaces for the purpose of quick drop-off.
There is additional parking at the front of the school or in the area above the Middle School.
If students ride the bus, they will be dropped-off and picked up in this same place. They just need to know their bus number. If they forget, they can ask anyone at the drop-off area for help.
If you have any questions regarding AISJ student transportation please contact our transportation office at jhb-transport@aisj-jhb.com
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