We have completed two information sessions about next year’s courses on offer at different grade levels in the secondary.

Please make note of this upcoming week's meetings scheduled for January 24. Grade 11 students and parents  will learn about new course offerings and the college application process. Grade 7 students and parents will learn about course decisions available in grade 8.

As you will see from the below table, grade 8 and 9 students and parents will have their opportunity to learn about course offerings and choices in the near future. Thank you for your kind attention to these important sessions.

MOE Equivalency Requirements

Dear Secondary Students and Parents, 

We want to bring to your attention important information shared by the Ministry of Education (MOE) and the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) concerning the equivalency of documents.

GEMS American Academy is required by the MOE and ADEK to share this information with you and to obtain your electronic signature, verifying that you acknowledge receipt of, have read, and understood these documents.

To complete this process:

• Read these decrees: Ministerial Resolution 199 in Arabic, English Translation of the Resolution 

• Fill out this form and type your name indicating receipt of the information and your understanding of the decrees by January 26th, 2024.

• If your Grade 11 or 12 student is a Full IB Diploma Student, please fill out this form and type your name indicating receipt of the information and understanding of the decrees by January 26th, 2024.

Your prompt attention to this matter is highly appreciated, as it ensures compliance with the regulatory requirements set forth by MOE and ADEK.

Dear Families,

We had our first course information session for the next academic school year. Our current grade 6 parents came to hear what course selections we will offer to our grade 7 students next year. If you missed it don't worry, Ms. Almyra our Counselor will send it Monday to our future grade 7 parents via email. Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, January 24th for our rising grade 8 students. 

Reminders:

• Next week is a blue week and Monday starts with Block G.

• 2023/2024 Student/Parent Course information meeting for our rising grade 8's on Wednesday, January 24th at 8 am in the auditorium. 

Have a great weekend. 

Ms. Williams

Congratulations to our Amazing High School Counselors on below accreditation:

ADEK's Scholarship Office Visit

We truly enjoyed having Craig Hastings and Aisha Al Shamsi from ADEK's Scholarship Office on GAA's campus.  As promised, we are sharing the presentation for your information. Please feel free to reach out to the counseling team if you have any questions or concerns.

January 30 - Queen's University Visit

On Tuesday,  January 30th,  from 10:00-11:00, GAA will be hosting Shirin Shaikh, Recruitment Advisor for Queen's University.  If you are in grade 11 or 12 and interested in attending, you must complete below form by Thursday, January 25th at 3:00 p.m.  The location of the visit will be the secondary library.

https://forms.gle/U8FnEwHHJBs85MKF7 

• January 20, 27: Grade 12 Cap and Gown Photoshoot

• January 24: Student/Parent Course Info Meetings, for rising Grade 12: 2:00pm and 6:30pm

• January 24: Student/Parent Course Info Meetings, for rising Grade 8: 8:00am

• January 22-25: GAAPA Used Book Fair 3:00pm @Main Lobby

• January 25-26: Elementary Theater Production "Disney's Moana Jr." Tickets sold in Main Lobby during dismissal

• January 26: Parent Coffee Morning for Grade 7 and 11 parents about 2024-2025 courses: 7:45am @GAAPA Room

• January 26: Pizza and Popsicle Day by GAAPA and Booster Club. Dress Down Day for All grades. Them "Support a Cause or Passion"

• January 31: Student/Parent Course Info Meetings, for rising Grade 10: 1:35pm and 6:30pm

• February 2: Parent Coffee Morning for Grade 9 parents about 2024-2025 courses: 7:45am @GAAPA Room 

• February 3: TEDxYouth "Breaking Borders - Redefining Life" @1:00pm (tickets sold in Snack Shack)

• February 7: Student/Parent Course Info Meetings, for rising Grade 9: 08:00am and 6:30pm 

• February 9: Parent Coffee Morning for Grade 8 parents about 2024-2025 courses: 7:45am @GAAPA Room