Some important updates are coming up fast. The full details are below, but please remember:

• May 13-17: MAP Testing

• May 15: Final day to reserve Taiwan trip 

I created a test newsletter layout to explore options as we plan for next year.

It is available here, and I would love to hear your feedback. At TCIS, we want to have strong relationships with our families. Several research articles demonstrate the success of better communication and cooperation between schools and parents. A 2021 study from Columbia found significantly improved grades, improvements in submitting homework, and decreased absences. Another study from Harvard found improvements in student attitude, participation, and focus at school.

When parents and schools work together, greater success happens!

NWEA MAP

It is available here, and I would love to hear your feedback. At TCIS, we want to have strong relationships with our families. Several research articles demonstrate the success of better communication and cooperation between schools and parents. A 2021 study from Columbia found significantly improved grades, improved homework submission, and decreased absences. Another study from Harvard found improvements in student attitude, participation, and focus at school.

TCIS Summer Programs

Our final call for Taiwan educational trips during the summer is quickly approaching. If you are considering attending, please follow the instructions in the document to reserve your spot. The AI summer program is ideal for students staying in Bangkok, while the Taiwan trips would be great for those who would like to travel during the summer.

Robotics

Robotics classes during April 2024 culminated with a project that took all of their skills. Robotics and coding education not only prepares students for future careers but also equips them with essential skills, mindset, and knowledge for success in a technology-driven world.

Excused Absences

Please review the complete policy on excused absence in the Student Parent Handbook:

• Attending school-sponsored activities

• Illness or injury prevents the student from physically attending school

• Local health professional orders the isolation of the student

• Death of an immediate family member

• Emergency medical, dental or other similar emergency appointment approved by the Head of Division

• Student is observing an event specifically required by the religion of the student or student’s parents

• Student is obtaining a visa or fulfilling other Thai residency requirements

• A reason not listed above that has been approved in advance by the Head of Division

Unexcused Absences

If a parent does not email/call in the absence, the student is marked as absent without excuse.

• Test preparation or assignment completion

• Traffic/transportation problems

• Educational courses or camps overseas or in-country

• Family vacations and visits

• Attending family graduation ceremonies overseas

• Healthcare visits that could be arranged outside school hours

• A reason not listed is deemed illegitimate by the Head of Division