ACS Athens 2008-2011 Vision
Stefanos Gialamas, Ph.D. President A Lighthouse in International Education Embracing the American Educational Philosophy Principles and Values
Our Mission ACS Athens is an international school embracing the American educational philosophy, principles and values. That means ACS Athens provides a student-centered environment where individuals excel academically and develop intellectually, socially and ethically to thrive as healthy, responsible members of global society
Accreditation Accredited by Middle States Association Of Schools & Colleges until 2014 Accredited by the International Baccalaureate Organization to offer the IB Diploma Authorized by the Greek Ministry of Education to offer the Greek High School Diploma Equivalency
Accomplishing the 3 accreditation goals Improving Student Writing
Improving Quantitative Reasoning Mathematical Problem Solving Computational Skills
Improving Civic Responsibility
ACS Athens Vision
2008-2011
What does the future hold for ACS Athens
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ACS Athens Vision 2008-2011
Establishing ACS Athens as the most inspiring k-12 International Institution for students, faculty, staff, administration, parents and friends
academically intellectually emotionally artistically physically ethically socially
ACS Athens Vision 2008-2011 Shaping Benevolent The Leadership Minds Modern Outstanding Governance of Young Faculty Structure People Creative With Ethos for Student Innovative Approaches in Teaching Making Curriculum Learning & Learning the World State of the art a Better Civic Facilities & Technology Responsibility Place Infrastructure Excellent to Live Services
ACS Athens
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New Governance Structure Board of Trustees 15 Board of Trustees 12 Appointed Trustees 3 Elected Parents Trustees
ACS Athens
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New Governance Structure Board of Trustees Executive Committee Chairman: Mr. Constantine Stergides
Vice-Chairman: Mr. Simos Dimas Treasurer: Mr. Suheil Sabbagh
Secretary: Ms. Georgia Koumantaris Tzouros Member At Large: Mr. Jeffrey Hovenier
Members: Ms. Vanessa Adam Mr. Yiannis Alafouzos Mr. Timothy Ananiadis Mr. Simos Dimas Mr. Jeffrey Hovenier Dr. Saleh S. Jallad Ms. Georgia Koumantaris Tzouros Mr. John Marder Dr. Gerry Monopolis Mr. Michael Morgan Mr. Tassos Potamianos Mr. Suheil Sabbagh Mr. Constantine Stergides Mr. John Sitilides
Organizational Chart ACS Athens
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ACS Athens
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Enrollment Growth with quality and integrity 2008-2011: Average growth with 5% to 6% net increase
Admissions ACS Athens
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2008-2011
• Establish a comprehensive, efficient, user friendly, intuitive, effective and meaningful admission process • Develop a comprehensive program attracting students from the United States and other countries • Review and modify admissions procedures process and standards, and tools in line with our current academic standards • Capture, and analyze historical data of student enrollment and their performance over the years at ACS Athens
Human Resources ACS Athens
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Develop a comprehensive staff performance evaluation process
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Transform all personnel files, processes and procedures to electronic format
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Develop a comprehensive staff training and development program
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Establish a comprehensive program including activities promoting collegiality, and respect among all employees
Operations/Services ACS Athens
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Efficiency, Effectiveness and Transparency
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User Friendly
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Comprehensive and detailed budget
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Each Functional Area must have its own budget
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Comprehensive, accurate and on time reports
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Creativity in saving resources
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Best services, fast, user friendly efficient and comprehensive
Communications Goals ACS Athens
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Improve communications at a multi-dimensional levels, i.e., students, faculty, administration, staff, parents, community.
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Implement a comprehensive communication plan for ACS Athens and Alumni communities.
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Establish the ACS Athens Radio Program
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Expand existing printed communication vehicles
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Continue publishing educational articles in newspapers, journals, and magazines, in Greece, the United States and around the world
Communication 2008-2009
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Monthly Principal’s Coffee Meetings
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Monthly PTO open meetings
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Informative Open Sessions of Board of Trustees Executive Committee
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Website
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Skyward® Administrative System Family Access Module
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President’s letters to the ACS Community
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Daily/Weekly Bulletins (ES/MS/Academy/ICCT)
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Ethos Magazine
Finances ACS Athens
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2008-2011
Continue operating with a budget surplus Establish a strong endowment fund
securing educational & other grants
Scholarships ACS Athens
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2008-2011
2008-2009
• Sponsored by: SKAI - Mr. Yiannis Alafouzos
5 Academic Scholarships (3 years each)
• Sponsored by: Mr. Samir Sabbagh and Mr. Suheil Sabbagh
10 Basketball Scholarships (3 years each)
• Sponsored by: Proctor and Gamble 1 Academic (3 years)
Financial Aid ACS Athens
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2008-2009
• ACS Athens distributes 40,000 € to families who exhibit financial need • Τhe Financial Aid committee meets 3 times a year (Fall, Winter, Spring) • Applications are available at the Business Office
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Alumni Discount 2008-2009
• Children of ACS Athens Alumni receive a 25% Tuition Discount • Children of Individuals who have attended at least for 3 years ACS Athens receive a 25% Tuition Discount
Technology ACS Athens
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Academy students will have the option to purchase an ACS Athens sponsored laptop. Project begins in 2009-2010 for seniors and juniors
• Full capacity wireless campus
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All classrooms and labs will have interactive Boards
Technology 2008-2009
ACS Athens
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• 3 computer labs with 80 new PC’s (All new computers will be installed by the first week of November) • We have 42 interactive boards in our facilities • We are installing 8 additional i-board before the end of the academic year)
Technology ACS Athens
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PTO generous contribution One new computer lab with 25 PC’s 4 Interactive Boards
Technology 2008-2009
ACS Athens
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“Classmate” Elementary School Pilot Program Info-Quest Company
Student Services ACS Athens
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2008-2011
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Further improve the effectiveness of student and parent counseling
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Develop effective and efficient SAT preparation program
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Develop a parent education program on choosing the best higher education institution fitting the student
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Total Electronic Student Portfolio (TESP)
Student Services ACS Athens
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2008-2009
Visiting U.S. Universities Offer opportunity to qualified students to spend 8 days in 2 Universities: Attend Classes, Meet & Interview with Admissions Officers & Academic Advisors
Experience & understand the challenges of student & Academic Life in a U.S. Higher Education
College Placement ACS Athens
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Outstanding record of student placement in top world universities (over 98%) Over 85% accepted in their first and second choice schools
Facilities ACS Athens
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2008-2011
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Totally remodeled ES/MS/Academy libraries
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Construction of classrooms and offices for the Institute of Creative and Critical Thinking (ICCT)
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Replacing carpets from all classrooms and offices with environmentally friendly materials • Completing the new wing for the Office of Student Services • Remodeling all Science Labs • Setting up additional computers labs • Creating a Gift shop
Facilities 2008-2009
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Library: BEFORE
Facilities ACS Athens
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Library: AFTER
Facilities ACS Athens
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Underground Parking
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Dormitories
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Improving Athletics Facilities
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Becoming an environmentally friendly campus
Faculty ACS Athens
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2008-2011
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Continue recruiting highly qualified US trained faculty
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Implement a comprehensive faculty orientation, training and development programs
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Establish the “Festival of Learning and Creativity” with exhibits, presentations, discussions, displays, of faculty work and accomplishments
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Implement a comprehensive Faculty Exchange Program with USA-based and international schools
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Continue with the program of “faculty professional growth and development”
Faculty 2008-2009
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20 USA trained teachers were hired
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New Academy Principal
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New Head Librarian
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New Counselor for U.S. College Placement
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New IT Project Manager
Curriculum ACS Athens
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2008-2011
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Enhance the Science/Math, Arts, Literature, Foreign Language, Environmental Studies, and Greek Programs
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Enhance the IB Program with USA educational philosophy on teaching and learning
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Enhancing the curriculum with AP (Advanced Placement) courses
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The first ever “Virtual Science Fair” by all the Middle Schools students
Curriculum ACS Athens
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2008-2009
• AP Calculus, implementation and receiving AP Approval
• AP American History (design level) • All Middle School students for the first time ever will participate in the “Virtual Science Fair” • Piloting the teaching and learning approach of “Touch Math” in Elementary School
Institute of Creative and Critical Thinking
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New Facility and a full-time Director
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“On-line” HS courses will be offered for credit
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Innovative programs for K-12 students
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Grant underwriting for major projects
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Adult education courses
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Evening & Weekend programs
Institute of Creative and Critical Thinking 2008-2009
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SAT Preparation Ballet for elementary School students English for non ACS Athens students Modern Dance for Elementary School students Dynamic Dance for High School students Drawing and Design Guitar Yoga For Adults Greek for Adults First online course: American History
Summer Programs ACS Athens
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2008-2011
• College Courses designed for High School Students Offered by top universities • IB preparatory workshops • Summer Camp
Optimal Match Program
ACS Athens
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2008-2011
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Expanding the OM program to include “High Performing Students”
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Enhancing further the OM program with additional state of the art teaching and learning tools
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Developing a comprehensive OM specific faculty awareness and development program
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Developing a comprehensive program for parents
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Establishing a development program for colleagues from other institutions
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Soliciting grants
Athletic Activities ACS Athens
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2008-2011
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ACS Athens becomes a leader in promoting, supporting, embracing the philosophy of education and athletics not only to co-exist but also enhance each other
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Development of comprehensive athletic programs in the form of “Athletic Academies” (tennis, swimming, etc) which will be delivered after school, weekends, and summer
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ACS Athens will become the Center (or the Crossroads point) for European High School athletes by USA universities and colleges
Athletic Activities Fall Semester 2008-2009
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Academies
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Swimming Tennis Karate Basketball Soccer Total
102 105 21 29 31 288
students students students students students students
Junior Varsity and Varsity Teams Total students athletes 135
Civic Responsibility ACS Athens
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Continue community outreach through events open to the public Increase Public Awareness through Targeted media presence and publications Capitalize on Civic Responsibility Programs ACS is famous for fostering
Civic Responsibility ACS Athens
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Special Event Celebrating ACS Athens
ACS ATHENS
2008-2011
The beginning of a New Era: Making a Difference in Education
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Hotel Grande Bretagne January 30, 2009