*THE AMERICAN SCHOOL IN SWITZERLAND* *STUDENT ORIENTATION 2010-2011*
Friday, Sept. 3rd Upon arrival all students must go to the registration desk in Monticello to receive rooming assignments, class schedules, combination locks, name tags, and other information. Please use the check-list below to make sure you visit each required desk at registration: Desk
Location
Required/Optional
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Check-In and Nametags
Library
Required
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Schedules
Library
Required
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Nurses Station
Library
Required
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Permission Forms
Library
Required
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Tickets and Passports
Library
Required
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Residence Permits
Library
Required
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Business Office
Library
Required
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Student Photos
Monticello 3
Required
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La Posta Bus Service
Monticello 3
Optional
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FFS Train tickets
Monticello 3
Optional
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A-Gom Mobile service
Monticello 3
Optional
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Visa Credit/Debit card
Monticello 3
Optional
The following offices will be open for drop-in consultations: Academic Office De Nobili 6 09:00 – 12:00, 13:00 – 17:00 Please see Mr. Nelson if you have any questions regarding your academic schedule. Mr. Nelson will also be available at the Casa Fleming Reception, which begins at 15:30. International Baccalaureate (IB) Office/ UK College Counseling IB Office/College Counseling, Certenago 09:00 – 12:00, 13:00 – 15:30 Please see Mr. Stickley if you have any questions regarding the International Baccalaureate Program or UK university applications. New IB Diploma students should discuss their course choices with Mr. Stickley. He will also be available at the Casa Fleming Reception, which begins at 15:30. College Counseling Office IB Office/College Counseling, Certenago 09:00 – 12:00, 13:00 – 15:30 Please see Mr. or Mrs. Birk if you have any questions regarding the college admissions process. Mr. & Mrs. Birk will also be available at the Casa Fleming Reception, which begins at 15:30. Service Learning/CAS Office Monticello-B 14:30 – 15:30 Please see Ms. Teagarden if you have any questions regarding the Service Learning Program. Ms. Teagarden will also be available at the Casa Fleming Reception, which begins at 15:30. 1
09:00 - 18:00 Registration in Monticello. Drinks available. 11:30 - 13:30 Lunch, Villa De Nobili. Parents are welcome. 14:30
Grade Deans available to meet with Parents: Grade 12 Grade 11 Grade 10 Grade 9 Middle School
15:30
Ms. Kelly Merritt Mr. Bob Capener Mr. James Lemmon Ms. Jen Blum Ms. M.J. Breton
Monticello 7 Monticello 10 Monticello 1-2 Monticello 11 Palmer Center
Middle School Uniform Distribution in Aurora.
15:30 - 17:30 Open House Reception, Casa Fleming, courtesy of Ms. Lynn Fleming Aeschliman. All students and their parents are invited to attend. Please come meet the members of the School’s Administration. 17:30 - 19:00 Dinner, Villa De Nobili. Parents are welcome. 19:30 Assembly in the Palestra. Attendance required for all students (including day students). Parents are welcome. 20:30
At the conclusion of the Assembly, boarding students must report promptly to the following House Meeting locations for an important meeting with their dormitory parents: Balmelli/Belvedere: Certenago: De Nobili 9th Grade: Del Sole/Ca’Piccola: Hadsall: Lanterna: Monticello: MS Dorm Group:
22:00 22:30 22:45 23:00
Lights Lights Lights Lights
PLEASE NOTE:
Belvedere Salon Monticello 1 & 2 De Nobili Salon Del Sole 1 Basement Common Room Monticello 11 Scuderia
out for MS students. out for 9th graders. out for 10th graders. out for 11th grade through PG. 1. 2. 3.
No boarding student may leave campus on Friday after arrival. All TASIS School Rules are in effect for students from the moment they arrive on campus. Students must take empty trunks and suitcases, skis, snowboards, and any other items they will not need until later in the year to the storage areas by Sunday morning. Students should store all luggage except one small suitcase or bag for use during Academic Travel.
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Saturday, Sept. 4th NO OFF-CAMPUS PERMISSION FOR ANY BOARDING STUDENT NAME TAGS MUST BE WORN THROUGH FRIDAY DINNER STUDENTS NOT SCHEDULED SHOULD “UNPACK/MOVE IN” CASUAL WEAR THROUGHOUT THE DAY 07:15 - 09:30 Breakfast for all students and faculty. 08:00 - 18:00 See schedules by grade below. All new and returning students with questions should see Mr. Nelson today to discuss their changes or requests in course schedules. IB students must first discuss changes with Mr. Stickley. MATH: All new students who have not completed the Math Placement Test and returning students with questions about their math placement must meet with Mr. Shields in the Palestra. IB: New IB students must meet with Mr. Stickley in the IB/College Counseling Office to discuss course choices any time between 08:00 and 14:00. LANGUAGE: All new students taking a foreign language above level one must meet at 13:30 in Monticello-6, 7 or 8 (see schedule below).
Student CONSULTATION BY GRADE LEVEL (read carefully) Placement consultation according to grade specific schedules. MS Day students are required to be at school from 10:45 until 17:30. High School Day students should participate in all meetings, meals, and activities through 21:00, and be picked up from campus between 21:00 and 21:30.
Morning schedule for: Middle School students 10:00-10:45 10:45-11:30
Math Placement Testing in the Palestra for all new students who have not completed the Math Placement Test, and returning students with questions about their placement. Meet Advisor in Palmer Center for campus tour Morning schedule for: 9th grade students
08:00-09:00 09:00-10:00
10:00-11:00
Math Placement Testing in the Palestra for all new students who have not completed the Math Placement Test, and returning students with questions about their placement. Language consultation in Monticello: • All students registered for or interested in French 2, 3, 4 or 5, please meet with Ms. Kofler in Monticello-8. • All students registered for or interested in Spanish 2, 3 or 4, please meet with Mr. Alvarez in Monticello-7. • All students registered for or interested in Italian 2, 3, 4 or 5, please meet with Mr. d’Azzo in Monticello-6. Meet Advisor in De Nobili Salon for campus tour 3
Saturday Sept. 4th contd Morning schedule for: 10th grade students 08:00-09:00 09:00-10:00 10:00-11:00
Math Placement Testing in the Palestra for all new students who have not completed the Math Placement Test, and returning students with questions about their placement. Meet Advisor in Palmer Center for campus tour Language consultation in Monticello: • All students registered for or interested in French 2, 3, 4 or 5, please meet with Ms. Kofler in Monticello-8. • All students registered for or interested in Spanish 2, 3 or 4, please meet with Mr. Alvarez in Monticello-7. • All students registered for or interested in Italian 2, 3, 4 or 5, please meet with Mr. d’Azzo in Monticello-6.
Morning schedule for: 11th grade students 09:00-10:00 10:00-11:00
Math Placement Testing in the Palestra for all new students who have not completed the Math Placement Test, and returning students with questions about their placement. Language consultation in Monticello: • All students registered for or interested in French 2, 3, 4 or 5, please meet with Ms. Kofler in Monticello-8. • All students registered for or interested in Spanish 2, 3 or 4, please meet with Mr. Alvarez in Monticello-7. • All students registered for or interested in Italian 2, 3, 4 or 5, please meet with Mr. d’Azzo in Monticello-6.
Morning schedule for: 12th grade & PG students 10:00-11:00
11:00-12:00
Language consultation in Monticello: • All students registered for or interested in French 2, 3, 4 or 5, please meet with Ms. Kofler in Monticello-8. • All students registered for or interested in Spanish 2, 3 or 4, please meet with Mr. Alvarez in Monticello-7. • All students registered for or interested in Italian 2, 3, 4 or 5, please meet with Mr. d’Azzo in Monticello-6. Math Placement Testing in the Palestra for all new students who have not completed the Math Placement Test, and returning students with questions about their placement.
11:30 - 13:30 Lunch for all students and faculty. 11:30
HS Student Council meeting on the Monticello Terrace.
12:30
All Middle School Students meet in the Palestra: Bus departs with all Middle School students, Proctors, and Ms. Breton for a tour of Lugano and free ice-cream. Bring at least 100 CHF for school supplies.
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Saturday Sept. 4th contd 12:45 - 17:30 Individual college counseling appointments (non-UK universities) for returning students. Please sign up for an appointment or just turn up at the College Counseling Office (091 986 5457 or 091 986 5458) 13:30
All 9th Graders meet in the Palestra: Bus departs with all 9th grade students, Proctors, and Ms. Blum for a tour of Lugano and free ice-cream. Bring some money for school supplies.
14:15
Assembly for new 10th, 11th, 12th & PG students and Proctors in the Palestra. Bus departs with all NEW students, Proctors, and Mr. Capener for a tour of Lugano and free ice-cream. Return to campus on your own, so bring your bus schedule!
16:30
Meeting for All Middle School Students in Palmer Center with Ms. Breton and Advisors. Middle School students will receive academic schedules and classroom tours.
17:30
Middle School day students may depart.
17:30 - 18:45 Dinner for all students and faculty. 19:15
HS Day Students go directly to the Palestra. HS Boarding Students should check in at the Dorm Meeting locations.
19:30
All High School Assembly in the Palestra. Check your binder for your advisor’s name and then sit in that advisor group. Lists of advisors will be posted. Advisors will lead their groups to the advisor meeting point for introductory activities.
19:30
All Middle School boarding students meet with Ms. Breton and Dorm Parents in Scuderia.
20:30
Welcome Party sponsored by the Proctors. Ice Cream Sundaes in Villa De Nobili.
22:00 22:30 22:30 22:45 23:00
Dorm check-in. Lights out for MS students Lights out for 9th graders. Lights out for 10th graders. Lights out for 11th grade through PG.
Sunday, Sept. 5th CASUAL WEAR THROUGHOUT THE DAY MS Day students are required to be at school from 14:30 until 17:00. High School Day students should participate in all meetings, meals, and activities through 21:00, and be picked up from campus between 21:00 and 21:30. 07:15 - 08:45 Breakfast 09:00
House meetings in assigned places. All boarding students must pass room inspection before lunch
10:30
Meeting for Proctors with Mr. Capener and Dean of Student Affairs in the Palestra. 5
Sunday Sept. 5th contd 11:00
All Seniors and PGs: college counseling assembly in the Palmer Center.
*All seniors and PG students will be assigned an appointment with the College Counselor during the first two weeks of school. 11:30 - 13:30 Lunch in De Nobili
Afternoon schedule for: Middle School students 14:30
All MS:
15:00
All MS:
15:45
All MS:
Meet in Palmer Center with the Middle School Head and After-school Activities Coordinator. Palmer Center meetings continue with Ms. UlkuSteiner, Counselor, and Ms. Kempley, Learning Center Director. Meet Proctors in Palmer Center for a Tour of Montagnola.
Afternoon schedule for: 9th Graders 15:00
All 9th:
15:40
Returning 9th: New 9th: All 9th:
16:20
Meet in the Palestra with the Dean of Student Affairs, 9th Grade Dean, & Athletic Director. See the Academic Dean if you wish to discuss your courses. Fine Arts Orientation in Monticello 1. Meet Proctors in the Student Lounge for a Tour of Montagnola.
Afternoon schedule for: 10th Graders 14:45 15:40 16:20 17:00
All 10th IB Anticipated: All students taking one or more IB anticipated subjects should meet in Monticello 1-2. th All 10 : Meet in the Palestra with the Dean of Student Affairs, 10th Grade Dean, & Athletic Director. Returning 10th: See the Academic Dean if you wish to discuss your courses. New 10th: Fine Arts Orientation in Monticello 1. New 10th: Meet Proctors in the Student Lounge for a Tour of Montagnola.
Afternoon schedule for: 11th Graders 13:45 14:15 14:45 15:15 16:20 17:00
All 11th:
Interested in applying to UK universities? Meet Mr. Stickley in Monticello 1-2. All 11th IB Diploma: IB Diploma First-year Meeting in Monticello 1-2. All 11th IB Certificates:All students taking one or more IB certificate subjects should meet in Monticello 1-2. New 11th: Meet Proctors in the Student Lounge for a Tour of Montagnola. All 11th: Meet in the Palestra with the Dean of Student Affairs, 11th Grade Dean, & Athletic Director. Returning 11th: See the Academic Dean if you wish to discuss your courses. New 11th: Fine Arts Orientation in Monticello 1. 6
Sunday Sept. 5th contd
Afternoon schedule for: 12th Graders & PGs 14:15 14:45 16:00 17:00 17:40
All 12th starting the IB: IB First-year Meeting in Monticello 1-2. All 12th & PG IB Certificates: All students taking one or more IB certificate subjects should meet in Monticello 1-2. th All 12 & PG IB Diploma: IB Second-year Meeting in Monticello 1-2. All 12th & PGs: Meet in the Palestra with the Dean of Student Affairs, 12th Grade Dean, & Athletic Director. Return 12th & PGs: See the Academic Dean if you wish to discuss your courses. New 12th & PGs: Fine Arts Orientation in Monticello 1.
17:30 - 18:00 Last chance before the first day of classes for all high school students to discuss their courses with the Academic Dean. 17:30 - 18:45 Dinner in De Nobili 18:45
High School Check-In for Boarding Students in dorms. High School Day Students go directly to the Palestra
19:00
All High School Assembly in the Palestra (seating by Advisor Group). Academic schedules will be distributed and explained.
19:00
All Middle School boarding students meet with Ms. Breton and Dorm Parents in Scuderia.
21:00
Dorm meetings for all high school boarding students to discuss Class Wear and the first day of classes.
22:00 22:30 22:45 23:00
Lights Lights Lights Lights
out for MS students. out for 9th graders. out for 10th graders. out for 11th grade through PG.
Monday, Sept. 6th * * * CLASSES BEGIN * * * NO OFF-CAMPUS PERMISSION DURING THE ACADEMIC DAY MS students must be in uniform through 15:35. HS students must be in Class wear through 15:35. 07:15 - 08:15 Breakfast 07:45
High School Day Students may pick up copies of their Academic Schedules from their Grade Dean. 7
08:00
Classes begin (normal Monday schedule) 08:00 08:55 09:15 10:10 11:05 [11:30 12:00 12:55 13:50 14:45 15:40
15:40
- 08:50 Period A - 09:10 Advisor Meetings - 10:05 Period B - 11:00 Period C - 11:55 Period D - 13:30 LUNCH] - 12:50 Period E (LUNCH) - 13:45 Period F (LUNCH) - 14:40 Period G - 15:35 Period H - 16:30 Period I (for MS only)
HS Team Tryouts begin – Look for signs!
16:30 - 17:15 Middle School meeting with Ms. Breton in Palmer Center. 17:30 - 18:45 Dinner (Casual Wear) in the Dining Room. 18:45
Middle School Check-In in Aurora.
19:00 - 21:00 Middle School STUDY HALL for boarding students in Aurora. 19:40 - 19:50 HS students check in at dorm for Study Hall. 22:00 22:30 22:45 23:00
Lights Lights Lights Lights
out for MS students. out for 9th graders. out for 10th graders. out for 11th grade through PG.
Tuesday, Sept. 7th NO OFF-CAMPUS PERMISSION DURING THE ACADEMIC DAY MS students must be in uniform through 15:35. HS students must be in Class wear through 15:35. 07:15 - 08:15 Breakfast 08:00
Monday Schedule (Please note: shortened periods today only) 08:00 08:50 09:05 09:55 10:45 [11:30 11:35 12:25 13:15 14:05
- 08:45 Period A - 09:00 Advisor Meetings - 09:50 Period B - 10:40 Period C - 11:30 Period D - 13:30 LUNCH] - 12:20 Period E (LUNCH) - 13:10 Period F (LUNCH) - 14:00 Period G - 14:50 Period H 8
15:00
Founder’s Day Assembly
15:40
Team Tryouts begin – Look for signs!
17:30 - 18:45 Dinner (Casual Wear) in the Dining Room. 18:45
Middle School Check-In in Aurora.
19:00 - 21:00 Middle School STUDY HALL for boarding students in Aurora. 19:40 - 19:50 HS students check in at dorm for Study Hall. 22:00 22:30 22:45 23:00
Lights Lights Lights Lights
out for MS students. out for 9th graders. out for 10th graders. out for 11th grade through PG.
Wednesday, Sept. 8th
Class Outings
Thursday, Sept. 9th NO OFF-CAMPUS PERMISSION DURING THE ACADEMIC DAY MS students must be in uniform through 15:35. HS students must be in Class wear through 15:35. 07:15 - 08:15 Breakfast 08:00
Friday Schedule 08:00 08:55 09:15 10:10 11:05 [11:30 12:00 12:55 13:50 14:45
- 08:50 Period A - 09:10 Advisor Meetings - 10:05 Period H - 11:00 Period G - 11:55 Period B - 13:30 LUNCH] - 12:50 Period F (LUNCH) - 13:45 Period E (LUNCH) - 14:40 Period C - 15:35 Period D 9
15:40
HS Team Tryouts and activities on campus.
17:30 - 18:45 Dinner (Casual Wear) in the Dining Room. 18:45
Middle School Check-In in Aurora.
19:00 - 21:00 Middle School STUDY HALL for boarding students in Aurora. 19:40 - 19:50 HS students check in at dorm for Study Hall. 22:00 22:30 22:45 23:00
Lights Lights Lights Lights
out for MS students. out for 9th graders. out for 10th graders. out for 11th grade through PG.
Friday, Sept. 10th NO OFF-CAMPUS PERMISSION DURING THE ACADEMIC DAY 07:15 - 08:15 Breakfast MS students must be in uniform through 15:35. HS students must be in Class wear through 15:35. Friday Schedule 08:00 08:55 09:15 10:10 11:05 [11:30 12:00 12:55 13:50 14:45
15:40
- 08:50 Period A - 09:10 Advisor Meetings - 10:05 Period H - 11:00 Period G - 11:55 Period B - 13:30 LUNCH] - 12:50 Period F (LUNCH) - 13:45 Period E (LUNCH) - 14:40 Period C - 15:35 Period D
HS Team Tryouts and activities on campus.
17:30 - 18:45 Dinner (Casual Wear) in the Dining Room. 18:45 - 19:00 Middle School check-in in Scuderia and remain on campus. 20:45 - 21:00 Middle School second check-in in Scuderia and remain in their dorm. 21:30 - 22:00 9th and 10th grade check in. 22:30 - 23:00 11th, 12TH and PG check in. 23:00
Lights out for Middle School students.
00:00
Lights out for High School students. 10
Saturday, Sept. 11th HIGH SCHOOL 08:00 - 09:30 Breakfast 08:30-12:00
Step One Testing: All NEW 11th Grade students should complete Step One Testing in the Dance Studio
11:45 - 13:00 Lunch 17:00 - 18:00 Dinner in De Nobili
BOAT D ANCE!! Snacks and dancing on Lake Lugano! Required school event for all high school students! Nice, but casual, dress (i.e. no jeans, no t-shirts). 17:45
All students from the following dorms meet in your dorm to check in with your dorm parent. These students will return to campus between 22:15-22:30. Dorm check-in immediately follows. Belvedere/Balmelli Hadsall De Nobili (9th graders) Day Students from 9th & 10th Grade – meet at the bus
18:15
All students from the following dorms meet in your dorm to check in with your dorm parent. These students will return to campus between 22:45-23:00. Dorm check-in immediately follows. Monticello Certenago Lanterna Del Sole/Ca’ Piccola Day Students from 11th, 12th & PG – meet at the bus
MIDDLE SCHOOL 08:00 - 08:30 Breakfast 08:45 - 13:00 Excursion to Monte Tamaro 13:00 - 14:00 Pizza Lunch at TASIS 14:00
Day Students may depart
18:45 - 19:00 MS check-in in Scuderia and remain on campus. 20:45 - 21:00 MS second check-in in Scuderia and remain in their dorm. 11
Sunday, Sept. 12th 10:30 - 12:30 Brunch 17:30 - 19:00 Dinner (Casual Wear) in the Dining Room 18:45
Middle School Check-In in Aurora.
18:50
ESSAY WRITING WORKSHOP – REQUIRED for all 12th & PG students. Check in with Ms. Merritt at the Palmer Center. Please bring a pen or pencil and paper with you
19:00 - 21:00 Middle School STUDY HALL for boarding students in Aurora 19:40 - 19:50 9th-11th grade students check in at dorm for Study Hall 20:00
12th-PG students check in at dorm for Study Hall
22:00 22:30 22:45 23:00
Lights Lights Lights Lights
out for MS students out for 9th graders out for 10th graders out for 11th grade through PG
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