1.
Welcome KAS ms
Assembly #2!
Tuesday, August 15, 2017
@Lecture Hall
8:45-9:30 (45 min) Gr. 7
10:35-11:20 (45 min) Gr. 8
12:45-1:30 (45 min) Gr. 6

2.
Assembly behavior:
● Enter/Exit quietly, orderly
● Sit in assigned seats/according to your teacher's
instructions
○ Sit next to someone you can behave appropriately with
● Quickly quiet down when signaled
● Eyes on speaker
● Clap/participate at appropriate times

3.
We
Love
KAS!
So much growth!

4.
Today:
8:45-9:30 (45 min) Gr. 7
10:35-11:20 (45 min) Gr. 8
12:45-1:30 (45 min) Gr. 6

5.
Today:
● Ms. Lori (PS-12 Counselor)
● Mr. Imanishi
● Think BIG

6.
Ms Lori or Ms Dietrich

7.
KINDNESS

8.
Peer Leaders

9.
Counselor
● Schedule
● Classes
● Friendships
● Questions
● Solving Problems
● Help Parents

10.
Are we ALL
going in
the right
direction?

11.
Mission Statement:
KAS challenges students to achieve
academic excellence and prepares them
to be:

12.
Balanced

13.
Balanced
■ Academics
■ Arts
■ Athletics

14.
Independent

15.
Independent
■ Passionate
■ Curious
■ Critical thinkers

16.
Global

17.
Global
■ Aware
■ Ethical
■ Cooperative

18.
Vision:
To be one of the finest American
International Schools in the world

19.
Through programs such as Middle Years Program
(MYP@KAS)
○ Language & Literature
○ Individuals & Societies
○ Math
○ Science
○ Arts
○ PE
○ World Language

20.
In order to accomplish our goals:
● Your teachers & I will be
teaching/reteaching the expectations
(behavior, academic,etc.)
● We will do all that we can to support
your learning

21.
Some General
Rules…
(more specific classroom rules will be
with your teachers)

22.
Take care of…
○ yourself
○ each other
○ this place

23.
● Don’t say mean or stupid things
(online & offline)
● Don’t touch other people (without
their permission)
● Don’t touch other people’s
things (without their permission)

24.
Starting the day:
Dress for Success

25.
KAS students shall dress in attire that is neat,
clean, and safe.
1. Wear shoes that are appropriate for school
a. Indoor only shoes for gymnasium
2. Refrain from wearing immodest clothing
3. Wear clothing that will not offend the diverse
community on campus...

26.
Come prepared to
learn
● Get a good night’s rest
● Eat breakfast, drink water
● Bring your ID+ (spare iPass?)
● English first

27.
Make sure your card is
topped up each day

28.
USE Any iPass purchased at 7-11+ to buy
your lunch/snack

29.
See Ms. Nana in the Business Office for
topping up/replacement cards

30.
On the bus/train...
● Be Respectful
● Follow the instructions of the
adult/driver
● Help your fellow riders
● Report to an adult any issues/concerns

31.
On campus...
● Ready to learn by 8:00am
● English first
● Go to your locker
● Prepare for your classes, ask your
teacher for extra help
● Connect with our new students, teacher,
etc.

32.
● Please keep the locker area neat and
orderly
● Store indoor shoes in your locker
● Do not store items on the top of the
lockers
● Future locker sweeps

33.
Large items can be stored in Mr. I’s office
or classroom
Skateboards will be stored in Mr. I’s
office. (No skateboarding on campus)

34.
English First
● How can we help all of our
community members feel
included?
● How can we help our 2nd
language learners learn?

35.
What are some negative results if a large
number of students are speaking
Chinese?

36.
Students & adults Feeling left out or even
excluded

37.
Your parents are sending you to KAS to improve
your English.
Improving your English level
is everyone’s goal

38.
Repeated offenses will result in
● Classroom interventions
● Referral to Principal
● Student Conference & parent contact
● Other consequences Improving your English level
is everyone’s goal

39.
In the morning...
○ No Gaming on campus
○ Go to First block 7:30-
○ Check with your teachers (Athletic
eligibilty)
○ Courtyard

40.
No gaming on campus
○ Balanced individuals
○ How much screen time?
○ parents will set limitations for
home
○ Parents know your passwords

41.
Possible consequences:
● Assigned restricted access computer
● Parent call
● Parent conference
● Loss of use-computer/staying after
school/etc.
● Restricted access at home

42.
Mobile
Phones
● Off & put away
● For educational use
only/Teacher directed
● Is it a Distraction?

43.
Walk on campus

44.
During class...
● Balanced Individuals--give it a try
● Participate
● Come prepared with Homework
● Ask questions/Ask for help
● Do your best

45.
AM Break:
● Line up
● Make your selection
● Scan your ID card
● Keep the noise level down
●

46.
Use the Athletic Complex restrooms during AM Break/Lunch time
Options:
● Library
● Upper elementary playground,
● basketball courts/field,
● Outdoor stairs
● Remain in dining hall
There is no supervision provided in the courtyard. Students should not
be there during am break/lunch break (there are a number of other
options/spaces).

47.
Dining Hall
● use the walkway to access the Dining Hall
● All Food & Drink is consumed in the Dining Hall
● Exception-teacher approved meetings-Student
Council, special events
● 3-5 minute before bell lean up their tables, finish eating &
drinking, finish purchases.

48.
MS Lunch Time

49.
Set A (available left-side)
Set B (Available right-side, near snack bar)
Note: You will be served the entire set

50.
Optional:
A la carte menu
● Add to set lunch
● Only order items from
this list

51.
IOU station
IOU =
I
Owe
You

52.
If you do not have an
iPass/money...Please complete this form

53.
Break time outdoors/field/basketball
courts

54.
Lunches are Tech
Free
○ No laptops
○ No phones

55.
Ball Check-out or Bring Your Own
If you bring your own ball,
please make sure that it is
Clearly Labeled with
your First & Last name
Store w/teacher?

56.
Exchange ID Card for ball -
IF you Do NOT bring your
ball back, then you will
not receive your ID.
IF you do not want to use
the ball anymore (but a
friend does), return the
ball & your friend can
leave their ID

57.
Use walk ways to access Basketball
Courts

58.
● Use the walkway to access the outdoor basketball
courts
● End games 3-5 minutes before bell--return balls, take a
water break, and prepare for the return to class
● No balls left behind...
Basketball courts

59.
Media Center 8:30-4:30
● All beverages (except water) and food are not allowed.
● Please check the online reservation system if you wish to use the study
rooms. (teachers)
● NO GAMING
● Group discussion is allowed.
● Proper behavior required. No lying on the couch, no running, no loud
behavior

60.
Lunchtime...
● Line up
● Make your selection for lunch
● Scan your ID card
● Keep the noise level down
● CLEAN your TABLE
● Return all chairs to original position
● Dismissal to lunch break

61.
Be respectful-Put seating back in place
(in original arrangement)

62.
Recycle-Anthony

63.
Eat Healthy…
15 min. For lunch
Monday-11:50-12:05
Tuesday-11:20-11:35
Wednesday-12:10-12:25
Thursday-11:50-12:05
Friday-11:50-12:05

64.
Dismissed to field area when adult
supervisor signals

65.
Use the Athletic Complex restrooms during AM Break/Lunch time
Options:
● Library
● Upper elementary playground,
● basketball courts/field,
● Outdoor stairs
● Remain in dining hall
There is no supervision provided in the courtyard. Students should not
be there during lunch break (there are a number of other
options/spaces).

66.
3:05 Dismissal...
● Be safe
● Pick-up on Cuei-Hua Road
● Meet your ES siblings at the bus
● With parent permission, ES siblings can be
picked up by MS & HS students to be picked
up on Cuei-Hua Road

67.
Cuei-Hua Road
pick-up

68.
Balanced Individual/independent learners
○ Teachers available 3:05-3:45 for additional help
○ This time may be PRESCRIBED if needed.
○ MS Students are required to be in a supervised
location/activity after school
○ Notify your parents where you will be!

69.
Library 8:15-4:30
Media Center 8:30-4:30
● Dining Hall Hours: 3:05-5:00 (no supervision provided)
● Outdoor Basketball Courts/Soccer Field: 3:05-5:45 (when
available--Availability posted by AD...)
● ES students need parent/adult supervision at all times
● MS students can be in supervised areas Library, Media Center, &
○ Outdoor Basketball Courts/Soccer Field (when
available--Availability posted by AD)

70.
Take care of this place
○ Lockers, Clean up after yourselves
○ Close doors

71.
Take care of…
○ yourself
○ each other
○ this place

72.
● Don’t say mean or stupid things
(online & offline)
● Don’t touch other people (without
their permission)
● Don’t touch other people’s
things (without their permission)

73.
THINK BIG Award - Student recognition
● Monthly
● boys & girls
● by grade level
● Chosen by
your teachers

74.
This is going to be
a BIG year!
How will you show that you
are thinking big?