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TAIPEI AMERICAN SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT.
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TAIPEI AMERICAN SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT Taipei American School is an innovative 21st century learning community. Our mission is to inspire each student to be a confident, creative, caring and moral individual prepared to adapt and succeed anywhere in a rapidly changing world. We provide an American-based education with a global perspective that results in a love of learning, academic excellence, a balanced life, and service to others.
Academic and Personal Counselor Counselor Shirley Peng pengs@tas.edu.tw
Grade 10 Asserting independence and searching for self-identity Sophomores are more comfortable with school, but course load may be more stressful US Counseling Office
Guys are almost caught up with girls physically. Lots of sexual energy. • Abstract thinking, gaining intellectual interests. • Peer relationships become more important. • Need for more freedom and independence from their parents • Self-identity search: “Who am I?” Discovering own passions. US Counseling Office
College Counselors Alistair Grant granta@tas.edu.tw Bob Patrick patrickr@tas.edu.tw Grace Cheng chengg@tas.edu.tw Shana Russell russells@tas.edu.tw Royce Mussman mussmanr@tas.edu.tw
Associate Athletic Director Ms. Kathy cutler cutlerk@tas.edu.tw Athletic Director Mr. Aaron Gray graya@tas.edu.tw
Student Handbook • Has all the rules and regulations….. • Expectations for students and parents
TAS may contact parents about • Attendance • Dress Code • Discipline • Emotional, social concerns
PSAT • Wednesday, October 13th • All 10th and 11th graders • No need to register and no fee required
Parent Gate Pass/Library Card If you have not already done so, please visit 2B82 to have your picture taken while on campus OR submit a digital photo (minimum file size of 60KB) by email to liul@tas.edu.tw.
Website: Parent User Name and Password • You should have received an E-Notice from the Advancement Office with your user name and password to access the parent portal of the school website. • The Parent and Student Directory is available in this private section as well as many other resources for parents. • If you need assistance signing-in or have questions, please contact our webmaster for assistance at webmaster@tas.edu.tw.