1. 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.

2. Counselor Shirley Peng pengs@tas.edu.tw Academic and Personal Counselor

3. US Counseling Office Grade 10 Asserting independence and searching for self-identity Sophomores are more comfortable with school, but course load may be more stressful

4. 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

5. Communication

6. 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

7. Honor Code

8. Associate Athletic Director Ms. Kathy cutler cutlerk@tas.edu.tw Athletic Director Mr. Aaron Gray graya@tas.edu.tw

9. Nuts and Bolts

10. Student Handbook Has all the rules and regulations….. Expectations for students and parents

11. TAS may contact parents about Attendance Dress Code Discipline Emotional, social concerns

12. P a r e n t A b s e n t F o r m

13. P l a n n e d A b s e n t F o r m

14. PSAT Wednesday, October 13 th All 10th and 11th graders No need to register and no fee required

15. 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.

16. 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. Website: Parent User Name and Password

17. Q and A