From the Director

What I am excited about this week…
 
Welcome to CIS and MSA visitors! As you may know, AISL’s programs are monitored for quality by THREE different international organizations? Their comprehensive inspections every five years result in our accreditation by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA) and our authorization to deliver the International Baccalaureate (IB) programs.  The accreditation by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools allows us to confer a high school diploma that is equivalent to a diploma from any American high school.
 
From 10-13 February, we will be hosting visitors from two of our accreditation agencies. Chris Durbin from CIS and Glen Karlsson from MSA are conducting a preparatory visit to meet with stakeholders, learn about the school, and conduct staff training for next year’s rigorous schoolwide self-study.  The self-study will involve staff, students, and parents across much of the 2020-21 school year. It is a great opportunity to reflect on all parts of the school with an eye toward continuous improvement. Please join me in welcoming Mr. Durbin and Mr. Karlsson!
 
Grade 12 Parent Information Session on Tuesday! I encourage Grade 12 parents to attend the Parent Information Session on Tuesday, 11 February from 07:30-08:30 in the Secondary Hub. This session by our DP Coordinator, Monica Murphy, and our University Counselor, Julie Baldry, will provide an overview of the next few months for our Grade 12 students, including mock exams, DP exams, Washing Machine Week, and Graduation. It will also provide tips and strategies for how parents can support their children in this busy and stressful time.