Ramsnet Employee AISG Innovation Home AISG Innovation Welcome to AISG Human Resources Policies, Guides and Handbooks Teaching and Learning Communications Toolbox Innovation & Technology Athletics Activities Food & Nutrition Transportation Finance & Procurement Learning technologies Browse all our commonly used learning technologies below, where you can find ‘How To's’, short videos and other training resources. We look to these technologies to create an engaging and dynamic learning environment in your classroom, supporting transformative educational experiences. Macbook Microsoft Outlook Teams OneNote Microsoft Sharepoint Veracross Seesaw Microsoft Copilot New Faculty Tech Orientation Online technology orientation course that will help ease your transition to AISG. GET STARTED Valuable Information for all AISG Employees Commonly Asked Questions What hardware will be in my classroom? Periodically faculty & staff make requests for technology equipment. This information detailed below is just a quick review of what is provided to each teacher. Some teachers may teach in multiple locations. In such cases, projectors & similar nonportable equipment are installed in both teaching spaces, but all portable equipment noted below moves between those spaces, including computer power supply, dongle. This information also applies to support staff. Items issues to support staff are identified for their productivity and are typically limited. See below items which include an asterisk. Classroom Hardware The below list indicates what hardware teachers will have in their classrooms. Additional hardware beyond this list is subject to budgeting and planning in advance. AISG Standard Issue 1 laptop & protective cover * (some support staff may have desktops in certain instances) 1 power supply* 1 dongle to connect via VGA cable 1 Apple TV to connect via AirPlay 1 projector or TV (TV Kindergarten only) 1 remote for projector 1 set speakers A3 Microsoft Office 365 account, install on up to 5 laptops & 5 phones/tablets * Available as needed and budget allows Available from each library on limited, temporary basis Portable DVD drives Presentation "clickers" Available from Facilities Department Extension cords Printing AISG uses an integrated printing approach. MFP devices are scattered around campus and can be used by faculty, staff or students according to printing & building guidelines. Why Can't I Access Wifi? The most common reason a user can't access wifi is because their wifi is turned off. Or if they have changed their Office 365 password, they have to log back into wifi with the new password. Another solution is to simply turn wifi off and turn it back on. This frequently resolves the problem if it's not a password problem. Also, if a user has a new phone or new computer, that will have log into wifi with their Office 365 password. If none of these apply, it's possible that there is a problem in a specific room. Since the user won't be connected to the internet, they should call or go to the Tech Office for help. Why Isn't My Apple TV working? Apple TVs are installed in all classrooms and meeting rooms. The Apple TV is set up using the name of the room. So it should show up in the Apple TV list as the specific room number the user is in. If the Apple TV is not showing up, the first step is to turn the Apple TV off and back on. A periodic restart is needed, say once a week. Occasionally people have gone in and renamed Apple TVs in a room. This is highly unfortunate since that makes it difficult or impossible to find it in the list as the expected name could be missing. Apple TV connectivity isn't perfect. The impact on the network when streaming videos is significant. If the video streaming quality is unacceptable, consider plugging in the VGA cable with dongle which should give very good results as it requires no network connection at all. Why Can't I Print? Printing should be easy on the Ricoh FollowMe printing system. The most common reasons something doesn't print are: The user doesn't have the print driver for their campus installed or doesn't select the print driver for the right campus. This applies to people who move between campuses or show up for the first time to print on the other campus. Get help from the Tech Office on that campus. The user forgets to click Accept on the print confirmation pop-up window on the Mac. The total cost of the print job is noted and unless you click Accept, nothing prints. Large graphic jobs may take a few minutes to spool up onto the printer. If you clicked Accept, then wait a couple more minutes for the job to show up in Follow Me. There is a limit on the number of pages that can printed to the copy room (1,000 pages) or to the individual printers across campus (250 pages). Why Is My Printing Taking So Long? Large print jobs, especially those which consist of nothing but pictures can take a few minutes, even 10 to 15 minutes, to show up in the Follow Me printing. This just a function of the system and not something that we can control. If the page is pure graphics, so for example, filled completely with pictures, and is many pages in length, it's possible it could take 10 minutes or longer to show up. Meanwhile, mixed content, including text and some graphics will come up much faster. Can you help me with Taobao or other personal tech items? Living in China can be confusing at times so coming to the IT Team is often necessary in order to understand things like WeChat and TaoBao. You can definitely come and ask for help, but it's best to do this after the school day is over so the IT Team can meet day to day school needs first. Where Do I Get Extension Cords? Extension cords are managed by the Facilities Department. Please contact them with questions relating to extension cords. Can you help me make a movie or understand how this app works? The IT Team is available to help with almost all tech related issues, however, if you are looking for assistance with apps or the creation of teaching resources it's best to consult the Innovation Coach. The Innovation Coach is there to help you build your skills and knows the best approach to take when using learning/creation tools. Tech Support Help desk The Technology Office staff is well equipped to help you with any tech support you need. You should approach them if you need the following: Help with hardware failure (iPads or laptops are not working properly) Projector failure Printing assistance Network assistance (wifi etc.) Reserving a set of laptops or iPads Office 365 account assistance e-mail login/password All other Office 365 App access Student login help (Office 365 and Ramlog) If iPad apps won't download Contact Help Desk Network Support Er Sha Campus Teachers can access wifi by going to the ES Apple network and using their Office 365 login information. Student iPads use the ES Wifi network. Parents use the ES Guest network. The login details for the ES Guest network can be located on the campus bulletin boards. Science Park Teachers can access wifi by going to the SP Apple network and using their Office 365 login information. Parents use the SP Guest network. The login details for the SP Guest network can be located on the campus bulletin boards. Contact Help Desk Printing Er Sha Campus At Ersha, printers are located on each floor of the main building and the 2nd floor of the blue building. Additionally high-volume printers are located in the copy room. Beginning in Grade 4, students can print from their iPads with their Office 365 login. They can only print in Black and White from the Tech Office. Teachers will be instructed on how to set up student printing on iPads at the beginning of the year. What are the teacher and student limits for printing? Faculty, TA's, staff, admin have no hard limits. Color print jobs are limited to 250 pages each at a time. Grades 4 & 5: 40 pages per quarter in B&W. If they want to print in color they should airdrop to the teacher and have them do it. Science Park Campus At SP, printers are located on each floor of the main building, in the gym and on both floors of the Admin Building as well as high-volume printers in the copy room. Students should use the printers in the two lounges on second and third floor. What are the teacher and student limits for printing? Faculty,TA's, Staff, Admin all have no hard limits, but no job may be more than 250 pages to the color MFP printers Larger print jobs, or those to be stapled, must printed to the campus copyroom printer (b&w only). Student printing limits Unless otherwise noted, students cannot print in color ES Grades 4 & 5: 40 pages per quarter LS & US Grades 100 pages per quarter US seniors have 200 page b & w limit per quarter Only IB art students through special arrangement with their teacher can print up to 50 color prints per quarter Contact Help Desk Policies, Forms and Tutorials Policies and Forms (in process of being updated) Information Technology Technology Usage Policy Data Protection Policy Password Policy for AISG-supplied devices Password Policy for AISG-supplied devices (Elementary School specific) Contact Elementary School Secondary School Help Desk

Ramsnet Employee New Faculty Tech Orientation Home New Faculty Tech Orientation Welcome to AISG Human Resources Policies, Guides and Handbooks Teaching and Learning Communications Toolbox Innovation & Technology Athletics Activities Food & Nutrition Transportation Finance & Procurement Welcome, new faculty! This online technology orientation course will front load some very important information that will help ease your transition to AISG. There are about five hours of content and activities for you to complete asynchronously. We ask that you complete this before your arrival for orientation. Each lesson focuses on a different and exciting part of life at AISG. Remember to log in with your aisgz.org account to access most of our tools and documents! MODULE 1: COMMUNICATING AT AISG Before you dive into the heart of AISG’s technology and learning spaces, let’s take some time to get to know each other, and how we communicate at AISG! Making new acquaintances with people is one of the best parts of moving to a new place, and AISG has some pretty great folks. Before you are thrown into the whole-school environment, we can use this to get to know your cohort a bit and get to know how we communicate with tech at AISG. With this knowledge of our modes of communication, you'll be well equipped to reach out to anyone for help, support, or social connections! MODULE 1 OBJECTIVES: Understand the different ways we use technology to communicate at at AISG Get to know some of your cohort Prior Knowledge Take THIS SURVEY to share a little bit about your prior “techommunication” experience. Take THIS QUIZ to pre-test your knowledge of our communications. New Knowledge Every school communicates in different ways, and AISG has its own guidelies for internal and external communications. Watch the short instructional video for more information HERE . For more indepth information, have a look at our Ramsnet Communications page. You can scroll down to Employee Communication Guidelines for your guide to everything communications! Here's a quick run down of how we use each communication tool: Outlook Email: Communication with Parents Formal communication Forwarding (internally) external messages AISG Calendars for events and assignments Teams Chat: Internal communication Teacher to teacher Student to teacher Student to student Group chats File sharing Teams Channel Posts: Working groups - PLCs, Subject, Commitee, etc. Large group communication Announcements Communication to save and refer back to Ramsnet: Internal portals (employee, parent, and student) Central hub for information Organized by important sategories (Policies, Handbooks) or Departments (HR, Communications) All employees have access to employee and parent portal. Seesaw (Elementary School) : Communication with Parents Posting assignments for Students Application Let’s get to know each other! In our Faculty Orientation Team, under the New Faculty Orientation channel, create a post that includes the following: a photo of yourself a bio to let us know who you are, your teaching past, where you’re from, what you do for fun etc... Share as much as you’re comfortable with! Answer the following random questions: Favorite 3 songs/bands of all time? Which cartoon character do you relate with the most? What is your favorite worst joke? You are encouraged to reply to others and strike up conversations on the post or in a chat! Keep replies to the “reply” function. You'll see Innovation Team's posts there as an examples! Questions about China Life: Go to the GZ Living Team Choose the list of channels that fits your question See if your question has been posted before. If not, post away! Evaluation Retake THIS QUIZ and see if you improved your score. Going Further Check out these articles and tutorials about the different types of communication. Posts in Teams Teams Chat Creating Group Chats Managing Notifications in Teams Customize Channel Notifications Seesaw Messaging to Parents Outlook on the Web Office365 - use your Microsoft apps on the web until you get your AISG laptop! WeChat wikihow (2021) AISG Helpdesk System Instructions MODULE 2: LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS MS Teams is the communication hub at AISG and an integral part of everyone’s day. It’s how we communicate, and where we store curriculum resources. Ersha and Science Park use a combination of Teams and other learning management tools, such as Seesaw and Canvas, to manage and store everything important. MS OneDrive is your cloud-storage of an almost unlimited size! In this module, you'll read about some tools both campuses share, then take a deeper dive into your respective campus to see how they use our systems. By getting familiar now, you’ll be more prepared to hit the ground running when you arrive! MODULE 2 OBJECTIVES: To become familiar with MS Teams, and Seesaw (Elementary) and how AISG uses them as Learning Management Systems (LMS) for faculty and student communication, subject PLCs and individual classes To become familiar with MS OneNote (Secondary) and how it can be used as a lesson space, resource repository and workbook To become familiar with Atlas curriculum mapping software To become familiar with Veracross school information system To become familiar with OneDrive cloud storage Atlas CURRICULUM MAPPING SOFTWARE Atlas is where we map our curriculum in order to ensure a vertically aligned agreed-upon curriculum for all learners. Atlas contains all unit plans, resources, standards and learning experiences. You can visit the following links for more information: Atlas login Browsing curricula Standards reports Comparative Calendar and Scope & Sequence Reports OneDrive CLOUD STORAGE OneDrive is our teacher cloud storage. It is important to store your files in a cloud to prevent loss of work, and for ease of access across devices at school and home. Please watch THIS quick introductory video to OneDrive. Let's get you set up: Follow THIS tutorial to set up your teacher OneDrive cloud storage. Once in your drive, click “new” then “new folder” to begin creating the folders and subfolders you might need to organize yourself as a teacher. THIS video has some handy tips! OneNote OneNote for Education: Microsofts resources hub Getting Started with ClassNotebook Brand new to OneNote? This short course will catch you up in 50 minutes. Setting up a Class notebook from an existing notebook Adding Sections Copying content from one notebook to another Setting up a template Distribute pages in Class Notebook MODULE 2: ELEMENTARY MS Teams is the communication hub of AISG's ecosystem and an integral part of everyone’s day. At Ersha, it’s how we communicate with other teachers and admin. Grades 4 and 5 begin to use it for class communication too. It’s also where we store curriculum resources. Seesaw is the app we use to set assignments for students and share content. It's also used to communicate with caregivers. By getting familiar now, you’ll be more prepared to hit the ground running when you arrive! PRIOR KNOWLEDGE Complete THIS FORM t o self-evaluate your prior knowledge of the programs we will be covering today. NEW KNOWLEDGE Please watch the short instructional video for each of the module's topics. MS Teams: VIDEO Chat Posting in channels Explore the Hub Files Find things in search Seesaw (Elementary Teachers): VIDEO Review the Seesaw Guidelines/Expectations Look at the Seesaw Exemplars Seesaw classroom's details Guidelines Seesaw Admin Guidelines (Admin use only) Veracross: VIDEO Veracross is our School Information System. You should have access to it now, however until your classes are uploaded, you might not see very much. You will be able to find and do the following in Veracross: student, parent and teacher information class rosters teams and after school activities information report cards your schedule student referrals Here are a few tutorials that might come in handy: Logging in Interface and classes Email lists Grades & Report cards What parents see APPLICATION MS Teams: Here is a quick scavenger hunt to help you understand how Teams can be used by teachers. Please feel free to check back in the videos if you need to refresh your memory! Scavenger Hunt! - Click HERE to access your scavenger hunt word document. Instructions are inside! When you finish your Scavenger Hunt you should upload your word document to our Faculty Orientation channel file tab. Seesaw (Elementary only): During orientation week, you'll receive your AISG Seesaw login, and your class/es will be populated. At that time you'll be required to complete your Seesaw Pioneer certification if you don't already have it. In the meantime, click HERE to access some really helpful upcoming live webinars or on-demand webinars. EVALUATION Click HERE to access a Padlet noteboard. Under each topic, jot down something you found interesting about that topic and/or any questions you still have. You are encouraged to comment and answer questions on other’s Padlet posts too! GOING FURTHER Extend your knowledge with these awesome Youtube Channels: Mike Tholfsen (Microsoft Education) Kevin Stratvert (Microsoft) Keep on Learning and become a Microsoft Innovative Educator! Just log in with your AISG account. MIE has courses you can take on anything and everything Microsoft, and other important subjects like DEIJ. Here are some suggested Learning Paths (selection of courses bundled together): Office 365 Teacher Academy (8hours) Microsoft Learn Educator Center also has a few app-related digital hubs brimming with information and resources: Teams for Education PowerPoint for Education Click here for more! MODULE 2: SECONDARY CAMPUS MS Teams is the communication hub of AISG’s ecosystem and an integral part of everyone’s day. It’s how we communicate with students, each other and with admin, and where we store curriculum resources and house our faculty teams. This year, we welcome Canvas as our new LMS where we will house our subject classes, and deliver course content to students and submit grades to the gradebook. Parents can also see student grades and assignments via the Canvas Parent App. Many teachers also like to use MS OneNote in addition, as a resource repository, lesson guide and more. Course content is also housed within your PLC Team and OneNote. By getting familiar with all of these tools now, you’ll be more prepared to hit the ground running when you arrive! OVERVIEW AISG Online Learning Ecosystem PRIOR KNOWLEDGE Watch THIS VIDEO to introduce you to Science Park's Learning Management Systems. Complete THIS FORM to self-evaluate your prior knowledge of the programs we will be covering today. NEW KNOWLEDGE Please watch the short instructional video for each of the module's topics. MS Teams: VIDEO Chat Posting in channels Explore the Hub Files Find things in search Veracross: VIDEO Veracross is our School Information System. You should have access to it now, however until your classes are uploaded, you won'e see much. Due to the adoption of Canvas as our LMS, including gradebook, you won't often need to access Veracross unless looking for student information. You will be able to find and do the following in Veracross: student, parent and teacher information class rosters teams and after school activities information report cards your schedule student referrals Here are a few tutorials that might come in handy: Logging in Interface and classes Email lists MS OneNote: VIDEO Open the notebook for a team Sections and explanations APPLICATION Now you have three tasks to complete to help you get more familiar with Teams and OneNote. Please feel free to check back in the videos if you need to refresh your memory! MS Teams: Scavenger Hunt! - Click HERE to access your scavenger hunt word document. Instructions are inside! When you finish your Scavenger Hunt you should upload your word document to our Faculty Orientation channel file tab. MS OneNote: optional! OneNote Escape Room! Click HERE to open OneNote in your browser, and enter the Escape Room. In the notebook, you’ll see resources on how you can create your own escape room. You can read it OR skip to “Example Escape Room” Click there and begin your adventure! EVALUATION Click HERE to access a Padlet noteboard. Under each topic, jot down something you found interesting about that topic and/or any questions you still have. You are encouraged to comment and answer questions on other’s Padlet posts too! GOING FURTHER Extend your knowledge with these awesome Youtube Channels: Mike Tholfsen (Microsoft Education) Everything OneNote Kevin Stratvert (Microsoft) Keep on Learning and become a Microsoft Innovative Educator! Just log in with your AISG account. MIE has courses you can take on anything and everything Microsoft, and other important subjects like DEIJ. Here are some suggested Learning Paths (selection of courses bundled together): Office 365 Teacher Academy (8hours) OneNote Teacher Academy (4hours) Microsoft Learn Educator Center also has a few app-related digital hubs brimming with information and resources: OneNote for Education PowerPoint for Education Click here for more! Now let's take a deeper dive into the learning management tools at the campus in which you'll be teaching. Please click on your respective teaching phase. MODULE 3: COMMONLY USED TECHNOLOGY Being a teacher in the 21st century requires you to be relatively tech savvy and be able to have an innovative mindset when it comes to teaching and learning. At AISG, we encourage teachers to teach with Innovative Practices, and embed the ISTE Standards (International Society for Technology in Education) into their curriculum. Here are some of the commonly used programs and tools here at AISG. MODULE 3 OBJECTIVES: To become familiar with useful software and platforms used at AISG To know what technology tools are available To start thinking about how you might use these tools to create engaging and innovative lessons in your class Prior Knowledge Please fill out THIS FORM and let us know if you’ve used some of our commonly used technology before. New Knowledge Technology is something teachers and students use every day at AISG, be it iMovie or Canva to create a video, Flip to share thoughts and reflect on learning, Scratch for coding, Kognity for researching science, or RAZ kids to record reading. There is a constantly growing list of software we commonly use at AISG. Have a look at the links below to see some of the general programs many teachers use. Your individual grade levels and PLCs will also have a selection of tools they use, which you'll learn more about during orientation. Commonly Used Software and Tech Tools Application Head to Common Sense’s EdTech Tool review page. Investigate some of our tech tools that you aren’t too familiar with to get an idea of what they’re like and how you could use them in your subject area. You could also find these on Twitter and search with their name to find a huge number of ways other educators have used them. Tech Choice time: Choose an activity or two to explore! Get Canva EDU and Create Something Explore Atlas Set up Padlet Backpack Create a Flip Activity Set up a Loom account Join Twitter and grow your PLN Start a MIE Course Become a Seesaw Ambassador (ES) Share evidence of your learning from a choice above through a photo, video, screenshot or other way on the Padlet shared below. Evaluation Click on this Padlet . Create a new post to share what you did as your activity above. Please also feel free to share all or some of the following about some of our tech tools: How you’ve used one of the tools How you think you might use a certain tool in the future “Please give me PD on (this tool)!” Going Further Want to go deeper with tech? Get your Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) certification! Get your Apple Teacher certification! Get your Common Sense Teacher certification! Check out Common Sense’s digital citizenship curriculum MODULE 4: ORIENTATION AND YOUR FIRST FEW WEEKS As soon as you arrive, you will hit the ground running! The first few weeks of orientation and school are going to be overwhelming, but don't worry – many people are here to help you get through it! This lesson will give you an idea about what’s to come, where to find information and help, and possible “speedbumps” you might experience and how to overcome them. Module 4 Objectives: How to set up your classes on Teams & OneNote (SP), or Seesaw (ES) How to find resources online How to get organized and connected How to get support (and who do you talk to) Potential "speedbumps" with tech Watch THIS video for a brief intro to what you can expect in the first couple weeks at AISG as you prepare for school to start. In the sections below, you will find a variety of helpful tutorials and tips to get you started. During your first few weeks, please feel free to revisit this page for help or reach out to your innovation coaches or PLC/Grade level leader! Class Setup Setting up your Class Teams (Grade 4 and 5 teachers only) : Watch this VIDEO to learn about setting up and personalizing your class Teams. Other Important Things: Adding another educator to a team Settings Create a channel MS Teams Education Learning Hub - tutorials for all things Teams Setting up your Class Seesaw (Elementary): The IT Department will set up your Seesaw classes for you during orientation. Once your classes are created, you’re welcome to go in and add other teachers such as EAL and Learning support, as needed. Feel free to personalize your classes as well! We ask that you complete the Seesaw Pioneer course mentioned back in Module 2. This course gives you the foundation you need to get started with Seesaw. Click HERE to access Seesaw's Teacher Resource page. Setting up your Canvas Classes (Secondary): The IT Team will set up your classes for you with a basic template. Once your class is created, you can begin developing your modules and content. Your OneDrive is connected, so embedding files is really easy. Many teachers like to use OneNote with their classes, this is the main way teachers get content to students. Every class has the optional capability to incorporate a OneNote Notebook (Class Notebook.) Watch this VIDEO to see how you can set up and personalize your Class Notebook. Other Important Things: Setting up a Class notebook from an existing notebook Adding Sections Copying content from one notebook to another Setting up a template Distribute pages in Class Notebook MS OneNote Education Learning Hub - tutorials for all things OneNote Getting Started with ClassNotebook Resources Your PLC Team: You will find all of your grade level or subject area resources in your PLC Team in MS Teams. Watch this quick VIDEO to get a walk through of a typical PLC Team. You'll see how to access curriculum, lessons and files, and see how your Team is used in conjunction with Atlas. You'll work closely with your PLC Leader and team during orientation, but feel free to browse resources now. Seewoo TVs, Printing etc: Steps to print from your computer How to scan and copy on AISG printers Using a dongle to airplay to your Seewo TV Using a dongle or using Exceed Share to cast to TV without a dongle Online Library Resources: Our libraries are full of books, but online we have many resources too! You'll learn more about your library and librarians when you arrive, but for now here are some online resources for you to have a look at. Feel free to sign up to some of our subscriptions, too. AISG LibGuides for Science Park A-Z Databases and Subscriptions Ersha Campus Destiny Library Search Science Park Destiny Library Search E-Books - Instructions to sign up to Sora . - video tutorial Outlook & Calendar Tips: Outlook does a lot more than email! We use Outlook calendars to keep our school life organized. During orientation week, you'll receive a variety of calendar invitations via email, such as the rotation calendar (very important), ES and SP events, whole school events, and more. It is very important that you subscribe to these calendars so you can stay up to date. At SP, we also use a calendar to schedule and keep track of grade level major assessments. It is possible to sync your class schedule from Veracross to your Outlook Calendar, which is particularly helpful for specialists and secondary teachers. Setting up Outlook: How to use Outlook tutorial guide How to find and subscribe to a shared calendar (eg: rotation days) How to find and add a calendar to your calendar Outlook Microsoft Learning Hub - tutorials for all things Outlook Syncing your Veracross schedule to Outlook Signatures: Email Signature guidelines (2023-24) and how to add signature to your email Getting Connected on Day 1: How to: Connect to wifi How to print from your MacBook How to connect your MacBook to a Seewo TV How to connect your MacBook to a LanKing TV How to raise a ticket for the Helpdesk (IT, SP services...) Getting Support There are many people at AISG who are here to help you with anything you need. Maybe... too many! If you aren't sure who to seek out for help, a good place to start is with a team member or your PLC leader. They can direct you to the right person or department! Here are a few key people you can always come to for help: Ersha: Your PLC leader and grade level team The Innovation Team: Tim & Jordan - visit them in the IT office on the 2nd floor, or send a Teams chat. The IT Team : Andy, Johnny & Tom - visit them in the IT office, or raise a ticket in the Teams Hub > Helpdesk Science Park: Your PLC leader and team The Innovation Team: Tim & Curtis - visit them in room 317 in the Learning Hub, or send a Teams chat The IT Team : Jacky, Sean, Mark, May & James - visit them in the big orange IT room (316), or raise a ticket in the Teams Hub > Helpdesk Need More Support? Fill out THIS FORM to let your Innovation Coaches know that you'd like more support with any programs or tools during Quarter 1, and they'll reach out to you during the orientation weeks! Possible "Speedbumps" Here are a few things that might "go wrong" the first few weeks, and who to contact for help! Missing students from classes: contact IT (May Hao) do not add them yourself Creating a "class" for your Homeroom, ASA etc: request this in the Teams Hub My TV/Projector is not working: contact Jacky or Sean in the IT department I forget how to connect to my Seewo: Watch the above Seewo tutorial, then contact Jacky or Sean in the IT department if you need more support. MODULE 5: INNOVATIVE LEARNING SPACES (SCIENCE PARK) Note: This module is optional for Secondary faculty. The Science Park learning environment is under construction! We are very fortunate to be in the middle of a massive school makeover. In Nov 2020 we welcomed "A Block,” Feb 2022 saw “B Block” open, and currently our new gyms, swimming pool, fitness rooms and classrooms are finishing up construction, due to open in August 2023. B Block is our innovative new home, and it is definitely not your Grandma’s school. Designed with innovation in mind, we have a unique setup aimed to provide amazing learning experiences for students. You will soon be part of this great space, so let’s get you familiar with your new school! MODULE 5 OBJECTIVES: What are Pathfinder spaces and collaboration spaces Possibilities in the Audio Recording Studio Film and photography opportunities in the Green Screen Studio Hands-on fun and Digital creations in the Design Labs Move around with our Flexible Furniture Welcome to Science Park! Watch THIS VIDEO time lapse walkthrough of the school (April 2022) Our Amazing Spaces! There are so many exciting spaces and opportunities for great teaching and learning here at AISG. Watch each video below to get familiar with the space or innovative tool. Pathfinder spaces and collaboration spaces: VIDEO Places to work and places to relax Extension of your classroom Soundproofing Who needs walls? Flexible Furniture: VIDEO Whiteboard tables Periodic tables Seewo Touchscreen TVs Audio & Video Recording Studio : VIDEO Quality plug and play equipment Soundproofing BYOD to film Cameras to check out Photography dropdowns Design Labs: Coming soon! Under Renovation! Digital design 3D printers “Making” tools and supplies More to come! Theatre : VIDEO Events & Classes Ken the Theatre & A/V Technician Get Creative! Click HERE to access our idea generation Padlet! You’ll see columns with the spaces outlined above, and space for you to jot down ideas or questions. Think about the possibilities! What could you do in these spaces in terms of your own subject area or specific activities you would like to do with the students. Get those creative juices flowing! Feel free to comment on others’ ideas! COMPLETION YOU DID IT! Congratulations on complete AISG's New Faculty Online Tech Orientation Modules! Hopefully you have found this a helpful introduction to AISG's tech ecosystem. It's only the beginning, and you'll learn much more in yoru first few weeks at school. Please feel free to refer back to these modules at any time. Please fill out the survey below so we have record of your completion, and while you're at it, feel free to give us feedback on this second iteration of our online tech orientation! FEEDBACK SURVEY

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Ramsnet Caregiver Counseling Home Counseling Welcome to AISG Food & Nutrition Transportation Athletics Activities University Resources Counseling Social and Emotional Development Our work is both proactive and preventative as we teach explicit counseling lessons to support our students as they progress through their formative years. Through individual and small group counseling sessions and age-appropriate classroom lessons, students are provided with a multitude of ways to foster a variety of social and emotional wellness strategies. Our counselors work as part of a Student Support Team (SST), an intervention team that seeks to ensure appropriate academic, behavioral, and social support for all students. Counselors also provide parenting education through workshops and work with families as they transition in and out of Guangzhou. Counseling services at AISG are provided in an atmosphere that demonstrates an understanding of the student's background and the factors that are influencing his/her present circumstances, with acute cultural awareness and - in some cases - total confidentiality unless the topic is of a legal manner. International school Counseling Association (ISCA) Framework Our evidence-based International School Counselor Association (ISCA) standards model provides a strong focus on social-emotional, academic, and interpersonal counseling, as well as counselor-led parent education opportunities for the AISG community. Learn More about the Four Domains How do we support students across the divisions？ Early Years and Elementary School Two guidance counselors work in the Early Years and Elementary School and are available to all students, in an individual, group, or class setting. Parents can also meet with counselors regularly through the school year to discuss the student’s progress or any concerns. Our Early Years and Elementary School Counseling Department focuses on: Encouraging personal growth and social development by: Developing life-long interpersonal skills such as emotion management (underpinned by the Second Step Curriculum). Fostering a sense of respect for self and others including the importance of personal boundaries, inappropriate vs appropriate contact, self-control, assertiveness, and confidence-building strategies. Guiding students in ethical decision-making, including an understanding of when to seek help in solving problems and making decisions (underpinned by the Second Step Curriculum). Teaching valuable goal setting, time and task management, and problem-solving skills. Using small group counseling to address various age-appropriate counseling topics. throughout the year such as managing anxiety, friendship clubs and social skills discussions. Preparing students for future career choices by: Encouraging career exploration through play-based activities. Reflecting on personal skills, interests, cultural background and abilities through Units of Inquiry such as “Who We Are” and “How We Organize Ourselves”. Communicating the relationship between personal qualities, academic achievement and career success. Helping students meet their academic goals by: Empowering students to articulate their feelings of confidence and competence as learners. Coursework communicating the relationship between academic success and future opportunities. Teaching valuable time management and organizational skills. Encouraging students to build a relationship with their teachers. Understanding and applying their unique learning styles to achieve academic success. Promoting an understanding and appreciation of culture and identity by: Recognizing emotional vulnerability as part of the cross-cultural experience. Developing positive strategies for managing transition events. Accepting the challenges of changing schools and countries. Reflecting on the differences in culture. Demonstrating an awareness of cultural adjustment. Lower Secondary The TARGET Program (Teen Action, Reflection, Growth, Exploration, Teamwork) is an integral part of the Lower Secondary School Counseling framework and is where much of our character education and the exploration of early adolescent issues takes place. Students meet with their TARGET group and TARGET teacher at the start of each day for 10 minutes and for 45 minutes once per week. TARGET groups engage in activities that promote social and emotional growth, develop cohesion and foster a sense of belonging within the group and larger school community. In general, the TARGET Program is an advisory program designed to make school a successful learning experience in terms of both the academic and the social/emotional lives of students. The TARGET teacher is a key contact for parents and thus provides a means of communication between the school and home. Time is also devoted in the TARGET program to cultivating positive approaches to learning such as organizational skills and time management. Our Lower Secondary Counseling Department focuses on: Encouraging personal growth and social development by: Developing life-long interpersonal skills including conflict resolution, respect and honesty, how to seek help and how to effectively self-advocate. Fostering a sense of respect for self and others including healthy relationships, boundary-setting, sexual harassment and self-awareness. Guiding students in ethical decision-making and problem solving using decision-making models. Teaching valuable goal setting and problem-solving skills. Using small group counseling to address various counseling topics throughout the year including relationships, rumors and gossip and healthy friendships. Preparing students for future college and career choices by: Exploring employability skills including collaboration, organizational, teamwork and problem-solving skills. Encouraging career and college exploration. Communicating the relationship between personal qualities, academic achievement and career success. Helping students meet their academic goals by: Communicating the relationship between academic success and future opportunities. Teaching valuable goal setting skills. Developing an understanding of personal responsibility for actions. Understanding and applying their unique learning styles to achieve academic success. Reviewing the current curricular choices and making a plan for future coursework. Promoting an understanding and appreciation of culture and identity by: Recognizing emotional vulnerability as part of the cross-cultural experience. Developing positive strategies for managing transition events. Accepting the challenges of changing schools and countries. Reflecting on the differences in culture. Demonstrating an awareness of cultural adjustment. Fostering a sense of empathy and kindness. Upper Secondary Three counselors work in the Upper Secondary and are available to all students, in an individual, group, or class setting. Parents can also meet with counselors regularly through the school year to discuss the student’s progress and/or any concerns. Our Upper Secondary Counseling Department focuses on: Encouraging personal growth and social development by: Developing life-long interpersonal skills including group work. Fostering a sense of respect for self and others including sexual health, personal boundaries, and mindfulness. Guiding students in ethical decision making. Teaching valuable goal setting and problem-solving skills. Cultivating communication skills to seek information and support from faculty, staff, family and peers when needed. Identifying long and short-term goals. Preparing students for future college and career choices by: Communicating the relationship between personal qualities, academic achievement and career success. Encouraging career and college exploration through college fairs, college information sessions, and individual meetings. Teaching relevant skills for college interviews. Finding a link between one’s individualized curriculum plan and unique interests. Helping students meet their academic goals by: Designing a 4-year curriculum plan for their high school years. Exploring the range a portfolio of extracurricular activities available at AISG. Connecting students with service learning opportunities. Reviewing standardized test scores and using the data to improve student performance. Encouraging students use their unique learning styles to achieve academic success. Promoting an understanding and appreciation of culture and identity by: Recognizing emotional vulnerability as part of the cross-cultural experience. Developing positive strategies for managing transition events. Accepting the challenges of changing schools and countries. Reflecting on the differences in culture. Demonstrating an awareness of cultural adjustment. Fostering a sense of empathy and kindness. Resources The AISG guidance program is founded on the belief that positive relationships and personal wellbeing underpin academic success. We offer helpful tools and resources focusing on social-emotional wellness, academic advice, and interpersonal relationships for parents. Browse through the links below to read AISG Counselor approved articles on wellness, mindfulness, and communication. If you have any questions at any time, please don't hesitate to contact your child's counseling office. We are here to help! Useful Links Wellness Websites Online Parenting Course Anxiety in Kids and Teens: Why Anxiety Triggers Often Don’t Make Sense – And How to Turn Avoidance into Brave Behaviour Understood: Resources for learning and attention issues Second Step: AISG's Social Emotional Learning Curriculum ( for elementary school only) CASEL: Resources for Social and Emotional Education Child Mind Institute The Dangers of Video Games & Social Media Fortnite Battle Royale addiction is forcing kids into video-game rehab Fortnite, Boys, and Self-Control: What can research tell us about the latest videogame craze? How Using Social Media Affects Teenagers Screens and teens: survival tips for parents on the technology battlefield Common Sense Media Mindfulness Mindfulness exercises for children Smiling Mind: Mindfulness and guided meditation HeadSpace: Mindfulness and guided meditation Communications Twenty-five Questions To Ask Instead of: “How Was Your Day?” How to talk with your teen Contacts Elementary School Amelie Sun Early Years Counselor asun@aisgz.org Brittany Zhuang Elementary School Counselor bzhuang@aisgz.org Chay Bazeley Upper Elementary Counselor cbazeley@aisgz.org Secondary School

Ramsnet Caregiver The ISCA Framework Home Counseling The ISCA Framework Welcome to AISG Food & Nutrition Transportation Athletics Activities University Resources Counseling The Counseling Department at AISG collaborates with students, parents, teachers, and the academic leadership team to support all students through a comprehensive and developmental approach that addresses the four domains outlined by the International Model for School Counseling – academic, personal/social, career, and global perspective. These four domains are seen to reflect the needs of third culture kids (and host country nationals) in international schools. Our evidence-based International School Counselor Association (ISCA) standards model is comprehensive in scope, preventative in design and developmental in nature, providing instruction, support, and caring at every level. Comprehensive in Scope AISG’s school counseling program focuses on what all students, Pre-Kindergarten thru Grade 12, should know, understand and be able to do in the four domain areas: Academic, Career, Personal/Social and Global Perspective. The emphasis is on academic and social success in the international context, for every student, not just those students who are motivated, supported and ready to learn. Our school counseling program seeks to help all students achieve success in school and develop into contributing members of our local and international community. Preventative in Design AISG’s school counseling program seeks to impart specific skills and learning opportunities in a proactive, preventative manner, ensuring all students can achieve school success through academic, career, personal/social and global perspective experiences. Therefore, school counselor’s duties are focused on program delivery and direct counseling services. Preventative education is accomplished through the implementation of specific school guidance curriculum in the classroom and through coordination of prevention education programs such as, but not limited to, conflict resolution, anti-violence, bullying, transitions, acceptance of diversity programs at their sites, etc. Developmental in Nature Our school counselors design programs and services to meet the needs of students at various growth and development stages. Our counseling programs establish goals, expectations, support systems and experiences for all AISG students. These programs provide the rationale for school counselors, school administrators, faculty, parents or guardians to engage in conversations about expectations for student’s academic successes and strategies to enhance student learning. The Four Domains To support measurable indicators of student performance, each domain contains a series of competencies for students to work towards attaining. A brief description of each domain follows below: DOMAIN 1: ACADEMIC In the Academic Domain, students acquire the attitudes, knowledge, and skills that contribute to effective learning in school and across the life span. The Academic standards for students guide the counseling program to implement strategies and activities to support and maximize student learning. Academic development includes: Acquiring attitudes, knowledge and skills that contribute to effective learning in school and across the life span (Standard A). Employing strategies to achieve success in school and choose from a wide range of post-secondary options (Standard B). Understanding the relationship of academics to the world of work and to life at home and in the community (Standard C). DOMAIN 2: CAREER The student content standards for career development guide the school counseling program to provide the foundation for students to acquire skills, attitudes and knowledge enabling students to: Acquire skills to investigate the world of work in relation to knowledge of self as it relates to culture and family values, and to make informed career decisions (Standard A). Employ strategies to achieve future career goals and satisfaction (Standard B). Foster an understanding of the relationship between personal qualities, education, training and the world of work (Standard C). DOMAIN 3: PERSONAL/SOCIAL The content standards for personal/social development provide the foundation for personal and social growth as students progress through school and into adulthood. This domain includes the acquisition of skills, attitudes and knowledge to helps students: Acquire the knowledge, attitudes, and interpersonal skills to help them understand and respect themselves and others (Standard A). Make decisions, set goals and take necessary actions to achieve goals (Standard B). Understand safety and survival skills (Standard C). DOMAIN 4: GLOBAL The content standards for global perspective provide the foundation for counseling programs to help students acquire the skills, attitudes and knowledge to: Develop an understanding of culture as a social construct (Standard A). Acquire an awareness of their family culture and own cultural identity (Standard B). Understand their host country and home(s) country’s cultures (Standard C). Develop a personal practice for applying intercultural competence and bridging successfully across cultural difference (Standard D). Acquire knowledge and attitudes to manage transition effectively (Standard E).

Ramsnet Caregiver University Resources Home University Resources Welcome to AISG Food & Nutrition Transportation Athletics Activities University Resources Counseling AISG believes in a student-centered approach with the post-secondary process. This means students are expected to take control of searching for universities or colleges, completing and submitting applications by posted deadlines, paying application fees, making decisions driving the process forward, signing up for standardized tests, and ultimately making an acceptance choice. Often times your family will play a role in decision making; however, do keep in mind you are the one attending university. This process will enable you to develop a sense of autonomy and responsibility, which are expected of you when you enter higher education. My job is to guide, counsel, probe, refer, suggest, and inform. Much of the information you need to know can be found below. When searching for universities or colleges, I encourage you to look for the 'right fit'. You know yourself better than anyone else. This is your future, so consider what exactly you need and want out of a post-secondary education. When searching and applying, do not consider universities solely based on name and ranking. There are a number variables to consider which are just as important, such as size, location, costs, and course offerings. When we speak of the 'right fit', you must also consider if you will literally fit in. I look forward to working with you during this exciting moment in your life. 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You may take either, but AISG only hosts the digital SAT . AISG is a closed test centre, which means only AISG students may register. AISG 2024/2025 Test Dates: 24 August 2024 2 November 2024 8 March 2025 3 May 2025 AISG 2025/2026 Test Dates: 23 August 2025 8 November 2025 14 March 2026 2 May 2026 To register for the SAT, please follow the instructions here . For registration deadlines, click here . When you download the College Board's Bluebook app, you have access to practice questions. Khan Academy is also officially partnered with the SAT to provide practice questions. If you prefer, we have SAT practice books in the Grade 11/12 Lounge for use. Do note, many universities are still test optional for the Class of 2025 and Class of 2026. A small number have reinstated SATs or 'expect' you to submit them. Research carefully whether you need it before you register. For those who require an English Language Proficiency (ELP) test, you may register with TOEFL , Duolingo , or IELTS . 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Ramsnet Employee Athletics Home Athletics Welcome to AISG Human Resources Policies, Guides and Handbooks Teaching and Learning Communications Toolbox Innovation & Technology Athletics Activities Food & Nutrition Transportation Finance & Procurement The Lower and Upper Secondary Athletics program Offering additional opportunities for students to develop their physical, social, and emotional well-being. Upcoming Events Lower Secondary Athletics Program The aim of the Lower Secondary Athletics Program is to provide an opportunity for students to explore and experiment with a wide range of individual and team sports. Our No-Cut-Policy allows for students to pursue their interests regardless of their ability. Our coaching staff work hard to create a safe and positive learning environment that focuses on the process rather than the outcome. As students plan their activities for this school year, they should consider the time commitment required to play on a competitive team. Students are encouraged to review the practice, game, and tournament dates with their parents to ensure it’s a right fit for them. Athletes are expected to attend all practices and scheduled events. You can find the most up-to-date game and tournament information in the team links below. Athletes are placed on a team that best meets their needs in terms of ability, experience, and physical/emotional readiness. These teams are listed as divisions 1, 2, 3, and 4. Team sports practice twice per week. Girls practice on Tuesdays/Fridays, boys Mondays / Thursdays, and individual teams on Tuesdays / Fridays. All practices are scheduled after school from 3:10 pm - 4:40 pm. Attendance is mandatory for scheduled practices and events. Please take the time to look over the athletic calendar and other relevant information found on this website. Doing so will enable you to better understand the time commitment involved. Season 1 Aug-Oct Season 2 Oct-Dec Season 3 Jan-Mar Season 4 Mar-May Opponent Location Information Opponent's Locations Upper Secondary Athletics Program Upper Secondary Students wishing to participate in a Varsity team must submit a Pre-participation Examination (PPE) and Participation Agreement Contract (PAC) to be eligible to participate prior to the season. The PPE must be performed, signed, dated, and stamped, by a medical provider and a parent - no other variations of this form can be accepted. The PPE covers participation in all sports during the academic year and is valid for two calendar years. The PAC form must be completed yearly. APAC Performing Arts students are allowed to participate on JV/Varsity teams only with the approval and signatures of their Director and Coach(es). For more details about this opportunity, we encourage students to speak with their coaches and PA director before completing the Athletics and APAC Performing Arts Agreement . Participation on a US team and in APAC Performing Arts group requires a significant time commitment. Students must be able to maintain academic standing and balance their responsibilities to both programs. It is expected that APAC PA Students will attend their team practice on Tuesdays and their PA rehearsals on Fridays. The aim of the Upper Secondary Athletics Program is to provide an opportunity for students to participate in local, national and international tournaments that provide high quality competition and unique experiences. Each team participates in at least two major tournaments per season. As students plan their activities for this school year, they should consider the time commitment required to play on a competitive team. Students are encouraged to review the practice, game, and tournament dates with their parents to ensure it’s a right fit for them. Athletes are expected to attend all practices and scheduled events. You can find the most up-to-date game and tournament information in the team links below. Season 1 Aug-Oct Season 2 Oct-Jan Season 3 Feb-Apr Athletic Handbook Contact AISG is a founding member of several local and international athletic conferences: Asia Pacific Athletics Conference (APAC) Guangzhou International Schools Sports Association (PRC) Pearl River Conference (PRC) Southern Delta Region Conference (SDRC) Learn more Learn more

Ramsnet Caregiver Athletics Home Athletics Welcome to AISG Food & Nutrition Transportation Athletics Activities University Resources Counseling The Lower and Upper Secondary Athletics program Offering additional opportunities for students to develop their physical, social, and emotional well-being. Upcoming Events Lower Secondary Athletics Program The aim of the Lower Secondary Athletics Program is to provide an opportunity for students to explore and experiment with a wide range of individual and team sports. Our No-Cut-Policy allows for students to pursue their interests regardless of their ability. Our coaching staff work hard to create a safe and positive learning environment that focuses on the process rather than the outcome. As students plan their activities for this school year, they should consider the time commitment required to play on a competitive team. Students are encouraged to review the practice, game, and tournament dates with their parents to ensure it’s a right fit for them. Athletes are expected to attend all practices and scheduled events. You can find the most up-to-date game and tournament information in the team links below. Athletes are placed on a team that best meets their needs in terms of ability, experience, and physical/emotional readiness. These teams are listed as divisions 1, 2, 3, and 4. Team sports practice twice per week. Girls practice on Tuesdays/Fridays, boys Mondays / Thursdays, and individual teams on Tuesdays / Fridays. All practices are scheduled after school from 3:10 pm - 4:40 pm. Attendance is mandatory for scheduled practices and events. Please take the time to look over the athletic calendar and other relevant information found on this website. Doing so will enable you to better understand the time commitment involved. Season 1 Aug-Oct Season 2 Oct-Dec Season 3 Jan-Mar Season 4 Mar-May Opponent Location Information Opponent's Locations Upper Secondary Athletics Program Upper Secondary Students wishing to participate in a Varsity team must submit a Pre-participation Examination (PPE) and Participation Agreement Contract (PAC) to be eligible to participate prior to the season. The PPE must be performed, signed, dated, and stamped, by a medical provider and a parent - no other variations of this form can be accepted. The PPE covers participation in all sports during the academic year and is valid for two calendar years. The PAC form must be completed yearly. APAC Performing Arts students are allowed to participate on JV/Varsity teams only with the approval and signatures of their Director and Coach(es). For more details about this opportunity, we encourage students to speak with their coaches and PA director before completing the Athletics and APAC Performing Arts Agreement . Participation on a US team and in APAC Performing Arts group requires a significant time commitment. Students must be able to maintain academic standing and balance their responsibilities to both programs. It is expected that APAC PA Students will attend their team practice on Tuesdays and their PA rehearsals on Fridays. The aim of the Upper Secondary Athletics Program is to provide an opportunity for students to participate in local, national and international tournaments that provide high quality competition and unique experiences. Each team participates in at least two major tournaments per season. As students plan their activities for this school year, they should consider the time commitment required to play on a competitive team. Students are encouraged to review the practice, game, and tournament dates with their parents to ensure it’s a right fit for them. Athletes are expected to attend all practices and scheduled events. You can find the most up-to-date game and tournament information in the team links below. Season 1 Aug-Oct Season 2 Oct-Jan Season 3 Feb-Apr Athletic Handbook Contact AISG is a founding member of several local and international athletic conferences: Asia Pacific Athletics Conference (APAC) Guangzhou International Schools Sports Association (PRC) Pearl River Conference (PRC) Southern Delta Region Conference (SDRC) Learn more Learn more

Ramsnet Caregiver Activities Home Activities Welcome to AISG Food & Nutrition Transportation Athletics Activities University Resources Counseling Our students participate in a wide range of clubs and after school activities. From athletics, to academic or service clubs, there is sure to be an activity for every student to enjoy and become passionate about. Please select the Divisional After School Activities program you wish to view. Elementary School Elementary After School Activities (EASA) The Elementary After School Activities (EASA) program has been created for students to connect with peers outside their grade and class, be risk-takers by trying new experiences or simply enjoy building skills in a fun, positive and safe environment. The program is designed to offer students opportunities to participate in dynamic, compassionate, and connected activities. Activities are designed and tailored for elementary students with the intent of developing skills and interests, with a view to promote continued activity participation in the lower and upper secondary programs. Students are exposed to a balanced variety of activities offered by teachers, coaches, outside instructors, and community volunteers. The EASA year is divided in three sessions and student participation is not mandatory. Enrollment in the program requires students to follow a time line established for each session. Each session will have information regarding the instructor of the activity, activity description, day of activity and a required number of students for the activity to occur. Session 1 activities are only available to Grades 1-5. Kindergarten students are able to participate in after school activities beginning Session 2. There are no after school activities for Pre-Kindergarten students. How do I sign my child up to an EASA? Parents will be notified by email prior to each session starts. Instructions will be given to preview session activities. Please note registration is First Come First Served. Please be careful of activity selection as once the registration is submitted, no further access for activity changes may occur. Please note, some activities may be canceled if the minimum number of students is not met. When this occurs, you will receive a notification and your child will be offered another available activity. 2024-2025 SESSION DATES Session 1 September 9 – November 15 Session 2 November 25 – March 7 Session 3 March 17 – May 23 The Five Categories of EASA at AISG All of the EASAs at AISG fall into one or more of the categories: Arts, Athletics, Academic/Social Emotional, Technology, and Clubs/Paid Activities. A full list of the EASA offerings, along with brief descriptions, is found below. Please note, to access Lower and Upper Secondary Athletics information, please click here . Secondary School Secondary Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) Philosophy AISG's Co-Curricular Activities Program (CCA) is an integral part of the overall educational experience of our students. We want our students to pursue their passions and interests in a safe and inclusive learning environment. AISG values the importance of a co-curricular program and its effects on our students' social, mental-emotional, and physical well-being. The AISG Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) Program believes in: Developing well rounded individuals that seek to challenge, take risks, and explore new opportunities. Creating successful students in school and in life who aspire, achieve, and contribute to their chosen endeavors. Providing a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment. CCA Categories The categories and acronyms below are discussed and used frequently during a student’s time at AISG. All organized activity offerings at AISG can be deemed a CCA. Sub-categories of CCAs are below. AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES (ASAs) 3:20 pm - 4:40 pm (excluding Wednesdays) ASAs are an integral part of the AISG experience. These activities occur after school and are optional for students to participate in. DISCOVERY BLOCK Tuesdays, 9:20 am - 10:00 am The Discovery block is designed for students to connect with peers outside their daily classes, be risk-takers by trying new experiences, and to enjoy building different skills across our CCA pursuits. Registration for an activity is mandatory. Lower Secondary (LS) - Students will participate in a total of four (4) different activities throughout the school year. Students are not permitted to repeat an activity during a school year. Upper Secondary (US) - Consists of Global Citizenship Education (GCED) service groups and activities from our CCA pursuits. LUNCH-TIME ACTIVITIES (LTAs) Lunch block, 11:25 am - 12:25 pm LTAs occur during the lunch block and are kept to a minimum to ensure students and faculty are not overburdened. The majority of these activities are societies & organizations as this is the ideal meeting time given their members commitments to other CCAs. CCA Pursuits Every CCA that is offered at AISG can fall into one (1) or more of the pursuits below. We try to keep a healthy balance of CCAs offered across all the pursuits. We believe balancing out pursuits as best we can provides students the best opportunity to become well-rounded individuals by exploring a variety of activities. Physical Pursuits Physical pursuits are non-competitive physical activities. This includes recreational sports, general health, and wellness activities. Creative Pursuits This strand provides our students with experiences to develop curiosity, interest, and enjoyment of their own creativity and an appreciation for others' work. Technology & Innovation Pursuits These pursuits offer students the opportunity to create, design, and problem-solve with like-minded peers in this ever-changing complex world. Academic Pursuits An opportunity for students to pursue and extend their knowledge, international awareness, and academic performance. Service Pursuits Service pursuits aim to empower our community to take action locally and globally to bring about positive change. Seasons and Catalogs Click on the links below to view athletic and activity offerings for each season. Season 1 August 19 - October 18 Season 2 October 21 - December 6 Season 3 January 6 - March 14 Season 4 March 17 - May 16 Click on the links below to view athletic and activity offerings for each season. Season 1 August 19 - October 18 Season 2 October 21 - January 26 Season 3 February 10 - May 16 Discovery happens Tuesdays during the activity block, starting at 9:20 a.m. and going until 10:00 a.m. There are some differences in the pursuits between lower secondary and upper secondary; however, the overarching theme is the same: Taking risks by exploring new opportunities Connecting with peers outside of classes Building new skills Please take some time to review our offerings for Lower Secondary and Upper Secondary in the catalogs below. Lower Secondary Discovery Students are not permitted to repeat an activity within the calendar school year. Click on the links below to view Discovery offerings for the school year Discovery Season 1 August 20 - October 15 Discovery Season 2 October 22 - December 10 Discovery Season 3 January 7 - March 11 Discovery Season 4 March 18 - May 13 Upper Secondary Discovery Discovery for upper secondary is a year-long program. Students can change activities if they wish to do so at the end of semester one (1). Click on the links below to view Discovery offerings for the school year US Discovery August 20 - May 16 Activities Handbook Student Forms PROJECT PLANNING FORM CCA NEW PROPOSAL FORM US DISCOVERY ADD/DROP FROM PERFORMING ARTS APAC AGREEMENT Contact Elementary School Corey Kydd Director of Athletics and Activities ckydd@aisgz.org Carmen Li Athletics and Activities Assistant for Lower Elementary School cli@aisgz.org Secondary School