The Dragon's Tale
The Biweekly Newsletter of the Kaohsiung American School
2020-2021, Issue #2: August 24
Dear KAS Families,
親愛的家長您好:
Thank you to each family that participated in this week’s (virtual) Open House. We miss having KAS families on campus, and it was so nice to connect with each of you! Safety remains our top priority, and we sincerely hope for the pandemic circumstances to improve so we can fully reopen our campus. Until then, we will continue creating meaningful opportunities to connect families together with faculty and staff for the benefit of our students. If you have any other questions, concerns, or ideas that you hope to discuss, we encourage you to email your child’s teacher directly. We want to hear from you, and we are happy to partner with you on behalf of KAS students.
感謝所有參與了在本週舉辦的線上教學參觀日活動的每一位。我們很想念您之前在校園走動的時候,當時還能在校園裡和您見面聊天!安全仍舊是我們的第一考量。我們也誠摯地期盼這個疫情能趨緩,好讓我們可以重新開放校園。直到那天為止,我們將會持續提供有益的機會來將學生及其家庭以及教職員連結在一起。若您有任何疑問、擔憂或想法希望與我們討論的,我們都很歡迎您直接寫信給學生的老師。我們希望能收到您的來信,也很開心能成為孩子學習上的夥伴。
We believe that good communication is important for building mutual trust, and that can ultimately provide an advantage for students. For that reason, each year we share our Constructive Communication Policy, and it is available here: http://gg.gg/KASCommsPolicy
我們相信良好的溝通對於建立彼此之間的信任是很重要的,最終也能為學生帶來好處。有鑑於此,每年我們都會和您分享我們的 建設性的溝通政策,也可以使用以下連結來瀏覽:http://gg.gg/KASCommsPolicy
This document is updated with contact information for many people you may need to communicate with at KAS. It includes our beliefs about communication, and guidance for who to speak with to get your questions answered and your concerns heard and resolved. Please take a look, and please let us know of any questions. We want to hear from you.
這份文件已更新至最新版本,您可以在文件中找到您需要的聯絡對象。我們將我們對於溝通的信念都寫在這份文件裡,也提供了關於什麼樣的問題該向校方的哪個單位提出才能得到解答,以及您的疑慮該向誰訴說以及得到解答。請您撥空看一下,若有任何疑問,也請讓我們知道。希望能聽到您的回音。
We share the belief that every KAS student should graduate with meaningful options. Every year our graduates enter some of the best universities and colleges in the world (see more details below in our College Corner section), and we want to do even better for students. This year all KAS faculty from PK to G12 are working together to revamp our curriculum, and to make it better than ever. Due to the large scope of this effort, we anticipate it will take even longer than this school year to complete. You know that our graduates already move onward from KAS thinking BIG. Just imagine a future where our graduates go forward having learned in an even more cohesive curriculum. The possibilities are endless. This effort is one part of our larger plan to further improve the education we offer. We will share more information about this effort and others in the future, and always welcome your questions.
我們共同的信念是每位KAS學生都應以有意義的選擇畢業。 每年,我們的畢業生都會到世界上一些最好的大學和學院就讀(請參閱下方“大學訊息”來了解更多相關訊息),我們希望能為學生做得更好。 今年,KAS的所有教師(從PK到G12)都將共同努力,以改善我們的課程,使其比以往更好。 由於這項工作的範圍很廣,我們預計可能需要不只本學年的時間才能完成此工作。 我們的畢業生已經朝向KAS的『BIG使命』前進。 想像未來,我們的畢業生將在更加連貫的課程中學習。 將來的可能性是永無止境。 這項工作是我們更大計劃的一部分,以進一步改善我們提供的教育。 將來,我們將分享有關此工作以及其他方面的更多訊息,並隨時歡迎您提出問題。
Please join our upcoming virtual Superintendent’s Afternoon Tea. On Wednesday you received an email with more details. It will happen at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, September 1, and you can join at that time by clicking here: https://meet.google.com/jnq-cxex-kik
邀請您參加我們的線上總校長茶會。週三我們寄送了一封有著完整資訊的郵件給您。線上茶會的時間9月1日星期二下午一點,您可以點以下連結來參加:https://meet.google.com/jnq-cxex-kik
Kind regards,
Dr. Ploeger, Superintendent 總校長
Ms. Rock, High School Principal 高中校長
Mr. Payne, Middle School Principal 國中校長
Mr. Coyle, Elementary School Principal 小學校長
Athletic Corner
Mr. Ken Su, Athletic Director
Dear Students and Parents,
親愛的同學與家長們,
Greetings and hope this note finds you all well.
收信愉悅, 平安.
Thank you all for your patience and understanding in regards to our preparation for a safe and enriched athletic experience to all. Our first season will officially underway next Monday, 8/31, the sign up form will be out to your email later today:
非常感謝大家對於學校為了孩子們健康安全防護上所做的謹慎措施的耐心與支持。我們的體育團隊球季將於8/31星期一正式展開。線上報名表已經寄出至各位家長與學生的信箱提供報名選擇,第一季體育活動項目如下:
High School: Boys Soccer - Varsity and Junior Varsity (Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday) - Girls are welcome to join the training if desired (高中男生足球-週一至週三/女生也歡迎報名參加練習)
High School: Boys & Girls Volleyball - Varsity and Junior Varsity (Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday)(高中男女生排球-週一至週三)
Middle School (G6-G8): Girls Soccer (Tuesday/Wednesday); Boys Soccer (Thursday/Friday)(國中男女生足球-週二/週三為女生隊伍練習; 週四/週五為男生隊伍練習)
Upper Elementary School (G4-G5): Co-Ed Soccer (Monday/Tuesday)(小學高年級G4/G5組足球練習/週一與週二)
Lower Elementary School (G1-G3): Co-Ed Soccer (Monday/Tuesday)(小學低年級G1-G3組足球練習/週一與週二)
Again, thank you all and welcome to Dragons' Sports!
再次感謝大家與歡迎參加Dragons體育活動!
IB Bits
Ms Deborah Haines, IB/AP Coordinator
I would like to welcome this year’s 55 new IB Diploma candidates. These grade 11 students have chosen the most rigorous academic path at KAS. Besides taking 6 two-year honors level courses, these students will progress their development as balanced human beings through Creativity, Activity, and Service projects, a Theory of Knowledge course that will help them develop their thinking abilities, and a research project that will result in a 4,000 word research paper.
歡迎今年的55位的新任IB候選人。這些11年級生選擇在KAS裡最嚴格的學習道路。他們除了選擇了六個為期兩年高等級別的課程,這些學生還將通過創造力、行動、服務計畫、幫助他們發展思考能力的知識論課程來均衡發展,和一個4,000字的研究論文。
New Diploma students: understand that you are part of a cohort of more than 170,00 students in 146 countries who will take the same level of classes, complete the same assessments, and sit for the same exams in May of 2022. This makes you part of a special international group of teenagers who seek to better themselves academically and personally. And you will be well-prepared for success in whatever challenges the world may offer.
新任文憑學生:你知道你是這146個國家中的170,000學生裡的其中一員。他們將學習同一水準的課程,完成同樣的評量,並參加於2022年5月舉行的相同考試。這使你成為一個希望自己在課業上與個人都能做得更好的國際青少年組織中的一員。在將來世界上可能面臨的任何挑戰,你都將為成功做好準備。
As the IB Coordinator, I applaud these students for their desire for challenge, and I offer my support where needed. Good luck students!
身為IB召集人,我為這些尋求挑戰的學生鼓掌,也需要的地方提供支援。祝學生們好運!
Cerise Roth-Vinson
College Counselor
大學輔導老師
Jill Newman
College Counselor
大學輔導老師
Seniors are working hard on their college applications to meet upcoming deadlines this fall. KAS College Counselors and students are actively monitoring and adjusting their final list of schools. We are excited to see the diversity of schools and the possible majors they are choosing! Typically, most students at KAS apply to about 9 - 12 universities worldwide. On average, in 2019 and 2020, students at KAS were accepted to 40 - 45% of the schools on their list giving them many choices to consider.
高年級學生正在為他們的大學申請而努力,希望在截止日期前完成他們該做的。 KAS的大學輔導和學生們正在努力研究調整他們最終的學校志願列表。我們很高興看到很多不同學校及系所的選擇!通常,KAS的大多數學生都會申請約9-12所大學。在2019年和2020年,KAS的學生平均被志願列表上40-45%的學校錄取,給了他們很多的選擇。
This fall, we are offering Tick Tock Tuesdays and Thursdays after school from 3 - 4 pm for students who want additional writing support and help with their college applications. We are also meeting individually with all seniors.
今年秋天,我們為需要額外寫作教學和大學申請幫助的學生,在每個星期二和星期四放學後3:00-4:00提供Tick Tock。同時我們也持續和12年級生們個別面談。
For Juniors, we will hold our first meeting with the entire Class of 2022 on September 16, 2020 during their advisory block at school. We will also be meeting with Grade 9 students later this fall to kick-off tips for a successful high school career and to introduce college counseling to students.
至於11年級生,我們將初次說明會安排在9月16日,advisory的時間。我們也會和9年級學生們安排說明一些如何過好高中生活的小技巧巧,並介紹一下大學申請輔導。
Upcoming Deadlines (接近的各期限)
October 15 Oxford and Cambridge application deadline
November 1 US Early Decision, Early Action and Restricted Early Action deadline
November 2 Georgia Tech deadline for international students
November 7 University of Toronto / Ontario schools deadline for international students
November 30 University of California and California State University application deadlines
January 1 Regular decision deadline for many US schools
January 15 Canada schools deadline for most schools
Upcoming Virtual College Visits to KAS 接下來的線上大學參訪
All college visits are published on the KAS Public Calendar with details to join the virtual sessions.
所有大學參訪時間都在學校的網路行事曆上能找到詳細資訊
Event date
Time from
College name 大學參訪日期時間
8/27/20
07:00 PM
Ohio Wesleyan University
9/3/20
10:30 AM
American University and Elon University
9/4/20
10:30 AM
Stony Brook University and NY schools
9/9/20
09:30 AM
Trinity University
9/9/20
08:00 AM
Ithaca College
9/10/20
07:00 PM
Boston University
9/22/20
08:00 AM
Skidmore College
9/28/20
07:00 PM
New York University Abu Dhabi and Northeastern University
9/29/20
06:00 PM
Wake Forest University
More events are scheduled daily so please check back frequently. 資訊隨時更新中,請定期查看
Are you interested in following places where our recent graduates have accepted offers of admission to university? We have just recently updated the list of KAS College Acceptances 2018 - 2020 on our website. We are very proud of our students achievements and for the excellent choice of schools they were accepted into this year. Many of our alumni are starting college this year online here in Taiwan, and we have enjoyed seeing them get started on this next journey even if not on campus as originally planned. Please make an appointment with us anytime to talk about college plans!
若您對過去兩年畢業生的錄取狀況感興趣的話,我們最近剛更新了資訊 https://sites.google.com/a/kas.kh.edu.tw/college/college-acceptances
我們對他們的成就感到相當驕傲,我們今年大多數畢業生即將開始從台灣的線上遠距教學,即使不如預期計劃的樣式,我們仍然為他們的新里程感到開心,若您對未來大學計劃有任何想法歡迎和我們預約聊聊。
We Are KAS
KAS challenges students to achieve academic excellence and prepares them to be balanced individuals, independent learners, and global citizens.
Kaohsiung American School (KAS) is a private, non-profit, co-educational Pre K – 12 institution offering an American, college preparatory program leading to a US high school diploma and the opportunity for an IB Diploma.
KAS is located in the northern area of Kaohsiung city, the second-largest city in Taiwan with 1.5 million inhabitants. Kaohsiung American School was established in 1989 as an elementary school serving the needs of local and expatriate families with children.
Email: admissions@kas.tw
Website: www.kas.tw
Location: 813, Taiwan, 高雄市左營區翠華路889號
Phone: 07-586-3300
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaohsiungAmericanSchool/
Twitter: @kaohsiungas