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Ms Monika Mack
Inquiry Learning
Ms Sunita Jagtiani
Science
Ms Ratih Damajanti
Kep Sek EC – Gr 3
Ms Isla McLeod
English
Ms Tilly Mapoli
Mathematics
Ms Dian Rumanti
Kep Sek Gr 4 – 6
Ms Lily Sugiarto
Mandarin
Ms Naning Suwarko
Indonesian
Ms Elleonora Joris
Character Devt
Mr Matt Wheeler
Dir Sports
Ms Merry de Fretes
Cambridge
Key Personnel
6. A Primary education with STB ACS
We believe in touching hearts and empowering
lives so as to nurture leaders for God, country and
community.
We provide a holistic education to maximise the
potential of every child while developing strong
moral character.
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7. A Primary education with STB ACS
We believe in the total development of a child.
Academic Excellence
Character Development
Service to Others
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8. Our Aims
• Develop interest in learning and discovery to form a
solid foundation for academic excellence
• Holistic development
• Social and physical development
• Instilling self-confidence and independence
• Respecting self, others and surroundings
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9. Our Academic Programme
The Cambridge Primary Checkpoint Programme
• Developed by Cambridge International Exams in the UK
• Develops skills in English, Mathematics and Science
• Provides a benchmark and prepares for secondary school
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10. Our Academic Programme
The Cambridge Primary Checkpoint Programme
• Aids teachers in diagnosing students’ strengths and
weaknesses
• Yearly Progression Test from grades 3 – 6
• Achievement Test at the end of grade 6
See http://www.cie.org.uk/qualifications/academic/primary/primarycheckpoint for
more information
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11. Our Academic Programme
Other subjects include
• Indonesian*
• Inquiry Learning*
• PE
• Music
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• Mandarin/Speech & Comm
• Social Studies* (grade 6)
• Art
• Computing
*Core subject
Find out more during our Meet-the-Faculty evening on 18 July.
12. Our Academic Programme
• Students are assessed via Continual and Semestral
Assessments
• Continual Assessments are tests, quizzes, assignments,
projects, class work, homework, etc
• Semestral Assessments are exams that occur at the end
of each semester in November and May (Gr 4 and up)
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13. Our Academic Programme
• For Lower Primary, the CAs makes up 100% of the marks
• 20% each in Q1 and Q2
• 30% each in Q3 and Q4
• For Upper Primary the CAs make up 40% of the marks
while the SAs make up the other 60%.
• CA1 – 8%, CA2 – 8%, CA3 – 12%, CA4 – 12%
• SA1 – 24%, SA2 – 36%
• Students need to pass English and 2 other core subjects
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14. Co-Curriculur Activities (CCAs)
• We have a wide range of CCAs to choose from.
• Students are encouraged to take at least one.
• There is no limit on the number of CCAs to be taken
but students must be able to balance the time for
studies, CCAs and other activities.
• More information will be given in July.
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15. Camps and Other Events
• Grade 6 level camp
• Class excursions
• Celebration of festivals
• House Activities
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16. Essential Information
• School functions from 07.25 to 14.30 on Mon – Fri
• CCAs take place after 14.30
• Students may either bring food from home or
purchase from school for snack and lunch.
• School Cafeteria runs on a voucher scheme. Vouchers
may be purchased from the Shop or Cafeteria.
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17. Essential Information
• Homework is an essential part of school but may
come in various forms
• Communication with the school and teachers may be
via telephone, email, the school website, the school
diary, the Tiara Weekly, etc
• Parents must check the diary daily as it is an essential
communication tool
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18. Essential Information
• Cubbyholes are provided in each Homeroom.
• Not every book needs to be brought home every day.
• A timetable is given so that students can pack their
bags accordingly.
• Students are encouraged to bring their own water.
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19. Students are expected to be in the Sports Hall by 7.25 am
They should have a fiction book to read while waiting
Parents must inform the School of absences as soon as
possible
If students need to leave School early, parents should write
to inform the HRT at least a day in advance except for
emergencies
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Attendance & Security
20. Can be found on our school website
http://acsjakarta.sch.id/index.php/news-a-event-calendar/school-calendar
Important dates and updates are given in the Tiara
Weekly
School Terms
Qtr 1: 10 Jul – 10 Oct (Lebaran Break 01 – 18 Aug)
Qtr 2: 21 Oct – 12 Dec
Qtr 3: 06 Jan – 14 Mar
Qtr 4: 01 Apr – 12 Jun
Do not plan for holidays during school time.
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Calendar
21. Communication Channels
• Use of school diary
• Students will record homework, tests and other events there
• Teachers write comments and notes to parents there and vice versa.
• Email
• Parents provide email address to school and info can be sent there
• The weekly newsletter will also be sent there
• Emails of teachers can be found on our school website
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22. Communication Channels
• By Telephone
• Teachers may be reached by calling through on the school line
(021) 8459 7175 but may not always be available to answer the
phone.
• Making an Appointment
• The Admin Office will help parents make appointments to meet with
teachers. Teachers may not be available to meet if parents turn up
in school without an appointment.
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24. Keeping Abreast of Happenings
• Tiara Weekly
• This is distributed every Friday via email or via your child
• Letters
• School Website
• The school calendar and other information can be accessed from
here
• www.acsjakarta.sch.id
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25. First Day of School – 10 July 2012
• Students should go to the Sports Hall by 07.25 and sit
according to their grade levels
• Parents should leave students to settle in on their own
• When students go to class, parents may wait in the
cafeteria
• Please do not stand along the corridor and look through
the class windows
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26. First Day of School – 10 July 2012
• Only writing materials are needed for Day 1.
• Textbooks will be issued progressively.
• Teachers will bring the students to the car call area
after school and dismiss them from there
• CCAs do not begin until announced later
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27. Please allow your child to settle in. They will do this a lot
quicker if they are left to the teachers
New children will be assigned a buddy for the first week
Meet-the-Faculty will be on 18 July
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Settling In
28. Miscellaneous
• Have a dictionary at home for reference
• Lower Primary: Cambridge School Dictionary
• Upper Primary: Cambridge Advanced Learner’s Dictionary
• Grade 5 and 6 students need a calculator
• School shop stocks the Casio FX 350 ES Plus model which can
be used all the way through to the IGCSE in grade 10.
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29. Home & School
Education is a Partnership
between the home and School
A shared responsibility between
parents and educationalists
Together, we help nurture and bring up our young
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30. Vision & Values
Nurturing Leaders for God, Country and Community.
Teamwork
Humility
Respect
Integrity
Commitment
Excellence
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