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Associate Director of Teaching & Learning<br />
Mona Fairley<br />
m.fairley@aus.edu.kw<br />
Associate Director of Technology and Accountability<br />
Michael Wininger<br />
M.wininger@aus.edu.kw<br />
American United School<br />
Sabah Al Salem Area, Block 1<br />
Intersection of 6th Ring Road & Fahaheel Expressway<br />
Telephone: (+965) 25530150<br />
Fax: (+965) 25530154<br />
Website: www.auskuwait.com<br />
Letter from the Principal<br />
Dear Prospective <strong>AUS</strong> High School Students,<br />
Whether you are entering this school year as a ninth grader, rising 10 th grader, or coming in as a transfer student,<br />
I would like to welcome you and share this amazing <strong>HS</strong> Enrollment Handbook that will assist you in course selection and your high<br />
school journey. Think of this Enrollment Handbook as a guide to helping you not only select your courses but also<br />
chart your path through high school. The classes you take at <strong>AUS</strong> are very important as they play a major role in preparing you<br />
for college and life beyond high school. Like any comprehensive high school, <strong>AUS</strong> maintains a wide range of offerings<br />
that will help you to not only strengthen your academics but also discover your passion. We are proud of the courses described<br />
in this handbook and confident that we represent the very best of what a high school can offer. The policies and procedures in<br />
this handbook clearly aims to ensure an effective and productive partnership between students, parents and school personnel.<br />
Many of the choices you make will influence the options available to you in the future. At <strong>AUS</strong>, we always emphasize<br />
taking the most rigorous courses that will challenge you and improve learning opportunities. Such environments not only supports<br />
academic success and the physical well-being of students, but also supports their continued development into young adulthood,<br />
building good character and high self-esteem. Students have the opportunity and responsibility to participate in sports and/or<br />
student activities, and to follow rules of conduct and procedures stipulated in this handbook. We expect that all of us will treat<br />
one another fairly and with a deep concern for the positive values of our school community. It is imperative all students comply<br />
with all the safety precautions that have been established for this school year. Stated simply; school faculty, staff, and<br />
administrative members are charged by the <strong>AUS</strong> District with providing students with the most rigorous and comprehensive<br />
educational opportunities that available resources allow.<br />
Ultimately it is the <strong>AUS</strong> Core Values: Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Responsibility and Excellence, coupled with our commitment<br />
to a safe, respectful community underlying the written document that is of prime importance. It is this document which is the<br />
vehicle for guiding our interactions in regard to the policies and procedures contained in this handbook. At <strong>AUS</strong>, we are committed<br />
to meeting these important obligations for all <strong>AUS</strong> students. Therefore, I would be remiss if I failed to mention a priority issue<br />
and concern about attendance and tardiness. It is absolutely essential that students are at school on time and that they are in<br />
attendance for their classes; excessive absences or tardiness will seriously undermine their learning, their ability to successfully<br />
pass required <strong>AUS</strong> assessments, and/or affect their normal matriculation through high school.<br />
I hope and expect that you will invest a substantial amount of effort in your schoolwork. Students find that they become<br />
enthusiastic supporters of all programs by getting involved in our many extra-curricular activities. I implore you to take advantage<br />
of all the opportunities that are available to you, so that your experience in high school is rewarding!<br />
Finally, I encourage you to <strong>rev</strong>iew this handbook with your parents and to consult your counselor as to which path makes<br />
most sense for you. Being independent and taking ownership is what high school is all about, but it is important to know<br />
that experts are available when you need them. All the best to you and I look forward to meeting you when you arrive here at<br />
<strong>AUS</strong>… A Better Choice!<br />
Ms. Saroya N. Pendleton-Brown<br />
<strong>AUS</strong> High School Principal<br />
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