ADMISSIONS INFORMATION
WELCOME FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL
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ABOUT US
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VALUES
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SCHOOL PROFILE
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PRESCHOOL
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KINDERGARTEN
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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM (Preschool - Grade 8)
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HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM (Grades 9 - 12)
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SPECIAL PROGRAMS
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ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS K-12
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ATHLETICS PART
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AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
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ASK LIBRARY
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COLLEGE GUIDANCE
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PARENT INVOLVEMENT
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ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS & SCHOLARSHIPS
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MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS 2019-2020
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TUITION FEES 2019/20
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FAQ
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REFERENCES
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WELCOME FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL
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Welcome to the American School of Kosova. We hope that you will take the time to get to know us a little more by exploring this brochure. If you were to visit us in person, we think you would be impressed and excited about our new campus as much as we are. For the first time in our history, all students in grades preschool through 12th grade are located on one campus in two beautiful state of the art buildings! Our new campus has plenty of natural light, creative spaces for learning, new science and art labs, modern furniture, a huge professional kitchen and comfortable cafeteria, two libraries, and an exciting outdoor play area. Also, if you were to visit us, you would see happy students engaged in a variety of learning activities; excited about their learning and comfortable with their peers and teachers. If you were to talk with one of our teachers or principals you would hear them tell stories about whole school projects, a lesson that they just created that engaged their students, their participation in a recent meaningful staff training or most likely share a personal story about an individual student who has made great growth. Faculty have described our community with the following adjectives: dynamic, caring, diverse, creative, inspirational, emerging, and trusting and are proud to be a part of ASK. As you look through our website and read about our curriculum, profile, enrichment programs and alumni stories of success, we hope that you too will be inspired to be a part of our mission and vision. With best regards, Shannon Bruce Ramaka Head of School
“Together educating the leaders of tomorrow for a better future.”
ABOUT US
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School Purpose The American School of Kosova strives to be an inspiration in education and learning for all of Kosovo as the leaders of this new nation look to rebuild and recreate. The leadership team at ASK seeks to join the best practices in teaching and learning, with effective business strategies to offer the highest academic program possible to students and their families, at an affordable cost.
School Philosophy The entire community of ASK is committed to helping all students realize their full potential by supporting their development of a positive self-concept and enthusiasm for learning. We believe every human being can make a difference in this world when there is respect for self, respect for others, and respect for our environment. We believe students nurtured in an environment with friendly and ďŹ rm communication develop responsibility for their own behavior, learning and a concern for others. We also believe that continual school improvement is optimized when collaboration is encouraged between staff, students and parents.
MISSION Together educating the leaders of tomorrow for a better future.
VISION To be one of the leading schools in Europe by providing each student with quality education in a safe and supportive environment in which a variety of learning experiences challenge all students to achieve self- discipline, self-motivation and excellence in learning.
VALUES
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Strives to “Do the Right Thing” (Integrity) Looks at Problems from Different Angles (Innovative) Challenges student to develop essential skills (Quality Education) Seeks “Win-Win” solutions (Empowerment) Advocates for students’ overall well-being (Safe, Caring and Nurturing Environment) Recognizes the importance of personalized communication (Customer Service) Cooperates with parent to enrich learning experiences (Parental Participation) Encourages a growth mindset (Lifelong Learning) Welcomes different cultural perspectives (Diversity)
SCHOOL PROFILE 2018
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Entire School Data pre k - grade 12
number of students grades prek-12 467 total school wide 21 nationalities student ratio 1:10 teacher
Grades
Grades
9-12
PreK-5
Grades
6-8
Faculty Teachers
55 total number
High school teaching professionals
22 total number
Teachers with masters degree
10 total number
International teachers
9 total number
Local teachers with an international degree
14 total number
Local teachers with an international certiďŹ cation
30 total number
6 The American School of Kosova does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex or sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, or disability in admission to, or access to its programs and activities. We believe that every student is a leader in some way and our goal is to help every child understand their unique talents and gifts while being a valuable member of our community.
AdvancED American School of Kosova is highly ranked by AdvancED, the largest accrediting institution in the world of k-12 education. In May, 2018, AdvancED ranked the American School of Kosova above the AdvancED Network Average. AdvancED acknowledges and applauds the dedication of the American School of Kosova staff in its continuous improvement and commitment to quality.
PRESCHOOL
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Ages Accepted: The preschool program has been developed for children ages 2-3 and that have their birthday on or before December 31.
Preschool Program: The maximum capacity of children in one classroom is 17 and includes 1 core teacher and 2 assistants. The multiage grouping has been designed to meet the needs of the whole child focusing on early learning skills and literacy readiness. This structure allows for greater differentiation in the development of young children. All instruction occurs first in English and then Albanian. The continuum of learning in preschool is based on the “I can statements below”. It is expected that students who are ready for kindergarten, will be able to meet these expectations:
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I CAN . . . • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Say how I feel Be responsible and follow school routines Think before acting or speaking Show I care about my peers Show I am happy about how I and my peers may be different from each other Express myself through words, art, dance and song Make new friends and include them in my play and work Problem-solve with peers, asking for help if needed Be honest and helpful in my classroom Think and talk about my growth as a learner Choose what to play and do so independently Say what I am curious about and initiate exploration Show attention, effort and persistence in finishing work Show creativity in my ideas and work with materials Cooperate with peers in play and learning Show and talk about different ways to solve a problem or question Organize things and information Remember and use things I experience and learn
Operating Hours: (7:30-16:00) Operating Months: Sept. 1-July 31 Comments: The calendar of days in preschool is aligned with the ASK calendar. ASK administration makes effort to also coordinate with the MEST calendar.
KINDERGARTEN
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Ages Accepted: The kindergarten program has been developed for children ages 4-5 and that have their birthday on or before December 31st. Students are placed into multi-age classrooms based on enrollment and balancing the overall emotional and academic needs of each classroom learning environment.
Philosophy and Program: Kindergarten is an exciting time for learning. Students are actively engaged in activities and projects that help them learn about their world. We believe that Kindergarten students need to be active participants in their learning process and the teachers’ role is to guide students by encouraging them to explore their interests while also introducing them to new stimulating experiences. Our classrooms are designed to invite children to create, read, explore and learn. It is expected that students who are ready for 1st grade, will be able to meet these expectations:
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I CAN . . . • Ask for help and tell someone how I am feeling • Recognize, write and know the sounds of letters • Read and write simple words and basic sentences • Recognize, write numbers, showing concepts of how many, more and less • Show my understanding of adding and subtracting with objects and solving equations • Write a simple story through picture and words • Express how I, plants and animals grow from small to big • Observe and describe change as part of a life cycle • Talk about how we are in some ways the same and different, and why this is good
Operating Hours: (7:45-15:00) Operating Months: September 1-June 23
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM (Preschool - Grade 8)
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The curriculum in grades 1-8 is based on the U.S. Common Core Standards for the subjects of English and math. In Social Studies we follow the AERO standards (American Education Reaches Out). In science we follow the U.S Next Generation Science Standards and in foreign languages we follow the European Common Framework (German and French) and MEST (Ministry of Education for Science and Technology) in Albanian language and history classes. Elementary students also participate in additional elective classes. These may include: integrated arts, physical education, French or German, Integrated Technology, drama or ďŹ ne arts. In middle school students are also offered clubtime experiences to encourage exploration of non- academic topics and change according to student inter est and teacher availability. This year we have offered a variety of clubs such as : chess, modern dance, badminton, movie, drawing, board games and karaoke.
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HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM (Grades 9 - 12)
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The curriculum in high school is based on the American Carnegie unit system that requires every student to earn 1 credit for each class taken per year and a total of 28 credits earned by the end of 12th grade to earn a diploma that is recognized by the AdvancED accrediting agency and secondary institutions all over the world. Some universities in Europe require 3-5 AP courses on a transcript. The number of AP courses offered each year will depend on student enrollment and requests. Courses in grades 9-12 are designed and based on the Common Core Standards (English and Math), AERO( for Social Studies), and Next Generation Science Standards for (Science). In addition, the curriculum is aligned with MEST standards and all Kosovar students are obliged to take the Matura test at the end of their 12th grade year. The Matura is optional for all students.
14 High school students also participate in additional elective classes. These may include: photography/yearbook, German/French/Albanian, physical education, IT, fine art, business entrepreneurship, psychology, global perspectives and graphic arts. For a complete list of all high school courses, please see the curriculum handbook on the ASK website. In addition, we have designed our own advisory program based on the IB (International Baccalaureate) learner profile that fosters the dispositions of thinkers, communicators,principled, open-minded, caring, risk-takers, balance, and reflective. Students meet three times a week with their homeroom advisor who acts as the student’s personal coach and primary liaison between home and school communication. During the other two days a week, high school students participate in a variety of clubs according to the CAS program below:
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
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Creativity Action Service (CAS) Program Cultivating creativity in the classroom is a critical component in encouraging students’ interest and motivation. Creativity Action Service (CAS) is a program designed for high school students, with the aim of stretching their potential and enabling them to learn and perform to the best of their abilities. This way, CAS increases students awareness of their own strengths and areas for growth. Teamwork is proven to stimulate the learning process, increase student motivation and attention (Suciu, 2014). Through CAS, students experience what it means to become intrinsically motivated in a learning activity or service in the community. For thirty minutes, two times a week, students will be exposed to a variety of ideas and activities they may ďŹ nd interesting. CAS Program teaches students that communication and teamwork are essential when facing tough tasks and challenges, but on the other hand it charges students with leadership roles, thus strengthening their conďŹ dence and independence.
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What is CAS ? Creativity, Action, Service The pedagogical philosophy upon which CAS is built highlights the significant role of learning through direct experience of the world (Hayden et al, 2017). • Creativity includes various activities that involve creative thinking. It provides students with the opportunity to express freely and explore their imagination. • Action includes physical activities that contribute to a healthy lifestyle. It aims at promoting healthy habits related to physical well-being. • Service requires students to understand the importance of making a meaningful contribution to their community and society. Through Service, students develop personal and social skills in real-life situations involving decision-making, problem solving, initiative, responsibility, and accountability for their actions.
Model United Nations is an academic activity in which students can learn and debate about different topics while being part of international conferences with students all over the world.
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Advanced Placement Program Class of 2017 AP Course Enrollment 30 Senior students out of 69
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Advanced Placement (AP) is a program offered in the United States and Canada created by the College Board which offers college-leve curricula and examinations to high school students. American colleges and universities may grant placement and course credit to students who obtain high scores on the examinations. The AP curriculum for each of the various subjects is created for the College Board by a panel of experts and college-level educators in that ďŹ eld of study. For a high school course to have the designation, the course must be audited by the College Board to ascertain that it satisďŹ es the AP curriculum. If the course is approved, the school may use the AP designation and the course will be publicly listed on the AP Course Ledger. Current AP courses offered at ASK: English Language, English Literature, Calculus, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Comparative Government and Politics, and World History. Reference: https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/apcourse
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How AP classes support students going to colleges in Europe or America • If you are applying to a university in the U.S. taking an AP class demonstrates the level of learning that you made and the seriousness of your commitment. • Applications to U.S Universities-Last year in 2018, 5 of our 70 graduates submitted applications to universities in the United States. • Applications for universities in Europe-Last year in 2018, 15 of our 70 graduates submitted applications to universities in Europe and 12 students were accepted. According to the requirements of these universities, our students must demonstrate a score of a 3 or better on at least 5 AP exams. • Students will be surrounded and encouraged by peers who are seriously focused on their next step of college. • An approved U.S college freshmen level syllabus is offered for only the cost of the final exam and textbooks.
ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS K-12
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LEARNING SUPPORT For students in preschool to grade 5 we strive to meet the needs of students with the additional support of a learning specialist and Student Support Team. When a student has greater needs, we may require the presence of a classroom assistant who will support the child individually and she/he will work with the classroom teacher and also the other students as they interact and learn together while supporting the student with exceptional needs. For students in grades 6-12 we meet regularly as a learning support team: homeroom teachers, a counselor, a learning support teacher, dean, and principal to identify and support students who need personalized assistance. The Learning Support team (SST) serves students with a variety of educational needs. The team is comprised of teachers, specialists, and principals and includes these roles: • Learning Support teacher for moderate learning challenges • Social, emotional or behavioral coaching with the counselor • English as a Second Language support provided by the ESL teacher Specific criteria for entrance and exit from the service areas are used and strictly adhered to. Student Success Team (SST) meets regularly to discuss students referred and to plan support interventions.
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SOCIAL EMOTIONAL COUNSELING In order to meet the emotional needs of students we have developed an advisory program that focuses on building character, leadership skills, self-reection capacity, and friendship. In the Early Years, prek-grade 2 students work with their homeroom teacher on a daily basis to discuss and participate in lessons to build understanding of emotional health. In grades 3-5 teachers teach lesson daily. In grades 6-12 students meet with their homeroom teacher 3 days a week. The primary role of the homeroom teacher is to serve as the advocate and connector for each individual student with resources of support, and to personally guide each student in their personal and academic growth. In order to document this support, the homeroom teacher will record the dates of phone calls, special parent meetings, and emails in a designated google doc. The homeroom teacher will also complete a 7-week progress report which will be entered into PowerSchool four times a year. The second objective for the homeroom teacher is to design and facilitate lessons for the entire class that allow for character development. A guiding book of lessons has been developed to give you some ideas of lessons and the school counselor acts as the contact person and key adviser for the implementation of this program. For additional support, ASK employees one full time counselor for students k-12. The counselor offers individual support to students such as: resolving personal or interpersonal problems, goal setting and organization, making healthy friendships, talking through problems with peers, substance abuse, bullying, anger management, careers, depression, relationships, self-image, stress and suicide. The counselor may also facilitate small group sessions to teach listening and social skills, empathizing with others, and conict management.
ATHLETICS PROGRAM
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION Physical education begins at a young age as children learn about their growing bodies and how they can move in marvelous ways. As children enter preschool at ASK they participate in movement activities in their core classroom and also regularly with a physical education specialist. Elementary students in grades kindergarten through 5th grade participate in formal physical education class every day for 30 minutes. In middle school students enjoy a 90 minute class, every other day. The focus of the physical education curriculum is to encourage the development of a variety of movement and skills, experience health of physical ďŹ tness, and explore the meaning of sportsmanship through exposure to team sports and games.
ATHLETICS Athletics at ASK is more than just practicing an individual sport. When a student participates in a team sport with their peers, they have the opportunity to represent the American School of Kosova and learn what it means to be a team member that others can count on and trust. Participating in athletics at ASK is a great way to develop leadership skills such as goal setting, working hard, and communication.
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KAAPS (Kosovo Athletics Association of Private Schools) In the fall of 2018 ASK lead the development of the ďŹ rst athletic association for middle school and high school sports in Kosovo for students of private schools. Representatives from PHS, ILG and QSI gathered in several meetings to form the KAAPS athletic association and schedule of events for the year. Schools who are interested in becoming a member of KAAPS should email the ASK Athletics Director, Elfete Gashi at: elfeteg @askosova.org. The association intends to foster athletic competition governed by the most recent rules from the appropriate international sporting organization. Competitors, coaches and spectators are expected to respect the code of conduct agreed upon by the members of schools. The participating schools are to share equally in all costs and organizational needs of organization.
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
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Ages Accepted: 5-14 Programs: Football, swimming, basketball, volleyball, parkour, ballet, fun math, cooking ,guitar, arts Operating Hours: 16:00-17:00 Operating Months: October 1 - June 23 Cost: Vary according to the activity. Ranging from 25€/month to 50€/month Comments: Any new activity can be initiated by a student when 6 or more students are interested to join. All teachers are highly qualified and certified; most are ASK teachers as well. ASA is available for current ASK students and potential ASK students.
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CHILD CARE
Ages Accepted: 4-7 years old. Programs: Children are supervised by a caring adult who provides opportunities for a variety of play activities inside and outside when possible, rest, a snack, and homework support. Operating Hours: 15:00-17:00 Cost: 5â‚Ź per day
Comments: This is available for ASK students only.
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SUMMER CAMP
Ages Accepted: 6 to 15 Programs: The focus of summer camp is to provide a fun environment so that children develop their English skills and also can explore a variety of summertime activities: climbing on equipment, playing games, painting, and making new friendships. In addition, once a week children take a ďŹ eld trip to Germia park and Lido swimming pool. Operating Hours: 9:00-15:00 Operating Months: June 25 -August 16 Cost: 80 â‚Ź/week Comments: Registration completed by June 10th receives a 5% discount on a full 3 week session.
ASK LIBRARY
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We all know that reading is very important!
But did you know that preschoolers who are read to every day have many advantages and beneďŹ ts? Not only does reading enhance a child’s vocabulary, and to help them understand how to read and write, but reading aloud to children also helps them to understand different topics about the world and everyday life. The importance of reading cannot be emphasised enough in young children and we as parents and educators need to make reading a priority. The more we read to our children, the more knowledge they absorb, and knowledge is important in all aspects of life. There are many studies that show reading to babies and toddlers gives them a head start and helps to prepare them for school later. After all, reading with your children gives them the skills needed for when they start to read themselves, except of that it also create a special bond between you and your child.When a child can put himself into the story it helps them to develop empathy. They identify with characters, and they feel what they are feeling. Children begin to understand and relate to emotions as well which is a very positive thing. During the library time our students get to choose their books for reading with the assistance of our Librarians. After that we create a cozy atmosphere and choose a book together to read aloud.. The imagination and the book discussions that happen during that time are just priceless.
COLLEGE GUIDANCE
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Students are encouraged to see the Guidance Counselor for assistance with personal, career development, or educational concerns. The Guidance Counselor is available for meetings each day and students may make an appointment directly. The College Guidance Counselor meets with students individually and/or in groups to help them manage their schedule as they prepare for different universities worldwide. Once a month the counselor leads a “College Info night� that is designed for students and parents to learn about what is needed to prepare and apply for universities abroad and in Kosovo. College info session happen regularly and students have the chance to meet and talk to a different representatives. Students may also visit specially announced College and Alumni fairs that are organized by different institutions.Career tests are organized for all grade levels and results are shared with every student. The test is designed to assess their interests, values, and preferences towards their possible career. It will offer them an interesting look at themself, provide information about what motivates and interests them. Additional information is shared regularly with students via emails regarding their recommendation letters, application process and how to write personal essays.
PARENT INVOLVEMENT
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Monthly Parent Cafes allow an opportunity for parents to learn about what new is happening in the school and to understand the operations of the school and curriculum at a deeper level. The informal gatherings allow for open conversations between principals and parents so that communication is enhanced and a partnership is made possible. In addition, the meeting is designed to introduce and facilitate topics of interest particular to parenting. For example in the past, the Academic Leadership Team has hosted such meetings as:,“How to encourage our children to have a Growth Mindset”, “Reading aloud to your children” and “Do you know what your children are watching?”
How does powerschool help students academic growth? Parents who are actively involved in their child’s education can help keep students on track. Every student and parent can have instant access to real-time grades, attendance, comments, assignments and scores directly from the teacher’s gradebook, see teacher comments and grades; send and receive emails. Knowing your student’s grades and assignments is a great starting point to discuss progress, offer help, or give congratulations, which will strengthen the relationship with your student.
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS & SCHOLARSHIPS
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We do our best to accept all students who are serious about their learning, in spite of their level of English or presence of any learning difficulties. All students who apply to The American School of Kosova must complete an application which includes the personal information form, essay questions, letter of recommendations, and past grades (transcripts). In addition, new students entering in grades 6-12 must take the online MAP to identify their English proficiency and Math skills. In order for your child’s Application for Admission to be processed and finalized, you must complete the following items and submit to the Admissions Office at least one week before expecting to enroll: • Completed Application Form • One passport size photograph • A copy of student’s birth certificate or any other ID (i.e. passport, ID card) • All records from schools previously attended. These records must include report cards and a letter from your child's former teacher regarding conduct and academic potential. • General medical/health report using the ASK form (for all students prek-grade 12) • Immunization report • Completed essay questions for parent(s) and the student (s) grades 1-12. • Letter of reference using the ASK form (for students in grades 6 - 12)
IMPORTANT NOTE: If your child attended school outside of Kosovo, parents (guardians) must obtain nostrified transcripts from the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology in Kosovo and submit these in a completed application.
MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS 2019-2020
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Merit Scholarships are offered annually to existing students in grades 6-11. During the last week of June, the Scholarship Committee meets and reviews all student records for the following information: • • • • •
MAP scores, or greatest growth in MAP scores, GPA of 3.75- 4.0 Attendance (no more than 6 absences per year) Evidence of Service to the Community History of responsible tuition payments
The Scholarship Committee will announce final scholarship winners by the first week in July.
Scholarships offered (2018-2019) SCHOLARSHIPS
AMOUNT
Merit
36,609.00
External
19,834.00
ATOM
28,800.00
TOTAL
85,243.00
2019/20 TUITION FEES
Deposit 700 € (placement fee) MAP Assessment Fee (non-refundable grades 1-11) 50 € Textbook Fees (to be paid) Prek/Kindergarten grade students 30 € 1st grade students 165 € 2nd-5th grade students150 € 6th-8th grade students150 € 9th-11th grade students 150 € 12th grade students 200 € AP Course Fee (125 € per course. This is the cost for each exam paid to The College Board) Application/processing fee (for new students) 5 € Nursery 3,250 €/year or 270.83 €/month K4-K5
3,250 €/year or 270.83 €/month
1st-4th 3,960 € /year or 307.50 €/month 5th-8th 4,390 € /year or 365.83 €/month 9th-12th 4,690 € /year or 390.83 €/month FAMILY TUITION DISCOUNTS 10% discount off of tuition for 2nd child attending. 20% discount off of tuition for the 3rd child or more attending. Transportation for 3rd child is free.
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TUITION PAYMENT PLAN OPTIONS A tuition payment plan may only be offered to families who consistently have made payments on time in the past. Option 1: Four installments (with a tuition increase of 10%) 30% payment made when contract is signed (March 1-June 1) 30% paid by October 1 20% paid by December 1 20% paid by February 1 Option 2: Two instalments (with a tuition increase of 5 %) 60% (payment made when contract is signed between March 1 - June 1) 40% paid by December 1 Option 3: Student Loan (BKT, ProCredit Bank, Raiffeisen Bank) 100% paid in full without additional interest.
FOOD SERVICES Standard Meal Plan Prek-Grade 5 (Breakfast and Lunch) 500 â‚Ź/year Standard Meal Plan Grade 6-8 (Take-Away Breakfast and Lunch) 500 â‚Ź/year PowerSchool ID account for Grades 9-12 and any other students who purchase from the specialty lunch menu.
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DIFFERENTIATED TRANSPORTATION We will be offering 4 types of transportation which meet high quality and safety standards: City Center Transport - Available only for students 12 and older. A large bus of 60 + students travels to and from the Newborn bus stop in the morning at 7:15 a.m. and daily from ASK at 3:15 p.m. and 4:15 p.m. Cost is 30€/month per child. I: Standard Transport - provides door to door service with mini buses including 16-20 seats. Monthly payment in this category has the set price of 85 euros. Available only for students ages 12 and older. II: Deluxe Transport - provides door to door service with vans including 16-20 seats. Monthly payment in this category has a fixed price of 120 euros. A transportation assistant will be provided on all vans with younger children ages 2-12. III: Premium Transport - provides door to door service with a personal driver and car including 4 seats. Monthly payment in this category has a fixed price of 200 euros per child or a family price of 500 euros for one car. IV. Regional Transport - we travel to the cities of Mitrovica, Podujeva, and Ferizaj with the Delux transport option. For more information or to sign a transportation contract please contact the Operations Office: Lum Gashi: lumg@askosova.org or call 049 943 111. Please be aware that transportation fees may change slightly before September 1.
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STUDENT UNIFORMS Are available for purchase by visiting the ASK store in the reception area on main campus. You may also make a payment using our bank transfer. All students in prek/k to grade 12 are expected to have at least one full uniform kit. P.E clothing is recommended to purchase as well but this is optional at this time. Prek/Kindergarten (2 items) 24 euros Elementary Students (7 items) 144 euros Middle School Students (6 items) 135 euros High School (6 items) 147 euros. (Basic t-shirt, white short-sleeved polo, white or red long-sleeved polo, red short-sleeved polo, navy cardigan, navy pants or skirt).
TEXTBOOK FEES This year we are introducing a new program in which students in all grades will be able to buy half of their textbooks in a “class set”. Theses book will be owned personally by the student and will be the full responsibility of the student. At the end of the school year, students will also have the option of selling their books to other students who may need them and thus, earn back some of the expense. We believe that in this way we will be able to offer the most current books to every student and each student will be able to take advantage of reading and writing in their book as they need. All workbooks will be purchased by the student as well so that they are “owned” and saved in an organized way.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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1. What universities recognize the ASK diploma? The accreditation of ASK is recognized world wide; however, each university and country may have special or additional requirements and prerequisites for attendance. 2. Does ASK offer team school sports? Yes. Please see the KAAPS tournament calendar and ASA offered actives. 3. Why is MAP important? MAP is used to measure a student's progress or growth in school. The testing information is important to teachers because it indicates a student's strengths are and help that is needed in any specific areas. Teachers can use this information to help them guide instruction in the classroom. The power of MAP is in the unparalleled assessment data it generates and archives, and the resulting window it provides into a student’s educational trajectory through every school year from K through 12. When combined to form a complete interim assessment suite, MAP assessments present valid and reliable results that support growth measurement and benefit students, teachers, and parents year after year.
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4. What kind of foreign language support do you offer? We offer specialised ESL classes (English as a second language support) and ASL (Albanian as a second language) for all students grades k-12. In middle school (grades 6-8) we offer a semester course of French each year as an elective. In grades 9-12, students are offered the electives of French and German, as well as Albanian. 5. What is special about your campus? Our campus is designed as a multifunctional space where multipurposes are developed in one place and natural lighting is enhanced. There is a variety of fun colors in the interior with child friendly furniture that add to the creative atmosphere. The yard is enriched with an amphitheater, various climbing apparatus, basketball court, soccer ďŹ eld, and blacktop for ball games. 6. Is the school accredited? The American School of Kosova has been accredited with AdvancED since 2005 to present day and since 2003 by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology.
AdvancED REPORT
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Here is the data from the review in October 2016:
Overall Score Teaching and Learning Impact Leadership Capacity Resource Utilization
External Review IEQ Score
AdvancED Network Average
228.21
278.94
229.76 225.00 228.00
268.48 293.71 286.27
And the total review scores from the visit in April 2018:
Overall Score Teaching and Learning Impact Leadership Capacity Resource Utilization
External Review IEQ Score
AdvancED Network Average
284.00
278.34
290.00 261.00 300.00
268.94 292.64 283.23
REFERENCES
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For other questions you may have, please do not hesitate to contact us at: Admissions Director Fjolla Ruhani +386 49 935 120 fjollar@askosova.org Elementary School Principal (Preschool-grade 8) Merita Ajdini meritaa@askosova.org High School Principal (Grades 9-12) Ilirjana Imami Morina ilirjanam@askosova.org Head of School Shannon Bruce Ramaka shannonr@askosova.org College Guidance Counselor Shpresa Hana shpresah@askosova.org
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