Annual Report 2017

DEEP BRIGHT
HISTORY
FUTURE
ACS ANNUAL REPORT
FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017
High School Volleyball 1989 and 2016


The American Community School of Abu Dhabi provides a balanced learning program to foster excellence
in academics, the arts, and athletics.
In partnership with parents, we empower all students to de ne and shape their futures.
Our dynamic and challenging educational program prepares a culturally diverse student body
for learning, service, and global citizenship.


Dear ACS Family,
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, we are delighted to share with you the American Community School of Abu Dhabi Annual Report for 2016-2017. From a quantitative perspective, this report serves as an opportunity for us to share our most recent accomplishments, a summary of the nancial status of the school, and the highlights of recent fundraising activity.
Whether you are a part of ACS for just a couple of years or for a decade, you willl nd that your experiences here have a deep impact. We are committed to preparing students to lead, solve problems and engage with the complex world we live in. Within these pages we demonstrate the achievements of our students and alumni, the dedicated efforts of our faculty and staff, and the impact of volunteers and donors.
Beyond the statistics you will nd evidence of our core values—compassion, courage, integrity, curiosity—which are harder to quantify, but unmistakeable in the eyes of our students.
We are looking forward to a new year together! With gratitude,
Robin Heslip, Ph.D.
Superintendent
Leslie Bellas
ACS Board of Trustees Chairperson
Service trip to Nepal
Science 1976
Robotics 2017
Talent Show


CNN #MyFreedomDay
In March 2017, ACS was honored to be chosen as one of eight international schools to partner with CNN for #MyFreedomDay, a global day of awareness and action against human traf cking. CNN #MyFreedomDay was a day lled with student-led music, performance, writing, and social media posts to raise awareness about solutions for modern day slavery.
Our participation in #MyFreedomDay demonstrated ACS students’ depth of understanding and compassion for those in need. Middle East CNN Anchor, Becky Anderson spent the day lming live from the ACS campus and engaging with students.
Live on CNN, March 2017. Asked about her advocacy, Nour Ramzi ‘17 replied “Don’t be afraid- get out there and speak, act, perform,”to share the message.
“We are the future. The more young people know what’s going on in the world, the more they want to change the world when they grow up.”
- Dina Khatib (former student, Class of 2018)


Dear ACS Community,
It is an honor to be a member of one of the rst graduating classes from the American Community School of Abu Dhabi. The skills we learned and the relationships we developed are invaluable. ACS gave us the freedom to explore concepts and ideas that challenged our global perspectives, and to consider solutions to problems our world faces.
Our Father, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, in his great wisdom said, “the prosperity and success of the people are measured by the standard of their education.” The unique culture of ACS- -high standards of achievement matched with core values of courage, curiosity, compassion, and integrity--supports Our Father’s vision. Several of my ACS classmates’ children now attend the school. Their future is bright.
Saud Al Nowais, UAE Commercial & Trade Attache at the UAE Embassy
This year, our community was deeply saddened by the passing away of ACS alumnus and board member, Haitham Zamzam Al Hammadi. ACS, alumni and the Zamzam family are working together to identify the best way to honor Haitham’s memory and his service to the school. We ask that the community keep Haitham’s family, wife and his three children in your prayers.
Alumni are stepping up to support the school in many ways. Giving back to ACS is a pleasure; it allows us to once again enjoy the embrace of a committed and loving community. I ask that you join our efforts to enhance our legacy and strengthen the future of this wonderful institution.
Regards,
Saud Al Nowais ‘02
ACS Alumni Board Chair
ACS Alumni
and former sudents worldwide
Over
3,900
The next generation; ACS Alumni children 2017


FINANCIAL STATEMENT
The gures below represent the nancial status of ACS for the year ending August 31, 2016. The audit for the 2016 -2017 school year will be completed and approved by the Board of Trustees and replace the information below by January 2018.
SOURCES OF REVENUE
Tuition 81,050,374
Amortization of Priority Admissions Licenses 2,029,061 Contributions and Grants 393,268 Other 135,131
AED
EXPENDITURES
Salaries & Benefits
Depreciation
Instructional Material
Repairs and Maintenance
Cost of Extracurricular Activities Other General and Administrative
ASSETS
Current Assets
Buildings
Furniture, Equipment and Vehicles Construction in Progress
83,607,834
AED
60,401,281 5,779,401 5,590,699 3,950,124 1,458,397 2,456,036
79,635,938 AED
116,044,003 31,409,153 5,191,745 3,761,376 156,406,277
96.9% 2.5% 0.5% 0.1%
100%
75.85% 7.26% 7.02% 4.96% 1.83% 3.08%
100%


FACULTY 129
nationalities.
Our faculty is an extremely knowledgeable, talented, and experienced group of individuals with a passion for educating global learners. While excellence in the classroom is their priority, our teachers can also be found coaching and mentoring on campus through our after school programs, productions, and trips.
140 120 100
80 60 40 20
0
“Engaging my students in individual writing conferences challenges their
thinking and inspires them to develop their con dence in their prose.”
- Matt Floss, High School English
“I stand here today because of ACS. I loved the 8 years I spent being molded by the most genuine teachers and administrators.”
- Reem Al Fahim, Class of 1999, CEO of SEDRA Foundation Community Leadership Honoree speaking at the 2017 ACS Gala Evening
There are faculty members and Senior Leadership members
Teachers stay at the school for an average of 5
The faculty at ACS is a compassionate, student-centered community of learners that engages,
prepares, and inspires.
years.
9 17
representing
PH.D.
6 FACULTY
MASTERS 85 FACULTY
BACHELORS 47 FACULTY
20+ YEARS 24 FACULTY
16-20 YEARS 37 FACULTY
11-15 YEARS 34 FACULTY
6-10 YEARS 30 FACULTY
<5 YEARS 13 FACULTY
EDUCATIONAL LEVEL
YEARS TEACHING
ACS is actively involved in ongoing improvements through our strategic planning process and accreditation with Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Our teachers engage in a continuous, collaborative improvement cycle:
• looking at student work to identify needs
• developing student and educator goals
• improving instructional practices
• evaluating the impact of those changes on student learning
Reem Grade 12
NUMBER OF FACULTY


Compassion Courage
STUDENTS ATHLETICS
• 420 athletes
• 54 athletic teams- Grades 4-12 • 9 MESAC Championships
• 21 Sportsmanship Awards
• 4 MESAC events hosted by ACS • 182 plane tickets purchased
ARTS
• 40 art exhibits
• 71 theatre productions
• 19 concerts/performances
• 60 students attending master classes at NYU-Abu Dhabi • 27 pots stage makeup emptied
SERVICE LEARNING
• 7 school sponsored trips
• 927 tubes of toothpaste given during ES bus raids • 125 participants in HS service trips
• 11 locations visited
• 100 CAS Projects
• 14 service clubs and initiatives
• 2000 re ections on service activities
• 112 sets of overalls, boots and gloves used
CORE VALUES ATTAINED: IMMEASURABLE


Integrity Curiosity
IB SCORE DISTRIBUTION (PASSING SCORE = 3)
% OF STUDENTS WHO SCORED AS INDICATED ON IB EXAMS
“I feel like his teachers inspired him
and set him on the right path to success.”
-- Reama Bseiso (ACS former student, Class of 1991) with Faris Bseiso (Valedictorian, Class of 2017, and Georgetown University, Class of 2021)
7
6
5
4
90%
3
4%
MAP (SPRING 2017)
SAT RESULTS (SPRING 2017)
MAP READING (SPRING 2017) GRADE LEVEL
MAP MATH (SPRING 2017)
GRADE LEVEL
24%
Reama Grade 3
SCORE SCORE
69%
“At ACS, we are in the business of developing students,
not selecting them. You can see this in our approach to the IB program--it is an inclusive program in a supportive environment for all our high school students.”
-- Nathan Meisner, IB Coordinator
23456789 23456789 260 260
240 240 220 220 200 200 180 180
SAT EBRW
0
SAT MATH
0
World Mean 533
World Mean 527
ACS MEAN 632
ACS MEAN 659
800
800
ACS NESA
NWEA/USA
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THANK YOU TO OUR 2016-2017 DONORS
DIAMOND
Nadine and Nasser Al Nowais Rasha and Firas Joumma
PLATINUM
Karine and Ted Flinter
GOLD
Anonymous
Nadia and Khaldoon Al Mubarak
Saud Al Nowais
Flash Entertainment
ExxonMobil
Parsons
Louise and Villiers Terblanche
the late Haitham Zamzam Al Hammadi, and family
SILVER
Birgitt and Garold Adams Khadijah and Hashim Al Kudsi William Bodie
Ava and Michael Goodson Neda & Ali Jassim
Laura and Jason Puryear Tonya and Maxime Tessier
BRONZE
Linda and Brad Abraham-Silver Sallama and Ahmed Al-Sayegh Alanood and Salem Alnoaimi Roddah and Ali Alzaabi
Leslie Bellas and David Weiler BP
Yvette Campbell
Nada and Richard Chammas Karen and James Crolle
Rena and Peter Dicce
Dipali and Rama Rao Domalapally
So a and Robert Kukulka
Hania Ghassan and Mohamed Mahmoud Kuleib Sara and George Lane
Lizeth and Raymond Maalouf
Shireen and Adib Mattar
Millennium & Copthorne Middle East & Africa Salam and Chadi Moujaes
Angie and Gary Ottinger
Maria and Mujeeb Qazi
Roulana and Muhannad Qubbaj
Venus Commercial Printing Press
Adrienne and John Winner


PEARL
Haya and Rami Abulaila
Ayesha and Manzoor Ahmed Ayesha and Azeem Akhtar
Dana and Peter Allen
Poe and Sherif Anis
Cecilia and Matt Ayoub
Hani Baramki
Robin and Charles Benatti
Nicole Bintner-Bakshian
Liane and Andreas Bramlage Valerie and William Cox
Muna and Mutasem Dajani
Jodi and Gautam Datta
Michelle and Massimo De Vincenzi Christine and Rob Dicastri Deborah and David Douglas Nadine and Bassel ElKhalil
Rola and Emile Habib
Alexander Haex
Cheryl and Craig Heschuk
Robin Heslip
Intercare Health Center
Mina and Steve Kim
Pilar and Deepak Lachhwani
Mia and Mick McColgan
Elif and Esat Memisoglu
Jill and Yezen Munir
Yasmine and Ahmad Nimer
Priya and Sandeep Patel
Jennifer and Jeramie Rinne Kamran Sadiq
Sima and Saad Salman
Lilianti and Tejinderjit Sandhu Kaoutar and Abdellah Sbai
Leslie and Leon Shivamber
Karin and Geoffrey Taylor
JADE
Mario Adrade
Advanced Cure Medical Center
Reem Al Fahim
Aysha and Hamad Al Neaimi
Alicia and Omar Al Suwaidi
Hend and Ahmed Al Tenaiji
Sela and Rami Alasadi
Vandana and Nihit Alimchandani Hanine and Nafez Alyan
Susan and Feras Bader
Mihyar Bashar
Melissa and Amedeo Bianchimano Catherine and Scott Bolz
Deann and Douglas Carlson
Castle General Trading
Sara and Marco Coscia
Tracey and Eric Dampf
Jennifer and Robert DeCesaro Jennifer and Patrick Dempsey
Dots and Links for Skills Development Tricia and Steve Fambro
Hany Farag
Miran and Rami Farah
Sandra and Donald Frerichs
Elizabeth and Daniel Garbutt
Nazli and Joe Gasik
Jidane and Ziad Ghamra
Sheri and Thomas Greenman
Angelyn and Eric Hilgendorf
Yosuke Iwamoto
Michelle and Curtis Kofoed
Pinny and Bernard Lee
Penny and Jose Lopez
Karen and John Peter McBryde
Wafa and Kamel Messifat
Jon Molster
Aman and Sadeer Munir
Alexandra and Yacoub Nuseibeh Nehleen and Mohammad Quasem Katie Reed
Jessica and Vicente Rosales
Olena and Rafal Tejchman
Nour and Joseph Tohme Saghbini Marie-Josee and Nicolas Turrin Sinead and Raymond Weale
Tiejun Zhang
GIVING LEVELS (in AED)
Diamond Platinum Gold Silver Bronze Pearl Jade
100,000 and above 75,000 to 99,999 50,000 to 74,999 25,000 to 49,999 10,000 to 24,999 5,000 to 9,999 2,500 to 4,999
*If you feel that your name was mistakenly omitted from this list, please email
[email protected]


H.E. Sheikh Surror Bin Mohammad Al Nahyan, ACS Dedication 1976
“The American Community School of Abu Dhabi is an integral part of the United Arab Emirates, practically as old as the nation itself.
Like the UAE, it has welcomed diversity and aspiration, valued the past and looked always to the future.
Achieving the highest educational standards, ACS has graduated students who have made s”igni cant contributions all over the world and certainly within the UAE.
-H.E. Sheikh Nahyan Mubarak Al Nahyan
ACCREDITATION AND MEMBERSHIPS
• MSA: Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools • IBO: International Baccalaureate Organization
• NESA: Near East South Asia Council of Overseas Schools • MESAC: Middle East South Asia Conference
• AAIE: Association for the Advancement of International Education • AISH: Academy of International School Heads
• ASCD: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
• IACAC: International Association for College Admission Counseling • NACAC: National Association for College Admission Counseling
• ASCA: American School Counselor Association
AMERICAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF ABU DHABI
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Ali and Summer Jassim dedication of new eld, 2016