The secondary after-school activities program is an important part of our whole school program at Tashkent International School. We aim to offer students a wide variety of choices in each of the three trimesters and encourage them to think about planning a balanced program.

Parents should encourage their children to get involved in some after-school activities; it is a great way to get to know other students within the community and expand their comfort zones by trying new things.

Each trimester we will provide activity descriptions and a timetable prior to the start of each trimester. Students will receive a copy of the descriptions in homeroom; an email copy will be sent to parents. Students will then need to select their final choices in homeroom and will be notified of their finalized timetable.

During the first week of each trimester, changes will be permitted with the permission of the teacher and the after-school activities coordinator. A final copy a student’s timetable will be sent home to parents and students at the end of the first week.

Activity Trimesters:

Trimester 1: Sept. 5 – Nov. 18, 2011

Trimester 2: Dec. 5, 2011 – March 2, 2012

Trimester 3: March 26 – June 1, 2012

We ask students to remember two very important things when making their selections:

1. Commitment is a very important part of belonging to a community. When students select their activities they must fulfill their commitment by attending all sessions and communicating actively with the teacher/supervisor involved.
2. 2. Think carefully about not overextending themselves by selecting too many activities. Each student needs to have balance within his/her life.

Some important things to know:

1. Students in grades 6 – 8 must not remain on campus without being in an activity or being supervised by their parent. We have a homework club for those students who must remain on campus until 4:30 p.m. and are not involved in any other activity.
2. Sports and performing arts activities will not run on this schedule. Notices regarding sports and drama will be provided through our newsletters and student announcements.
3. There will be no after-school activities on days with a shortened schedule or on school holidays.
4. Throughout the school year we may have to cancel an activity. If this happens we will do our best to either find a substitute teacher for the activity or inform parents as quickly as possible.

We think there is a great variety of activities offered this year. If you notice a need or have a passion that you would like to share with our student body, please feel free to contact me.

Kind regards,

Marina Leytgold

Secondary After-school Activity Coordinator

Links to Student Forms (2011 – 2012)

Secondary ASA descriptions 2011-2012 Trimester 1

Secondary ASA descriptions 2011-2012 Trimester 2