CAC High School Principal’s Notes
Coach Riddle with the athletes
Coach Kennedy snaps the action
Coach Deakin celebrates a successful track meet
Athletes doing the hurdles
Well done to our Track and Field athletes for a successful meet last weekend. Much fun was had while students pushed themselves to perform to the best of their ability in their events. Thank you to our dedicated team of coaches too. We wish good luck to those sports teams that are traveling for the upcoming ISAA tournaments in Europe next weekend—the tennis, golf and track teams are all out and about representing CAC. Also, our varsity baseball team is just back from London where they won first place gold medals! And we have a swim meet on campus next weekend. Go Eagles!
Congratulations and thank you to our Grade 9 art students for designing some wonderful new murals around the themes of well-being and sustainability for the student lounge / cafeteria area. The murals have added a splash of color and reminders of important messages to the space.
New murals in the student cafeteria
As we approach the end of another academic year, it’s time to reflect on the journey we have undertaken together and prepare for a successful finish. The past months have been filled with learning, exploring and having fun, as well as growth and perseverance.
The final exams are just around the corner, and this period can often be overwhelming for students. Encourage your child to create a study schedule and break their study into manageable chunks. Remind them to review notes, seek clarification from teachers, and utilize available resources such as textbooks, class notes and online materials. Encouraging good study habits and maintaining a positive mindset will go a long way in helping them perform at their best.
While exams are important, it is equally crucial for students to strike a balance between studying and taking care of their well-being. Encourage your child to maintain a healthy lifestyle by getting adequate sleep, eating nutritious meals, and engaging in regular physical activity. Encourage them to take breaks during study sessions and engage in activities they enjoy to recharge. Prioritizing mental health is essential, so remind your child to reach out to their support system or a counselor if they feel overwhelmed or stressed.
Consistent attendance is vital in maximizing learning opportunities. Attending classes regularly ensures that students do not miss out on important instructions, discussions, and activities. As we near the end of the school year, it’s crucial to reinforce the importance of attending all classes. Encourage your child to be punctual and engaged in their studies until the very end. Every day of learning counts and contributes to their overall growth and success.
Art Class
List of upcoming events and important dates:
• Thu 18 May: Eco Fair (after school)
• Fri 19 May: Prom (off campus, evening)
• Mon 22 May: HS Recognition Night (Awards) Invitation Only, Theater 6:30 pm
• Mon 29 May: Season 3 Sports Awards 5:30 pm
• Wed 31 May – Tue 6 June – Final semester exams, grades 9-11 (attendance is required)
• Fri 2 Jun: Grade 12 Graduation. Early morning, Pyramids
• Wed 7 Jun: Last day of school
Andrew Buckman Rachel McCall
HS Principal HS Assistant Principal
Counseling Department Announcements
Week of May 18, 2023
Grade 11 Tuesday Lunch Sessions
Counselors are finishing up the series of Tuesday lunch sessions for grade 11 students. On Tuesday, May 30th, however, the final session on NCAA Athletics will be held for any student grade 9-11 interested. Students and families can view past presentations by going to our CAC HS Resources Webpage.
Class of 2023- Seniors!!! Check out forms. Students have been provided with their pink graduation check out form. On this form there are two steps needed from the counselors. #1: Maia Learning Updated with Decisions. #2: CAC Transcript Destination Form filled out.
Grades 9-11: Summer Programs
There are thousands of summer opportunities and programs being offered around the world each year. Click HERE to check out a few we have come across.
ACT test information:
Students may register for the remaining 22-23 test date of June 10th at CAC, or other test locations in Cairo (if CAC is full). Please go here to find out more. The registration for 23-34 test dates will open up late June (date TBA). Those dates are as follows (all tests will be held in the morning, starting at 8 am sharp):
Saturday, September 9, 2023
Saturday, October 28, 2023
Saturday, December 2, 2023
Saturday, February 24, 2024 (NEW DATE AS PER ACT)
Saturday, April 13, 2024
Saturday June 8, 2024
Claudia Bean, Jody Stiles, Kasey Semler
HS Counseling
General Announcements
2023 YEARBOOK PAYMENT EXTENDED DEADLINE: Sunday, 5/21
The price of this year’s yearbook is 780LE ($26). To pay for your book, the School Cashier (ground floor of the admin building) is the place to purchase this.
Open cashier hours: 7:45am-12pm & 2pm-3:45pm
The last day to pay for your yearbook is extended to End of the day on Sunday, May 21.
SAVE YOUR RECEIPT: To pick up your yearbook during the last week of school, you will need your receipt to confirm your payment. Receipts can be dropped off in Ms. Erica’s classroom (room 313) anytime in grade-level drop boxes or turned in later this month when collecting your yearbook.
STILL WANT TO ORDER A YEARBOOK? THERE’S STILL TIME! Email Promotion Managers Maddy Grainger (24mgrainger@cacegypt.org) and Sophia Company (25scompany@cacegypt.org) to reserve a copy TODAY!
Erica Minix
HS Art Teacher (Studio, Digital Arts, Yearbook)
Moving on from CAC at the end of the year?
To help us plan for next year and in order to prepare your records, if you haven’t already done so, please use the link below to let us know if you are withdrawing from CAC at the end of this year.
https://cacegypt.org/index.php/withdrawal-request
A few days before your departure, a withdrawal form that includes several signatures must also be completed by middle and high school students in order to clear any outstanding obligations, and turned in to the Admission/Registrar‘s Office to release records.
Elementary and Middle School records will be ready for pickup on or after the last day of school (June 7th) and High School records will be ready on or after June 15th.
Registrar’s office
From the Aquatics
Age Group Swim Team Spring 2023 Invitational
Aquatics office
Summer Athletic Camp
Welcome to our exciting CAC start of the summer soccer and swimming camps only for CAC students! Over the course of two weeks, we will be combining the fun and excitement of soccer and swimming to create an unforgettable experience for all participants. Whether you are a seasoned athlete or just starting out, our coaches will provide personalized training to help you improve your skills and reach your goals. Participants can choose to do either soccer or swimming, or both.
Get ready to train, have fun, and make memories that will last a lifetime.
Please complete the Registration Form as soon as possible.
Contact Mahmoud mabdelfattah@cacegypt.org with any questions about soccer camp.
Contact Tatiana tpetrovna@cacegypt.org with any questions about swimming camp.
11th/12th Gr. Parent Workshop: Letting Go
Preparing Yourself, Your Teen and Your Family for the Transition to University
Wednesday May 24th 8-10am @ CAC in MS Rm 116
All Grade 11 & 12 Parents –
Join us as we learn how to navigate the emotional and practical challenges of our teens leaving the nest, including how to;
• manage parental anxiety and grief;
• “let go” while maintaining a supportive and loving relationship;
• support other family members in this transition (including siblings and partners); and,
• stay connected to our teens as they embark on this new phase of their life.
Facilitator: Amira Hashem, HR Director/Parent Educator
Co-Facilitators: Carey Harris and other guest speakers from our very own parent community!
Carey Harris
ES Guidance Teacher / School Counselor
Positive Discipline Parent & Classroom Educator
All Books Due back May 28th!
Students, faculty and parents should all return their library books by Sunday May 28th. Once your library account is cleared you may check out books for the summer. If students do not clear their library account before the end of the school year, they may not receive their report cards.
The CAC Libraries will be open this Saturday 10am – 2pm!
Feel free to stop by to check out books or get some work done.
Meghan Ennis
MS/HS Library
Fresh&Co
CAC, are you ready to go green? Starting Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023, Fresh&Co is offering a 10% discount via its QR code (see the poster below) or payment by card for drinks and salads if you bring your own reusable container! Your choices matter, so start using your own cutlery, bowls, and bottles to help our planet.
The CAC Green Team and Fresh&Co
CAC PTO