CAC High School Principal’s Notes
Digital Citizenship Work In Progress
Building a Culture of Digital Integrity at CAC
At CAC, we are continuing to take a proactive approach to helping students navigate the digital world with integrity, responsibility, and balance. Technology is a powerful tool for learning, connection, and creativity—but it also requires thoughtful guidance. For the next few weeks, our high school students are engaging in a series of conversations and activities centered around Digital Integrity—what it means to use technology legally, appropriately, responsibly, and kindly (LARK).
Through discussions in homeroom, students are exploring real-world issues such as academic honesty in the age of AI, respectful communication and consent online, digital well-being, and responsible use of devices. These sessions are designed to help students think critically about their own digital habits, values, and choices.
As part of this initiative, all students will review and sign the CAC Digital Integrity Checklist and Pledge, a shared commitment to using technology in ways that reflect our school’s core values of respect, responsibility, integrity, compassion, perseverance, courage, and creativity. A copy of the checklist and pledge will be shared with parents next week so that families can review it together and continue these important conversations at home.
We hope this shared understanding will strengthen the partnership between home and school as we guide students to make thoughtful, ethical, and balanced choices in their digital lives. Together, we can help our students build the skills and judgment they need to be confident, responsible, and compassionate digital citizens—both now and in the future.
University Fair
This week’s University Fair was a tremendous success, bringing together students, parents, and representatives from over 100 universities from around the world. The event was a vibrant and engaging opportunity for our high school community to explore future pathways and connect directly with admissions officers.
It was wonderful to see so many parents attending alongside their children. Your presence and partnership made the event especially meaningful and reinforced the shared role school and families play in supporting students’ post-secondary journeys.
A sincere thank you to our counseling team for organizing such a dynamic event. We encourage families to continue the conversation at home—reviewing notes, researching favorite universities, and keeping the momentum going as students plan their next steps.
HS Parent Coffee Morning
And finally, as always it was great to have so many parents attend our coffee morning this week. For those who were not able to make it, a link to the slides and the handout that was shared are below. I hope you’ll be able to join us next time on November 12. (Link to Slides) (Link to Strategies Handout)
Andrew Buckman
HS Principal
Upcoming dates:
• Thu 23 Oct – End of Quarter 1
• Mon 27 Oct – Q1 Progress Report posted on Skyward
• Wed 29 Oct & Thu 30 Oct – Parent, Teacher & Student Conferences
• Thu 30 Oct – No School for HS Students due to conferences
• 31 Oct – 2 Nov – CAC MUN
• 5-9 Nov – ISAA Fall Athletics Tournaments
• 12 Nov – HS Parent Coffee
• 14-15 Nov – NESAC Leadership Conference (Hosted at CAC)
• Tue 18 Nov – Early Release Day
• Sat 22 Nov – Girls Get Stronger
• 23-26 Nov – Spirit Week
• Thu 27 Nov – US Thanksgiving Holiday (no school)
Counseling Department Announcements
Week of October 16, 2025
Thanks to all the parents who attended the 8th annual university fair today! We hope you were able to have useful conversations with the university reps from around the world where CAC students apply.
Thanks to JD Duck from Tufts University for presenting to our CAC high school students and parents this past Monday evening. He gave a very informative overview of Tufts, USA university admissions decision plans such as ED I, ED II, EA and RD & tips on writing supplemental for selective universities. He also gave an update on the process to apply for USA financial aid and scholarships and how to apply for a US F-1 student visa as an international student.
All Juniors Took the PSAT!
This past Monday, all of our juniors participated in the PSAT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test). This exam provides valuable practice for the SAT (and other standardized tests), helps students identify academic strengths and areas for growth, and connects them with college and scholarship opportunities. Scores will be available later this fall, and counselors will meet with students to review results and discuss next steps in their college and career planning journey. Students are encouraged to talk to their counselor to develop a testing timeline and study plan that works best for them!
Upcoming University Visits:
Tuesday, October 21st:
George Washington University: 11:15 am-12:00 pm outside the high school
Standardized Test Dates: Your student can click on this link to find out more about the SAT, ACT, TOEFL, IELTS, and Duolingo for those planning to take a standardized test for university entrance requirements. Note: test registrants for any ACT test may receive a relocation notice if ACT moves the testing location from CAC to a different center. You will receive an email from ACT about a week before the test if you are moved.
Visit our CAC Counseling web site for information about college and career research.
Claudia Bean, Staci Petrich, Jody Stiles
HS Counseling
General Announcements
Activities & Athletics Update
Stay in the loop with what’s happening at CAC! For the latest updates, event details, and schedules, check out our live Google Calendar:
Coming Up in Athletics
16–20 October 2025
Bonn International School HS Girls Football Tour to Cairo
• Featured Match: Sunday, October 19 · 2:30 PM
Varsity Girls Football vs Bonn @ CAC
Friday, 17 October
• The Heart Run
• BISC Varsity Boys Volleyball Tournament
• CAC Invitational 7’s Girls Football Tournament
Saturday, 18 October
• CAC Invitational Football Tournament
• CISSA Varsity Volleyball Tournament
o Boys @ CAC
o Girls @ ISC
Sunday, 19 October · 2:00–3:30 PM
• Varsity Girls Football vs Bonn @ CAC
Monday, 20 October
• 3:00–5:30 PM: JV Boys & Girls Volleyball vs AIS @ AIS
• 5:30–7:00 PM: Varsity Boys & Girls Volleyball vs Clash @ CAC
The Heart Run – October 17th in Palm Hills
Run the Race, Save a Heart
Mark your calendar for October 17th and join the Heart Run in Palm Hills to benefit the Magdi Yacoub Heart Foundation. The run is your chance to put your best foot forward and make a difference. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a first-timer, heal hearts by taking part in the run, support a great cause and have fun with friends and family. All proceeds from registration and donations go directly to support free heart surgeries. Run the Race, Save a Heart.
Link for registration: https://stamina-sports.com/heart-run
Promo code for 20% off: HART20
David Goetz (Athletics and Activities Director) &
Kasey Semler (Activities Coordinator)
From the MS/HS Library
Prom Sponsorship Opportunity
STUCO is currently looking for sponsorships to help make this year’s prom unforgettable. If you or your organization would like to partner with us, please reach out by email at 28okamal@cacegypt.org
27pshrimali@cacegypt.org.
Thank you once again for supporting our students and school community.
Omar Kamal & Prakhar Shrimali
From the PTO
Hello CAC Families!
Welcome back from the October break! We hope everyone had a restful time and is easing smoothly back into the school routine. It’s great to have the energy and excitement back on campus!
A big thank you to everyone who joined our New Family Felluca trip — it was a wonderful morning of connection and fun on the Nile!
We’ve got more exciting PTO activities and community events coming up, so stay tuned and join in whenever you can.
Calling All Halloween Helpers!
We’re just one week away from decorating the campus for Halloween, and we could really use your help!
Come by the PTO Lounge and help us create some fun Halloween decorations using recycled materials. It’s a great, eco-friendly way to get creative — and every piece helps make our campus extra spooktacular!
Let’s get creative together!
Winter is Coming… and so is the CAC Winter Bazaar!
Get ready! The highly anticipated CAC Winter Bazaar returns on Friday, December 5, 2025.
To help us host this wonderful community celebration, we’re inviting you to partner with us! We rely on your support to bring this tradition to life.
• To become a Sponsor: Please find the attached opportunities and email us at winterbazaar@cacegypt.org.
• To be a Vendor: Sign up here: Vendor Sign-Up Link.
Priority will be given to CAC-affiliated businesses for both sponsorship and vendor spots.
Thank you for your support.
CAC PTO Team
Next All Pro Dad Schedule Meeting October 23,7:00 AM CAC Middle School Room 115 Curriculum: Consistency – Launch Party
Scan: QR Code To Learn More or RSVP Click: All Pro Dads Sign Up
Hi Dads, We’ve been invited to support one of CAC’s most memorable events, the annual Halloween celebration and it’s a great chance for our All Pro Dad chapter to get involved. If you’re interested in volunteering and representing All Pro Dad, please contact your All Pro Dad Captain Chickaro at chickaro@gmail.com.