CAC High School Principal’s Notes
NAHS Peace Day Artwork
Peace Day Assembly
Peace Day Assembly
We enjoyed a fantastic celebration assembly in recognition of the UN designated International Day of Peace earlier this week. Student groups collaborated to create different contributions to mark this day. We enjoyed musical performances from the MS/HS band, Choir and Strings Ensemble and a movement-based theater piece that explored some of the themes behind the day. One of our Student Council Executive committee members spoke eloquently to the students about our roles and responsibility as a community in creating a peaceful and harmonious school environment. Outside, a peace themed collaborative art installation, coordinated by the National Art Honors Society, decorated the entrance to campus.
Luca Martinez with the Film Class
Luca Martinez meets HS students
CAC Speaker Series
Also this week, the HS community gathered to listen to our first guest speaker of the year, Luca Martinez. Luca spoke to students about his work to highlight and celebrate the natural environment of the threatened wetland areas in Florida. His multi-media approach was deeping engaging and his wisdom and unassuming, genuine passion for what he does was truly inspiring for our students.
Varsity Boys Soccer Team
Paris Sports Exchange
This weekend, CAC athletes are in Europe to represent the school by competing in this sports tournament. Our Soccer and Volleyball team will play through the weekend and wish them all the very best of luck. Go Eagles!
Week Without Walls Reminders
• To request payment amount or specific invoice questions, email Dina Sadek, dsadek@cacegypt.org
• Egyptian Citizens traveling on Egyptian Passports overseas- Families must complete the Authorization for Minors to Travel Abroad before departure. Submit a copy to your overnight leader by Oct 15.
• If you have any questions regarding visas, please contact Mr. Semler at cacwww@cacegypt.org. Share a copy with the overnight leader by Sept 30.
• Health Forms due into the Health Office by Sept 30.
• For specific information about trip itineraries, vaccination requirements, or equipment, contact the course leader.
Upcoming
Sept 30 – Grade 12 IB information evening. Theatre (6:00 p.m.)
Oct 2 – Parent Coffee. 9:30 am HS Meeting Room
Oct 7 – Grade 11 PSAT testing
Oct 9 & 10 – Holiday (school closed)
Oct 15 – Large University Fair (morning)
Oct 17 – End of Quarter 1
Oct 20-24 – WWW
Oct 31 – Q1 Progress Report posted on Skyward
Andrew Buckman Rachel McCall
HS Principal HS Assistant Principal
Counseling Department Announcements
Week of September 26, 2024
Grade 9: Freshman Seminar Update:
This week, our high school librarian, Meghan Ennis, led an engaging session on academic honesty with the students. Ms. Ennis discussed the ethical use of AI as a research tool and emphasized the importance of avoiding plagiarism while guiding the students on proper citation methods. She also encouraged all students to utilize the library’s resources to enhance their research skills. We are confident that this session has provided valuable insights that will help our students uphold academic integrity throughout their high school journey.
Grade 11: PSAT for students coming up. CAC will administer the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, better known as the PSAT, on Monday, October 7th, to all 11th-grade students. The test will take place at the beginning of the day and will be two hours long (for those taking it without extended time). Why is this an important exam for students?
1. Taking the PSAT is good practice for standardized exams that may be required for university admission.
2. Student assessments are also used to provide school-wide data on student performance over time and for comparative purposes.
3. For US Citizens in 11th grade, the PSAT is a qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship Program.
More information about timing, locations, and other important details will be sent out as we near the testing date. This test will be given electronically, so students need to have Bluebook installed and updated on their computers. If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Petrich.
Grade 12: Class of 2025: Seniors have been reminded to submit their Counselor Brag sheet (we use this to write their letter of recommendation if needed) by Oct. 1st. Also, they should schedule their individual meeting with their counselor by Oct. 3rd. We also host drop in help sessions for them to work on essays and their applications ongoing this fall at lunch time: the schedule is here. They can also schedule additional appointments with their counselor to discuss college applications throughout the fall.
All Grades: Hello, high school families,
CAC is pleased to host admissions representatives from the University of Pennsylvania and Dartmouth College in the USA to our campus!
The admissions representatives will discuss the American university experience and the admissions processes at their institutions. Topics will include academic offerings, admissions policies, financial aid, campus activities and international student life.
Date: Monday, October 14th
Time: 6 pm to 8 pm
Location: CAC theater
Each individual who plans to attend must RSVP here by Thursday, September 26th as space is limited.
Upcoming College Visits at lunch time (11:15 am -12 pm) outside the high school building:
Thursday, October 3rd:
Sheridan College, Canada
St. Clair College, Canada
Staffordshire University, UK
Kaplan UK
Shorelight US
American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) UAE
American University of Sharjah (AUS) UAE
American University in Dubai (AUD) UAE
Sarsan Aviation UAE
Ras Al Khaimah Medical & Health Sciences University UAE
Tuesday, October 8th:
Canada mini fair:
Carleton University – https://carleton.ca/
Concordia University – https://www.concordia.ca/
Dalhousie University – https://www.dal.ca/
Ontario Tech University – https://ontariotechu.ca/
York University – https://www.yorku.ca/
Huron: https://huronatwestern.ca/
Lakehead: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/
Tuesday, Oct. 15th in the morning; Large university fair in the gym. Details coming soon!
ACT test information:
Below are the dates and times CAC will hold a test on campus. Students can reserve their spot now.
Saturday, October 26th, 2024, 8 am (full at CAC)
Saturday, December 14th, 2024, 8 am
Saturday, February 8th, 2025, 8 am
Saturday, April 5th, 2025, 8 am
Saturday, June 14th, 2025, 8 am
Registration details here. Students can look up CAC by City: Maadi and center number 866070.
*Be sure your ID matches the name you register with or you may not be permitted to enter the test
ACT Test Prep Course at CAC:
Higher Ground ACT Test Prep company is returning to CAC this winter in time for the 3 spring test dates (February, April & June).
The course will be held on campus on four days over two weekends: January 10, 11, 17 & 18, 2025.
Please register here hgl.co/cac, The registration deadline is December 5th. Please see these two flyers below as well. See your counselor if you have questions.
Flyer #1 Parent Letter CAC ACT – January 2025
Flyer #2 CAC ACT Prep Course – January 2025
Claudia Bean, Staci Petrich, Jody Stiles
HS Counseling
General Announcements
Stay Updated with CAC Activities & Athletics!
Curious about what’s happening in CAC Activities & Athletics? Want to cheer on your Eagles at an upcoming match, performance, or academic competition? Follow our live Google calendar for all the upcoming events throughout the year. Click the link below and be sure to bookmark it for easy reference!
Link: CAC Activities & Athletics Live Calendar
Kasey Semler
Activities Coordinator
Degla Dash
Dear CAC Families,
On Friday, October 4th, the Athletics and Activities Department will host the 28th Degla Dash Fun Run.
This is a fundraiser for cancer research in Egypt. It is dedicated to Mr. Mike Ross – former physical education teacher and coach at Cairo American College who passed away after a short battle with cancer on October 23, 1995.
CLICK HERE to see the particulars and fill in the registration form.
Attached is a detailed information poster.
Be a part of CAC tradition!
Varsity Boys ISAC Soccer League Schedule
David Goetz
Athletics & Activities Director
From the Aquatics
Water Log V.44 / no.2 – Swim-A-Thon /Time Trials Fall 2024
Aquatics Office
From the MHS Library
Parents! The CAC Libraries are your libraries too! You can check out books and can access thousands of online audiobooks, ebooks, magazines, and newspapers with your CAC account. If you would like to learn more, please join us for a parent orientation on Thursday, October 3rd at 2pm in the MHS Library. Please fill out this form to Register.
Meghan Ennis
MS/HS Teacher Librarian
From the Booster Club
CAC Booster Club