CAC High School Principal’s Notes
IB Exam
Preparing for Semester Exams
After enjoying a series of refreshing long weekends, we’re now buckling down with our books as we approach the final stretch of this semester. It’s incredible how quickly the school year has flown by! As we near the end, it’s crucial for students to finish strong by gearing up for their semester exams. Crafting a study timetable that carefully balances their time and spreads out their revision is key.
If students find themselves needing assistance with time management or creating a study plan, they’re encouraged to reach out to their counselors or teachers. Throughout high school, we’ve prioritized teaching self-management and time management skills, which prove especially valuable during exam periods.
Effective studying hinges on employing specific strategies. For parents seeking guidance on study strategies, they can find more information through the link provided here.
At the same time, we want to remind everyone that maintaining a sense of well-being is just as important as academic preparation. Exam periods can be stressful, so it’s essential for students to look after their mental and physical health. Getting enough sleep, eating well, taking short breaks, staying active, and connecting with friends or family can all help manage stress and support a balanced approach to studying. If students are feeling overwhelmed, we encourage them to speak with a trusted adult, counselor, or teacher — they’re not alone.
Please check the Morning Announcements for information regarding exam schedules, upcoming SAT/ACT exam sessions, and more important news for the CAC HS Community.
Upcoming dates:
18 May – HS Recognition Night 6:00 pm. Theatre (invitation only).
21 May – Spring Festival Arts Event and Concerts
22 May – Last Day of School for all seniors
23 May – HS Prom
25 May – Semester 2 Exams for Seniors start
27 May – Semester 2 Exams for Grades 9-11 start
27 May – Season 3 and End of Year Sports Awards 5:00 pm. Theatre
29 May – Senior Cap and Gown Celebration Walk. 12:00 pm. On campus. All welcome.
30 May – Graduation at the Pyramids (invitation only).
4 June – Last Day of School for all students. 11:30 dismissal.
Artwork from the IB Exhibition
Andrew Buckman Rachel McCall
HS Principal HS Assistant Principal
Counseling Department Announcements
Week of May 8, 2025
Grade 12 families: Please have your senior inform the counseling office by filling out the survey we sent to them last week asking for their final decision for their post secondary destination. If your senior and you would like to discuss the pending options, please reach out to your counselor.
Grade 11- Your junior has been asked to fill out and submit their Brag Sheets on MAIA Learning for their teacher letters of recommendation so teachers can begin preparing to write their letters next fall.
Grades 9-11- Be sure to look over the summer programs listed on our CAC High School Counseling internal web site. New entries added weekly!
Grades 9-11- SAT: We are pleased to announce that CAC is once again an official SAT testing site. CAC has a long-standing history of hosting the SAT on campus; however, in recent years, the College Board suspended SAT testing across Egypt. This restriction has now been lifted, and CAC has been reinstated as a test center. Please note only CAC students will be permitted to take the SAT at our campus. Our first available test date is June 7th. Go to www.collegeboard.org to register.
Dates for the 2025-26 SAT at CAC regular and extra time (we will continue to be closed center); registration will open in early June:
August 23rd
September 13th
October 4th
November 8th
December 6th
March 14th, 2026
May 2nd, 2026
June 6th, 2026
Higher Ground SAT Test Prep class: Recommended for your rising senior students who plan to apply to university in the US and will take the SAT next September or October as well as rising juniors who may take the test in spring of 2026.
The course will run over two weekends in fall:
August 29th-30th & September 5th-6th
Registration deadline is May 29th. Find out more here.
ACT test information
Below are the upcoming dates and times CAC will hold a test on campus.
Saturday, June 14th, 2025, 8 am (registration deadline is May 9th)
Dates for the 2025-26 ACT at CAC regular time and extra time are as follows (registration will open in mid June; we will continue to be an open center, so first come first serve):
September 6th
October 18th
December 13th
February 7th, 2026
April 11th, 2026
June 13th, 2026
Claudia Bean, Staci Petrich, Jody Stiles
HS Counseling
General Announcements
Moving on from CAC at the end of the year?
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 final records.
Official school records, including the end of year Middle and High School records will be available for pickup from our office starting mid-June.
Registrar’s office
ACTIVITIES/ATHLETICS
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:
View Live Calendar Here
Upcoming Events:
May 7 – 11: ASL International Baseball Tournament. Good luck to our baseball team as they travel to London for their tournament!
CAC to Host the INJAZ Egypt National Competition – Saturday, May 10
This Saturday, May 10, CAC will proudly host the INJAZ Egypt National Competition, bringing together over 200 high school/university students from across the country to pitch the innovative businesses they’ve built throughout the year.
INJAZ is a year-long high school program where students form their own companies, develop real business plans, and compete in a national showcase. Our CAC students have been working incredibly hard on their projects, and we’re excited for them to share their ideas on this big stage.
We warmly invite parents to stop by, especially for the closing ceremony. Whether you’re simply curious or are considering INJAZ for your child next year, feel free to check it out!
Event Schedule and Details Below the Photo
David Goetz (Athletics and Activities Director) &
Kasey Semler (Activities Coordinator)
AQUATICS
Water Log V.45 / no.4
Please check this link for details.
Aquatics Office
11th/12th Gr. Parent Workshop: Letting Go
Preparing Yourself, Your Teen and Your Family for the Transition to University
Monday May 12, 8-10am @ CAC in MS Rm 116
All Grade 11 & 12 Parents –
Join us and a panel of our own CAC parents 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.
No sign in required. We hope to see you there!
Carey Harris
Elementary School Counselor & Positive Discipline Trainer (CPDT)
Exciting News!
The Yearbook is officially available for purchase!
This year we have a limited edition- An 80s retro-themed yearbook to celebrate 80 years of CAC.
• Price: 1000 EGP or 20 USD
• Where: Pay at the cashier to secure your yearbook.
The deadline for the payment is on the 15th of May.
An announcement will go out when yearbooks arrive.
For any questions, please reach out to the Yearbook Crew.
Don’t miss out on this masterpiece!
Maia Bassett (Digital Arts Teacher & Yearbook Advisor) &
The Yearbook Crew
Asa Lind
Elementary School Art Teacher