Fast Facts - Singapore American School

2014-2015 High School Fast FactsWelcome to SASIf you’re like most students, moving to a new school, not to mention a new country, can cause amixture of excitement, loneliness, and anxiety. Rest assured that all of us will do what we can to helpyou get adjusted to your new surroundings as quickly as possible.You may be surprised to learn that nearly one-third of the Singapore American School studentsare not American. Our student body is comprised of students representing over 50 different nations anda wide variety of cultural backgrounds. You’re bound to find students here who have lived in the sameregion you just moved from and who share your same interests and values. And you’ll have much incommon, whether it is favorite movies or music groups, a love of soccer, or a passion for computergames. The trick is to smile and not be afraid to say “hello” to your classmates.Some students transfer to SAS feeling angry with their parents, at the school, or the world. It’salways hard to say good-bye to your friends, and feelings of anger or sadness are completely appropriate.No one at SAS expects you to forget the friends you left behind. But then again, just because you missyour old friends, doesn’t mean that you can’t make additional ones. Your friends at your old school donot want you to be miserable. They won’t think of you as a traitor if you add to your circle of friends.If you are initially mad at your parents for making you come to Singapore, that’s understandable. Butwhile at school you might as well make the best of it and try to connect with some of your classmates.You’ll be glad you did.The mission of the SAS Peer Support program is to help new students become familiar with thisnew school and community. As a new student you will be paired up with a trained Peer Supporter whowill be available to help you out and answer your questions.The SAS counselors and a committee of Peer Supporters developed this guide to help answer someof the typical questions often asked by new students. If you’d like additional information about any ofthese topics, please speak to your counselor, a Peer Supporter, or an SAS faculty member.We wish you well as you begin your life at the Singapore American School.Grade 9 CounselorsDawn BettsSue NesbittGrade 10-12 CounselorsDale Ford, Department ChairLisa BallKatie FreemanAnn InfanteRich ModicaSteven PetragliaTrevor Sturgeon1