History

In 1990 Mrs. Canady established the English Elementary School for the education of children of the Mission College faculty and staff.

In 1999, the Muaklek church, under the leadership of Pastor Wendel Wilcox, established the Mission Kindergarten School for the children of workers of Mission College. On May 17, 2000, the Mission Kindergarten School was registered with the Saraburi Education Department as an international school to serve the community at large.

In May 2000, the two schools merged. In 2002, the Saraburi Education department issued a license. In 2011 the school was accredited by ONESQA, and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). It is also accredited by the Saraburi Department of Education, Area 2.

In 2010 AIMS received the Award for Excellence for private schools from Saraburi Department of Education, Area 2. This award was given to the school that provided an exemplary environment for the education of children.

Accreditation

Adventist International Mission School (AIMS) is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), accredited by the Office for National Education Standards and Quality Assessment (ONESQA), member of International Schools Association of Thailand (ISAT), and duly recognized by the Ministry of Education of Thailand (MOE).

On February 2011, Adventist International Mission School (AIMS) was awarded first place for being the Best Private School in Saraburi, Area 2 education district.

Location

AIMS is located in Muaklek, Saraburi. The province is primarily agricultural but has several large industrial plants. AIMS is situated in a rural area spacious enough to provide a safe, quiet place for children to learn and grow in a natural and beautiful setting on the campus of Asia-Pacific International University. The school is 4 kilometers from the town of Muaklek and near the towns of Kheangkoi, Pakchong and Klangdong. It is 140 kilometers northeast of the capital Bangkok.

Philosophy Statement

The AIMS educational philosophy maintains that:

• True education concerns the wholesome development of a child.
• True education prepares not only for life on earth but also for eternity.

Central to this philosophy are the convictions that:

• Each child is of immeasurable value and precious to God;
• God is personally interested in the harmonious and holistic development of those human dimensions that reflect His “image” in each child;
• Teaching is a sacred calling to collaborate with God in educating each child.

This philosophy is grounded in the following perspectives:

• An understanding that the universe was created by intelligent design;
• A recognition of a Creator God who sustains the universe and who is the ultimate source of knowledge, wisdom and understanding;
• An acceptance of the Holy Bible as an inspired revelation of God’s will.

Mission Statement

The primary emphasis of Adventist International Mission School is to provide an ethos in which the Holy Spirit can process and imprint the image of God in each child; and to provide a balanced educational program that promotes academic excellence and the wholesome development of a child.

Vision Statement

Our vision is to nurture spirit-filled, lifelong learners, equipped with a Christ-like character who are catalysts for change and dedicated to exemplary service.

Objectives

AIMS provides a program of education for students predicated on the belief that each student is unique and of inestimable value. These students are educated to accept service as a way of life and to be sensitive to the needs of people in the home and in society.
Christian teachers are dedicated to encouraging students to become responsible individuals who respect God, appreciate cultural diversity, and value themselves as created beings.
The school endeavors to provide a learning experience that will enhance the student’s previous learning, develop natural talents, and:

1. Promote the desire to achieve academic excellence
2. Encourage a wholesome respect and attitude for each unit of society – home, church, school, and government.
3. Cultivate the effective use of reasoning strategies, and problem-solving skills.
4. Develop physical skills
5. Develop effective communication skills
6. nculcate and practice Christian values
7. Enhance artistic skills

Expected School-Wide Learning Goals

Adventist International Mission School realizes the importance of working toward purposes for structure in academic and life careers. The school has set goals so that students may become:

Critical Thinkers who:

• Collect and use information effectively to gain additional knowledge to support inferences and justify conclusions
• Identify a variety of types of problems and use multiple strategies to reach solutions
• Demonstrate creativity and formulate ideas to achieve noteworthy outcomes in various contexts.

Effective Communicators who:

• Listen, speak, read, and write in English effectively
• Communicate in English with competence and confidence
  Use resources and technology to communicate ideas effectively
• Read, write, and converse in their national language effectively
  *Thai students

Exemplary Workers who:

• Collaborate with others in achieving corporate goals
• Produce high quality work to develop God–given talents
• Use research, resources, and technology to achieve quality work
• Apply academic and practical skills to perform responsibilities

Self-managers who:

• Recognize the importance of being self-motivated
• Demonstrate the importance of timeliness and order
• Develop the ability to focus on building self-awareness
• Exercise self-control and patience
• Set priorities and work toward achieving desired goals

Caring Citizens who:

• Exhibit a wholesome respect and attitude for home, community, government, and God
• Demonstrate a responsible attitude for the environment
• Practice concern for the well-being of others
• Demonstrate an understanding and acceptance of cultural differences from a global perspective
• Observe and practice spiritual values
• Demonstrate an understanding and acceptance of cultural differences from a global perspective

Admission

AIMS Admission Procedures

Adventist International Mission School (AIMS) offers an excellent educational experience for children and a nurturing environment where teachers do not just teach but build character. AIMS is selective in admissions and requires that all prospective students take our entrance test.

Visitation and Application

Parents/Guardians are invited to visit the school. The school secretary will give the parents a prospectus, a tour of the school, and an application to be filled out.

Parents/Guardians applying for admission for their child(ren) are required to have the following
documents:

• Transcript or report card
• Character certificate from the previous school
• Copy of the student finance clearance statement from the previous school (If transferring from another school)
• Copy of passport or citizen I.D (for Thai students).
• Medical record (If there are any physical or mental health concerns)

Students desiring admission to AIMS for grades 9 – 12 may sit for the placement test at any time during a given year. At the time of acceptance, the student may begin classes if school is in session.

Entrance Assessment Test

The assessment test is used to determine the applicant’s proficiency in the English language, reading literacy, and mathematics skills. The assessment test will be given online to students applying from countries outside of Thailand. An entrance test fee of 500 Baht is required prior to taking the assessment test. *

Parents and students will meet with the school counselor before and after administering the entrance assessment test. Test results are confirmed on the same day the test is completed. On the test day, please bring the required documents indicated above.

Transfer of Credits

AIMS accepts transfer credit from established secondary schools and applies it to the student’s transcript within normal and appropriate limits. The Registrar’s office is responsible for monitoring the application of such credit where the previous curricular offerings or program structure produces unusual credit totals.

Standards of Conduct

Self-discipline is vital in the maturing process. High standards have been set to enhance the growth and maturity of AIMS students. Rules and regulations are a vital part of school governance. Compliance with school standards of conduct is an important aspect of character development. These guidelines help provide a secure environment in which students can learn and realize their potential.
At AIMS the student is expected to:

1. Respect God and His Word.
2. Respect and obey those in authority.
3. Respect the rights of others.
4. Maintain high standards of courtesy, morality, and honesty.
5. Be always polite.
6. Respect all cultures and people represented in the school.
7. Always work to the best of his or her abilities and talents.
8. Carefully consider his/her decisions and take
9. responsibility for the results of their actions.
10. Show respect for the environment by keeping the school campus clean and litter-free.
11. Obey the school rules and regulations.

Student Conduct

AIMS’ discipline policy is based on the belief that student conduct should lead to student self-government, self-discipline, and self-control. Conduct that is deemed inappropriate or disruptive to classroom activities will be dealt with in measures appropriate to the behavior. Every means, however, will be used to help the student understand how to modify or change unacceptable conduct. These significant steps are taken because the AIMS administrators and staff believe that discipline should be redemptive and restorative. To ensure everyone’s safety and fairness, any student breaking school rules or exhibiting inappropriate behavior, the following steps will be taken. Any teacher, staff member or student may report incident to school authority for the benefit of all students.

Minor offenses will be handled by homeroom teachers and repeat offenses will be referred to the Guidance counselor. Three similar minor offenses will be referred to the Behavior Management Office (BMO).

1. The first offense: The homeroom teacher will counsel and reteach the student about the expected appropriate behavior and document the misconduct. Homeroom teacher may take suitable interventions according to his/her discretion.
2. Second offense: Homeroom teacher will counsel and reteach the appropriate behavior to the student through verbal or written self- reflection. Inform the parents/guardians and the misconduct will be documented and referred to the school counselor.
3. Third offense: If misbehavior continues, the student will be referred to the Behavior Management Officer who will counsel and apply suitable interventions or take further disciplinary action to help the student modify the behavior.
4. Any Major offenses will be directly referred to the Behavior Management Office. (Please refer to the AIMS Behavior Flowchart for the procedures.)

The actions taken will be in consultation with the parents or guardians. Persistent misconduct will be dealt with by the Counselor(s), Behavior Management Officer, Administrator(s) and/or School Administrative Council. Measures taken may include fines, in-school or home suspension, detention, professional counseling provided by parents, or expulsion.

To ensure everyone’s safety and to make the school’s expectations clear, the following actions are considered unacceptable at AIMS:

• Use, possession, and distribution of illegal drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or other potentially harmful substances
• Disruption or destruction of the teaching environment through violence, defiance, noise, coercion, threat, intimidation, or passive resistance
• Being rude or discourteous to staff or fellow students
• Assault or physical injury to faculty, staff, or student
• Name-calling, harassment/bullying schoolmates
• Insubordination or disrespectful behavior to staff
• Altering school documents, report cards or progress reports
• Cheating, possession or transmission of exams, tests, or other evaluative documents not meant for removal from a classroom or files
• Possession of firearms, knives, fireworks, and weapons of any kind
• Tampering with fire-protection systems and equipment
• Theft of school or private property
• Bringing unauthorized items to school
• Excessive unexcused tardiness or absences
• Failure to follow classroom or school policies or procedures
• Failure to accomplish or make satisfactory progress in schoolwork
• Coupling and inappropriate physical familiarity
• Use of impolite or vulgar language; possession or distribution of pornographic items or literature
• Violation of probationary status for conduct or grades
• Possessing literature, i.e., comics, inappropriate novels, that detract from the principles and standards of the school
• Leaving campus without proper permission from the Administrator’s office.

Students’ use of unauthorized playing cards, or questionable literature, mobile phones.

NOTE: Mobile phones may be brought to school but will be collected by the homeroom teachers and kept in a locked box and returned at the end of the school day.

Skateboards and rollerblades are not permitted on campus. Bicycles may be used for transportation to and from school, but recreational riding on campus is not allowed.

*Some portions of this policy were adapted from the A. W. Spalding Elementary School student conduct policy.

Cheating / Plagiarism

Cheating, lying, or stealing is forbidden. This includes sharing or copying homework or assignments. Students who are dishonest in academic work will be referred to the school counselor. Parents will be notified as soon as possible of the misdemeanor. Repeated occurrences will result in a failing grade in the subject in which cheating has occurred.

Student Dress Code

Prescribed Uniforms

• Uniforms: All students are expected to wear their prescribed school uniform every school day.
• Shoes: Black school shoes with white socks above the ankle for girls and black school shoes with white or black socks above the ankle for boys are to be worn. Slippers, sandals, boots and platform shoes and shoes with holes, etc. are inappropriate.
• Physical Education Uniform: Prescribed P. E. uniform and sports shoes are required for Physical Education. classes. Gym shoes must be white or black.
• Head Covering: Caps and hats are not to be worn in the school buildings.
• Hair: Extreme or faddish hairstyles (dye, heavy gel) are not acceptable. Hair should be the natural color and well-groomed. Boys’ hair must be cut to the ear and cannot touch the shirt collar or cover the eyes or face. Girls’ bangs should not extend below the eyebrows. Girls with long hair must tie their hair back with dark blue ribbon(s).
• Makeup and Nail polish: If worn, should be a natural or neutral color. Makeup, face or hair glitter or paint, body stickers and tattoos are not allowed
• Jewelry: Jewelry may not be worn in class or on the school premises. This includes earrings, bracelets, anklets, necklaces, chokers and chains, rings, and other fashionable decorative items. Very small, inconspicuous stud earrings may be worn to preserve pierced ears. If you have a question regarding this (especially in the matter of jewelry for religious purposes) please contact the School Secretary or School Director.

Student Identification

• A student identification card is issued to every student
• The student should always wear the card on campus
• Tampering, defacing, or mutilating a school ID card, wearing another student’s ID card, or allowing another student to use one’s ID card are absolutely prohibited
• Lost identification cards should be reported immediately to the office

Home & School Communication

The role of parents is very vital in meeting the educational purposes of the school. Parents’ involvement in a child’s education is a major factor in improving school effectiveness, the quality of education, and a child’s academic success. Parent/Teacher conferences are held three times a year. and are an opportunity for parents to discuss the progress of their children. Portfolios of the student’s work are available for parents to examine and discuss along with the quarterly student Progress Report Cards and MAP test results.

The following information is provided to parents during the school year:

• School Calendar- Given to parents after completing the registration process.
• Report Cards- Issued four times a year at the end of each quarter.
• School Newsletter – Published to keep parents and interested parties informed regarding information and events at AIMS. The newsletter is available on the AIMS website.
• From the Administrator’s Desk, a letter from the Administrator or School Director, which gives parents information on the latest school developments is emailed to parents quarterly. The letter is published in Thai and English.
• Other information is provided through Line app.

School Visitors

The following guidelines are established to permit visitors to observe the educational program with minimal disruption, while providing security and protection to the students.

• All visitors must sign in with the guard upon their arrival and receive a visitor’s pass.
• Before leaving, visitors are to turn in the visitor’s pass and sign out.
• Visitors whose purpose is to influence or solicit students shall not be permitted on the school grounds unless administrative permission has been granted.
• If the visitor wishes to observe a classroom, a time will be arranged after the administration has conferred with the teacher.
• If the purpose of classroom visitation is to observe learning and teaching activities, the visitors may wish to confer with the teacher before or after the observation to enhance understanding of the activities.
• The administration may withhold approval if events such as testing would be adversely affected by a visit.
• Students not enrolled may visit a classroom only with the consent of the classroom teacher.

*Parents are welcome to visit the school and are considered visitors.

Assessment Test

The Northwest Evaluation Association – Measures of Academic Progress (NWEA-MAP) test administered three times a year for grades K3 to 12. This test assists the teachers in determining the students’ strengths and weaknesses individually and school wide. An analysis of the scores helps AIMS to assess and to make decisions regarding the school’s academic program.

The level based PSAT 8/9 tests the same skills and knowledge as the SAT for students in grades 8 and 9. It measures what they have learned, shows them whether they’re on track for college, and lets them know where they need improvement.

The PSAT/NMSQT, the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test for Grades 10-11, is a practice test to help students prepare for the SAT.

Academic Information

High standards have been set at AIMS for every phase of the students’ educational career. We believe that the students we accept can achieve the standards set.

Learner directed instruction is the approach to learning used at AIMS. Instructional strategies are based on the latest educational research to ensure that students are accomplishing the expected schoolwide learning goals.

Choosing a Diploma

To graduate from AIMS, students are enrolled for a specified period. AIMS offers a planned program and sequence of courses that students must take over a specified one to meet the requirements of a given program. Students must select the diploma from which they will graduate.

AIMS offers students three choices of diploma, each with specific requirements.

General Diploma

College Preparatory Diploma

College Preparatory Diploma (with Science & Engineering Emphasis)

In the first-year students may choose a diploma. Students need to maintain the required grades and CGPA for the chosen program. This will be reviewed during the fourth of each year and a final decision for a student to remain in a program will be determined at the end of sophomore year.

Colleges and universities require a specific course of study. Some institutions require only a basic sequence of courses with minimal depth; others that are more selective expect students to take a more rigorous program of courses.

Diploma Requirements

Students must meet the high school GPA academic requirement of no less than 2.00 for the General Diploma, 2.50 for the College Preparatory Diploma, 3.00 for the College Preparatory Diploma (with Science & Engineering Emphasis). The diploma requirements are 30 credits for international students and 32 credits for Thai students.

Students who transfer to AIMS and wish to receive a high school diploma must submit an official transcript listing all credits earned from other institutions for evaluation. The official transcript must be signed and sealed.

Change of Grade

To change a grade, the student must consult the subject teacher and comply with all missed work and exams. Then the student will complete a change of grade form to change the grade. Grade changes including incompletes (Inc) must be submitted before the end of the following quarter. If students fail to change the grade in the next quarter, the grade automatically becomes an F grade.