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Are AISG’S Late Work & Absence Policies Too Nice?

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There’s a saying that two things that are certain in life: taxes and death. Well, for us students, we can add tests to that list of inevitable things. I wrote about AISG’s grading system before, but now I want to write about our makeup and late work policies, ... More »

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Hair4Hope

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On International Day, the high school community service club Connect4Cancer hosted their annual hair donation event. Once again, it was successful and touching. Not only did the AISG community come together, but there were also many people from outside our com... More »

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“The Most Memorable Concert of the Year”

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The Spring Concert of the year, featuring MS band, HS band, and jazz band, was successfully held on April 19, 2019, at our theater. The concert consisted of two major parts: the high-school jazz band performance conducted by Mr. Bott and performances by the mi... More »

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10th Grade Speeches: The Way I See It

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“The Way I See It” speeches have been a yearly tradition in AISG’s 10th-grade history class. The assignment requires students to construct a four to eight-minute speech over a 3 month period about anything the student is interested in. Starting April 16, stude... More »

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Introducing AISG Quiz Bowl

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What comes to your mind when the school announces that a group of students is traveling to another region to compete in a national Quiz Bowl tournament? Maybe a clique immersed in the acquisition of knowledge, or demure, inquisitive students who are often patr... More »

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Time to Step Up Your CAS

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Having to juggle six IB courses is already stressful enough: but on top of that, IB decides to give students even more stress with their add-ons: extended essay, TOK, and CAS. Out of the three extra components of work students have to do to earn their diploma,... More »

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AISG’s Got Talent: Talent Show 2019

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On Friday, April 19, StuCo hosted their annual Talent Show starting at 5:30 p.m. in the theater. This year, there was an array of different performances — ranging from multiple grand piano performances, to extremely well choreographed dances. Jason H. started ... More »

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Senior Prank from The Class of 2019

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Senior year is full of customs. From junior takeover to ditch day, to superlatives, the final year of high school is sure to be busy.  What Is a Senior Prank? Senior year is full of customs. From senior takeover to ditch day, the final year of high school is s... More »

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Are Students Stressed or Just Rude?

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This article is a collaboration between Olivia S., Maggie M., and Michelle Z.  As we all know, AISG is an extremely academic high school where students are consistently motivated to succeed in their studies. However, sometimes this incessant drive may leave st... More »

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Is AISG’s Tuition Way Too Expensive?

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The American International School of Guangzhou (AISG) is considered one of the most reputable international schools in the province of Guangdong. The high school students who attend school here are privileged to have great teachers, resources, and facilities. ... More »

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IB Exams: The End

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IB exams are just around the corner; teachers are cramming materials at the last minute while students are frantically studying for their upcoming exams. For those who do not know, IB exams are spread across three weeks, from May 7 until May 24. The schedule f... More »

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Stay Tuned and String Along

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Last Tuesday evening marked the last choir and strings concert of the 2018-19 school year. It was also the last AISG concert for Ms. Lin and many of our seniors. I’ve attended all three choir and strings concert this year, and there is no doubt that this conce... More »