A YEAR OF HISTORIC PROGRESS

Annual review 2018-2019 ANNUAL REVIEW 2018-2019 INDEX

Editors Message from the School Director 2 Valentina Pollini Leadership Team 2018-19 4 Kami Poma Bill Volchok Board of Trustees 6 ASB History 8 Contributors School Overview 12 Maria Angeles Blanco Alison Carollo School Demographics 14 Johanna Cena Assessments 15 Kevin Hebden Meg Holmes Standardized Tests 16 Lynda Johnson University Acceptance 19 Ann Jurewicz Jennifer Killion Divisions 21

Jeremy Majeski Early Childhood Center 22 Ana Martínez Elementary School 26 Mark Pingitore Valentina Pollini Middle School 29 Kami Poma High School 32 Shawn Plancke Margareth Stuhan Visual Arts 36 Cristina Torrengo Athletics 40 Marta Vernet Bill Volchok Commitment to Community Service 46

Professional Development 49 © American School of ASB English Language Center 51 www.asbarcelona.com Parents Association 52 Diseño y producción: ACV Global - Look and Remember Development Program 55 www.acvglobal.com Alumni Association 57 Financial Report 58 ASB Memberships 59 MESSAGE FROM THE SCHOOL DIRECTOR CURRICULUM, COURSES AND FRAMEWORKS • A new six-day schedule framework that includes more time for students in math and science. • New IB courses in Computer Science, Music, and Global Politics. Every year we want to make strides to creating a better and warmer place • New secondary math curriculum (CPM) in grades 6-10. for students, families and staff. Our strategic plan’s five strategic initiatives: • Revised advisory curriculum and student support systems in secondary Project Based Learning, Math, Science, Athletics, Performing Arts, help us school to support social-emotional development. move toward our vision and commitment to ongoing improvement. • Introduction of Catalan Language Learning (CLL) for non-fluent speakers.

Our focus in 18-19 in math and science led to professional development and implementation of New Generation Science Standards (NGSS), a new elementary math-science instructional coach, and new secondary science labs. ADDITIONAL STAFF POSITIONS We are really pleased with our 2019 standardized test results and progress in these two areas. As part of this plan, we also inaugurated a state of the • New High School Principal. art auditorium-gymnasium that has transformed our performing arts, athletics, • New Middle School Principal. and community events. We hosted many performing art exhibitions that • New Performing Art Director. included two major musicals, The Chocolate Factory and Mamma Mia, and • New IT Manager. showcased student talent by hosting basketball and volleyball tournaments, • Reading Specialist in K5-Grade 1. Mark Pingitore math and robotics competitions, talent shows, and visual art displays. Director We ended the year by having our first indoor graduation on campus in June. Furthermore, we created a pilot team of teachers to learn together how to implement project based learning units in our school, planned a new Maker INITIATIVES Space and hired an innovation coach to start in 19-20. • Development of international teacher professional development cohorts This annual review captures in much greater detail our 2018-19 story. with other international schools in . Our impressive success is due to an international community of parents, • Launch the iPad pilot program in 5th grade. students, and staff who are teaming to construct a great learning environment • Creation of the ASB project-based learning pilot teacher team. for students. • Leadership in being a founding member and participant of the Barcelona International School Association (BISA) and the Iberian Sports League. I am proud of the positive steps we are taking from our 3 year olds‘ development of trust in adults and each other, the cultivation of their sense of wonder, and to these little ones’ massive vocabulary expansion to our 18 year old International Baccalaureate Diploma graduates’ high level of academic independence, sense of global responsibility, and ability to lead and care for others.

2 3 LEADERSHIP TEAM 2018-2019

Bill Volchok Johanna Cena Ann Jurewicz Maggie Stuhan Kevin Hebden Ferrán Sole Alison Carollo Valentina Pollini Assistant Director Teaching and Learning High School Middle School Director of Operations Head of Head of Director Communications Principal Principal Performing Arts Manager Admissions and External Relations

Jeremy Majeski Cristina Torrengo Marta Vernet Shawn Plancke Ana Mercadal Jose Manuel Jordi Varela María Angeles Blanco Elementary School Early Childhood Head of Activities and Athletic Director Head of Human Calahorra IT Manager Financial Manager Principal Principal Community Service Resources Facilities Manager

4 5 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Significant investments in upgrading the facilities • MS building. Two floors of state-of-the-art • High school renovations during the summer classrooms inaugurated in September 2018. with phase A completing 2 floors of classrooms The Board of Trustees is responsible for the overall governance of ASB. It focuses on the following three that include new high school science labs, 2 components of school leadership: • New Gymnasium and Auditorium to support music rooms, and a glassy, open, transparent athletics and performing arts that opened in environment developing a modern building ENSURE THE FOCUS THE SCHOOL SUPPORT AND October 2018. theme across the campus. SUSTAINABILITY OF ON ITS MISSION WHILE SUPERVISE THE SCHOOL THE SCHOOL PROVIDING SUPPORT TO DIRECTOR ACHIEVE ITS VISION

The Board and Leadership Team invested in our 5 MSA objectives with resources to help the ASB’S 2018-2019 school reach its vision: BOARD OF TRUSTEE MEMBERS: The Middle States Association (MSA) re-accreditation process helped our community define developmental objectives that will improve our students’ achievement and community experience. The resulting action plans From left to right helped define parameters for the budgets for this year and future school years. These objectives are now the foundation of our strategic plan. Nuria Ribas Board Secretary & Communication

Pete Popov - Strategy Objectives Pau Bermudez - Treasurer

Increase student achievement in math Develop a stronger performing arts program Angela Bonifacie - Governance

Paola Garbarino - Facilities Increase student achievement in science Develop a stronger athletic program Andy Thompson - President

Increase inquiry and project-based Paul Petermeijer - Vice President & Strategy learning experiences Claudio Doria - External Appointed (Missing in photo)

The school also created objectives and areas of improvement beyond the scope of these five areas. Mark Pingitore - School Director (Missing in photo) (Non Voting)

The Board and Leadership Team decided to increase student population in the ECC to ensure the future stability of our programs. • Additional classes, increasing the PK3 and PK4 to two groups.

6 7 ASB HISTORY

During the 1988-89 school year, October 2, 1962 we said goodbye to the Spanish national system classes. From that Was the fi rst day of the history of the time on all students would study the American High School program, American School of Barcelona. with a series of obligatory subjects for the students who wished to study in Spanish universities.

In 1977, ASB was given a large sum to In 1995, the Generalitat of Catalunya leave the rented building in . With In 1986, the Ministry of recognized the parity of the North this money the school bought the land for the Education recognized ASB American educational system with the new building in . as a “foreign school” (centro Spanish system. extranjero).

1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s The idea to open the fi rst and During the 1970s, Spain went from The 1980s brought the reunifi cation of all The 1990s brought increased enrollment, only school to provide an dictatorship to democracy, enjoying the the students to the Esplugues campus. better facilities, and offi cial recognition education in English belonged new liberty achieved, which ASB had been for the quality of education that ASB to Dr. Jose Maria Poal. Upon enjoying for over a decade. By the end of provided. In the spring of 1990, ASB returning to Barcelona from the 1970s, ASB had 400 students, about was accredited by the Middle States US Dr. Poal was inspired to provide 300 in Esplugues and over 100 in la Font Association in the United States. his children with an American education del Lleo. leading him to found the fi rst American School in Barcelona.

8 9 ASB bought the land bordering our facilities and created In 2014, a celebratory an outdoor recreation space of about 3,100 square event was held to inaugurate meters. The construction started in August 2017 the new ECC and Elementary and includes an outdoor amphitheater, artifi cial building and the new library. grass fi eld, hard court play space, and gardens. In US Ambassador James January 2018, the school completed the Middle Costos was a special guest States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA) at the event. re-accreditation process and met all MSA standards.

2019 During the 2000s, ASB continued 2012 October 19th was a momentous day in ASB´s working on self improvement and was history: the inauguration of our new Middle rewarded in 2001 when the Middle School and auditorium-gymnasium. Over 400 States Association re-accredited ASB, community members celebrated this special recognizing its academic excellence event and got to see fi rst-hand how the space and standards. The alumni reunions, brought everyone together and allowed us to celebrations and goodbye parties for spotlight our tremendous student talent. This teachers have been an opportunity In 2016, ASB launched a development new facility is a sign of our quest for ongoing for many to touch base with their old program called Building Together to help unite the improvement and just the starting point of classmates and teachers. community and start an inclusive culture of giving. where we would like to go as a school. ASB celebrated its 50th anniversary.

In 2007, ASB was the fi rst school to start the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program in English in Barcelona.

10 11 SCHOOL OVERVIEW

The American School of Barcelona is a private, international, coeducational day school serving students from 3-18 years old in the greater Barcelona metropolitan area since 1962. ASB offers a university preparatory VISION curriculum which provides its graduates access to American, Spanish and international universities. The American School of Barcelona seeks to continuously improve through innovation. Our aim is to be recognized as the leading international school in Europe, empowering Is accredited by students to lead with integrity, to open minds, Is recognized and the Middle States and to transform the world. approved by the US Association of Colleges Department and Schools and of State’s Offi ce of the International Overseas Schools. Baccalaureate Organization (IBO).

Participates in the Is recognized in Spain European Sports as a Centro Extranjero Conference (ESC), (foreign school) by the CORE VALUES MISSION a regional sports league Generalitat de Catalunya made up of schools from and the Spanish Ministry Caring, Student-centered, Our mission is to empower around Europe. of Education. Innovative, Rigorous, Resilient. preschool through 12th grade students to become global citizens with the critical thinking skills and the self-confi dence to maximize their potential.

Belongs to the Is a member of Mediterranean Association the Barcelona of International Schools International School (MAIS) and European Association (BISA). Council of International Schools (ECIS).

12 13 SCHOOL DEMOGRAPHICS ASSESSMENTS

Start of School Year Enrollment Students by Divisions EXTERNAL ASSESSMENTS 309 91 IB RESULTS High School Early Childhood Center International Baccalaureate Diploma Scores

No. of ASB IB students % of ASB students that passed Avg. ASB IB score ASB high score (out of 45) World average 913 2017 51 98% 35 42 30 Students 2018 52 94% 34 44 30 2019 72 94% 33 42 30

219 294 Middle School Elementary School Distribution of IB Diploma Scores Class of 2019

Percent of Score Range passing students School Demographics Faculty Profile 45 - 40 11% 24% 30% 46% The ASB staff includes 114 faculty members (teachers and assistants), 23 support staff and 15 39 - 35 31% administrators. The approximate composition of faculty by nationality is: 34 - 30 29%

English speaking countries 29 - 24 29% 62% Spanish 32% Other countries

North Spanish Other 6% American countries More than 80% of our international teachers 50+ nationalities have advanced degrees.

14 15 STANDARDIZED TESTS

International Schools Assessment (ISA) The ISA tests are designed specifically for students in international schools around the globe and it assesses mathematical literacy, reading, and writing. ASB students in grades 3 through 9 take the tests every winter. In reading and writing, ASB continues to outperform our peer group at other international schools in Europe, as well as the average of all international schools in the cohort. In math, we are above the averages in most grades.

Ready by Grade Exposition/Argument Writing

600 600 600 574 570 571 540 550 550 513 545 542 512 501 ASB 513 516 512 510 ASB 500 500 479 488489 474 468 452 European Schools 451 European Schools 450 450 434 443 443 419 416 All Schools 409 413 All Schools 400 365 385 400 383 350 345 350 316 341 300 290 290 300

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Mathematical Literacy by Grade Narrative/Reflective Writing by Grade

600 592 600 560 549 548 550 538 550 534 508 508 536 534 519 515 ASB 498 ASB 500 500 468 474 476 485474 441447 467 European Schools European Schools 450 450 455 421 405 433 435 397 387 All Schools 400 All Schools 400 379 378 365 354 355 350 350 306300 311 300 300

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16 17 Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) The MAP tests are standardized assessments designed to measure growth in student learning in reading and math. UNIVERSITY ACCEPTANCE Students in grades 3 through 10 are tested each spring to help teachers plan instructional programs and measure University Acceptance and Matriculation student growth. ASB is signifi cantly outperforming other international schools in both reading and math in most Graduates from the Classes of 2017-2019 were accepted to the following universities. (Highlighted universities indicate grade levels. matriculation).

UNITED STATES

American University Emerson College Miami University, Oxford The New School University of Pittsburgh Babson College Flagler College Michigan State University Tufts University University of Portland MAP: Math Berklee College of Music Florida Institute of Technology New York University University of California, Berkeley University of Richmond 263 Boston College Florida State University Northeastern University University of California, Davis University of Rochester 258 260 254254 Boston University Fordham University Northwestern University University of California, Irvine University of San Diego 251 251 249 249 Bowdoin College Franklin Olin College of Engi- Nova Southeastern University University of California, Los Angeles University of San Francisco 245 244 246 241 243 Brandeis University neering Oakland University University of California, San University of South Carolina 237239 240 234 234 Brown University George Mason University Ohio State University Diego University of Southern California 230 229232 California State University, George Washington University Pratt Institute University of California, Santa University of Tampa 226 226 228 227 Northridge Georgetown University Saint Louis University Barbara University of Washington 218 218 220 216 217 Carnegie Mellon University Georgia Institute of Tech- San Diego State University University of Chicago University of Wisconsin, Madison Chapman University nology San Francisco State University University of Colorado Virginia Polytechnic Institute 206 207 204 206 Colgate University Harvey Mudd College Savannah College of Art and Boulder Wellesley College 200 Columbia University Indiana University Bloom- Design University of Houston Worcester Polytechnic Institute 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th Cornell University ington Seton Hall University University of Illinois at Drexel University Johns Hopkins University Skidmore College Chicago Duke University Loyola Marymount University Stanford University University of Iowa Earlham College Massachusetts Institute of Syracuse University University of Notre Dame ASB MAIS ECIS AOS Elon University Technology Temple University University of Pennsylvania

UNITED KINGDOM

Abertay University Imperial College London Queen Mary University of University of Bristol University of Manchester Aberystwyth University Keele University London University of Cambridge University of Nottingham Arts University Bournemouth King’s College London Ravensbourne University of Chester University of Oxford MAP: Reading Aston University Lancaster University Regent’s University London University of Derby University of Portsmouth Bath Spa University Leeds Beckett University Royal Holloway, University of University of Dundee University of Reading 260 Birmingham City University London Metropolitan University London University of East Anglia University of Sheffi eld 240 Bournemouth University London School of Economics School of Oriental and African University of East London University of Southampton and Political Science University of Edinburgh University of Stirling 239 Brunel University London Studies 240 233 235 Cardiff University London South Bank University St George’s, University of London University of Essex University of Strathclyde 231 231233 232233 228 229 230 City University of London Loughborough University Swansea University University of Exeter University of Surrey 225 227 227 222 221 222 223 Coventry University Manchester Metropolitan University College London University of Glasgow University of Sussex 218 219 220 220 217 216 Durham University University University for the Creative University of Greenwich University of the Arts London 211 208208 209 Edge Hill University New College of the Human- Arts University of Huddersfi eld University of Warwick 203 200199 202 Edinburgh Napier University ities University of Aberdeen University of Hull University of Westminster 200 Glasgow Caledonian University Newcastle University University of Bath University of Kent University of Winchester 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th Goldsmiths, University of Northumbria University University of Bedfordshire University of Leeds University of York London Nottingham Trent University University of Birmingham University of Leicester Heriot-Watt University Oxford Brookes University University of Brighton University of Liverpool

ASB MAIS ECIS AOS University matriculation CANADA SPAIN NETHERLANDS OTHER COUNTRIES Class of 2019

Carleton University ESADE Erasmus University Rotterdam ESCP-Europe - Paris UK 31% Concordia University EU Business School Barcelona Hotelschool The Hague The American University of McGill University Institut Quimic de Sarria Leiden University Paris Spain 27% Benchmarks McMaster University International University of Maastricht University CODE Berlin University of Queen’s University Universiteit van Amsterdam Applied Sciences USA 17% ECIS - European Council of International Schools Ryerson University LaSalle-Ramon Llull University of Groningen Ecole Polytechnique Federale Simon Fraser University Pompeu Fabra University Utrecht University de Lausanne Gap Year/Other 12% MAIS - Mediterranean Association of International Schools University of British Columbia Ramon Llull University VU University of Amsterdam Les Roches International University of Manitoba Universitat Autónoma de School of Hotel Management AOS - American Overseas Schools Netherlands 7% University of Ottawa Barcelona University of Lausanne University of Toronto Universitat Politécnica de University of Waterloo Catalunya Other EU 4% York University Universitat Pompeu Fabra Universitat de Barcelona Canada 2% University of Navarra 18 19 SCHOOL NEWS Middle and High School Upgrades After many years of patient planning and waiting, the new Middle School building was completed and our 6-8th grade classes moved into DIVISIONS marvelous new classrooms. Wide hallways and classrooms with large glass windows give a spacious feeling to the educational spaces. Our secondary art teachers and students have finally moved out of the old modular art room into a sunny, double classroom with many work EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER area options. The lower floor of the building houses our new gymnasium/ auditorium, which our sports and performing arts programs have used to increase student participation. Musicals, concerts, pep rallies, sports competition, student and parent assemblies, and our culminating 12th grade graduation are now hosted in a spectacular, professional new ELEMENTARY SCHOOL facility. The inauguration event in October was a celebration for all the hard work, contributions and patience that the entire community has dedicated to the completion of this project.

As a result of moving the Middle School from the main building into the MIDDLE SCHOOL space, the HS was able to begin a long awaited remodeling of the main building. Highlights include 2 new soundproof music rooms on the ground floor and large windows installed into classrooms for better visibility and lighting, and the creation of a 3rd HS science lab. HIGH SCHOOL

20 21 EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

EARLY WHAT DOES INQUIRY LOOK LIKE IN THE EARLY YEARS?

One of ASB’s strategic goals is Project Based Learning. PBL in ECC is seen through the pedagogical method CHILDHOOD of choice known as Inquiry-based Learning. This approach invites children to become “owners & drivers” in their own learning. Children are encouraged to think, pose meaningful questions and solve problems by experimenting, observing and evaluating possible solutions of a wondering they may have. This year’s PK4 were extremely interested in the Light Unit. PK4 teachers guided their students to explore their questions related to light: CENTER How do we obtain light? Are there different sources of light?, Discover the many shades of light, name the many benefi ts of light and how does our community take advantage of it.

Of course children’s interests didn’t arise from scratch. The teacher’s role within this unit was that of a facilitator. They guided their students to explore their questions and decide on a course of action. Teachers posed carefully crafted, open-ended questions that allowed learners to deepen their thinking and investigate further, rather than respond with one correct or incorrect answer. These open-ended questions were aligned with instructional goals and learning objectives, but also follow the lead of the children’s own thinking. PK4 teachers actively listened and refl ected upon the thoughts of children in order to provide resources and provocations to extend the learning.

PK4 students became real-life scientists. The research process came alive as learners were encouraged to make predictions, observe, investigate and share fi ndings through discourse, drawings and book readings. This inquiry model echoes the constructivist theories of Freire, suggesting that children must be active participants in their learning, as opposed to vacant minds waiting to be fi lled with preordained information.

22 23 BUDDY MOMENTS IN ECC

Throughout this year many Elementary and Middle school children have had the opportunity to engage with our youngest students during the school day. In ECC, children enjoy the one-to-one attention they receive from their “older” buddy. You will often hear positive comments amongst the ECC students:

“I like listening to my special friend when she reads to me”, “ He makes me feel special by telling me how I can make my drawing more colorful”, “We always do fun things together when we build with blocks!”, “I help my buddy with his Spanish”, and, “My buddy is my friend. We ride the same bus home”.

Teachers report that participation in buddy sessions enhances children’s social learning behaviors such as taking turns, listening, sharing knowledge, praising others effort, and helping one another when completing tasks.

Teacher comments confirm that these buddy sessions have a positive influence on the students involved. The older students assume the role of teacher, they have also allowed MS students to engage and assist are motivated to do their best. The younger children ECC kids during class instruction, Music, PE and bond with the older buddy and friendships flourish, Art classes. Elementary buddy reading has also especially observed when ECC children see their new happened, where grade levels celebrate reading with friends some place else besides their classroom. younger peers. The excitement to say hello and give a hug makes you realize how wonderful it is to see such bonds form. Teachers try their best to find opportunities for children Teachers agree that it brings out the best in kids. from different age levels to engage together. Besides accomplishing the academic purpose, building ECC invites all forms of buddies. They promote a community is what makes students feel like they are favorable school atmosphere. We have had Middle part of something. They feel accepted, they empathize school/Elementary SLL and CLL students read Spanish with others allowing their self-confidence skills to grow. books and perform plays in Catalan for our youngest to enjoy. The Middle school Little Tikes Lynx sessions

24 25 EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The Elementary school continues to make great strides with our strategic goals and initiatives. With the addition of our new math and science coach and signifi cant professional development, our teachers are working together to enhance the elementary school experience. One area of growth has been in science. We’ve committed to increasing our students’ achievement in science by writing a curriculum that includes 3 units aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and engaging students in a cycle of inquiry throughout the scientifi c process. Students are learning to engage in scientifi c phenomena, generate questions, and design/conduct investigations. Through this work, students are engaged in units such as Light and Sound, Animal Adaptations, and Earth’s Changes.

In addition to our work in science, we’re proud of our students for taking the lead in making an impact on their world. 5th graders were inspired by their study of the declaration of human rights and led amazing projects such as holding a book drive to send books to schools in Africa, inviting local climate scientists in to speak about the impact of climate change and hold a screening of a childrens movie that highlighted gender and racial diversity. 3rd graders learned about the danger to a local fi sh, the fartet, and helped to raise ELEMENTARY and release them in local waterways. 1st graders collected plastic waste, converted it into art, and sold SCHOOL it at a market to raise money for a local animal rescue.

26 27 SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING AND MIDDLE CHILD SAFETY SCHOOL We believe strongly in educating the whole child, which includes their social-emotional development. A number of years ago, we adopted a research-based program called Second Step, which is implemented by our school counselor. The Second Step program teaches children important skills for getting along with others and doing well in school. It also helps our school be a safe and supportive place where everyone can learn. During the 2018-2019 school year, we added an additional component to this program called the Child Protection Unit. This unit reviews 3 types of skills regarding personal safety, touching safety and assertiveness. Through this program our students are equipped to handle challenging situations that may arise in regards to their safety.

SUPPORT

28 29 EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT SCHOOL COMMUNITY

The Middle School continued to make significant progress with regard to our two strategic academic objectives We moved into our new building and were excited to equip our humanities and castellano classrooms with in math and science. flexible furniture to contribute to the overall community feel. We also started to settle into and enjoy a dedicated area for students and other community members to gather and spend time with one another with the addition of the suite of middle school offices and reception area. We took our Advisory Program to the next level this year by adopting a supplementary curriculum based on the work of Cathy Berger Kaye, an educational expert in pastoral care and service learning. Cathy visited us during the fall to deliver PD to all MS teachers and assist in the further development of our advisory and service programs.

In math, many middle school students participated Additional STEM accomplishments included the in a variety of competitions during the course of MS Robotics team placing 4th out of 16 teams in the year including when ASB hosted the first ever the Middle School FIRST Lego Robotics Competition Mediterranean MathCounts competition. ASB middle and our sending a delegation of 15 female students school students earned four of the top five spots in the to participate in the Barcelona Emerson Robotics competition, including first place. Event. The girls worked side by side with engineers, marketing, and human resource experts to build a The science department began work with world robot, think of a product idea, and prepare a short renowned science consultant Paul Anderson to presentation to find funding. develop robust assessment and curriculum materials to meet the demands of the Next Generation Science Standards and to build out meaningful explorations to Our students participated in many service programs perform in our new science labs. during the course of the year ranging from collecting over 1200 kilos of non-perishable food items during our annual food drive to removing 7,787 pieces of trash from our Barcelona beaches. Our Lynx Enrichment program continued to expand to offer students an Finally, we continued to add more students to the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of learning experiences from numbers of children participating in both our after Salsa Dancing and Honor Choir to Lynx TV, Model MUN, and NESDA school performing arts and athletics programs with (Northern European Speech, Debate, and Acting). With the addition record numbers of girls participating in sports this year. of NESDA, we were also able to host ASB’s first Annual Middle Years Speech and Debate Tournament. We are looking forward to building out this event even more in the coming years.

30 31 EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The High School saw facility upgrades with Continuing its growth trajectory, the High School HIGH renovations that created 3 state-of-the-art science labs added a fourth section of 10th grade fully occupying and two dedicated music rooms for the Performing the A building as the Middle School moved to its Arts. In the IB Diploma Program (IBDP) 12% of our own site. Full implementation of the CPM Math SCHOOL seniors scored 40 or above, qualifying them in the program in grades 9 and 10 was complemented top 5% of IBDP students worldwide with a high score by the introduction of the Next Generation Science at 44. First time IB testing in Computer Science saw Standards (NGSS) thus expanding inquiry learning exceptional results. Progress reporting grades 9-12 in alignment with ASB’s strategic goals. NGSS expert moved to the 1-7 system based on the IBDP marking Paul Anderson provided PD to science teachers in the scale and separate Learning Behaviors reporting fall and spring. Lynx enrichment expanded to offer communicated academic behaviors distinct from robust activities in service, wellness and academic outcome performance. pursuits, as well as providing additional support courses and one-on-one time with teachers to meet individual learner needs.

32 33 SCHOOL COMMUNITY

The High School Community enjoyed the expansion of student services with the addition of a dedicated Dean of Student Life in grades 9-12. The Dean of Student Life provides a fi rst contact for students for support in all areas of the school whether it be questions on academics to helping meet socio-emotional needs.

An Advisory Program was established in the Lynx period consisting of teacher Advisors who address student wellness and guide students in making good choices for their present and future lives. The Advisory curriculum is based on the work of Cathy Berger Kaye, an educational expert in pastoral care and service learning. Cathy visited the American School of Barcelona last fall to assist with teacher PD in these areas.

The Camino de Santiago trip expanded to celebrate the end of the school year in both 9th and 10th grades by having students walk the trail for 3 days. Over 140 students and teachers deepened their relationships while achieving challenging goals and enjoying the beautiful terrain of this world-renowned pilgrimage. Academic enrichment grew with the addition of a Math Team that competed in Madrid, and the launching of a FIRST Robotics Program. The American School of In the area of service, high school students engaged Barcelona hosted the FIRST Robotics competition last spring. ASB’s Model United in marine conservation around the shores of Mallorca Nations (MUN) and New European Speech, Debate and Acting (NESDA) programs after winning the Changemakers at Sea competition, remained strong with the sixth annual BCN MUN welcoming over 400 students and in the summer of 2019 students participated in throughout Europe and NESDA students taking top honors in Prague in April 2019. Operation Wallacea’s conservation research expedition in Indonesia. Marking the third year in the tradition of the summer medical mission to Peru, ASB students served as translators to doctors and medical students from Michigan State University, assisting in medical services and educating local populations who have limited medical access in various health matters.

34 35 VISUAL ARTS

This year, for the first time, our Art teachers organized an exhibition of art works from PK3 to High School that The Art department continued their excellent job by displaying our amazing students’ works in the IB Visual Arts included paintings, wax works, ceramic works, masks and sculptures. Exhibition, Around the world in 60 minutes, and Meet the Artist.

36 37 PERFORMING ARTS THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY 2018/19 was a busy year in Performing Arts. Our new performing arts director inaugurated two new music In the fall, International Children’s Theater director rooms, and the auditorium expanded our teaching team and developed a new department. Student participation Paul Belanger worked with a group of ES and MS increased, musical ensembles were developed and many students performed in a variety of shows and concerts. students to create a magical performance, “The Students were treated to a visit from Tufts University Wind Band and our new relationship with IAB (Institute of Chocolate Factory”. Based upon Roald Dahl’s story, the Arts - Barcelona) in led to student workshops in Musical Theater and a visiting performance of Alice in our students shared their journey through Willy Wonderland for our ES students. There is a new buzz about Performing Arts at ASB. Wonka’s fantastical factory to excited audiences.

MAMMA MIA After the success of You Can’t Stop the Beat - A Tribute to Hairspray, Spotlight Productions staged its second musical, Mamma Mia - A Tribute to Mamma Mia in May 2019. This was an amazing student-driven project where the performers, script editors, set and costume designers, as well as back-stage hands were CONCERTS all made up of Middle and High School students! Throughout the year there were numerous concerts for students from ECC to HS. We certainly made full use of having a new performance space and were able to host the BISA talent show for the first time.

MS LYNX MAIS CHOIR In March MAIS (Mediterranean Association of International Schools) hosted their middle school honor choir festival here at ASB. Seven schools representing Morocco, Portugal, Italy and Spain joined together to present a repertoire of choir music. Students rehearse separately and then come together for two days of intensive rehearsals. Students performed a selection of pieces for our Middle School and then did the full concert in the evening for parents, relatives and friends.

38 39 ATHLETICS SOCCER TEAMS In 2018-2019 our ASB sports program continued the increase of participation of students in all levels of the school. In previous years ASB was represented in 4 Saturday soccer leagues. In 2018-2019 ASB was represented in 18 different competitive Saturday leagues in soccer, basketball, volleyball and flag football. The campus was buzzing on Saturdays with home games and the High School held pep rallies for the first time for our European Sports Conference (ESC) teams.

1st and 2nd grades soccer team 3rd and 4th grades soccer team 5th and 6th grades soccer team

MS boys soccer team HS soccer 5vs5 team HS boys soccer team

ASB inaugurated a brand new gymnasium which was used to host games, competitions and tournaments for the volleyball, basketball and cheerleading teams. HS girls soccer team MS girls team

40 41 BASKETBALL TEAMS CHEERLEADING TEAMS ASB held its first ever summer basketball camp for two weeks in June and July. Over 57 students participated in rigorous training and skills building.

ES basketball team Girls basketball team

Mini cheerleaders

MS girls basketball team MS boys basketball team

ES cheerleading MS cheerleading

HS boys basketball team

42 43 FLAG FOOTBALL TEAMS CROSS Our Flag football teams received 1st place in the Catalunya Flag Football Championships in the sub 11, sub 13 and sub 17 categories. COUNTRY TEAM

ES flag football team VOLLEYBALL TEAM

MS flag football team HS flag football team MS volleyball team HS volleyball team

44 45 Kids in Mission Botswana Cyber Cafe A COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY ES students started a group called Kids in Mission and the students worked in partnership with a group SERVICE AND SERVICE LEARNING of refugee women in the Dukwy refugee camp who wanted to start a cyber cafe. The 5th graders ASB has continuously developed Community Service programs as well as Service Learning for our students. In conferenced with the refugees periodically, designed these experiential programs, learning occurs through a cycle of action and refl ection as students seek to achieve the furniture for the cyber cafe and fundraised over real objectives for the community and gain a deeper understanding of what it means to serve, as well as enhance 2000 euros so they could buy the necessary materials. their own skill set. Some highlights of this year are: Books for Africa The ES Rotakids started a book drive for schools in Ethiopia, where they organized all the logistics of the drive. Working in partnership with the MS Rotakids Sharing to Learn celebrated its 10th year and the HS Interacts, they organized several events to ASB was a pioneer conceptualizing this program with raise money to pay for the transportation. They were the Department of Education of the Generalitat where able to donate more than 10.400 books. High School students act as Language Assistants in ECC and ES classrooms of public schools in the Baix Maker Challenge Llobregat. The program has grown over the past 10 Was a 5th grade program, where the aim was to years, involving more than 100 schools and impacting develop engineering skills, as well as build empathy, more than 25.000 students. while participating in a meaningful service learning project in our local community. The students visited Fundació Asproseat Proa, a day center for people with Down Syndrome, to get to know the members and Researching with Researchers was a big to fi nd ways that they could make a difference in the success in its inaugural year day-to-day activities at the center. Students worked In collaboration with ICO (Institut Catala d’Oncologia), in groups to identify challenges that people faced, ASB organized visits of high school students to the and then worked over the month, in partnership with premises of ICO and IDIBELL. The “Researching with Barcelona-based Makerspace Creator Street, to fi nd a Researchers” program allowed the students to have a solution to that problem. fi rst-hand glimpse of cancer research and experience science and cancer treatment in an authentic setting. Comemos Juntos The visits were organized in the form of one-to-one Is a program that works to integrate new students talks with the ICO/IDIBELL researchers, where the into the school and helps bring together the school students could learn about the career choices of the community, ensuring that no child eats alone. researcher, his/her project, challenges they face, and Comemos Juntos started out the year focusing on the everyday work. Reciprocally, the conversation was ASB Middle School with a “new buddy program” that done in English, so the researchers could practice their encouraged participating students to set an example English with students who are native speakers.

46 47 of inclusion and kindness by partnering up with new students took a field trip to the area to set free the students and helping them to make new friends. fartets that were born in captivity. This project was led PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT The group later ventured out into the community to bring by our IT Assistant Albert Altimira and we were very the program to the Residencia ORPEA, with several of excited to bring local environmental challenges into This has been an exciting year of professional development for ASB staff members. We are fortunate to be amongst our middle and high school students spending time the classroom for our students to learn about firsthand. the founding schools of the American International Schools in Spain (AISIS) Collaborative of 4 International chatting and having lunch with the elderly. schools in Spain offering the highest level of professional development for teachers. Research suggests that This program was initiated by two high school students. ASB & Asproseat Oil Recycling Project professional learning should be ongoing and job embedded, therefore we have offerred professional learning This year three of our seniors partnered with Asproseat experiences for multiple days within a school year with international consultants. The consultants working with Salvem el Fartet to start a community-wide Kitchen Oil Recycling our staff include: Is a place-based education initiative, which helped campaign. They encouraged many ASB families to immerse students in their local culture and environment. participate in this unique project. The purpose of this We were able to take part to a partnership between project was to recycle used kitchen oil and turn it ASB, the Barcelona Zoo and the Consorci per a la into biodiesel. The oil was picked up and filtered at the Protecció i la Gestió dels Espais Naturals del Delta del Asproseat facility. Dr. Mary Ehrenworth from Columbia Teachers Llobregat. The fartet is a fish that is found in the Delta College Reading and Writing Project working de Llobregat and is currently at risk of extinction due Peru Medical Mission with teachers on effective literacy instruction. to pollution and the enemy fish eating its food. At ASB, In August, a group of 11 ASB students and two teachers we set up aquariums in the 3B classroom, as well as participated in the 11th medical mission organized by in the MS and HS science labs. Students involved in MSUCOM in Iquitos, Peru. Our students and teachers this activity met with a professional from the Barcelona acted as translators for 32 American doctors. During Zoo to learn about fartets, their environment, and how the two weeks, they visited more than 2400 patients. we can help with the repopulation of these fish in The experience was really powerful, with students not the Delta de Llobregat. After three months of taking only learning about the culture of the people of the care of the fartets in the classrooms, the 3rd grade Peruvian Amazon, but also about medicine. Paul Andersen Science consultant working with elementary and secondary teachers to use inquiry and science phenomena to engage students in hands on instruction aligned with the Next Generation Science standards.

Math Studio consultants working with elementary and secondary teachers on effective math instructional practices.

48 49 We also hosted staff developers from High Tech High from California, U.S.A. to work with teachers on developing project based learning experiences for students, working with the residencia next to ASB to fi nd the meaning of joy. The ASB English Language Center offers English language classes to non-ASB students ages 3 to 16 on Monday and Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings from October to May, and a four-week intensive course in July. Local demand for the ASB English Language Center programs was very strong in 2018-2019, with a total of 575 students enrolled. Weekday and Saturday ELC classes were held in the Elementary Building, which provided access for teachers to integrate technology into their language instruction using iPads and laptops.

We also began a new program of Cambridge test prep courses, preparing students ages 11+ for the PET and First Certifi cate with the program achieving In addition to these professional learning a 100% pass rate. opportunities we continue to offer coaching for teachers with three full time instructional coaches In the Summer program, Early Childhood and in literacy, math/science and technology. Elementary students attended sessions with a professional storyteller in the school library, and The Teaching and Learning department is proud classes were held for elementary and secondary to offer world class professional development for students in Radio Broadcast, Art, Swimming, teachers, which will ultimately impact the learning Computers and Sports. Afternoon enrichment classes experience of all ASB students included Drama, Dance, Music, Art, Video Art, Cooking, Speech and Debate and Lego Robotics.

50 51 PARENTS ASSOCIATION PARENTS ASSOCIATION’S DONATIONS The Parents Association donated the generous sum of 3.390€ to support a variety of Our Parents Association and the Committees have been working hard all year to ensure rich institutions and associations like: and plentiful opportunities for our community to become engaged in different events and activities like International Day, Halloween, Teacher Appreciation Day and Winter Bazaar and Flea Market.

The Welcoming Committee also organized a number of social outings, workshops and fun events for new and existing families in which parents can make connections easier. The Parents Association also developed the organization of Parent Ambassadors who help new families adapt in a specifi c neighborhood.

SEPTEMBER FEBRUARY New Family Welcome Coffee Valentine’s Celebrations Seminars: BWN Presentation Seminars: Driving in Spain and Parents’ Tapas and Cocktail Working in Barcelona Barcelona Activa Presentation

OCTOBER MARCH Halloween Festivities Gastronomic Tour Seminars: Health Care System in Spain Calçotada Family Lunch Boquería Tour and Cooking Classes Spring Celebrations

DECEMBER MAY Winter Bazaar and Flea Market International Day Gastronomic Tour Driving Classes Staff Appreciation Day

JANUARY JUNE New Family Welcome Coffee Thank You Volunteer Breakfast Technology Workshop

52 53 DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

The 2018-19 100-Day Campaign and the Spring Party auction raised over 106,000€ in donations. These funds have been targeted or spent on our strategic initiatives and include the following:

Makerspace Equipment - includes laser and vinyl cutters and 2D plotters 30,000€.

Instruments for the music program 20,000€.

Flexible Furniture for classrooms and other spaces 20,000€.

Classroom Air Servers in ECC, ES, and HS 16,000€.

Student Trip scholarships - Athletics, STEM competitions, Robotics, speech and debate club, Model United Nations and Service Learning trips 10,000€.

Teacher Innovation Grants 10,000€.

54 55 SPRING PARTY

Our successful annual Spring Party took place at the Mandarin Hotel and we wish to thank Mr. Jorge Monje, Director of the Mandarin Oriental and an ASB father, for his remarkable hospitality and cooperation. We would like to thank all of the ASB parents who generously donated items to the Spring ALUMNIASSOCIATION Party silent auction and the ASB community for supporting this annual community building and fundraising event. We are really proud of our Alumni and we are thrilled when they visit us! We welcomed on campus: The funds raised will be allocated to the Project Based Learning Initiative. A few of these projects included the fl exible furniture, a creative makerspace, innovation and service learning scholarships. Finally, ASB would like to express our deepest gratitude to our incredible Spring Party Committee for their time, endless hard work, commitment and dedication to organizing a spectacular event.

Sarah Dagher

Júlia Catena, Sabrina Hare, Pablo Garfías and Anna Vall Fabio Chicero

We also were able to gather several alumni for the presentation of the book “180 Guiños a la vida” written by Pat Pujol. Pat has been for many years an engaged community member and mother in ASB. Her book refl ects her positive way to look at daily life situations.

56 57 FINANCIAL REPORT

2017-2018 2018-2019 ASB MEMBERSHIPS July 1st, 2017 July 1st, 2018 Assets - Jun 30th, 2018 - Jun 30th, 2019 We cooperate throughout the year with different associations and support each other’s projects. ABS wishes to In Euros maintain a close relationship with international and local non-profi t institutions and associations that operate in Non-current Assets Barcelona to increase networking and provide support for our families. Property, Plant and Equipment 13,561,760.22 15,965,867.77

Current Assets Academic Associations Trade and other Receivables 983,860.89 1,312,203.39 Cash and Cash Equivalents 3,158,897.12 2,972,526,23 The Barcelona International Schools Association (BISA) is a professional Total Current Assets 4,142,758.81 4,284,729.62 organization that strives to improve the quality of education in its member TOTAL ASSETS 17,704,518.23 20,250,597.39 schools through several venues. It promotes the sharing of resources, professional development, and communication and interchange; the Reserves organization also attempts to create international understanding in Retained Income 4,062,157.59 4,523,558.85 Barcelona and beyond. BISA serves as a liaison between its member schools, local governments, and pertinent local and international education organizations. Non-Current Liabilities Long-Term Loans 2,248,956.89 4,985,114.48 TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 2,248,956.89 4,985,114.48

Current Liabilities The Mediterranean Association of International Schools is a professional organization that strives to improve the quality of education in its Member Trade and Other Payables 3,968,836.58 2,600,861.76 schools. It promotes the professional development of Faculty, Administrators, Income Received in Advance 6,813,787.24 7,300,797.29 and School Board Members, affects communication and interchange, and Short term loan 610,779.93 840,265.01 creates international understanding. MAIS serves as a liaison between its TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 11,393,403.75 10,741,924.06 40 Member Schools, 41 Associate Member organizations as well as other TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 17,704,518.23 20,250,597.39 regional, professional, and in-service organizations. Presently, MAIS is composed of schools from 15 different countries.

SUMMARY 2018-2019 Revenues Expenses Tuition Fees 80% Personnel Expenses 75% Other School Fees 17% Educational Expenses 17% Other Programs Result 3% Depreciation 5% Other Programs expenses 3%

58 59 Networking Associations

Barcelona Global is a private, independent and non-profi t association, that is set up as a citizen’s platform of ideas and action, made up by people and companies who care about Barcelona and its future. The Esplugues de Llobregat association’s mission is: to actively contribute to making Barcelona one of the most attractive cities in the world to attract and develop talent and

Av. la Miranda economic activity. C/ Jaume Balmes, 7 Hospital Sant Joan de Déu Barcelona The American School of Barcelona Carrer de Lurdes Av. de Jacint Esteva Fontanet C/de la Via Augusta Av. de Lluís Companys Avda. DIAGONAL

Carrer Major C/de la Via Augusta B-23

The Barcelona Women’s Network is a non-profi t, non-religious, and non-political social and charitable organization offering support and B-23 friendship to both local and international women residing in the greater B-20 N-340 Barcelona area. BWN activities cover a wide array of interests including Barcelona social, cultural, charity and well-being. These events are scheduled weekly, monthly or at special times of the year. N-340 N-340 B-23

L’Hospitalet de Llobregat

The American Society of Barcelona functions as a non-political and non-profi t organization and strives to be the focal point for people B-20 who are interested in developing and maintaining business and social relationships in an international environment. AMERICAN SCHOOL OF BARCELONA C/ Jaume Balmes 7 O8950 Esplugues de Llobregat Barcelona, Spain Tel: +34 93 371 4016

www.asbarcelona.com [email protected]

60 AMERICAN SCHOOL OF BARCELONA

C/ Jaume Balmes 7 O8950 Esplugues de Llobregat Barcelona, Spain www.asbarcelona.com