Guidelines for Online Registration

NOTE for RETURNING students

If you are a returning family, please review the BLUE STEPS below, in case there are documents or services still pending for you.

IMPORTANT: The forms (Health Office, PE, Financial Responsibility Statement, Transportation) and Finances for all returning students must be submitted in order for your child(ren) to receive their schedules and enter their classes on the first day of school.

NEW Students Registration

To accommodate parents who cannot complete the registration steps online, we will arrange face-to-face campus registration ONLY BY APPOINTMENT.

Please call Ms. Eleni Angelidou at 210 6070-226 for the Middle School/Academy and Ms. Chryssoula Xiggi at 210 6070-229 for the Elementary School. Please do not come in without an appointment!

Please follow the below outlined steps (Step 1 to 11) carefully, as they provide all the necessary information you may need in order to navigate the registration steps in a efficient and timely manner without having to come to the school.

Step 1: Initiate Registration

Admitted Students who have received an Admission Letter

Proceed to Steps 2-11 to fill out and submit all required paperwork online.

Step 3: Financial Responsibility

Returning Students

• According to the School's policy, as approved by the Board of Trustees, the students must not have outstanding tuition from the previous school year in order to be eligible to register for the new school year.
• The signed Parent Financial Responsibility Statement must be returned to the Cashier’s office, (2nd Floor, Admin Building) before the school year starts on September 7, 2022. The form can also be emailed to: exarchoui@acs.gr.
• Tuition and fees of the first semester of the 2022-23 academic year must be paid by August 31, 2022. Payment methods and information is available here.

New students

• The signed Parent Financial Responsibility Statement must be returned to the Cashier's office upon payment before the school year starts on September 7, 2022. The form can also be emailed to: exarchoui@acs.gr.
• Elementary School families: Tuition and fees for the first semester of the 2022-23 academic year must be paid before proceeding to steps 4-11. All steps must be completed before August 25, 2022. See Payment methods and related information.
• Middle School/Academy families: Step 2 must be finalized in order to proceed to Step 3 (Meet your Counselor/Course Selection). We encourage families to complete this step as soon as possible in order to enter your course selections for academic scheduling of the upcoming school year. Counselors will be available until mid-July. All steps must be completed before August 25, 2022. See Payment methods and related information.

Please contact the Cashier's office, exarchoui@acs.gr, or (210) 6070208 if you have any questions regarding tuition & fees.

Required forms

Financial Responsibility Statement 2022-23 in ΕΝGLISH

Financial Responsibility Statement 2022-23 in GREEK

Step 5: Health Office

The Health Office of ACS Athens consists of two Registered Nurses. These two health care professionals are dedicated to the well being of our students.

Having a School Health Office gives the parents peace of mind knowing that if a medical situation should arise, the students will be seen promptly and the appropriate action taken. The knowledge that caring health providers are available at ACS Athens is also a comfort to the students.

We, at ACS Athens, are committed to providing optimal care.

Please make note of the following:

• For new students: a School Health record along with an emergency form are required as well as a School Health Examination form signed by a physician or pediatrician. These forms are provided to the parents by the Health Office or can be found online here.
• For returning students: a School Health Examination Form is required as it is valid for one year.
• If your child needs prescribed medication while at school, a doctor's note is required. A Permission Form for Prescribed and Over the Counter Medication can be picked up at school or be found on the website. This form must be completed by a parent/guardian or by a health care provider. Medication cannot be given unless the proper forms are on file.
• All prescription medication must be in a dated, labeled pharmacy container. This includes Inhalers and EpiPens. All medication must be brought to the school by a parent or guardian. There can be no exception. The school nurse is available from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm to receive the medication. Please call if other arrangements need to be made.
• Reasons to stay home: Fever over 38 °C (100.4 °F), flu-like symptoms, vomiting and diarrhea. A doctor's note may be required to return to school and for the absence to be excused per school attendance policy.
• If your child has been diagnosed with a communicable disease such as chickenpox, staph, untreated head lice, ringworm, pink eye, etc. he/she must be properly treated by a health care provider and upon returning to school a doctor's note is required.
• Please inform the nurse: if your child will be out for an extended time due to illness, has frequent absences due to a documented chronic medical condition, has any surgical procedures or hospitalizations that may require accommodations to ensure your child's health needs and academic success.
• All the Health Office forms and instructions are available online. Kindly fill out these forms accordingly and return them to the Nurse at the email indicated below.

Health Office contact information:

• Office Hours: 8:30 - 18:00, Phone #: 210 6070217, Email: gargalia@acs.gr

Required forms

School Health Record Card

Student Health Examination Form

Prescribed Medication Form

Parent consent emergency form

Step 6: PE Uniforms Purchase & PE Participation Form

PE Uniforms

In an effort to ensure that students in P.E. classes are appropriately attired, the following administrative policy has been adopted.

All students must purchase a standard ACS Athens P.E. uniform consisting of a summer and a winter set

Physical education uniforms will be available for purchase beginning the first day of school in PE classes. Below are the different options:

Elementary School

Summer Uniform Set (use the below options to select your set):

• T-shirt unisex (10 Euros)
• Lycra shorts unisex (10 Euros)
• Short leggings for Girls (13 Euros)
• Capri leggings for girls (15 Euros)

Winter Uniform Set (use the below options to select your set):

• Hooded Sweatshirt (18 Euros)
• Zipper Hooded Sweatshirt (20 Euros)
• Sweatpants unisex (15 Euros)
• Ankle Leggings for girls (15 Euros)

Middle School - Academy

Summer Uniform (use the below options to select your set):

• T-shirt unisex (10 Euros)
• Lycra shorts unisex (10 Euros)
• Capri leggings for girls (15 Euros)

Winter Uniform (use the below options to select your set):

• Hooded Sweatshirt (20 Euros)
• Zipper Hooded Sweatshirt (22 Euros)
• Sweatpants unisex (16 Euros)
• Ankle Leggings for girls (16 Euros)

The use of PE attire is needed to maintain a proper level of hygiene and also gives a feeling of being prepared and responsible. By wearing the school uniform a sense of pride and unity is promoted and the image of our school both on campus and in the community is enhanced.

PE Participation Form

Middle School/High School – this step has been combined with Step 11.  Please follow the instructions.

The Elementary School remains as indicated below.

This document does not replace the Student Health Examination form required by the Health Office. It is an additional form that MUST be filled out and submitted to the appropriate PE Office:

• Elementary School / karatopouzie@acs.gr

PE Participation form

Step 8: Transportation

(updated May 2022)

Bus services are contracted by ACS Athens parents and cover the entire Athens metro area. Students are transported by professional drivers and are supervised on the bus by a monitor and any other ACS Athens staff member who also rides the bus. Bus Monitors regularly communicate and collaborate with the school principals if there is ever a discipline issue.

Pricing & Routes

For the school year 2022 - 2023, the bus prices will be:

• € 1,345 for Zone A (Halandri, Ag. Paraskevi, N. Psychico)
• € 1,790 for Zone B (Psychico, Filothei, Papagou, Holargos, Vrilissia, Athens-Hilton)
• € 2,020 for Zone C (All other areas)

Prices include VAT (ΦΠΑ). In case of increase in VAT, the rates will be adjusted accordingly and will apply to parents of children who have not settled payment.

• The above said bus contract/agreement is available below for parents to print / sign / and return to the Transportation Office. Please be sure to sign this contract and mail it directly to Mr. Sarris, Aharnon 70, 145 61 Kifissia or email it to Mr. Marios Nikolis at transportationoffice@acs.gr.
• The bus contractor's representative at the school is also available to assist you. Mr. Marios Nikolis will be available from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. beginning August 22, 2022. Feel free to call him or email him should you have any questions - 210 6070.239 or transportationoffice@acs.gr.  
• To arrange for student pick-up and drop-off locations, please contact Mr. Marios Nikolis at 210.6070.239.
• For practical reasons, the bus service is not a "door-to-door" service. In general, the buses will pick up and drop off all children at the closest possible point. The bus stops will naturally be on main corners, roundabouts, STOP signs or near crosswalks considering the total bus route length and duration, and the width of the road.
• Parents can pay the fees directly to the contractor, (Payable to: Σαρρής Δ&Α ΑΕ - Sarris D&A SA), through bank transfer to one of the following two bank accounts:
  • National Bank of Greece (Ethniki)
    Bank Account Number: 120-001-565-26
    IBAN: GR-570-110-120-000-001-200-015-6526
    SWIFT Code: ETHNGRAA
  • Alpha Bank
    Bank Account Number: 139-002-320-006-330
    IBAN: GR-020-140-139-013-900-232-000-6330
    SWIFT Code: CRBAGRAA
  • EUROBANK
    Bank Account Number: 540201458835
    IBAN: GR7902600950000540201458835
    SWIFT CODE: ERBKGRAA

Please send a copy of your payment receipt to Mr. Sarris either by fax at 216.800.2844 or by email to info@sarristours.gr for his records. If you have any questions, please call Mr. Sarris at 210.801.5833 or 210.801.7396.

Terms & Reduced Fares

In case of a student (grades 1-12) who wishes to use the bus one way, if this is declared at the beginning of the school year, the payment will be a 65% of the total transportation fees, otherwise the total fees should be paid.

Pre-school children who finish at 13:00 and are picked up by their parents are charged at a 50% rate.

In case of termination of the contract due to departure of the student/s from the school or for any other reason, NO REFUND is due.

If the bus fees are not paid in full the bus contractor will be able to pursue payment through legal channels, using the city of Athens legal courts.

Bus Transportation Contract

After-School Hours Buses Service available only to Students in grades 6 - 12

The school provides buses scheduled to depart after regular school hours for students involved in athletic activities, after school programs, club meetings, library use etc. Students leaving campus for whatever reason CANNOT use the Late Bus Service.

These buses are area buses (not a door to door service) and the itineraries are run without the presence of bus monitors. The late buses are available to middle school and high school students; this service is not available to elementary students.

This service is free of charge.

In all cases when Late buses are not available, or the late bus cannot accommodate a student, parents must provide their own transportation.

Anyone who may ride a late bus for any after school activity at any time during the year must have the Late Bus Waiver Form submitted.

Complete, sign and sumbit the forms to the Transportation Office or email them at transportationoffice@acs.gr

Required forms

Parent Bus Contract 2022-2023 in ENGLISH

Parent Bus Contract 2022-2023 in GREEK

GDPR Bus Privacy Policy Form 2022-2023 in ENGLISH

GDPR Bus Privacy Policy Form 2022-2023 in GREEK

Late Bus Waiver Form

Step 9: Parent/Teacher Organization (PTO)

Be an active member of the PTO and work to connect our community through meetings and events! The ACS Athens Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is a very active part of our community. Throughout the year they organize many events, such as Parents/Principals morning coffees, schoolwide events such as the Welcome Back BBQ, Winter Holiday Bazaar and the International Spring Fair. Volunteer and become an active member of the PTO! The ACS Athens community of learners need your support and involvement! Contact us at pto@acs.gr.

PTO Welcome letter

PTO Events Calendar 2021-22

Step 10: Cafeteria & Meals (Gefsinus)

ACS Athens retains two separate air conditioned cafeteria areas; the main cafeteria by the school Theater lobby and the Elementary cafeteria which only serves Elementary students. Students may also enjoy their lunch at some open air campus areas. See here: menus, prepayment cards and more.

The Menu of the hot meals is published monthly and there is one for Middle School / High School and another for the Elementary cafeterias. The offered food items pricing is also listed in our website. For full hot meals there is a prepayment card which offers a price discount.

The hours of operation are 8:00 to 18:00 at the main cafeteria. The Elementary cafeteria is open only during lunch time. All students, school employees and parents can eat at the cafeteria areas regardless of whether they purchased the food from the school cafeteria or brought the food from home.

About Gefsinus

Gefsinus is the largest catering company operating in closed markets in Greece and one of the largest ones in southeastern Europe. It caters daily to 90.000 people in more than 80 service locations in Athens, Crete and Peloponnese. It covers the catering needs of industrial and service provider companies, medical care and educational institutions, camps, etc. 

See here further information on Gefsinus.

Please communicate directly with the school's cafeteria manager Mr. George Borsis, 210 6070236, acs@gefsinus.gr for meal arrangements, prepaid lunch card arrangements and meal payments. Note that in order to secure a prepaid meals card, the student school ID card is used for the Middle School and High School. For the Elementary School students, the cafeteria personnel know internally the children who receive the prepaid meals, without need to show their ID card.
For any other questions, please contact the school's Director of Finance, Steve Kakaris at kakariss@acs.gr.