2021-22 Back-To-School Guide by Norfolk Collegiate

2021-22

BACK-TO-SCHOOL GUIDE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

BACK-TO-SCHOOL RESOURCES

TEXTBOOKS, APPS, SUPPLIES & SUMMER ASSIGNMENTS To assist our families with getting ready for the upcoming school year, Norfolk Collegiate has created a Back to School resource board. The board contains a breakdown of all communications parents received over the summer break, including: • Magnus Health application updates • Textbooks, resources and supply information • Summer assignments • Student schedules

• Printed academic calendar • Fall athletic information • Parent-Student Handbook

SUMMER ASSIGNMENTS, SUPPLY LISTS, TEXTBOOKS AND APPS Students are required to complete summer assignments for their upcoming year. Links for the assignments, as well as the required textbooks (if applicable) and how to order them, school apps and supply lists by grade are available on the Back to School resource board. The required textbooks are also located on page 9 for your convenience. Parents and students are able to access the resource board by logging into MyCollegiate at NorfolkCollegiate.org and then toggling to the “Resources” tab. The resource board is also accessible using the QR code below. If you have trouble loggin in, please email MyCollegiate@norfolkcollegiate.org for assistance.

PARENT RESOURCES EXTENDED CARE SERVICES

To assist our working families and student-athletes, Norfolk Collegiate offers before and after school extended care services for our lower and middle school students. Below is a breakdown of the options. LOWER SCHOOL EXTENDED CARE Extended Care is available from 7:30–8 a.m. and 3–6 p.m. every day school is in session starting after Labor Day, as well as teacher work days, parent-teacher conference days and faculty in-service days. Every parent must complete the extended care registration form before the start of the school year. Cost: $50 yearly registration fee per child, daily fee is $25 per student The cost is for K-5 only, pre-Kindergarten is included in tuition. You’re only charged for days your child attends the Extended Care Program. The extended care registration form is available online at NorfolkCollegiate.org. You can read more about the program under the “Student Services” tab on the school’s website. Contact the lower school, at 757.625.0471 with questions. MIDDLE SCHOOL EXTENDED CARE FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS Extended Care is available from 7:30–8 a.m. and 3:10–6 p.m. every day school is in session. It is NOT available on teacher work days, parent-teacher conference days and faculty in-service days. Cost: $50 yearly registration fee per child, daily fee is $12 per student You’re only charged for days your child attends. The registration form is available online at NorfolkCollegiate.org. You can read more about the program under the “Student Services” tab on the school’s website. Contact the middle school, at 757.480.2885, ext. 3306 or email Chrisy Cooper at ccooper@norfolkcollegiate.org with questions.

BILLING & STUDENT ACCOUNTS

The business office is your main point of contact for questions about financial assistance, payment plans and student accounts. Contact studentbilling@norfolkcollegiate.org for questions about student billing and student accounts. Please email financialaid@norfolkcollegiate.org with any questions or concerns regarding financial assistance.

HOW WE COMMUNICATE

NORFOLKCOLLEGIATE.ORG The website serves many purposes. For our current families, we offer an array of information once you login to MyCollegiate at NorfolkCollegiate.org. There you will have access to: • • •

Lunch Menu Online Library Resources Summer Assignments

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Textbooks & School Supplies Student Directory Magnus Health

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And More!

DIVISION-SPECIFIC COMMUNICATIONS: Each division and head of school will communicate via email throughout the year. Please make sure your contact information is updated within your account in MyCollegiate.

CONTACTS AT A GLANCE

MYCOLLEGIATE Grades pre-K-12 utilize this web-based program to post grades and assignments and facilitate communication between teachers, students and parents. To access MyCollegiate, visit NorfolkCollegiate. org and click the MyCollegiate button on the top of the page. For login information, questions and technical support, please contact MyCollegiate at at MyCollegiate@norfolkcollegiate.org. SOCIAL MEDIA The school uses Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to promote upcoming events and share school happenings. Follow us at Facebook. com/NorfolkCollegiateSchool, Twitter.com/NrflkCollegiate and Instagram at Instagram.com/NrflkCollegiate.

PARENT AMBASSADORS Parent Ambassadors, PAs, are current parents who serve as liaisons and resources for a specific grade. Each grade has two ambassadors who will communicate upcoming events, class activities, teacher appreciation events and more throughout the year. Be on the lookout for emails from your parent ambassador as the year kicks off.

STUDENT DIRECTORY

The Student Directory provides contact information for current students. This directory is available on MyCollegiate under “Directories” tab (you must be logged on to view the directory).

SCHOOL CLOSURES

If the school should need to close due to inclement weather or for an unforeseen emergency, the school will communicate with parents via phone, email and text, on our website and through social media. In the event of inclement weather closures, notices also will be posted on the scrolls of local news stations. Ensure your contact information is correct by logging into MyCollegiate and reviewing and updating, if needed, your contact information.

WILL YOUR CHILD BE ABSENT? Please call your child’s division or the attendance hotline at 757.282.5317 to report it. The hotline works for students in the lower, middle and upper school.

ADMISSIONS STACY NIXON Associate Head for Advancement snixon@norfolkcollegiate.org | 757.583.0921 BRIAN OWENS Associate Director of Admissions bowens@norfolkcollegiate.org | 757.282.5300 NURSE SUSIE POTTER, Lead School Nurse Grades 6-12 spotter@norfolkcollegiate.org MANDY MARTIN, School Nurse Pre-K-Grade 5 mmartin@norfolkcollegiate.org LOWER SCHOOL CLETEUS SMITH, Head of Lower School csmith@norfolkcollegiate.org 757.625.0471, ext. 1608 CATHERINE THOMSON ’94, Lower School Dean cthomson@norfolkcollegiate.org 757.625.0471, ext. 1641 PANNILL TITUS, Lower & Middle School Counselor ptitus@norfolkcollegiate.org 757.480.2885, ext. 3311 MIDDLE SCHOOL CHARLENE LOOPE, Head of Middle School cloope@norfolkcollegiate.org 757.480.2885, ext. 3307 JILL ARCHER, Middle School Dean jarcher@norfolkcollegiate.org 757.480.2885, ext. 3321 PANNILL TITUS, Lower & Middle School Counselor ptitus@norfolkcollegiate.org 757.480.2885, ext. 3311 UPPER SCHOOL ANNE CLAYWELL ’88, Head of Upper School aclaywell@norfolkcollegiate.org 757.480.2885, ext. 2229 CHRIS TILLSON, Upper School Dean ctillson@norfolkcollegiate.org 757.282.5310 HELEN YOUNCE, Upper School Counselor hyounce@norfolkcollegiate.org 757.480.2885, ext. 2227 ATHLETICS JON HALL, Director of Athletics jhall@norfolkcollegiate.org | 757.480.1411 BUSINESS OFFICE 757.583.0919 DEVELOPMENT OFFICE 757.480.2348

BACK-TO-SCHOOL CHECKLIST ALL PARENTS Upload and complete the requirements for each child in Magnus Health before the first day of school, Aug. 26. If you own a business, please complete the Norfolk Collegiate Affiliated Businesses form to be included in the Nofolk Collegiate Community Affiliated and Alumni Businesses Directory.

UPPER SCHOOL PARENTS Purchase books (listed on Norfolk Collegiate’s website). Label student’s name in books, calculators and clothing. Plan to attend one of the following locker setups: Aug. 23 from 8:30-11 a.m.; Aug. 24 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. or 3:30-5:30 p.m.; Aug. 25 from 9-11 a.m. or 3:30-5:30 p.m. Students will be issued a locker before the beginning of school and may bring their own lock for their locker or purchase a lock from Ms. Paula Cook in the upper school office. Students will be able to access their lockers before school, after school and between classes this year. Purchase Collegiate shorts and T-shirt from school store for PE. Attend parent orientation on Aug. 25. This is for ALL parents of freshmen and ALL parents new to Collegiate (please see pages 8-9 for more details). Returning students in Grades 10-12 do not need to attend. Athletes: Review Athletic Handbook Upload Athletic VISAA Physical Form to Magnus Health before first day of practice. Check Norfolk Collegiate website for first day of athletic practice. Purchase, if needed, appropriate athletic equipment for you child’s sport.

MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENTS Purchase supplies and books (list on Norfolk Collegiate’s website). Label student’s name in books, calculators and clothing. Plan to attend locker setup on Aug. 25 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Middle school students should not purchase a lock. They will be issued one. Students will be able to access their lockers before school, after school and between classes this year. Purchase Collegiate shorts and T-shirt from school store for PE. Attend sixth grade and new student and parent orientations on Aug. 25. This is for all parents of sixth grade students and parents new to Collegiate. Returning students do not need to attend. Athletes: Review Athletic Handbook Upload Athletic Physical Form to Magnus Health before first day of practice. Check Norfolk Collegiate website for first day of athletic practice. Purchase, if needed, appropriate athletic equipment for your child’s sport.

LOWER SCHOOL PARENTS Purchase your student’s supplies (listed on Norfolk Collegiate’s website). Complete the extended care registration form before Aug. 26. Label student’s name in books and other school materials. Attend new student and parent orientations, playdates and open house on Aug. 25. Returning students may bring school materials to set up desks and cubbies during on Aug. 25 from 10 a.m. to noon.

ORIENTATION 101 The new school year is here and there are a flurry of orientation events you’ll want to make sure are on your calendar. Here is your divisional breakdown to ensure a smooth orientation. As always, we are here to help you, so please reach out to the appropriate division with your questions.

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UPPER SCHOOL LOCKER SET-UP

All upper school students are welcome to set up lockers from 8:30-11 a.m. so they are prepared for a smooth first day of classes.

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UPPER SCHOOL LOCKER SET-UP

All upper school students are welcome to set up lockers from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m-5:30 p.m. so they are prepared for a smooth first day of classes.

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UPPER SCHOOL ORIENTATION

FRESHMEN & NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION | 10 A.M.-1 P.M. Details | This is for ALL freshmen (new & returning) and ALL new students in Grades 9-12 to Norfolk Collegiate. This will be held in the Hackney Theater in the Meredith Center for the Arts. Students are NOT required to be in school dress. At the conclusion of orientation activities, students will have time to set-up their lockers. Questions? Contact Mr. Chris Tillson, upper school dean, at ctillson@norfolkcollegiate.org. PARENTS OF FRESHMEN & NEW PARENT ORIENTATION | 10-10:45 A.M. Details | This is for all parents of freshmen and new parents. It is held in the Hackney Theater in the Meredith Center for the Arts. At its conclusion, our athletic office, business office and other staff will be available for questions. Please note the end times may vary by up to 30 minutes. LOCKER SET-UP | 9 A.M.-11 A.M. & 3:30-5:30 P.M. All upper school students are welcome to set up lockers so they are prepared for a smooth first day of classes.

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MIDDLE SCHOOL LOCKER SET-UP

All middle school students will be issued locks and are welcome to set up lockers from 3:30-5:30 p.m. so they are prepared for a smooth first day of classes.

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MIDDLE SCHOOL ORIENTATION SIXTH GRADE ORIENTATION | 9 A.M.-NOON Details | All sixth grade students returning and new to Collegiate should be dropped off at the middle school entrance on Suburban Parkway where they will meet their faculty advisors and classmates. Students are NOT required to be in school dress for orientation. Please bring iPads and any other materials for setting up their lockers. NEW SEVENTH & EIGHTH GRADE STUDENT ORIENTATION | 9:30 A.M.-NOON Details | Students new to our seventh and eighth grade should be dropped off at the middle school entrance on Suburban Parkway where they will meet their faculty advisors and classmates. Students are NOT required to be in school dress for orientation. Please bring iPads and any other materials for setting up their lockers. SIXTH GRADE PARENT & NEW SEVENTH & EIGHTH GRADE PARENT ORIENTATION | 11-11:30 A.M. Details | New parents will learn about the middle school opportunities, dress code, advisory and more from the comfort of the Hackney Theater in the Meredith Center for the Arts. Contact Mrs. Jill Archer, middle school dean of students, at jarcher@norfolkcollegiate.org. LOCKER SET-UP | 3:30-5:30 P.M. Details | All middle school students will be issued locks and are welcome to set up their lockers so they are prepared for a smooth first day of classes.

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LOWER SCHOOL ORIENTATION K-5 NEW STUDENT & PARENT ORIENTATION | 8:30-9:30 A.M. Details | This is a wonderful opportunity for our NEW K-Grade 5 students and their parents to become more acquainted with Collegiate. Please join us for this informative time together and don’t forget to bring your school supplies. PRE-K4 PLAY DATE & ORIENTATION | 10-10:30 A.M. Details | All pre-K4 students and their parents are invited to our playdate. We hope you join us and get to know your classmates at the lower school. OPEN HOUSE FOR RETURNING STUDENTS | 10 A.M.-NOON Details | All returning students and parents are requested to join us at our Open House. This is a great time for your child to settle into his or her new learning environment and unpack supplies.

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PRE-K3 PLAY DATE & ORIENTATION PRE-K3 PLAY DATE & ORIENTATION | 10-10:30 A.M. Details | All pre-K3 students and their parents are invited to our playdate. We hope you join us and get to know your classmates at the lower school.

FACE COVERINGS Norfolk Collegiate is following the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) for face coverings.

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All students, faculty and staff will be required to wear face coverings that cover the mouth, nose and chin. It is important to ensure that the mask can be held in place comfortably with little adjustment using elastic bands or ties. For example, bandannas and gaiter masks are not appropriate face coverings because they do not securely cover the nose, mouth and chin. Additionally, face coverings and masks should not have valves, vents, mesh, logos or writing on them in accordance with the CDC guidelines and the school’s dress code. It is important to ensure that the mask can be held in place comfortably with little adjustment using elastic bands or ties. Face shields alone are not appropriate as a substitute for a face covering. If your student decides to wear a face shield, a face covering must also be worn under the shield.

According to the WHO, the ideal combination of material for non-medical masks should include three layers as follows: 1. An innermost layer of a hydrophilic material (cotton or cotton blends); 2. An outermost layer made of hydrophobic material (polypropylene, polyester or their blends), which may limit external contamination from penetration through to the wearer’s nose and mouth; 3. A middle hydropholic layer of synthetic non-woven material such as polypropylene or a cotton layer which may enhance filtration or retain droplets. We recommend all students have more than one face covering for use throughout the week. Face coverings should be washed between uses.

Want more information? Please reach out to your student’s division if you have additional questions on appropriate face coverings. The CDC and WHO also have excellent resources on how to properly put on, wear and remove face coverings. Click the links below for more information on face coverings. CDC: How to Wear Masks WHO: Guidance on Wearing Face Coverings

Source: WHO

SAFETY PROCEDURES Returning to school will look and feel different; however, we’re implementing many protocols to support the recommended physical distancing and best practices to remain open safely. A dedicated resource board will be available for parents, faculty and staff at NorfolkCollegiate.org. Additionally, this document will be updated as guidance changes. Guided by health and safety regulations for schools, some of our measures include, but are not limited to, the following:

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Face coverings will be required of all employees, students and visitors (pre-K3 through Grade 12) in the building. Based on guidance from medical professionals, specifically pediatric specialists, and public health protocols we’re requiring face coverings all day for pre-K3-Grade 12.

Our janitorial and custodial staff, with expert guidance from The Budd Group, have received specialized training in preparation for our reopening.

Daily health monitoring of our students and employees is one of the biggest responsibilities for the school. Students will be required to submit daily symptom checks from home via the Magnus Health app, Magnus Mobile, which is available to download from your app store.

DON”T FORGET YOUR WATERBOTTLES The water fountains will remain closed throughout the buildings; however, our water bottle filling stations are open. Please remember to send a reusable water bottle to school with your child(ren) each day.

LUNCH, PE & RECESS LUNCHES & SNACKS

FLIK Dining will provide daily food service to all students. UPPER SCHOOL LUNCH Lunch will be served in the Collegiate Café and tables will be set-up in the Collegiate Café, Main Lobby, Harris Courtyard and Meredith Center for the Arts Gallery. These multiple locations will allow students to remain three feet apart and to remove their face coverings while eating and remaining at the table. MIDDLE SCHOOL LUNCH Lunch will be served in the Collegiate Cafe and students will be able to eat at tables set up in the Collegiate Café and Main Lobby. These multiple locations allow students to remain three feet apart and to remove their face coverings with eating and while remaining at the table. LOWER SCHOOL LUNCH Kindergarten through Grade 5 will eat lunch in the cafeteria and auditorium so grade levels may be distanced and eat safely from one another. Pre-Kindergarten 3 and 4 will eat their lunches in their classrooms. Unfortunately at this time, parents will not be permitted to visit or have lunch with their students during lunch time. We will continue to monitor this COVID safety precaution to see if we can allow parents visitation throughout the school year. The water fountains in the lower school will remain closed for the time being, with the exception of the water bottle filling stations. Please remember to send a reusable water bottle to school with your child(ren) each day.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION & RECESS

UPPER SCHOOL Grades 9 and 10 will have physical education. As in years past, students may opt-out of this graduation requirement, if they are playing an in-season Norfolk Collegiate sport. In these cases, with the expectation of those enrolled in Family Life for freshmen, student-athletes will have a study hall during their assigned PE bell. • Uniforms should be worn in all PE classes. Blue, black or gray Norfolk Collegiate shorts can be purchased in the Collegiate Corner and may be worn with any Norfolk Collegiate T-shirt, which may also be purchased in the Collegiate Corner. • Students will change for PE in locker rooms. • For questions regarding PE and athletics, please contact Mr. Jon Hall, director of athletics, at jhall@norfolkcollegiate.org. MIDDLE SCHOOL Grades 6-8 participate in physical education. • Students will change for PE in locker rooms. PE uniforms can be purchased through the school store. • For questions regarding PE and athletics, please contact Mr. Jon Hall, director of athletics, at jhall@norfolkcollegiate.org. LOWER SCHOOL Students will continue to have Physical Education (PE) and recess daily. These activities will be held outside, weather permitting. Students will be allowed to remove face coverings when participating in outdoor activities. Our playground areas will remain open to students, but grades will continue to access these areas at separate times throughout the day in order to allow students more space to run and play. The use of hand sanitizer and/or handwashing will be enforced both before and after recess and PE.

ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL LOWER SCHOOL DROP-OFF & PICK-UP AREA

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The Tidewater Drive entrance is only open from 7:30-9 a.m. and 2-4 p.m. At all other times, please use the Willow Wood Drive entrance. Please have your completed Magnus Health screening ready and showing the “Go Green” message with the current date stating that the student can attend school. A security guard, faculty or staff member will open the child’s car door, check for the “Green Go” message and assist the student to the school door. MORNING CARE (7:30-7:55 A.M.) Students who arrive before 7:55 a.m. will be directed to Morning Extended Care in the cafeteria. Students are to enter through the far door along the side of the school adjacent to Tidewater Drive and the fields. 1. When entering the parking lot from Tidewater Drive: Please take a right at the stop sign and follow the arrows to take a U-turn to then become parallel to the sidewalk by the side entrance. 2. When entering the parking lot from Willow Wood Drive: Please follow the driveway towards the fields, make a U-turn after the median, and pull over by the sidewalk before reaching the first crosswalk. 3. Please remain in your car until the security guard checks your Magnus Health app, opens the door and directs your child(ren) to the door and to the cafeteria. SCHOOL ARRIVAL (7:55-8:15 A.M.) Cars arriving after 7:55 a.m. will be directed to join the carpool arrival line. Please enter the lower school campus from the Tidewater Drive entrance or the Willow Wood Drive entrance and proceed to the front of the lower school. 1. Pull your car forward to the front of the drop–off area (adjacent to playground) and keep moving forward as cars leave. There are times when a faculty member or guard will ask you to move your car forward before allowing your child to leave your car. 2. Beginning at 8 a.m., a security guard, faculty or staff member will open the child’s car door, check for the “Go Green” message, and assist the student to the school door. 3. Please have your children exit through the passenger side so that they may enter the building quickly and safely. This way your children will be arriving and exiting the sidewalk rather than in approaching traffic. Also, please, have your children’s book bags with them in the car rather than in the trunk. • Pre-K through Grade 2 students will enter through the second entrance, closest towards the playground. Pre-K students will be escorted to their classroom by an adult or fifth grade safety patrol volunteer. • Grade 3-5 students will enter the building through the front entrance of the building. 4. Once you’ve dropped off your passenger, you may exit from the Tidewater Drive or the Willow Wood Drive exit.

AFTERNOON DISMISSAL PROCEDURES Any student leaving school before 3 p.m. dismissal must submit a parental note to the school office or provide verbal parental permission or send an email to Debra Kraus in the front office at 757.625.0471 or dkraus@norfolkcollegiate.org. Please notify the office by 2 p.m. for any dismissal changes pertaining to your child. SCHOOL DISMISSAL (3-3:20 P.M.) 1. Any parents wanting to personally walk up to pick up their children must park in the side parking lot (adjacent to Tidewater Drive) and stand in the designated parent pick-up area along the sidewalk. A faculty member will send your child to that area (illustrated on map as ). 2. Students departing from school in cars will be dismissed at 3 p.m. in the curb area of the front entrance to the school building (adjacent to Willow Wood drive entrance). 3. Name placards will need to be visibly displayed in the front dashboard as we will be calling all students individually to the car dismissal area as cars arrive. • Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 2 will be dismissed individually as the car approaches the second entrance (adjacent to the playground). • Grades 3-5 will stand in the front entrance area. 4. Lower school students will stay with a teacher until dismissed to a parent. For safety reasons, no lower school child will be allowed to leave the curb side until the teacher dismisses them. 5. Pull your car forward to the front of the drop–off area (adjacent to playground) and keep moving forward as cars leave. There are times when a faculty member or guard will ask you to move your car forward before allowing your child to leave your car. 6. Please check that your child is seated, their seatbelt secured, and the door closed before driving away. Please follow the car in front of you to leave the campus. Do not pull around the line of cars at the curb side. ENRICHMENT (TIMES MAY VARY) Lower school will be offering various enrichments both before and after school, including band, strings and various clubs, which will be communicated at a later date. 1. After school enrichments dismiss from the front entrance. 2. Parents need to show their carpool placard to the security guard or staff member on duty. 3. Pull forward to the front of the carpool area (adjacent to playground) and remain in your car until your student is escorted out. 4. Students not picked up within 5 minutes of the completion of an enrichment program will be escorted to Extended Care where they will be supervised until parents arrive. EXTENDED CARE (3-6 P.M.) Lower school students not picked up by 3:25 p.m. or within 5 minutes of the completion of an enrichment program will be escorted to Extended Care where they will be supervised until parents arrive. Afternoon care students will be supervised in grade level groups and are assigned to classrooms. Children MUST be picked up by an authorized adult. 1. The Extended Care Program closes at 6 p.m. A late charge of $15 for every 15 minutes will be applied, if a student is not picked up by 6 p.m. 2. Upon arrival for pick-up, parents need to show your carpool placard to the security guard or staff member on duty. 3. Pull forward to the front of the carpool area (adjacent to playground) and remain in your car until your student is escorted out.

ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL MIDDLE SCHOOL GRANBY STREET

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For your child’s safety, Norfolk Collegiate has blocked off certain sections of the parking lot to allow for safer drop-off and pickup procedures. Parents should enter Suburban Parkway from Granby Street and proceed toward the middle school entrance. ARRIVAL: 1. All middle school students should enter through the main middle school doors. 2. All students must complete the Magnus Health app and show “Green Go” results before entering the building. 3. Students who arrive between 7:30 a.m. and 8 a.m. must go directly to the Extended/Before Care room. 4. Students arriving after 8 a.m. must go directly to their first bell class for that day. 5. Ms. Wesi Boyer, strings instructor, will be in touch regarding procedures for entering the building for the morning settings class. DISMISSAL: 1. Students will be dismissed to the following locations: • Carpool • Athletics or Other Extracurricular Activities • Extended Care 2. Dismissal begins at 3:10 p.m. All students leaving at 3:10 p.m. will go directly outside to the carpool line. 3. Students remaining at school will go directly to the Extended Care/After Care room. 4. Students working with a teacher or with a club will report directly to that teacher. 5. Students participating in athletics will go directly to practice or Expended Care/After Care room before practice or after practice while waiting for pick-up. 6. All students, with the exception of those in practices, performances or contests, must be picked up no later than 6 p.m.

SUPPORTING OUR OAKS

FOR 73 YEARS, parents, grandparents, alumni, trustees, faculty and friends have generously supported Norfolk Collegiate. We’re grateful so many believe in our vision and have supported us through the years. Your support helps us today, tomorrow and beyond not only in retaining the resources to develop critical thinkers, doers and explorers but by also continuing to provide our Oaks with innovative, engaging instruction in an inclusive and supportive learning community. Your gifts help to provide the best faculty, educational resources and facilities for the most important aspect of our school—the students. Below are ways you can support Collegiate:

VOLUNTEER

Volunteers are always appreciated in concessions, school store, library, field experiences and with our special events. Please contact Lil Acosta at lacosta @norfolkcollegiate.org to learn more.

SPONSOR

Maximize your investment by sponsoring an event. It’s a rewarding experience for you and our Oaks. Please contact Lil Acosta at lacosta @norfolkcollegiate.org to learn more about how you can become involved.

CHEERLEAD

You LOVE Norfolk Collegiate (we do, too)! Help us spread the word by inviting families to our events and encouraging them to apply.

SHOP

There are several community partner programs, like AmazonSmile, Harris Teeter VIC cards and the BoxTop app, that rewards Collegiate when you shop.

DONATE

It takes more than tuition to provide a great education and an even better experience. Please donate to the Collegiate Fund. More at NorfolkCollegiate.org/ OnlineGiving.

HOST

We love partnering our students with community members for community service, internship and career opportunities. If you would like to learn more, please contact Cayte Brown ’08 at cbrown@norfolk collegiate.org.

ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL UPPER SCHOOL DO NOT ENTER/EXIT

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Parents should enter the Meredith Center for the Arts parking lot from Granby Street and proceed toward the main lobby entrance near the Scribner Belltower. ARRIVAL PROCEDURES 7:30-8 A.M. 1. All students must complete the Magnus Health application before entering the building. 2. The main lobby entrance will be unlocked at 7:30 a.m. 3. Students who arrive between 7:30-8 a.m. must remain in the lobby and wear their properly fitted face coverings. ARRIVAL PROCEDURES FOR MORNING BAND, CHORUS AND STRINGS 1. Band and Chorus will begin meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 1. 2. Band students will meet in the Band Room and will enter through the upper school main lobby entrance between 7:20-7:25 a.m. Students will be greeted by upper school faculty/staff members to have their Magnus Health app checked and to ensure that they have a properly fitted face covering. 3. Chorus students will meet in the chorus room in the Meredith Center for the Arts. They will enter the Meredith Center through the doors located by the chorus room between 7:20-7:25 a.m. That door is most easily accessed by entering the parking lot off of Granby Park Drive. Students will be greeted by upper school faculty/staff members to have their Magnus Health app checked and to ensure that they have a properly fitted face covering. 4. Ms. Wesi Boyer, strings teacher, will contact students and families directly regarding class meeting day, times and location.

ARRIVAL PROCEDURES BETWEEN 8-8:20 A.M. 1. Seniors have designated parking immediately behind the Meredith Center for the Arts (illustrated on the map as ). They will enter through the breezeway doors where they will be greeted by an upper school faculty/staff member to have their Magnus Health app checked and to ensure they have a properly fitted face covering. 2. Juniors may park along Suburban Parkway and the parking lot by the Mathas Family Field. Please note that parking by the Franklin Family Field is reserved for middle school faculty and staff only. Juniors will enter through the upper school main lobby entrance where they will be greeted by an upper school faculty/staff member to have their Magnus app checked and to ensure they have a properly fitted face covering (illustrated on the map as ). 3. Sophomores and Freshmen will enter through the upper school main lobby entrance where they will be greeted by an upper school faculty/staff member to have their Magnus Health app checked and to ensure they have a properly fitted face covering (illustrated on the map as ) . ARRIVAL PROCEDURES AFTER 8:20 A.M. 1. All breezeway gates and entrances will be locked promptly at 8:20 a.m. daily. 2. Any student arriving on campus after 8:20 a.m. will enter through the main lobby entrance where they will sign in, have their Magnus Health app checked and ensure they have a properly fitted face covering. 3. Any student arriving after 8:20 a.m. to class or to campus will be marked tardy. DISMISSAL: Dismissal begins at 3:10 p.m. 1. Students are permitted to leave campus after dismissal and to return for pick-up, athletic practices or contests, play/musical practices, extra help, club meetings, etc. After 3:10 p.m. 1. Unless a student is working with a teacher or coach, all students in Grades 9-11 who remain on campus after 3:10 p.m., are required to report to the Stanton Library until his/her ride arrives. 2. All students, with the exception of those in practices, performances or contests, must be picked up no later than 6 p.m.

NEW FACES FOR 2021-22 LOWER SCHOOL

Erika Bannister, Pre-Kindergarten 4 We grew our pre-K4 program this summer and added another class! As a result, Erika Bannister will be their new pre-Kindergarten 4 assistant teacher! Bannister is also mom to Ava ’28. Bannister joins us most recently from the Greenbrier Enrichment Center and School where she was a lead teacher. Before that she also was an assistant teacher in the Montessori Academy of Virginia and as lead teacher for the Goddard School. Bannister holds an associate’s degree in early childhood education from Bryant and Stratton College and has been educating our youngest learners nonstop.

Mandy Martin, Lower School Nurse Mandy Martin is also adding another role as she joins our lower school as our new nurse. Martin is mom to current students Kellan ’31, William ’31 and Daniel ’28. Martin will be filling the shoes of Susie Potter, who will be calling the middle and upper school campus her full-time home as their nurse and ninth grade health teacher. Martin will be caring for and nurturing our youngest learners. Martin is a registered nurse who previously worked at the Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters in Norfolk. She graduated from Cape Cod Community College in Massachusetts. When not at work, Martin also enjoys being a certified personal trainer at Pure Barre, Norfolk.

Lourdes Roman, Kindergarten We also added another Kindergarten class and leading the class will be Lourdes Roman. A seasoned, bilingual New Yorker, Roman has taught pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, first and second grade in her 20 years with New York schools, including the Bronx Charter School for Children and the Brilla College Prep Charter School. While teaching at Brilla, Lourdes had the distinction of also becoming a master teacher as well as being a teacher coach for all new teachers. Roman has her bachelor’s degree from Lehman College and is pursuing her master’s degree in education and special education from Touro College.

Sandy Settles, Pre-Kindergarten 4 Sandy Settles will be leading the charge in our second pre-K4 classroom this year as she takes the helm as lead teacher. Before joining Collegiate, she taught Kindergarten and first grade at Mary Calcott Elementary for 16 years. She also served as her grade-level chair, early childhood grade leader and literacy leader. Settles has her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in early childhood education from Old Dominion University and feels most at home in the classroom.

Pannill Titus, Lower & Middle School Counselor Pannill Titus joins knows what it means to be an Oak. Our new lower and middle school counselor was a former learning resource center assistant. She most recently served as the director of student support services and upper school counselor at Nansemond-Suffolk Academy. She’s was previously a program leader in youth development for AMERICORPS: Ramapo for Children Inc., a lead instructor for the Anderson Center for Autism, and a special education teacher in New York. Titus has her bachelor’s degree from Radford University and earned her master’s degree in education in school counseling from Old Dominion University. She’s a certified school counselor for pre-K through Grade 12 and is a national board-certified counselor.

NEW FACES FOR 2021-22 MIDDLE SCHOOL

Pannill Titus, Lower & Middle School Counselor Pannill Titus knows what it means to be an Oak. Our new lower and middle school counselor was a former Collegiate student and a learning resource center assistant. She most recently served as the director of student support services and upper school counselor at Nansemond-Suffolk Academy. She’s was previously a program leader in youth development for AMERICORPS: Ramapo for Children Inc., a lead instructor for the Anderson Center for Autism, and a special education teacher in New York. Titus has her bachelor’s degree from Radford University and earned her master’s degree in education in school counseling from Old Dominion University. She’s a certified school counselor for pre-K through Grade 12 and is a national board-certified counselor.

Steven Thorne, Middle & Upper School Band Teacher Steven Thorne joins us from the Young Musicians of Virginia where he was a Kindergarten through Grade 12 music teacher. Thorne marries his experience as a touring and recording artist with his educational background to deliver a rounded and meaningful experience for his students. Prior to touring the U.S. and world as a professional musician, Thorne was a middle school band director with Norfolk Public Schools and a music teacher at Music and Arts. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Old Dominion University.

UPPER SCHOOL

Sarah Babkov, Upper School English Teacher Sarah Babkov joins us from Green Run Collegiate where she taught in the charter school’s International Baccalaureate Language and Literature program. Prior to Green Run, Babkov worked at the San Diego Zoo Global education department implementing student-centered curriculums, as well as having worked as the assistant director for ACE Tutoring Company. She has her bachelor’s degree from Yale University and her master’s degree from the University of San Diego. When not at work, Babkov enjoys her time as a PADI open water diver and hot yoga teacher.

Madeline Gondek, Middle & Upper School Chorus Teacher Madeline Gondek is infusing our middle and upper school chorus program with some love following a hiatus of the program due to COVID-19. Gondek joins us most recently from Washington International School in Washington, D.C., where she was the middle school vocal music teacher, musical director and performing arts coordinator for their middle school. She brings with her a wealth of teaching and directing experience from The Independence School, Community Music School at University of Delaware and Sanford School, to name a few.

NEW FACES FOR 2021-22 UPPER SCHOOL

Kathleen McLaughlin, Upper School Math Kathleen McLaughlin is a familiar face to some of our Oaks as she was a long-term substitute this past year. Now she joins us as the newest member of out upper school math department. Prior to Collegiate she was a math teacher at Granby High School. Her more than 20 years of experience teaching calculus, geometry and math analysis will be a welcome addition. She holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Old Dominion University.

Sarah Mendez, Upper School Math Sarah Mendez joins us as our new Geometry teacher. Mendez most recently lent her talents to the Old Dominion University’s math department where she worked as a Pre-Calculus and Algebra graduate teaching instructor. Mendez holds her bachelor’s degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and her master’s degree from Old Dominion University, where she’s also working on her Ph.D. in computational and applied mathematics.

Deborah Reinsel, Upper School Social Studies Teacher Deborah Reinsel joins us from The Charlotte Latin School in Charlotte, North Carolina, where she taught World History and Advanced Placement History to their upper school students. History is in Reinsel’s blood having also taught the subject at The Hotchkiss School in Connecticut. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Davidson Collegiate and a master’s degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Beth Porterfield, Upper School Science Teacher Beth Porterfield brings a wealth of teaching experience as our new upper school biology teacher. Porterfield joins us most recently from the Greenwood Friends School where she served as head of school. Prior to that she taught science at The Lab School of Washington, The New School of Northern Virginia and lead experiential education at the Close Up Foundation. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Prescott College and her master’s degree from American University.

NEW FACES FOR 2021-22 BUSINESS

Matthew Dalton, Staff Accountant Matthew Dalton joined the business team this summer and comes to us after years of filling various roles in restaurant management and development. Following his experience in the restaurant industry, Matthew transitioned to the finance field and has enjoyed it since. Prior to coming to Norfolk Collegiate he served as the business office administrator for a well-known restaurant group based in Norfolk. Dalton moved to Norfolk from Danville in 2006 and is happy to now call Norfolk home.

ADVANCEMENT

Brian Owens, Associate Director of Admissions Brian Owens brings his outgoing personality and marketing experience to our advancement team as our assistant director of admissions. Owens joins us from Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group where he served as marketing coordinator. Before Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group, Owens was putting his education and can-do attitude to work as a student coordinator for Christopher Newport University’s Office of Engagement. He holds his bachelor’s degree from Christopher Newport University’s Luter School of Business.

ADMINISTRATION

Jackie Thomas, Director of Diversity, Equity & Community Inclusion Jacquelyn “Jackie” Thomas joins us as our inaugural Director of Diversity, Equity and Community Inclusion. She brings with her a wealth of experience from The College of William & Mary where she was the assistant dean of undergraduate admissions and diversity and access. Prior to The College of William & Mary, she was program manager and diversity officer at Dent Education and served as the service coordinator of the University of Maryland Baltimore County, to name a few. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Morgan State University and a master’s degree from Virginia Tech.

IN CASE YOU MISSED THEM Norfolk Collegiate welcomed a handful of new faculty, staff and administrators in 2020-2021; however, many of our parents have not met them in person due to COVID-19 protocols. Below are some our of not-quite-so-new faces.

LOWER SCHOOL

Margaret Hagan, Lower School Art Margaret Hagan joined us last year as our lower school art teacher when Melinda Vooss began her new chapter owning and operating Norfolk’s Board & Brush art studio alongside her husband. Mom to Caroline ’32, Hagan also brought a wealth of experience which included being the pre-Kindergarten 2, 3 and 4 lead teacher at Loch Meadow Kindergarten, lead pre-Kindergarten 3 teacher at the New E3 School, and art teacher at Liberty Elementary and Pierce Elementary.

Marleigh West, Pre-Kindergarten 4 Teacher Assistant Marleigh West joined us as the pre-Kindergarten 4 teacher assistant last year. Previous experience included serving as Cape Henry Collegiate’s lower school science teacher and their lead summer counselor, as well as working as a qualified mental health professional at Crestar Health in Norfolk. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Elon University and the hearts of our younger learners.

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Jun Zhu, Middle & Upper School Chinese Jun Zhu joined us last year as our Chinese teacher and she brought her wealth of experience. Zhu has over 20 years of experience teaching Mandarin, most recently having taught as an adjunct Chinese teacher at Tidewater Chinese School and in Virginia Beach City Public Schools. Prior to that, she taught Chinese at Fairfield Methodist School and at the Jin Hau Chinese Language Education Center. She holds her bachelor’s degree from Sichuan University and her master’s degree from Nanyang Technological University. When not in the classroom, Zhu enjoys traveling, hiking, cooking and practicing Chinese dance and painting.

UPPER SCHOOL

Luis Boticario, Upper School Math Luis Boticario joined us last year as an upper school math teacher. A Navy veteran, Boticario served 28 years in the Navy, retiring as a captain of a technical training center. Following retirement, he transitioned into a career teaching, with his most recent being a secondary education Algebra teacher at Hines Middle School in Newport News. He holds his bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan, and master’s degrees from Naval Postgraduate School and The College of William & Mary. He’s also a native speaker of Spanish and English and dabbles in French.

ADVANCEMENT

Lil Acosta, Associate Director of Annual Fund & Special Events Lil Acosta joined us in 2020 and is mom to Layla ’31. She’s bilingual in Spanish and a New York City native. Acosta has been working in event coordination, customer service and sales for nonprofit organizations for nearly 20 years, most recently having spent nine years with the Hermitage Museum and Gardens as the manager of weddings, events and tours. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the College of Staten Island. In their spare time, Acosta and Layla enjoy visiting museums, shopping at farmers’ markets and going to Busch Gardens to ride rollercoasters.

Stacy Nixon, Assistant Head for Advancement Stacy Nixon joined us in 2020 and has been full steam ahead. She brings a wealth of experiene, including strategic planning, staff recruitment and training, developing annual fund and campaign solicitation strategies, marketing strategies, planned giving, prospect management, prospect research and event planning. Prior to Collegiate, Nixon, who’s also a certified fundraising executive, served as the philanthropy director at the Girl Scout Council of the Colonial Coast, major gifts officer with the Frank Batten College of Engineering and Technology at Old Dominion University and as associate director of development at Tidewater Community College in Norfolk. Her children Taylor ’28, Colton ’29, and Mackenzie ’34 also attend Collegiate. She holds her Ed.S. in higher education administration from Old Dominion University, a master’s degree in public administration from Eastern Kentucky University and bachelor’s degree in international affairs from Georgia Tech.