2015 16 Mill Springs Academy Student Handbook

Mill Springs Academy Handbook and Calendar 2015 - 2016

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SUCCESS IN SCHOOL ... SUCCESS IN LIFE

Mission Statement Mill Springs Academy is a values-based educational community dedicated to the academic, physical and social growth of those students who have not realized their full potential in traditional classroom settings. “...if a student can’t learn the way we teach ... we should teach the way a student can learn.�

--Tweetie L. Moore, Founder

This publication is solely for communication of school related matters by and among members of the school community - students, parents and faculty. Its use for any other purpose is improper and unauthorized.

Mill Springs Academy does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, disability, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, or any other protected category in its admissions policy or in its employment decisions.

13660 New Providence Road Alpharetta, GA 30004 www.millsprings.org 770-360-1336

2015-2016 Board of Trustees

Angel Murr - Chairperson Bruce Bowers Bruce Clayton Ed Coco Michael Holt Rochelle Northrup

Stacy Robinson Louise Samsky Robert W. Moore, Headmaster Robert Slayden, MD

Ex-Officio Lavone Rippeon, Administrator Mary Ramirez, Development Director Rotating Principal Members Parent Volunteer Association President

Advisory Board

Barbara F. Adler Colleen S. Austin, M.D. Michael W. Bain, M.D. Nicholas Ceto, Jr. Mark Droege W. Daniel Faulk Robert J. Freeman Michael A. Goodroe Anne Hicks-Coolick, Ph.D. James P. Hudson Theresa Pritchard Paul M. Smith Patricia C. Sibley A. Ray Weeks, Jr. Sandra N. Zelley Jack Zimmermann Jonathan Zimring

Staff and Faculty STAFF HEADMASTER

PROGRAM CONSULTANT

ADMISSIONS DIRECTOR

Robert W. Moore

Robert M. Slayden, MD

Sheila FitzGerald

ADMINISTRATOR

PSYCHOMETRIST

NURSE

Lavone R. Rippeon

Kathy Muma

Ann Hartin, RN

ASST. BUSINESS OFFICER

DEVELOPMENT

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

Patsy Beckwith

Mary Ramirez - Director

Cheri Harwood

Leila Smith - Assistant

FACULTY LOWER SCHOOL

MIDDLE SCHOOL

PREUPPER SCHOOL

Laurie Jones - Principal

Margaret Brito - Principal

Susan Sanders - Principal/Academic Dean

Jodi Easter-Smith

Gretchen Beck

Annette Higgins - Asst. Principal

Branigan Hughes

Courtney Downs

Michael Griffeth

Betty Kellenberger

Katie Hadaway

Kris Hawksworth

Donna DePaul Moore

Kelli King

Josh Hersko

Carissa Nelson

Roy Lander

Victoria Fairley

Carolyn Shapiro

Ed Little

Karen Kaiser

Kathleen Swift

Martha Muir

Shannon Warchalowsky

Errol Sanders

COMMUNICATION ARTS Kay Morrison - Principal

Will Turner

Carol Adams

UPPER SCHOOL

Sam Adams

Cynthia Traylor - Principal

COUNSELING

Jay Hudson

Sue Swanson - Asst. Principal

Susan Day - Director

Taniah Jones

Carolina Ayerbe

Brandi Smallwood

Matthew “Mateo” McConnell

Bonnie Bergstresser

Chelsea Michelson

Greg Bodeep

FINE ARTS

Carlos Colon

Janet Ford - Director

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Jaime Gutierrez

Jamie Fambrough

Katy “KK” Kane - PE Coordinator

Lisa Imsand

Kate McElliott

James Sampson - Athletic Director

Nellie Jackson

Elizabeth Regas

Phil Hanson - Basketball Coach

Shilpee Kathuria

Patrick Rose

John Hanrahan - Wrestling Coach

Alicia Miller

Brenda Smith

Keith Muma

MEDIA CENTER

Vaidehi Rallapalli

TECHNOLOGY

Brittany Emge - Coordinator

Sherry Robinson

Paul Barkley - Coordinator

Brad Smallwood

Claire Christerson

MAINTENANCE

Michael Smith

Jason Mack

Roberto Tijerina - Coordinator

Sandra Weston

Cindy Thorne

Hector Turrado

Angela White

Parent Volunteer Association Our school is unique in that we are serving a community with a larger range of learning challenges than most schools. We also serve a community made up of 45 zip codes. For this reason alone, the Parent Volunteer Association (PVA) is a vital part of our school. It consists of parents, like you, who volunteer and commit their time to improving the educational experience of OUR students. All money raised by the PVA support MSA school programs, classroom enhancement, and teacher/staff appreciation events.

The Parent Volunteer Association strives to help everyone feel like MSA is an inviting community for you and your child to learn, grow, and feel understood. We want parents to feel that not only their child will receive support, but they will too.

The PVA hosts many events and activities for our students, parents, and staff. Please mark these dates on your calendar (detailed info is on our website): • • • • •

PVA Wine Tasting (adults only) - August 29, 2015 from 4:30-6:30pm PVA Beautification Day - September 19, 2015 at 10:00am PVA Barn Bash BBQ (adults only) - September 26, 2015 from 6:00-10:00pm PVA Holiday Market - First week in December, 2015 PVA Family Fun Night - March 19, 2016 at 5:00pm

PVA activities and events are open to the MSA community and their friends and families.

We do need everyone’s help in putting all these activities together. Please consider joining the PVA and volunteer to help with one of these events or other events sponsored by the PVA. Information about the PVA can be found on our website: www.millspringspva.org or by contacting Becky Lamp’l at beckyblampl@gmail.com or 336-409-4380.

Get involved today and make a difference in your child’s community!

PVA OFFICERS

Parent Volunteer Association Contact List President Vice President Secretary Treasurer

Beautification Days BBQ Barn Bash BBQ Barn Bash BBQ Barn Bash Chick-fil-A Lunch Communication/Website Family Fun Night Holiday Market Membership New Family Committee New Family Committee New Family Committee New Family Committee Retailer Awards Program Used Uniform Shop

Lower School Rep Middle School Rep PreUpper School Rep CommArts School Rep Upper School Rep 1 Upper School Rep 2

Becky Lamp’l OPEN OPEN Kim Site

beckyblampl@gmail.com

336-409-4380

kimsite@bellsouth.net

404-403-7790

PVA COMMITTEES OPEN Kim Site kimsite@bellsouth.net Liz Parks lizwparks@gmail.com Beth Denker care4u@mindspring.com Cathy Abram abramfamily@comcast.net Patti Phillips patti-phillips@att.net OPEN Kathy Espinosa sknosa@bellsouth.net Leigh Ann Ayres ayresfamily@comcast.net Wendy May wendy@sensorysource.net Sue Nemesh snemesh@charter.net laurensellsatlanta@hotmail.com Lauren Stormont Caroline Wallace cfwallace@comcast.net Beth Kane beth.kane@me.com Jinjie Cicco jinjiecicco@gmail.com

PVA SCHOOL REPRESENTATIVES OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN

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Program Description

Mill Springs Academy bases learning strategies on Academic Plans (AP) developed for each student by our multidisciplinary staff. Learning strategies are generated from psycho-educational evaluations, previous school records, diagnostic skills assessment, observations, communication with other professionals involved with the student, and our continuing experiences with the student. Mill Springs Academy is committed to a comprehensive multifaceted program designed to meet the needs of your student.

Mill Springs Academy provides a carefully structured environment within a warm, supportive atmosphere.

Our structural approach is an environment that involves our Community Structure, daily values groups, individualized contracts, and Life Space Interview (LSI) techniques. Conferences with parents are scheduled throughout the term and others are based on the immediate needs of the student as defined by the student, family, or school.

Our Community Structure is a school-wide, reality-based structure that clearly defines the responsibilities and privileges associated with each level of responsibility. The system allows the student to make fully informed choices resulting in privileges or consequences. It allows staff members to function as facilitators. Community meetings are led by the principal of each school component and involve both staff and peer feedback.

The community monitors the interactions of its members and enforces the Community Structure while academic expectations and interventions are individualized. Interactive expectations are the same for all students - to respect oneself and all others of the community. When students accomplish this major goal with the help of the MSA Community, they will have acquired sound social problem-solving skills, as well as, joy and self-satisfaction in their interactions with others.

School Components

Lower School Middle School PreUpper School Communication Arts School Upper School

grades 1-4 grades 5-6 grades 7-8 grades 7-12 grades 9-12

We allow some flexibility for transitioning from each component based on the student’s specific needs.

Principals serve as liaisons between our program and other professionals involved with the student and their parents. Principals supervise all aspects of their School and report to the headmaster and the program consultant.

Technology for Learning

Mill Springs was the first in the area to enact a 1-to-1 laptop program, beginning with Toshiba laptops in 1998.

Today, students in grades 4 through 12 use Lenovo ThinkPad laptops to help bridge any gaps that may exist, allowing our students to produce written work they are proud of, many for the first time. The student laptop comes equipped with the latest version of Microsoft Office, as well as several assistive technology programs that display and read student textbooks, fiction books, and teacher-created assignments. Students use their laptops and the internet to expand available resources beyond the textbook, to create innovative presentations and artwork, to view grades, assignments, and teacher notes anytime, anyplace, and to communicate with their teachers. Mill Springs has on-site technical and educational support to ensure the student’s experience with technology is as stress-free and productive as possible.

Extra-Curricular Activities

Afternoon (PM) Program at Mill Springs Academy offers a recreational program for students 6 to 12 years old.

The PM Program provides these students with a supervised, structured environment, designed to develop and enhance self-esteem, socialization skills, motor skills, and appreciation of activities that require the rules of good sportsmanship. Appropriate group interactions are encouraged and directed by the staff. The PM Program operates Monday through Thursday from 3:30 to 5:00pm. Students must be picked up no later than 5:00pm. Please be prompt. After 5:15pm late fees will apply.

Athletic Programs at Mill Springs Academy have the goal of assisting students in establishing a healthy life style and developing an interest in at least one activity that will provide life-long positive experiences. Currently some of our team sport offerings for 5th through 12th graders include cross country, volleyball, soccer, lacrosse, golf, swimming, tennis, wrestling, varsity baseball, track, cheer, and varsity girls and boys basketball.

Summer Programs

The Mark Trail Camp serves students that are between the ages of 6 and 14 who are looking for an activitybased camp program. You can choose morning, afternoon or full-day activities, all of which will have a focus on socialization.

The High School Summer School program serves young people in grades 9 - 12 who lack necessary credits or who choose to accelerate their progression through secondary school. The program is also for students who require structure in order to fulfill appropriate academic goals, develop study and organizational skills. The Forward Thinking piece of the program brings certain electives to the Summer School package.

MSA Sport Camps are specific skills development opportunities during the summer which are led in conjunction with an MSA Coach or other athletic professionals. Basketball, soccer, strength and conditioning, wrestling, lacrosse, volleyball, cheer, baseball, and tennis camps might all be a part of the available offerings.

All summer programs are available to Mill Springs Academy students, but are also open to students from outside of the MSA community.

Save the Date • New Student/Parent Orientation/Tech Day (8/12/15) - New students have the opportunity to meet their principal, teachers, and one another. It is also the chance to learn procedures for arrival, departure, rules, and special events. For parents they will be able to see the student classrooms and materials. Your student’s principal will discuss particulars of the program. School administration will be present to discuss policies and procedures of the program. This is for parents, guardians and caretakers, etc. This is the day for you to ask questions. Laptops will also be distributed to new students and rising fourth grade students.

There will be a brief introduction to the parts of the laptop, do’s and don’ts for the laptop, and general troubleshooting tips. MSA’s Technology Honors Policy, which covers appropriate use of the Internet and e-mail, is explained.

• Founder’s Day Family Picnic (10/17/15) - This is a special day for Mill Springs Academy. We celebrate our founding and our Founder, Tweetie L. Moore. The agenda includes a report on the school and campaign goals. The Annual Campaign is traditionally kicked off on Founder’s Day and staff awards are given.

Brothers, sisters, and grandparents are all welcome to attend the Founder’s Day activities, as well.

• Fathers Night with Robert (10/22/15) - Robert hosts this opportunity for our Fathers to meet together and learn more about their children.

• Grandparents’ Day (11/20/15) - Grandparents are invited to this well attended event to visit and learn about their grandchildren’s school and progress.

• Donuts for Dads (1/15/16) - Lower and Middle School Dads are invited to join their student for doughnuts and to learn about their student’s progress and the projects they are working on.

• Muffins for Moms - Lower (5/6/16) and Middle (3/4/16) School Moms are invited to join their student for muffins and to learn about their student’s progress and the projects that are taking place.

• PVA Family Fun Night (3/19/16) - This is an opportunity for our families, parents, and children to have fun.

• Senior Baccalaureate (5/6/16) - A service honoring our graduating Seniors’ achievements.

• Graduation (5/7/16) - All parents, especially those with Upper School students are invited. For our graduating seniors, this is THE most important event of the year.

• Honors Day (5/27/16) - For our students this is one of the most important and meaningful days of the year. We have a wonderful time too! This is the day the student awards for the year, all specific school scholarships, as well as, an award honoring a teacher, the Nelle C. Lewis Memorial Award are all presented.

It is the time for closure with pride in the year’s accomplishments.

Students are expected to wear uniforms to ANY event they attend on campus (unless otherwise advised).

Credentials/Accreditation Mill Springs Academy holds dual accreditation with the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) and Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).

Mill Springs Academy is a member of the following organizations: • National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) • Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) • Southern Association of Colleges & Schools (SACS) • Georgia Association of Independent Schools (GISA) • Atlanta Area Association of Independent Schools (AAAIS) • International Dyslexia Association (IDA) • Georgia Association of Private Schools for Exceptional Children (GAPSEC) • Learning Disabilities Association of Georgia (LDAG) • Atlanta Athletic Conference (AAC) • Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ChADD) • Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) All faculty are members of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC).

School Policies Arrival and Departure Times - Students should arrive at 8:00am. If your student will arrive before 8:00am, please see your principal to make special arrangements. DO NOT DROP STUDENTS OFF before 8:00am unless prior arrangements have been made. Dismissal/carpool time is 2:45pm for the Lower School, 3:00pm for the Middle School and 3:15pm for the PreUpper, Communications Arts, and Upper Schools. Buses will leave campus at 3:30pm.

Absences - Parents are requested to call the school office between 8:00-8:20am to notify the principal that their student will not be in school that day. Every effort should be made to have them in school each day. Personal illness or serious illness in the student’s immediate family will be excused absences.

If a student must be absent more than 2 days, make up work should be arranged. When students are excused for family trips, etc. all work that would be missed should be made up, submitted and feedback received BEFORE the student leaves for the excused trip. Please call your student’s principal to make arrangements a week ahead of time.

Dismissal During the School Day - Try to schedule appointments with doctors and dentists at some time other than school hours whenever possible. If you must take your student out of school, send a note with the student the morning of the day they are to be excused stating the time you will arrive at school. You must come to the principal’s office to get your student.

Carpool - Please follow the established carpool procedures. Do NOT pass vehicles/buses that are in the carpool line, this creates a dangerous situation.

Bus Transportation - Six bus routes are available. When a student is unable to meet or maintain the responsibilities necessary to ride the school bus, the Principal or Headmaster will determine if the privilege will be suspended. This may be an inconvenience to the family, which we regret. Families should be prepared to make arrangements for transportation in the event that the student is unable to meet or maintain the responsibilities necessary for these privileges.

For students who need to ride the bus occasionally, a fee is charged. Please call the Asst. Business Officer to make arrangements to pay the fee. Notify your student’s principal as early as possible to ensure your student gets on the bus.

Questions regarding bus transportation should be directed to Cheri Harwood via e-mail at charwood@millsprings.org.

Change in Transportation - If your student is going home with another student or if they will be picked up by someone other than the usual driver, please send a written note to your principal, by noon the day of the change. We will not allow a student to go in another car without written permission from the custodial parent(s) or guardian.

Early Dismissal - Note there are Early Dismissal days on the calendar. The standard early carpool times on those days are: Lower/Middle at 12:15pm; PreUpper, Communication Arts, and Upper at 12:30pm. The buses will depart campus at approximately 12:45pm on early dismissal days.

Upper Carpool - 3:15pm - Students and their parents must adhere to our Student Driving Contract. All drivers are supervised by their principal and the headmaster. If your student has driving privileges and they drive other students, all students involved in that carpool must have written permission from their parents. For carpool purposes this is a one-time note unless arrangements change. If you are contemplating a student carpool, please discuss it with the Upper School principal.

Late Bus - If your student participates in sports after school they may be able to utilize the Late Bus. Check with William Turner (wturner@millsprings.org) to find out route and time.

Lunches - Chick-fil-A Day is sponsored by our PVA every Monday. A catered lunch menu is provided for lunch options Tuesday through Friday. The student should be responsible for making their own lunches. Any student who forgets their lunch can eat whatever friends wish to share. Please do not to bring your student’s lunch to school.

School Policies - Con’t Emergency School Closing - In case severe winter weather forces us to close the school, such notices will be given via ParentAlert messages, school voice mail system, from Facebook or Twitter, via your homeroom advisor and on the following radio/TV stations: Star 94 FM (WQXI 94.1) 95.5 FM 97.1 FM 98.5 FM 104.1 FM

WSB Channel 2 WXIA-TV Channel 11 Alive Fox 5 Atlanta WGST 640 AM WSB 750 AM

If for some reason there is a delayed opening of school, the bus service will be delayed the same amount of time.

Friday Reports - Friday Reports are comprised of the student’s grade as of Friday afternoon and a personalized comment from the teacher for each class. The reports are e-mailed each Friday afternoon and are also available on RenWeb under Student Information/Report Card. The reports remain online until the following Wednesday morning, and then are archived on the school network. For past reports, please contact Paul Barkley at pbarkley@millsprings.org.

Medication - During the school day, all medications (over-the-counter and prescribed) will be administered by the school nurse or a member of the school staff. All medication must be delivered in a pharmacy or manufacturer’s labeled container. The prescription bottle must bear the original pharmacy label showing the prescription number, medication name, date filled, physician’s name, child’s name, and directions for administration. All medication should be given to the school nurse by the parent. In order for the school nurse to dispense ANY prescribed medication to your student you must have an Authorization for Prescription Medication form on file.

You must turn in the Emergency Treatment Release Form before your student may start school, regardless of whether the student needs medication at school, at home, or at all. This form is necessary before any student is allowed to go off campus for ANY activity, or for the school nurse to provide ANY treatment to a student. As required by state law, the Immunization Record on the state approved form must also be on file before a student may begin our program.

Refunds - The school has many expenses of a continuing nature, such as faculty salaries and plant maintenance. In order to plan and maintain these services over the entire year, it is essential that the annual income from fees be ensured. For this reason it is understood that students are enrolled for the entire year. Therefore, no reduction or remission of fees can be allowed by the school for absence or withdrawal. Obligation to pay the fees for the academic year is unconditional and no portion of fees paid or outstanding will be refunded or cancelled.

Exceptions to the above policy are as follows: • In the case of a transfer or move from the metro area, provided written notice is received prior to August 1 of the school term, payment made after the initial deposit for enrollment will be refunded.

• In the case of dismissal of a student by Mill Springs Academy fees will be prorated as follows: 1. If a student is dismissed during the first quarter, 50% of the total tuition will be refunded.

2. If a student is dismissed during the second quarter, 25% of the total tuition will be refunded.

3. If a student is dismissed during the third quarter, there will be no refund.

• Grades/credits will not be given nor permanent records released until the student’s bills with the Business Office have been settled.

• No student will be considered as an applicant for graduation until all his indebtedness to the school has been settled with the Business Office.

• Failure to adhere to the payment schedule will result in dismissal of the student and initiation of collection for any unpaid fees, the parents and/or guardian shall pay an additional amount equal to fifteen (15%) percent of the total unpaid fees as attorney fees. Past due accounts accrue at an interest rate of 1% per month.

School Policies - Con’t Financial Aid - The application deadline for financial aid is the first business day after Tax Day (on or around April 15) prior to the fall term for which you are applying. Applications must be submitted online via TADS. All completed applications submitted by the deadline are considered for Financial Aid. Teacher Work Days - Please note these special days on the school calendar and make any necessary arrangements.

Level S and 1-1 Supervision - At any time, a student may require maximum, short-term supervision and support. This may happen because of a levels issue, or recommended at any time by the principal and headmaster, for academic reasons or by student request. The cost is $70.00 per day to arrange for 1:1 supervision. The cost is at the student and/ or parents’ expense. Level S students who successfully complete 1:1 within the 5-day period return to their communities on Level C. A student who is unsuccessful in a 1:1 supervision experience may need a more structured environment and may be asked to leave the program.

Honor Roll Criteria (M/PU/CA/U) Gold Mustang - a student who obtains all A’s in a semester is a Gold Mustang.

Silver Mustang - a student who obtains all A’s and B’s, must have at least one “A” in a core class, is a Silver Mustang.

Personal Grooming and Dress - We expect students’ dress and grooming to promote positive student morale, school spirit and be demonstrative of the high personal standards we expect from our students. We all must learn to dress appropriately for whatever the occasion, as part of our social development. We want our students to learn to use good judgment in matters of dress and grooming. Our school uniform should be worn for all school functions including Honors Day and Founder’s Day (unless otherwise advised).

Conferences - Conferences are routinely scheduled on a semester basis and when requested by a parent, student, principal, or the headmaster. Please don’t hesitate to call your student’s principal if you feel a conference is needed. We welcome the opportunity to resolve problems as they arise.

Release Forms - Release forms for all the professionals involved with your student must be signed before they may begin our program.

General Policy - The PreUpper, Communication Arts, and Upper School students all receive and sign the General Policy with their parents/guardians. The health and well-being of our students is important to their success and academic, social and character development. An example of this policy can be found on page 15.

Technology Honor Policy - This policy is signed by all members of MSA’s community - students (grades 4-12), faculty, administration, and parents. It indicates the accepted use of computers both in and away from school. Violation of this policy is considered an issue of trust and will be handled by the students’ Honor Council and the headmaster. An example of this policy can be found on page 16.

ADDITIONAL POLICY INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND IN YOUR STUDENT’S COMMUNITY STRUCTURE.

General Policy PreUpper, Communication Arts and Upper School Students Policy must be signed by Student and Parent/Guardian The PreUpper, Communication Arts, and Upper Schools wish to promote each student’s academic, social, and character

development. We encourage the maintenance of a healthy life style and a sense of responsibility. By enrolling students in the PreUpper, Communication Arts, and Upper Schools, parents accept these goals and understand that every effort will be made to coordinate growth and maturity of the student.

1. Use of Illegal Substances (refer to school policy in Student Handbook)

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Definition: alcohol, street drugs, and prescription drugs not prescribed to that student, prescription drugs that are prescribed for the student, but not handled according to the Student Handbook Policy on Medication, and over the counter drugs/products known to be abused by young people.

We do not condone the use of illegal substances by our students. To make our position very clear to our young people and their families, we have defined the following policy which must be signed by the parents or guardian and their student before their student may begin classes.

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a) Search: We reserve the right to search a student, his/her belongings, computer and e-mail, and/or his/her vehicle where applicable should a student exhibit behavior that leads a staff member, principal, or Headmaster to suspect that the student has used an illegal substance or is in possession of an illegal substance. b) Drug Screen: We reserve the right for the school nurse to collect a urine specimen for a drug screen at the parents’ expense should a staff member, principal, or Headmaster feel that the student is exhibiting behaviors that indicate he/she may have used an illegal substance or admission of illegal substance usage will result in an automatic drop to Level S and the student will be placed on probation. A parent conference is required where options of expulsion, random screens, evaluation, and optional placement in a treatment program may be discussed. Each case will be dealt with individually by the Headmaster and the Principal. c) Possession of Illegal Substances (see definition above): The Milton Police Department may be called. Parents will be notified as soon as possible.

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2. Level S and 1:1 Supervision (refer to school policies in the Student Handbook)

a) A student may require 1:1 Supervision when the staff feels this is necessary. 1:1 Supervision is an additional expense for the parent or their student. Students and parents are advised in writing when a student earns Level S. The second time the student earns Level S, that student will be considered on probation as a MSA student and parents will receive written notification and a conference with the Headmaster. 1:1 Supervision may occur when a student earns Level S for the third time or the student may be asked to leave MSA.

My parent(s) and I have read and understand the above stated policies. We agree to abide by these policies and those in the Mill Springs Academy Handbook in accordance with the Headmaster and Staff at Mill Springs Academy.

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Technology Honor Policy

4th – 12th Grade Students Policy must be signed by student and parent/guardian

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The student, faculty, administration, and parents of Mill Springs Academy agree to abide by the following Technology Honor Policy, which sets forth the accepted use of computers both in and away from school. The student deserves to be given flexibility and respect in using computer technology as a learning tool. However, flexibility should not allow the use of technology to infringe on others’ privacy, nor allow access to inappropriate information.

VIOLATIONS OF THE MSA TECHNOLOGY HONOR POLICY ARE A SERIOUS BREACH OF TRUST AND MAY BE HANDLED BY THE STUDENTS’ HONOR COUNCIL, THE PRINCIPAL OR THE COMMUNITY. 1. Security a) I agree to provide any passwords I have set to protect files on my computer to appropriate MSA Staff if requested. b) I will make no attempt to access secure school information. c) I will not download or install additional antivirus or security software without approval from the Technology Department. d) I take responsibility for securing and maintaining my laptop computer.

2. Technology on the MSA Campus a) I will use the internet at MSA only for school-related research and approved surfing. b) I will not try to circumvent the school firewall and content filtering system or use internet proxy sites and proxy software. c) I will not seek, use, download, or store inappropriate information (obscene, pornographic, vulgar, gambling, racist, sexist, violent, etc.) on my laptop or any other electronic storage medium while at MSA. d) I will not download non-school related music or video files through the school network. This includes using peer-to-peer net working software such as FrostWire or any torrent medium such as Vuze or Bittorrent while at MSA. e) I will not use electronic media devices (e.g. iPod, iTouch, iPad, Kindle Fire) while at school unless approved by a teacher. f) I will not use IM or electronic social networks (Facebook, etc.) during class hours without my teacher’s or principal’s permission. g) I understand information, including images, found on the internet is generally copyright protected and I will make every effort to correctly attribute anything I use for school papers and projects from the internet. h) I will only play educational games on my laptop or over the internet while at school with my teacher’s or principal’s permission.

3. E-mail a) I will use email in a manner consistent with the MSA Level’s System and the three C’s: Courteous, Considerate, & Cooperative b) I will make no attempt to read or forward anyone else’s email without their permission. c) I understand my MSA email account is to be used only for school-related communication.

4. Social Media a) I will never use social media to harass, embarrass, bully, or otherwise harm another student. b) I will not attempt to gain or use the credentials of any other student’s internet-based accounts on sites such as Facebook, Skype, Flickr, Ning, Pinterest, Twitter, Xanga, or any other Social Media website. *** OPT IN *** Mill Springs Academy’s Technology Department offers off-campus web filtering, similar to what is in place on Campus. I agree to have the Barracuda Web Filter Web Security Agent installed upon my student’s laptop to provide filtering of the internet while not on the school campus. I understand installation of the agent on my student’s laptop is not a guarantee my student will encounter no inappropriate content, but that the filter is instead primarily a categorical malware filter that blocks content on websites based upon listings maintained by Barracuda Networks. Mill Springs Academy will do its best to ensure the filtering is accomplished in line with accepted standards.

I agree and direct Mill Springs Academy to install the Barracuda Web Security Agent on my student’s laptop.

Student Name: ___________________________________ Parent/Guardian Name: _______________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature: _____________________________________________________ As a student enrolled at Mill Springs Academy, I agree to abide by the above Technology Honor Policy.

Print Student Name Student Signature Date As a parent/guardian, I agree to support my child in complying with the Technology Honor Policy.

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Parent/Guardian Signature Date

Uniform Requirements We expect students to dress in a way that promotes positive student morale, school spirit and is demonstrative of the high personal standards we expect from our students. We all must learn to dress appropriately for whatever the occasion, as part of our social development. We want our students to learn to use good judgment in matters of dress. School is considered a student’s primary occupation or work; therefore, torn clothing, extreme attire or hairstyles, short skirts, and sloppy clothing are considered inappropriate for work or school. Clothing should also fit the student. Large shirts, short skirts, and baggy pants are not allowed. The uniform or dress code also applies to all school functions unless otherwise specified. This policy is one we think is in keeping with our high expectations of conduct and quality performance. In order to be a positive member of the Community, one must look positive as well as exhibit positive behavior.

The principal of each school will have the final say on any questions of dress and we expect parents and students to heed the advice of their respective principals. If a student does not dress appropriately, parents will be expected to bring a change of clothes to the school. Repeated refusal to follow the uniform policy is a Levels issue.

UNIFORMS MUST BE PURCHASED AT BUCKHEAD UNIFORM SHOP, LANDS’ END, OR WWW.UNIFORM-SOURCE.COM Uniforms should be the correct size. No oversize uniforms. Slacks should be appropriately hemmed and fitted.

Skirts, jumpers or skort hem bottoms must be no shorter than top of the knee.

Girls (Lower School) Jumper/Dress

Blouses

Shirts Undershirt Shorts Slacks Skort Sweater/Vest Sweatshirts Jackets Belts Socks/Tights/ Leggings Shoes Hair Accessories

Plaid jumper or Khaki jumper Navy or hunter green, short sleeve Knit Shirt Dress with logo (bottom of hem no shorter than top of knee) White or blue, short or long-sleeve, Peter Pan blouse (worn under jumper) with logo; White 3/4 sleeve Princess overblouse with logo; White or blue, short or long sleeve Oxford cloth blouse with logo White or navy, short or long-sleeve knit overblouse with logo; white turtleneck; White, navy, dark green short or long-sleeve knit shirt or Fashion Fit polo with logo Short sleeve, solid white only Navy or khaki, poly/cotton, pleated or Fashion Fit shorts with logo (bottom of hem no shorter than top of knee) Navy or khaki, poly/cotton, pleated or Fashion Fit slacks with logo Navy or khaki, wrap skort with logo (bottom of hem no shorter than top of knee) Hunter green or navy, crew or v-neck, cardigan or pullover, with logo Hunter green or navy, crew or hooded pullover sweatshirt with logo Hunter green nylon (Ripstop or Navigator) with logo Hunter green or navy, full or 1/2 zip fleece with logo Solid navy or khaki stretch belt; Brown or black, leather or braided belt Solid hunter green, navy, black, gray, or white crew or knee socks Solid hunter green, navy or white tights Leggings must go to ankle Navy or white Saddle Keds. Tennis shoes, docksiders, loafers, or Oxfords, are all appropriate.

Open-toed sandals and flip-flop type footwear are NOT acceptable.

Plaid Headband, Scrunchie, or Bow on Barrette (optional)

Girls (Middle, PreUpper, Communication Arts and Upper Schools) Jumpers Blouses/Shirts

Undershirt Skirts Skort Shorts Slacks Sweaters/Vest Sweatshirts Jackets Belts Socks/Tights/ Leggings Shoes Hair Accessories

Plaid jumper (bottom of hem no shorter than top of knee) White or blue, short or long-sleeve Oxford cloth blouse with logo; White 3/4 sleeve Princess overblouse with logo; Dark Green, navy, white short or long-sleeve knit shirt or Fashion Fit polo with logo; White or navy, short or long-sleeve knit overblouse with logo; White turtleneck Short sleeve, solid white only Plaid skirt; Khaki or navy skirt (bottom of hem no shorter than top of knee) Navy or khaki, wrap with logo (bottom of hem no shorter than top of knee) Navy or khaki, poly/cotton shorts, pleated or Fashion Fit with logo (bottom of hem no shorter than top of knee) Navy or khaki, poly/cotton, pleated/Fashion Fit slacks with logo Hunter green or navy, crew or v-neck, cardigan or pullover with logo Hunter green or navy, crew or hooded pullover sweatshirt with logo Hunter green nylon (Ripstop or Navigator) with logo Hunter green or navy, full or 1/2 zip fleece with logo Solid navy or khaki stretch belt; Brown or black, leather or braided belt Solid hunter green, navy, black, gray, or white crew or knee socks Solid hunter green, navy or white tights Leggings must go to ankle Tennis shoes, docksiders, loafers, or Oxfords are all appropriate Open-toed sandals and flip-flop type footwear are NOT acceptable.

Plaid Headband, Scrunchie, or Bow on Barrette (optional)

Boys (Lower School) Shirts

Undershirt Shorts Slacks Sweater/Vest Sweatshirts Jackets Belts Socks Shoes

White or blue, short or long-sleeve Oxford cloth shirt with logo; White, navy or dark green, short or long-sleeve knit shirt with logo White turtleneck Short sleeve, solid white only Navy or khaki, pleated or flat front, poly/cotton shorts with logo Navy or khaki, pleated or flat front, poly/cotton slacks with logo Hunter green or navy, crew or v-neck, cardigan or pullover with logo Hunter green or navy, crew or hooded pullover sweatshirt with logo Hunter green nylon (Ripstop or Navigator) with logo Hunter green or navy, full or 1/2 zip fleece with logo Solid navy or khaki stretch belt; Brown or black, leather or braided belt Solid hunter green, navy, black, gray, or white socks Tennis shoes, docksiders, loafers, or Oxfords are all appropriate Open-toed sandals and flip-flop type footwear are NOT acceptable.

Boys (Middle, PreUpper, Communication Arts and Upper Schools) Shirts Undershirt Shorts Slacks Sweater/Vest Sweatshirts Jackets Belts Socks Shoes

White or blue, short or long-sleeve Oxford Cloth shirt; White turtleneck White, navy or hunter green, short or long-sleeve knit shirt with MSA logo Short sleeve, solid white only Navy or khaki, pleated or flat front, poly/cotton shorts with MSA logo Navy or khaki, pleated or flat front, poly/cotton slacks with MSA logo Hunter green or navy, crew or v-neck, cardigan or pullover, with embroidered school monogram Hunter green or navy, crew or hooded pullover sweatshirt with MSA logo Hunter green nylon (Ripstop or Navigator) with embroidered school monogram Hunter green or navy, full or 1/2 zip fleece with embroidered school monogram Solid navy or khaki stretch belt; Brown or black, leather or braided belt Solid hunter green, navy, black, gray, or white socks Tennis shoes, docksiders, loafers, or Oxfords are all appropriate Open-toed sandals and flip-flop type footwear are NOT acceptable.

Booster Club or Fine Arts hooded sweatshirt or Mustang Drifit polo in white are also acceptable as uniform items for all students; these are purchased through the Booster Club or Fine Arts department.

PE uniforms are optional for both boys and girls - White t-shirt with logo, hunter green mesh or knit shorts with logo.

Coats, gloves, headgear - Coats and gloves are to be worn outside in times of inclement weather. Hats may be worn outside the buildings only. Bandanas are not permitted.

Jewelry - Jewelry should be modest and in good taste. Students who participate in sports should not wear jewelry (i.e.: expensive gold chains) on practice/game days. Girls may wear matching earrings of a reasonable size; not more than two pairs. Boys may not wear earrings. Other body piercings are not allowed.

Hairstyle and facial hair - Clean, neatly trimmed and modestly styled. Boy’s hair should not exceed collar length or cover the eyes. Extreme hairstyles and coloring are not appropriate for school.

Uniform Supplier Contact Information: Buckhead Uniforms Lands’ End School Uniforms http://www.buckheaduniforms. com/webcart11/nextpage. php?NEXTPAGE=store.htm 6311 Roswell Road Atlanta, GA 30328 Phone: 404-303-8600

http://www.landsend.com/shop/ school-uniforms/-/N-g54 Order from the kiosk in any Sears store that has a Lands’ End dept.

Phone: 800-963-4816

Uniform Source http://www.uniform-source.com/ 2141 Cobb Parkway NW Kennesaw, GA 30152 Phone: 770-919-9967

ParentsWeb Information

RenWeb School Management Software is our school information database. ParentsWeb is how you and your student access this database. ParentsWeb is a private and secure portal allowing parents and students to view information specific to their family, while protecting their children’s information from others. You will find grades and attendance in ParentsWeb, all you need is an Internet-capable computer. To access our easy-to-use RenWeb ParentsWeb: • Go to the Mill Springs Academy website at www.millsprings.org • Click on “Quicklinks” at the top right of the screen • Select the RenWeb logo. You will be taken to the login site.

• Log in as follows: 1. If you have not logged in to RenWeb before, click on the “Create New ParentsWeb Account” link. If you have, skip to Step 4.

2. Enter the e-mail address you provided to the school as your contact e-mail (It should already indicate the District Code as MS-GA, if not you can add it).

3. Click the “Create Account” button. You will receive an e-mail containing your password within 3 minutes to the e-mail address you entered and previously provided the school as your contact e-mail.

4. Click the “Parents” tab.

5. Enter your password (if new to RenWeb, it was assigned in the e-mail you received) 6. Click the “Parent Login” button.

Students will log in the same way, but will use their school issued e-mail address.

Directory - With the implementation of RenWeb, you can obtain directory information directly out of the ParentsWeb portal.

Within ParentsWeb select “School Information” from the menu on the left hand side of the screen. Next select “Directory” from the list. You will see the list of students populate in the large window on the right. Now you are able to: • Sort - click on the gray headers or use the filter fields, • Search - using the Search Bar above the large window of names, • View - click on any student and their details appear in the bottom half of the window, including a picture if we have one.

If you click on the “School Staff” tab, you will find contact information for staff and faculty and they can be searched, sorted, and viewed in the same ways above.

Learning Management System (LMS) - MUSTANG MUSTANG stands for Multi-User Scholastic Tool and Networking Groups. This is where parents can view assignments and see the calendar for each of their students classes. Students will find assignment details, quizzes, and information from their teachers, as well as the class calendar. Parents and students have different logins. The Activity Stream will show the latest information and the robust calendar will allow filtering to show everything that affects your student, or just one aspect of their school life like their drama or sport practice schedules. You will find announcements, as well as news items in MUSTANG. To access MUSTANG, follow these steps: • Go to the Mill Springs Academy website at www.millsprings.org • Click on “Login” at the top right of the screen (Some instructional info is on the login screen to help) • Use the same login credentials that you use for ParentsWeb above (parents & students have different logins) It is important to point out that MUSTANG may be used for online learning purposes during an extended winter emergency. That way if Mill Springs Academy’s campus is closed due to a weather event, learning can continue. If that becomes the case, you will be advised in the ParentAlert message you receive about the weather related closure.

Mill Springs Academy Learner Profile Mission Mill Springs Academy is a values-based educational community dedicated to the academic, physical, and social growth of those students who have not realized their full potential in traditional classroom settings.

“I’ve always believed that if a student can’t learn the way we teach, we should teach the way a student can learn.”

Tweetie L. Moore, Founder

Core Values - “The Three C’s” Courteous We value relationships that are based on attentive communication. We expect that all members of the community practice open, honest communication and do so in a mannerly and supportive way.

Considerate We value relationships that are based on showing others respect and dignity. We want all students, teachers, and parents to be aware and considerate of one another’s differences. Through words, actions, and expectations, the community acknowledges and accepts all members.

Cooperative We value a community that is collaborative and responsive to the needs of its members and of the larger world. The collective group of students, teachers, and parents respond/react to individuals and groups with a shared interest in determining the best course of action to meet academic, social, emotional and/or physical needs.

Learner Goals Mill Springs Academy learners strive to be: • Complex and creative thinkers, who explore their own curiosity and use creativity in all forms of expression. Thinkers who can listen, reason, reflect, make decisions, innovate and solve problems, and can organize, support, and defend their solutions.

• Independent, self-directed learners, who can advocate for themselves, set and prioritize goals, monitor and evaluate progress, use information resources and emerging technologies, and adapt to change by developing strategies to deal with the unexpected.

• Effective and creative communicators who use a variety of skills and methods to express concepts and ideas.

• Informed and responsible citizens who can contribute to their community, their country, and their world.

• Collaborative workers who can demonstrate cooperation and leadership within groups to accomplish a common goal.

• Quality producers whose work reflects high standards, originality, and unique abilities.

• Community members who are responsible, positive, and productive participants of their communities. Our Community Structure exists to help our students discover their strengths and challenges, support academic achievement, and promote independence, personal responsibility, and community involvement.

July 2015

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

1

5

6 Summer School Program II Begins

12

7

8

Beginners Volleyball Begins

Wrestling Camp Begins

1:00-2:30p Used Uniform Shop Open

13

14

15

1:00-2:30p Used Uniform Shop Open

19

20

21

22

Girls Volleyball Camp Begins 1:00-2:30p Used Uniform Shop Open

26

27

28

Strength & Conditioning Camp Begins

1:00-2:30p Used Uniform Shop Open

29

THURSDAY

2

FRIDAY

3

July 2015

SATURDAY

NOTES

4

Mark Trail Camp is in Session

Independence Day

OFFICE CLOSED

9

10

11

Beginners Volleyball Ends Wrestling Camp Ends

16

23 Girls Volleyball Camp Ends

17

24 Mark Trail Camp Ends Summer School Program II Ends

30

31 Strength & Conditioning Camp Ends

18

25

Legend

L - Lower School M - Middle School PU - PreUpper School CA - Communication Arts U - Upper School WLP - Winter Learning Pgm SAC - Student Activity Ctr PVA - Parent Volunteer Assc PM - After School Program

August 2015 SUNDAY

2

MONDAY

3

TUESDAY

4

WEDNESDAY

5

1:00-2:30p Used Uniform Shop Open

9

10

11

12 8:30a-1:00p Used Uniform Shop Open 9:00a - New Student/Parent Orientation/Tech Day

Teacher In-Service

16

17

18

First Day of School

19

Booster Biscuit Breakfast

8:00-9:00a Used Uniform Shop Open Chick-fil-A Day 7:00p - Board Meeting

23

24

One Act Play Auditions

Fall PM Program Begins Chick-fil-A Day

30

31

Lower School Portraits

25

26

One Act Play Auditions

One Act Play Auditions

Booster Biscuit Breakfast

12:10p - Honors Teachers Collaboration Meeting

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

August 2015 NOTES

1

6

7

8

9:00a - New Faculty Training - Board Room

Principal Planning

13

14

15

12:30p - Senior Leadership Lunch - U Grt Rm 1:00-2:30p Used Uniform Shop Open

Teacher In-Service

20

21

22

7:00p - Performing Arts Meeting (M/PU/CA/U)

27

28

29 4:30-6:30p PVA Wine Tasting - Vin 100

Legend

L - Lower School M - Middle School PU - PreUpper School CA - Communication Arts U - Upper School WLP - Winter Learning Pgm SAC - Student Activity Ctr PVA - Parent Volunteer Assc PM - After School Program

September 2015 SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

1

7

PreUpper School Portraits

Booster Biscuit Breakfast

8:30-9:30a College Coffee Talk - U Grt Rm

8 Labor Day

2

Middle School Portraits

6:30p - PVA Meeting

6

WEDNESDAY

9

Booster Biscuit Breakfast

9:00a - Public Open House - SAC

SCHOOL CLOSED

13

14

15

16

Rosh Hashanah begins at Sundown

Chick-fil-A Day

Booster Biscuit Breakfast

12:10p - New Teachers Curriculum Mapping Meeting - PU Grt Rm

20

Rosh Hashanah ends at Sundown

21

22

Chick-fil-A Day

Booster Biscuit Breakfast

7:00p - Board Meeting

Yom Kippur begins at Sundown

27

28

29

CA Student/Faculty exchange to Pine Ridge Reservation

Chick-fil-A Day

Booster Biscuit Breakfast

7:00-8:30p Parent Workshop: How Do I Pay for College - U Grt Rm

23 Yom Kippur ends at Sundown

30

THURSDAY

3

FRIDAY

4

CommArts School Portraits

Upper School Portraits

7:00-8:30p Parent Curriculum Night - L/M

9:00-10:00a PU/CA/U Band Rehearsal

10

11

Fall Sports Portraits

3:30-5:00p Mustang Mania

17

18

SATURDAY

September 2015 NOTES

5

12 PVA Beautification Day

19

8:30a-12:30p Mini Day at MSA - PU/CA/U

24 School Portrait Retakes

25 Krispy Kreme Breakfast / Booster Pizza Day

26

Legend

L - Lower School M - Middle School PU - PreUpper School PVA BBQ Barn Bash Chukkar Farm and Polo Field CA - Communication Arts U - Upper School WLP - Winter Learning Pgm SAC - Student Activity Ctr PVA - Parent Volunteer Assc PM - After School Program

October 2015 SUNDAY

4

MONDAY

5

TUESDAY

6

Chick-fil-A Day

Booster Biscuit Breakfast 6:30p - PVA Meeting

WEDNESDAY

7 9:00a - Public Open House - SAC

7:00-8:30p - Parent Workshop: HOPE Scholarship & GSFC - U Grt Rm

11

12

13 Columbus Day

Booster Biscuit Breakfast

14 PSAT Testing

AAC Soccer Championships

SCHOOL CLOSED

18

19 Chick-fil-A Day

20

21

Booster Biscuit Breakfast

PU MarineLab Trip Departs 7:00p - Board Meeting

25

26

27

Chick-fil-A Day

Booster Biscuit Breakfast

28

THURSDAY

1

FRIDAY

2 9:00-10:00a PU/CA/U Band Rehearsal

SATURDAY

October 2015 NOTES

3 Student/Faculty return from Pine Ridge Reservation

Early Dismissal 12:15p L/M Carpool 12:30p PU/CA/U Carpool 12:45p Bus Departs 1:30p - Teacher Work Day

8

9 NO CLASSES - PU Only Student Conferences

15

NO CLASSES - PU/CA/U Student Conferences

16 NO CLASSES - L/M Parent Conferences

10

17 Founder’s Day

NO CLASSES - L/M/CA/U Student Conferences

Family Picnic 11:30a - 1:00p

AAC Soccer Championships

22 7:00p - Fathers’ Night with Robert - SAC

23

24

Krispy Kreme Breakfast / Booster Pizza Day PU MarineLab Trip Returns

29

30 Halloween Party - All Schools

31

Legend

L - Lower School M - Middle School PU - PreUpper School CA - Communication Arts U - Upper School WLP - Winter Learning Pgm SAC - Student Activity Ctr PVA - Parent Volunteer Assc PM - After School Program

November 2015 SUNDAY

1

MONDAY

TUESDAY

2

Daylight Saving Time ends Set clock back one hour

3 GISA Annual Meeting Teacher Work Day

Booster Biscuit Breakfast 6:30p - PVA Meeting

WEDNESDAY

4 3:30-5:00p Spring Musical Auditions - SAC

NO CLASSES

8

9

10

Winter PM Program Begins

15

11

Booster Biscuit Breakfast

Veterans Day

12:30-1:30p - Band Rehearsal

9:00a - Public Open House - SAC

16

17

18

Chick-fil-A Day

Booster Biscuit Breakfast

Thanksgiving Feast All Schools

Fall Book Fair Week 7:00p - Board Meeting

22

23

24

25

Thanksgiving Holiday - SCHOOL CLOSED

29

30

THURSDAY

5

FRIDAY

6

3:30-5:00p Spring Musical Auditions - SAC Fall PM Program Ends

12

13

6:00p - Spring Musical Cast & Parent Dinner Meeting SAC

9:00-10:00a PU/CA/U Band Rehearsal

19

20

12:30-1:15p Band Rehearsal 1:15-3:00p Lower/JTF/Chorus Rehearsal

26

NOTES

7

Canned Food Drive Begins 10:30a-12:00p College Day - Gym

9:00-10:00a Student Workshop: Life After the 8th Grade - U Grt Rm

SATURDAY

November 2015

14

Krispy Kreme Breakfast / Booster Pizza Day

21

9:00a - Grandparents’ Day - SAC Early Dismissal

12:15p L/M Carpool 12:30p PU/CA/U Carpool 12:45p Bus Departs

27 Thanksgiving Day

Thanksgiving Holiday - SCHOOL CLOSED

28

Legend

L - Lower School M - Middle School PU - PreUpper School CA - Communication Arts U - Upper School WLP - Winter Learning Pgm SAC - Student Activity Ctr PVA - Parent Volunteer Assc PM - After School Program

December 2015 SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

1 In case of inclement weather, please check your local TV station.

See Handbook for listings.

6

Canned Food Drive Ends Booster Biscuit Breakfast

WEDNESDAY

2 10:30a-12:30p - CommArts Japan Festival - U Grt Rm

6:30p - PVA Meeting

7

8

9

Hanukkah Begins at Sundown

PVA Holiday Market

PVA Holiday Market

Chick-fil-A Day

Booster Biscuit Breakfast

13

14

15

16

Chick-fil-A Day L/M only

4th Period Exam (10:30a Dismissal) PU/CA/U

5th Period Exam (10:30a Dismissal) PU/CA/U

No PM Program this week

3rd Period Exam (10:30a Dismissal) PU/CA/U Hanukkah Ends at Sundown

20

21

PVA Holiday Market

10:30a-3:00p Spring Musical 8:30-10:30a Rising 9th Grade Parent Breakfast - U Grt Rm Rehearsal 11:30-1:30 Faculty Luncheon

22

23

Winter Holiday - SCHOOL CLOSED

27

28

29

30

Winter Holiday - SCHOOL CLOSED

THURSDAY

3

FRIDAY

4

SATURDAY

December 2015 NOTES

5

Krispy Kreme Breakfast / Booster Pizza Day

8:00a - SAT Testing

9:00-10:00a PU/CA/U Band Rehearsal 7:00p - Fine Arts Showcase

10

11

12

1st Period Exam (10:30a Dismissal) PU/CA/U

2nd Period Exam (Regular 3:15p Dismissal) PU/CA/U

8:00a - ACT Testing

10:30a-12:30p Band Final Exam 1:45p - Student Audience for Winter Concert L/M

Volunteer Service Hours Due M/PU/CA/U 1:45p - Student Audience for Winter Concert PU/CA/U 7:00p - Winter Concert

17

18

6th Period Exam (10:30a Dismissal) PU/CA/U

Early Dismissal

24

19

12:15p L/M Carpool 12:30p PU/CA/U Carpool 12:45p Bus Departs

25

26 Christmas Day

Winter Holiday - SCHOOL CLOSED

31 New Year’s Eve

Winter Holiday - SCHOOL CLOSED

Legend

L - Lower School M - Middle School PU - PreUpper School CA - Communication Arts U - Upper School WLP - Winter Learning Pgm SAC - Student Activity Ctr PVA - Parent Volunteer Assc PM - After School Program

January 2016 SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

In case of inclement weather, please check your local TV station.

See Handbook for listings.

3 AZ Ranch Trip Departs - CA

4

5

Classes Resume - L/M

Booster Biscuit Breakfast

Chick-fil-A Day L/M only

6:30p - PVA Meeting

6

WLP Begins - PU/CA/U

10

11

12

Chick-fil-A Day L/M only

Booster Biscuit Breakfast

13

7:00p - Board Meeting

17 Junior Theater Festival

18

19

Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

Classes Resume - PU/CA/U Booster Biscuit Breakfast

20 9:00a - Public Open House - SAC

SCHOOL CLOSED

24 31

25

26

27

Chick-fil-A Day

Booster Biscuit Breakfast

7:00-8:30p Parent/Student Workshop - College: Which One is Right for Me? - U Grt Rm

Dominos Pizza Card Sale Begins

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

1

SATURDAY

January 2016 NOTES

2 New Year’s Day

Winter Holiday - SCHOOL CLOSED

7

8

9

14

15

16

8:30-10:00a - Volunteer Breakfast - PU Great Rm

8:00a - Donuts for Dads - L/M

AZ Ranch Trip Returns - CA

WLP Ends - PU/CA/U

Junior Theater Festival

21

22

23

9:00a - Late Enrollment New 8:00a - SAT Testing Parent Orientation

28

29

Re-enrollment Contracts Sent Out

Krispy Kreme Breakfast / Booster Pizza Day

Winter Sports Portraits

30

Legend

L - Lower School M - Middle School PU - PreUpper School CA - Communication Arts U - Upper School WLP - Winter Learning Pgm SAC - Student Activity Ctr PVA - Parent Volunteer Assc PM - After School Program

February 2016 SUNDAY

MONDAY

1 In case of inclement weather, please check your local TV station.

See Handbook for listings.

7

TUESDAY

2

Chick-fil-A Day

WEDNESDAY

3

Booster Biscuit Breakfast 6:30p - PVA Meeting

Transition Day - Rising 5th Grade Students

Groundhog Day

8

9

10

NO CLASSES - L/M Parent Conferences

NO CLASSES - L/M Parent Conferences

Chick-fil-A Day PU/CA/U Only

Booster Biscuit Breakfast

9:00a - Public Open House - SAC Ash Wednesday

7:00p - Board Meeting

14

15 President’s Day

16

17

2015-2016 Re-enrollment Contracts Due

8:30-9:30a College Coffee Talk - U Grt Rm

Booster Biscuit Breakfast

12:10p - New Teacher Luncheon

SCHOOL CLOSED

21

22 Chick-fil-A Day

28

29 Spring PM Program Begins

23 Booster Biscuit Breakfast

24

THURSDAY

4 Transition Day Rising 7 and 9 Grade Students

FRIDAY

5

SATURDAY

February 2016 NOTES

6

9:00-10:00a PU/CA/U Band Rehearsal

7:00-8:30p Transition Night - Parents of Rising 5 and 7 Grade Students

11

12

13

Krispy Kreme Breakfast / Booster Pizza Day

18

19

Valentine’s Day

20

NO CLASSES - PU/CA/U Student Conferences

25 Winter PM Program Ends

26

27

NO CLASSES - PU/CA/U Student Conferences

Legend

L - Lower School M - Middle School PU - PreUpper School CA - Communication Arts U - Upper School WLP - Winter Learning Pgm SAC - Student Activity Ctr PVA - Parent Volunteer Assc PM - After School Program

In case of inclement weather, please check your local TV station. See Handbook for listings.

March 2016 SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

1 Booster Biscuit Breakfast

WEDNESDAY

2 Read Across America Day

6:30p - PVA Meeting

6

7

SAIC/SACS Accreditation Committee Visit Begins

13

Booster Biscuit Breakfast

9:00a - Public Open House - SAC

14

15

16

21 Palm Sunday

9

Chick-fil-A Day

Daylight Saving Time Begins Chick-fil-A Day Set clocks forward one hour

20

8

Booster Biscuit Breakfast

22

Chick-fil-A Day

Booster Biscuit Breakfast

7:00p - Board Meeting

Senior Presentations

23 Senior Presentations

6:30p - Studio Art Gallery & Reception

27 Easter

28

29

30

Chick-fil-A Day

Booster Biscuit Breakfast

Senior Presentations

THURSDAY

3 Spring Sports Portraits

FRIDAY

4

March 2016

SATURDAY

NOTES

5

8:00a - Muffins for Moms M only

5:00p - Spring Musical Cast/ Parent Meeting 9:00-10:00a PU/CA/U Band Rehearsal

10

11

12

1:00-3:00p Spring Dance - M

17 7:00-8:30p Parent Workshop: College Admissions Panel Discussion - U Grt Rm

24 Early Dismissal

12:15p L/M Carpool 12:30p PU/CA/U Carpool 12:45p Bus Departs

18

19

Krispy Kreme Breakfast / Booster Pizza Day

25

26 Good Friday

SCHOOL CLOSED

31 Senior Presentations 1:30p - Lower School Performance Day Student Audience (M)

5:00p - PVA Family Fun Night - SAC

Legend

L - Lower School M - Middle School PU - PreUpper School CA - Communication Arts U - Upper School WLP - Winter Learning Pgm SAC - Student Activity Ctr PVA - Parent Volunteer Assc PM - After School Program

April 2016

SUNDAY

3

MONDAY

4

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

5

6

Spring Break - SCHOOL CLOSED

10

11

12

13

Chick-fil-A Day

Booster Biscuit Breakfast

9:00a - Public Open House - SAC

Luncheon - Rising 7th Grade Girls 6:30p - PVA Meeting

17

18 Chick-fil-A Day 7:00p - Board Meeting

24

19

20

Booster Biscuit Breakfast “Tee-Off for Technology” Atlanta National Golf Club

25

26

27

Chick-fil-A Day

Booster Biscuit Breakfast

10:00a Student Audience for Spring Musical L/M/PU

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

1

April 2016

SATURDAY

NOTES

2

9:00-10:00a PU/CA/U Band Rehearsal Early Dismissal

12:15p L/M Carpool 12:30p PU/CA/U Carpool 12:45p Bus Departs

7

8

9

Spring Break - SCHOOL CLOSED

14

15

16 PROM

Teacher Appreciation Day

21

22

23

Krispy Kreme Breakfast / Booster Pizza Day Passover Begins at Sundown

28

29

10:00a Student Audience for 6:30p - Spring Musical Spring Musical U/CA

30 Passover Ends at Sundown 6:30p - Spring Musical

Legend

L - Lower School M - Middle School PU - PreUpper School CA - Communication Arts U - Upper School WLP - Winter Learning Pgm SAC - Student Activity Ctr PVA - Parent Volunteer Assc PM - After School Program

May 2016

SUNDAY

1

MONDAY

2

TUESDAY

3

2:00-5:00p Spring Musical Strike

L/R Chattanooga Trip Departs - CA

5:00-7:00p Cast Party

3:30-5:30p Band Rehearsal

Booster Biscuit Breakfast 1:45p - Band Concert L/M/PU 6:30p - PVA Meeting

WEDNESDAY

4 L/R Chattanooga Trip Returns - CA 1:45p - Band Concert CA/U

7:00p - Spring Band Concert

8

9 Mother’s Day

Chick-fil-A Day 8th Grade Week

10

11

Booster Biscuit Breakfast

9:00a - Public Open House - SAC

12:30-1:30p Band Rehearsal 6:30p - PVA Meeting

15

16

17

Chick-fil-A Day

Booster Biscuit Breakfast

18

7:00p - Board Meeting

22

23

24

Chick-fil-A Day L/M Only 3rd Period Exam (10:30a Dismissal) PU/CA/U

29

30

4th Period Exam (10:30a Dismissal) PU/CA/U

31 Memorial Day

SCHOOL CLOSED

Teacher Work Day

25 5th Period Exam (10:30a Dismissal) PU/CA/U

THURSDAY

5

FRIDAY

6 8th Gr Rafting Trip Returns - PU

8:30a - Graduation Practice

8:00a - Muffins for Moms - L ONLY

12 7:00p - Fine Arts Showcase (M/PU/CA/U)

SATURDAY

NOTES

7

8th Gr Rafting Trip Departs - PU

10:30a - Senior Brunch

May 2016

10:00a - Graduation

7:00p - Baccalaureate

13

14

Volunteer Svc Hrs Due - M/PU/CA/U

6:00p - 6th Grade Banquet U Grt Rm

Krispy Kreme Breakfast/Booster Pizza Day Spring Fling - M 8th Grade Cookout 1:30 - Pet Day - L

19

20

21

1st Period Exam (10:30a Dismissal) PU/CA/U

2nd Period Exam (10:30a Dismissal) PU/CA/U

Spring PM Ends

Spring Fling - M End of the Year Party - L

26 6th Period Exam (10:30a Dismissal) PU/CA/U

27

28 Honors Day

Early Dismissal

11:00a - Carpool Dismissal 11:15a - Buses Depart

Last Day of School

Legend

L - Lower School M - Middle School PU - PreUpper School CA - Communication Arts U - Upper School WLP - Winter Learning Pgm SAC - Student Activity Ctr PVA - Parent Volunteer Assc PM - After School Program

June 2016

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

1 Teacher Work Day

5

6

7

8

12

13

14

15

Mark Trail Camp Begins

Flag Day

Summer School Program I Begins

19

20

21

22

27

28

29

Father’s Day

26

THURSDAY

2 Principals’ Retreat

9

FRIDAY

3

June 2016

SATURDAY

NOTES

4

Principals’ Retreat

8:00a - SAT Testing

10

11 8:00a - ACT Testing

16

23

30

17

24

18

25

Legend

L - Lower School M - Middle School PU - PreUpper School CA - Communication Arts U - Upper School WLP - Winter Learning Pgm SAC - Student Activity Ctr PVA - Parent Volunteer Assc PM - After School Program

July 2016

SUNDAY

3

MONDAY

4 No Summer Programs this week

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

5

6

12

13

Independence Day

SCHOOL CLOSED

10

11 Summer School Program II Begins

17

18

19

20

24

25

26

27

31

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

1

July 2016

SATURDAY

NOTES

2

Summer School Program I Ends

7

8

9

14

15

16

21

28

22

23

29

30

Mark Trail Camp Ends Summer School Program II Ends

Legend

L - Lower School M - Middle School PU - PreUpper School CA - Communication Arts U - Upper School WLP - Winter Learning Pgm SAC - Student Activity Ctr PVA - Parent Volunteer Assc PM - After School Program

August 2016 SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

1

2

3

7

8

9

10

14

15

16

17

Teacher In-Service

21

22

23

24

30

31

First Day of School (tentative)

28

29

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

4

5

6

11

12

13

August 2016 NOTES

Principal Planning

18

19

20

Teacher In-Service

25

26

27

Legend

L - Lower School M - Middle School PU - PreUpper School CA - Communication Arts U - Upper School WLP - Winter Learning Pgm SAC - Student Activity Ctr PVA - Parent Volunteer Assc PM - After School Program

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