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The content in the book portrays typical years.

Please note that with COVID-19 protocols in place, some of our programming has temporarily changed for 2020-2021.

Discover what inspires

you

GREENHILL STUDENTS are studious and high-achieving.

THEY LEARN A LOT HERE, AND THEY LEARN WELL. But that’s not what makes them special.

Drawn to the unknown and motivated from within, they’re

INQUISITIVE, PURPOSEFUL, AND BOLD in their quests for knowledge.

With EQUAL PARTS GRIT AND JOY, they ask questions that lead to more questions, analyze critically, and unearth the why.

FEARLESS AND OPEN-MINDED, they’re not afraid to make mistakes, explore spaces without boundaries, and be themselves.

KIND AND COMPASSIONATE, they sharpen their minds and open their hearts, learning not only for their own good, but for the good of others.

TENACIOUS AND RESILIENT, they constantly give their all, developing personal strengths for a lifetime of success. Success they define themselves.

They are inspired. They are inspiring.

And it all begins right here, at Greenhill.

Core Principles Honor, respect, and compassion are more than nice ideas; they’re living, breathing entities that influence every day here at Greenhill.

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Our Mission Greenhill School is a diverse community of learners that strives for excellence; values individuality; fosters a passion for learning; promotes the balanced development of mind, body, and character; encourages service; and instills a respect for others.

“Greenhill’s mission guides and informs our every decision as we strive to expand the minds and hearts of our students. Our core values shape our interactions, helping ensure that each person on our campus feels valued, respected, and integral to our incredibly dynamic community. In this supportive environment, our students develop the confidence to take risks, the tenacity to achieve aspirational goals, and the kindness to build relationships that last a lifetime.”

LEE HARK, HEAD OF GREENHILL SCHOOL

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Equity & Inclusion How we learn from each other:

In our intentionally diverse community, Greenhill nurtures self-confidence and respect for others from day one. In Preschool and Lower School, students learn to embrace the unique gifts that each person brings to the

COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS

In classes, faculty teach the art of civil discourse; conversing—and even disagreeing—with empathy, compassion, and respect. As a

classroom. By Middle and Upper School, when students understand that the person sitting next to them may react differently to a text or offer a distinct perspective, learning becomes exponentially more meaningful.

community, parents and students come together throughout the year to share their stories, building bridges of understanding between people of different backgrounds.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

Students, parents, and faculty members who

WE SEE YOU. “Schools with impact are those where members of the community, especially the students, feel seen and heard. More powerful still are schools where there is

share cultural identities, like race, gender, or

the active learning of skills to see and hear others. We

spirituality, gather together in affinity groups

pursue both at Greenhill.”

to support each other through their common experiences. Alliance groups, which allow for cross-cultural communication and learning, support all members of the community.

COMMUNITY CELEBRATIONS

Greenhill honors the diverse traditions and customs of our families throughout the year through class discussion and activity, divisional gathering, or campus-wide events like Greenhill Goes Global, a festive multicultural fair held each spring.

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MARCUS R. INGRAM, PH.D. DIRECTOR OF EQUITY & INCLUSION

FREEDOM TO BE YOURSELF “Greenhill lets people be who they want to be,” explains a sixth-grade student. “We don’t wear uniforms.

In class there’s no such thing as a

Why Coed?

wrong question. You’re free to be an

Greenhill always has been and always will be a coeducational

individual.” One senior says, “We

school. Why? Because we believe that learning with and from

all have a thing we enjoy and excel

gender diversity is an invaluable experience. It broadens

at, like sports or music or theater.

perspectives, teaches relational skills, and instills healthy

People really focus in on their

confidence in boys and girls. Most important, it prepares

passions and can explore.”

students for life in the real world.

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Enroll in school.

Discover a community.

When your child attends Greenhill, your whole family joins a special community. A diverse community where all people are valued and celebrated; where alumni keep in touch and come back to visit; where school feels like home from the beginning.

“My buddy took me bowling before the first day of third grade. He showed me around campus and helped me get oriented. By day three, I was already hanging out with a few friends who introduced themselves to me on the first day.”

8TH GRADER

“It was incredibly easy for me to acclimate socially. Everyone was so welcoming and wanted to meet me. And I’ve seen that happen every single year. We try to get to know the new kids before school even starts.”

SENIOR

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A WARM WELCOME. Being the new kid is a challenge that no Greenhill student faces alone.

Before the first day, new Preschool families typically attend welcome picnics and playdates with new friends. Dedicated “buddies” help new Lower, Middle, and Upper School students get connected. The smallest Hornets even receive a home visit from their new teachers!

“Greenhill takes great care to integrate families into the community even before the school year begins,” explains Marlo, the mother of three Greenhill students. “Buddy families were carefully assigned to guide our transition throughout the year. Over the summer, teachers came to our home and introduced themselves to our children. Summer socials, coordinated by our dedicated Parents’ Association, ensured our children would see familiar faces on their first day.”

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CALLING ALL PARENTS.* Parents are the most important teachers around, so we invite them to participate in their child’s education.

Preschool and Lower School parents help in classrooms, eat lunch with children as dining hall table volunteers, read

“Greenhill takes great care to integrate families into the community…”

aloud in the library, coach teams, organize campus events

MARLO,

(like Friday on the Hill), and chaperone field trips. Middle

PARENT OF THREE GREENHILL STUDENTS

and Upper School parents coordinate campus celebrations (like the fifth-grade Greek Day feast and activities for the seniors), sell concessions for student-athletes, and patronize student performances and gallery openings.

Those interested in leadership join the Parents’ Association, which supports day-to-day life at Greenhill and sponsors parent-only events, like the annual fundraising gala, reading groups, and forums on raising kids.

“Parents, students, teachers, and administrators went out of their way to introduce themselves. It felt as if the whole school was making sure we had a smooth transition!”

GREENHILL PARENT

*COVID-19 protocol, during the school year of 2020-2021, does not allow parents to volunteer on campus, but alternatively, we have created many ways to participate in our community virtually and remotely!

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Greenhill cares about you.

(The whole you.)

We emphasize social-emotional learning (SEL) because we believe that education should nurture and empower the whole person.

And we’re not alone. Research shows that SEL positively impacts academic performance, attitudes, and behaviors, and reduces emotional distress.

SEL IN ACTION: Preschool and Lower School: The Mind-Up curriculum teaches students about the parts of the brain that regulate their emotions, giving them a greater understanding of themselves and helping them be better friends to their peers.

Middle School: Teachers often start class with the Core Practice— listening to chimes and taking deep breaths—to help students focus.

Upper School: A required wellness class offers strategies for managing stress, relationships, communication, and more.

Overheard in the classroom “I used my pre-frontal cortex to make good choices with my friends on the playground!”

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What is Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)?

SEL is the process of acquiring and applying the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary for understanding and managing emotions; setting and achieving goals; feeling and showing empathy; establishing and maintaining positive relationships; and making responsible decisions.

“When we equip our students with these SEL skills, we are helping to foster the 21st century life skills that our students need to navigate college and transition into the real world.”

SHANTI MAJEFSKI ’95, DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING

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A Great First Impression Like every part

PRESCHOOL

of the day, learning is a

The students may be small, but big things are happening

balance of exploratory play

in Greenhill Preschool. Young minds are experiencing

and guided instruction.

education for the first time and learning what it’s like to love school.

“Greenhill Preschoolers are confident and empowered to ask “why.” Our amazing teachers provide learning experiences that offer fundamental academic skills and invite children into opportunities to problem solve, explore, and play! Our Greenhill Core Principles live in everything we do, including in our community service and cultural awareness events. Our amazing program immerses children in joy where learning blossoms into a positive and lifelong intention.”

RHEMA STRADFORD-DAI, HEAD OF PRESCHOOL

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“Our teachers are AWESOME. We learn things from them, like the cloud experiment. We used shaving cream, and we put a drop of water in it. Then it got as big as my head, and it exploded! That’s how you make rain and condensation.”

KINDERGARTEN STUDENT

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Through a balanced curriculum of academics and play, students learn concrete skills—including literacy, engineering, science, math, and mindfulness—all while having fun. The school year is divided into three project-based learning opportunities that culminate in hands-on, studentled projects, like these: Kinder Clinic. After visiting a local doctor, Kinder students opened their own clinic, using writing skills to register visitors, math to count bones, and science to understand X-rays.

Post Office. Prekindergarten students created a post office, all the while learning about the role of the United States Post Office (social studies), cost of stamps (math), and delivering mail on campus (science and engineering).

Rainforest. Kinder students turned their classroom into a rainforest (complete with trees, vines, and animals) and learned about preservation along the way!

Students love to explore and play in our amazing space.

It’s carefully designed to help children bring their ideas to fruition: TEACHING KITCHEN READING NOOKS IN EACH CLASSROOM MAKER SPACES OVERHEAD DOORS THAT OPEN TO THE OUTDOORS INDOOR AND OUTDOOR PLAY SPACES

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What do you love about teaching Preschool?

“Children have a voice here. We’re guiding

“I love teaching Preschool because it

them with play-based and structured

is the place on campus where magic

learning, but they also have a say in what

and discovery happen all day long—

we study and what we read. There’s a

every single moment! Whether it’s

good balance between academics and

exploring topics for our Project Based

hands-on approaches.”

learning showcases, or when a special

GREG BROWNE-NICHOLS, PRESCHOOL TEACHER

puppet reads a book aloud to us about friendship— every little moment feels special and important.”

JESSICA FIELD, PRESCHOOL TEACHER

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Get Inspired Early LOWER SCHOOL Fun is the status quo here at Greenhill Lower School, and we wouldn’t have it any other way. Students learn best when they’re nurtured, engaged, and valued for who they are. That’s why everything we do in Lower School—from literacy to lunchtime—is designed to cultivate individual growth and inspire joyful learning.

“Our mission is to teach your child so much more than how to fill in the blanks. We believe a strong foundation in education encourages students to chase curiosity, construct understanding, seek evidence, welcome dialogue and discussion, benefit from failure, think globally, and develop an insatiable appetite for learning. We honor and nurture the whole child here, and it shows. Our students grow so much over the course of this rich educational stage. Not to mention, they love coming to school!”

MICHAEL SIMPSON, HEAD OF LOWER SCHOOL

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FOUNDATIONS OF LOWER SCHOOL LEARNING Unearth the Why. Lower School is an inspiring place where students build social and academic skills that support a lifetime of discovery. Classroom activities help students with varying skillsets and “In Lower School, we focus on meeting children where they

skills—not just memorize facts and ace tests.

are and moving forward from

Co-Curriculars & Language Study. All Lower

there. We teach concepts—like

School students participate in the co-curricular

coin counting or reading—in

subjects of art, music, library, Spanish, and physical

a systematic manner so that

education. Classes instill an appreciation for a

students learn how to think, ask

multi-faceted approach to learning and establish a

questions, and understand what

firm foundation for continued study.

they are doing and why they are doing it. We’re forming a scaffold that will support higher learning for years to come.”

1ST GRADE TEACHER

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learning styles utilize their higher order thinking

MATH & SCIENCE LOVE Our math, science, and engineering curriculum

Each class builds its own miniature city, using Human-

cultivates a passion for problem solving, a disposition

Centered Design to create solutions to solve real-world

for design, a knack for numbers, and a desire to discover

problems, learning about social issues, city planning, and

from an early age. Here’s what Lower School students

the importance of teamwork along the way.

are learning:

Pinhole Camera. Third-graders incorporate science, art,

Dinosaurs. First-grade students research a dinosaur

and computer science as they build waterproof pinhole

of their choice and present their findings in the form

cameras to study the movement of the sun over time.

of a research paper, a 3D model of the creature, and a diorama of the ancient ecosystem.

City Project. The second-grade city project is a

Stock Market Project. Fourth-grade students practice fractions, decimals, and percentages while earning “income” in the stock market project.

culmination of a social studies unit about communities.

WHAT IS PRIMER? A bridge year between kindergarten and first grade, Primer allows eligible children to mature socially and emotionally before entering first grade. It’s a meaningful year of hands-on, individualized classroom learning, plus a whole lot of fun.

Learn more at greenhill.org/primer.

Each year, Primers hold the Primer Pie Contest with more than 100 tasty entries!

Learning opportunities abound as students invite departments and homerooms to enter the contest (writing), accept voting ballots (social studies), and tally the winners (math)!

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Building Skills, Becoming Independent MIDDLE SCHOOL Greenhill Middle School isn’t just a stepping-stone to Upper School. It’s a special place where students are valued, nurtured, and challenged to become their best selves.

“Middle School is an exciting, important time here at Greenhill. Our building is filled with enthusiastic teachers who connect with students and engaged students who connect with each other. In and out of class, students build a strong academic foundation while developing important skills for school and life. And, they learn in ways that are exciting and relevant right now. There’s a lot of fun happening here!”

SUSAN PALMER, HEAD OF MIDDLE SCHOOL

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MIDDLE SCHOOL AUTONOMY: OWN YOUR DAY Middle School students enjoy lots of choices when it comes to everyday life at Greenhill. From classes and clubs to arts and athletics, opportunities to pursue what you love abound.

INDEPENDENT LEARNING Freedom comes with challenges, which is why our Middle School curriculum is designed to help students learn skills for school and life, like time-management, self-advocacy, compassion, and resiliency. It’s the perfect time to grow through trial and error.

“In Middle School you get to shape your own day. You get to choose your sport and electives—we have so many awesome electives. And you learn to plan out your studying. It’s been a challenge, but I’m learning!”

7TH GRADE STUDENT

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DON’T DO MIDDLE SCHOOL BY THE BOOK. LEARN IN THE REAL WORLD, FOR THE REAL WORLD. Connect with those who have served our country at the Vietnam

In Middle School, student-created clubs

Memorial, stand in Martin Luther King’s footsteps at the Lincoln Memorial, and discuss the issues of our time on the Hill during the eighth-grade Washington, DC, trip.

build community and foster initiative.

Build your own wind turbine out of PVC pipe in exploratory design class that generates real power.

Engage in personal reflection as you write letters to the Library of Congress about your experience reading a book, poem, or speech for the Letters about Literature Contest.

Experience Chinese, Latin, and Spanish in the fifth-grade language carousel before selecting a course of study.

Launch a business with real money and sell your products for a good cause at the fifth-grade Annual Holiday Bazaar.

Compete in Olympic Games and bring mythology to the stage. Some students act, some design sets, some build an app for ticket sales—all live ancient history on Greek Day!

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A Sampling of Middle School Clubs & Electives CLUBS

Junior Classical League Math Club First Lego League Quiz Bowl Spanish Club Cooking Club Reading Club ELECTIVES

Applied Ceramics Prototyping Impact Your World: Problem-Solving and Service Speech and Debate 3D Rendering & Design Robotics One Act Play Production Improv Musical Theater Band Choir Strings Technical Theater Video Production

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Explore space without boundaries.

UPPER SCHOOL CURRICULUM Once you have completed core classes, Upper School is the time to pursue academic opportunities that support you—your interests, your plans, your goals. One junior puts it this way, “There is no typical Greenhill student, but everyone is motivated and wants to be here. They like being in a place where they can study what they’re passionate about right now. You don’t have to wait until college to study what you love.” So double up in a discipline, take courses online—you can even do a field-study or Capstone project your senior year!

“Flexible schedules allow student athletes to take art classes and actors to spend time on the field. We encourage students to dive into the breadth that we offer while they are here, so that they know what they want to pursue when they leave.”

TREVOR WORCESTER, HEAD OF UPPER SCHOOL

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MATH, SCIENCE & ENGINEERING Our students share a passion for problem solving, a disposition for design, a knack for numbers, and a desire to discover. Here’s what they’re up to: Conducting independent research at University of Texas at

Decode, discover, develop the world around you.

“My job is to give students tools to

Dallas, University of Texas Southwestern, and University of

decode the world around them.

North Texas

I don’t just teach the Constitution;

Studying DNA with over 10,000 micropipette tips in biochemistry, biotechnology, and AP Biology classes

I teach students how to analyze all documents. My other job is to instill wonder. I want my students to get a

Choosing from 24 science courses (for juniors and seniors),

glimpse of what they don’t know and

including six AP science classes

set out to discover it. Finally, I believe

Working on a single math problem for an entire trimester in Mathematical Decision-Making, an elective course

character must accompany knowledge.

I hope that, by the time students leave my classroom, they’re sensitive to intolerance and fired up to tackle

AHEAD OF THE CURVE The required ninth-grade Global History class explores global history from 1400 to present day from a thematic perspective with an emphasis on understanding how the diverse world got to be the way it is today.

English classes encourage students to engage in independent reading as a part of the curriculum, so that students read stories that reflect their experiences. Faculty members strive to incorporate texts that serve as mirrors, windows, and sliding glass doors for students, rather than focusing only on canonical texts.

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injustice.”

AMY BRESIE ’96, UPPER SCHOOL HISTORY TEACHER

Snapshot of Academic Opportunities: SENIOR YEAR CAPSTONES AND INDE-

In typical years, ten

PENDENT STUDIES

Upper School students

Feste Romane: Listening to Roman History Adapting Molecular and Cellular Biology Research in the School Environment Makings of the Bush Tax Cuts: How Texas and Personal Character Created the Economic Growth and Tax Reconciliation Act of 2001 and the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003

participate in an exchange program with Ming Lun High School in Taipei, Taiwan, sharing cultural traditions and experiences.

Bindis, Bollywood, and Tech Support: Challenging Indian Stereotypes in the Media Choco-prentice: A Study in Business and Chocolate Chemistry

GLOBAL ONLINE ACADEMY CLASSES

Medical Problem Solving Fiction Writing Entrepreneurship in a Global Context iOS App Development Neuropsychology Music Theory and Digital Composition

UPPER SCHOOL COURSES

Biotechnology Sports and Society Inner Light: Traditions and Paths of Meditation JAVA Programming Persuasion and Debate Service Learning in Spanish Understanding 9/11 Personal Finance Furniture Design Poetry of Social Justice Advanced Video Production

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Fine Arts “Greenhill arts faculty members actively practice their crafts. As a result, they’re able to help students hone their skills, as well as understand—and participate in—the professional arts world here in Dallas and around the world. Each year, our students are routinely recognized for their talents and accomplishments in contests and in the annual ISAS Fine Arts Festival.”

TERRY MARTIN, HEAD OF FINE ARTS

ART APPRECIATION 101 Starting in prekindergarten, Greenhill students begin their studies in creative movement and dance, vocal and instrumental music, visual arts, and drama. During daily co-curricular classes, trained educators work with students to develop their skills, partnering closely with homeroom teachers to provide an integrated curriculum at each grade level.

First-graders build simple machines using fruit as an artistic medium while fourth-graders compose their own music on soprano recorder, ukulele, and percussion instruments. All students participate in everything from 3D printed art to choral music to self-portraiture to folk dance.

As they prepare to leave fourth grade, students are confident in their experience and ready to choose from the specialized performing and visual arts electives in Middle School.

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WHAT HAPPENS WHEN INTEREST, TALENT, AND OPPORTUNITY COLLIDE? DREAMS COME TRUE. With over 65 performing and visual arts courses, copious extracurricular opportunities, and world-class facilities, it’s no wonder Greenhill inspires budding artists to discover and hone their gifts.

Greenhill has had the most films accepted to South

Starting in Middle School, students can try everything from glass working

by Southwest of any school

to digital photography to choreography, or they can specialize in one or

for seven years and counting.

two disciplines. So go ahead. Be a singer, dancer, violinist, actor, comedian,

Check out students’ award-

debater, sculptor, producer. It’s all possible at Greenhill.

winning work at vimeo.com/ avpfilms

DEBATE: LED BY AWARD-WINNING COACH AARON TIMMONS, GREENHILL’S DEBATE PROGRAM EARNS ACCOLADES AND TOP RANKINGS AT TOURNAMENTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY.

WHAT DO THESE ARTISTS HAVE IN COMMON? They all made their debuts at Greenhill.

MILA HERMANOVSKI ’87

Fashion designer, Project Runway finalist RONALD JUDKINS ’71

Oscar winner, Academy Award for best sound EMILY ROBISON ’91 AND MARTIE MAGUIRE ’88

Musicians, The Chicks ILIZA SHLESINGER ’01

Comedian, season 6 winner of Last Comic Standing LESLI LINKA GLATTER ’71

Director and producer of TV series Homeland

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Fine Arts Electives “I love the ‘fine arts’ part of photography—the part where

Fashion Design

I get to make a statement and

Glass Working

explore a concept through my

Digital Art

work. My photography has moved

Chemistry of Photography

beyond pretty pictures; I’m able

Lighting in Theater and Cinema

to communicate a message to an

Theater Company:

audience now. Mr. Lopez has taught

Directing

me to embrace experimentation,

Acting Playwriting

because sometimes then most

Design

interesting work comes from

Advanced Dance

messing up!”

Introduction to Writing for

MIRA, JUNIOR

Stage and Film Montage Literary Magazine The Evergreen, Student Newspaper

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THE MARSHALL FAMILY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER ROSE HALL

DANCE AND CHORAL HALL

Get in character (and calm your nerves) in dressing

Perform for a crowd in the 600-seat proscenium

Complete with floor-to-ceiling mirrors, stadium

rooms fit for stars.

theater, where advanced lighting, audio, and scenery

seating, perfect acoustics, sprung flooring, and

equipment make every production look and sound

abundant natural light, our studio is every dancer’s

professional.

and singer’s dream.

NANCY A. NASHER AND DAVID J. HAEMISEGGER

FILMMAKING AND DIGITAL ART LAB

FAMILY STUDIO THEATER

Make award-winning digital art in a brand new editing

Get up close and personal with your audience in

suite, where Greenhill’s video magic happens.

MICHAEL MANES GRAND LOBBY

Meet up in the Michael Manes Grand Lobby, the perfect place to celebrate a job well done.

Greenhill’s flexible studio theater.

POTTER ROSE PRODUCTION STUDIO

Create Broadway-worthy sets in our expansive scene shop. Here, you’ll find all the tools, materials, and guidance you need to build your vision piece by piece.

DRESSING ROOMS

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What do you love about PE? Fourth-graders weigh in:

“It gets all your energy out.”

“You get to do fun activities in a group.”

“I like the adventure room.

You get to play on the ropes and trapezes.”

“I like to play kickball.”

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“I love pillow polo. It’s kind of like field hockey with a softer stick.”

“I really like fort dodge ball.”

“My favorite is swimming. We play games, like sharks and minnows.”

Athletics

VARSITY & JV SPORTS

Baseball Basketball Cheerleading

A HEAD START ON HEALTH

Cross country

We believe that learning to move is as important as learning to

Field hockey

add and subtract. That’s why Preschool and Lower School Physical

Golf

Education is an important part of every school day. Through team-

Lacrosse

oriented activities, students build skills and learn valuable lessons,

Soccer

like how to give their all and be great teammates. Better yet, they

Softball

get inspired to pursue sports and exercise for years to come.

Swimming Tennis Track & field Volleyball

“I want our student athletes to learn how to compete

MIDDLE SCHOOL SPORTS

individually and as a team—and have fun doing

Baseball

it—while also learning how to tap into grit and find

Basketball

determination. Through athletics, our students learn

Cross country

skills that are important in all aspects of life.”

Field hockey

JARRETT SHINE, HEAD OF ATHLETICS AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Track & field Volleyball

At a Glance 23 Varsity programs 62 teams 40 full-time coaches More conference championships than any coed Southwest Preparatory Conference member 66,000-square-foot athletics center, which includes a natatorium High Performance Center and two full-size gymnasiums

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As a member of the

HORNET SPORTS ASSOCIATION

Southwestern Preparatory

Don’t wait to join a team! The Hornet Sports Association forms inclusive

Conference, student-

teams for all Greenhill students who wish to play sports before seventh grade.

athletes are encouraged to and able to play multiple sports at the interscholastic level in a given school year.

ATHLETICS CURRICULUM: MANY OPPORTUNITIES, ONE FOCUS We’re serious about athletics here at Greenhill, which is why physical activity is part of every school day. In fifth and sixth grade, students practice a wide variety of team sports in PE class. They discover what they like and develop skills to play competitively.

In seventh grade and beyond, students may choose to join one or more of Greenhill’s 62 competitive sports teams. Alternatively, students can take PE electives like Dance, Ultimate Frisbee, Total Body Fitness, Yoga, and more.

No matter what gets you moving, you’ll graduate with a higher level of fitness and a healthy desire to push your own limits.

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Snapshot of WHY ATHLETES SHOULD CHOOSE GREENHILL Premier Coaching “Greenhill’s experienced coaches have a history of winning. They, along with our expert-led strength and conditioning High Performance Program, help student-athletes excel. Plus, our courts and fields rival top college facilities.”

Collegiate Athletes FROM THE GREENHILL CLASS OF 2020

Grant Bulmash

TATIANE DEIBERT, HEAD GIRLS VOLLEYBALL COACH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER

BASKETBALL JOHN HOPKINS UNIVERSITY

Collegiate Recruitment Greenhill graduates routinely go on to participate

Maddie Hatfield

in Division I, II, and III programs. In the last five years, our athletes have been recruited by Columbia University, Rhodes, West Point, and University of Pennsylvania, to name a few.

Complete Training “At Greenhill, student-athletes will be able to improve physically and mentally within the context of the sports they play, but they also experience top-notch academics and co-curricular opportunities. They will develop strong time-management skills, understand how important teamwork is on and off the court, and witness how Greenhill will help them develop into multi-talented and well-rounded people.”

ELLEN MARGARET ANDREWS ’17, BASKETBALL, YALE UNIVERSITY

BASKETBALL EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY

Divya Inaganti

SOCCER JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY

Emma Kaiser

LACROSSE LEHIGH UNIVERSITY

Lindsey Maxwell

LACROSSE VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY

Lilly McClendon

SOFTBALL COLLEGE OF WOOSTER

Drake Muller

BASKETBALL UNIVERSITY OF DENVER

Kaiti Ness

CROSS COUNTRY JOHN HOPKINS UNIVERSITY

Sola Omonije

VOLLEYBALL DAVIDSON COLLEGE

Caleb Smith

TRACK HOWARD UNIVERSITY

Brooke Webster

BASKETBALL EAST TEXAS BAPTIST UNIVERSITY

Kionce Woods

BASKETBALL CONNORS STATE COLLEGE

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Changing Themselves and Their World WHAT IS SERVICE LEARNING, AND WHY DOES IT MATTER? “Service learning allows students to apply classroom principles, concepts,

WHERE GREENHILL GIVES BACK

and skills to projects that serve the community,” explains Angela Woodson, Director of Service Learning and Community Service. “Students use critical

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thinking and problem-solving in new and challenging ways that, ultimately,

ANIMAL SHELTERS

change their views of themselves and the world.”

GREENHILL STUDENTS GIVE BACK AT EVERY AGE Kindergarteners focus on caring for our senior citizens and supporting programs like Meals On Wheels. They may draw pictures, write cards, and collect toiletries, while actively praticing how to care for others.

Fourth-graders ponder heroism in history class and write letters of

MENTORING REFUGEES VETERANS’ ORGANIZATIONS HOMELESS SHELTERS NATURAL HABITATS ADULT DAY CARE CENTERS HEALTH-RELATED EVENTS

gratitude to soldiers and veterans. Receiving appreciative letters in return shows them their efforts matter.

Fifth-graders host a holiday bazaar where they make, market, and sell items.

Proceeds support a day and after school care center for homeless children.

Juniors and Seniors explore socioeconomic class issues in modern America and simultaneously practice volunteerism in local shelters. They are able to engage in local community causes, earning service hours to augment curriculum.

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Navigating Greenhill A SCHOOL THAT SUPPORTS YOU Student advising is a defining characteristic of the Greenhill experience. In Middle School, students receive a new advisor each academic year. Gradelevel experts, advisors help students navigate classroom choices, and are “My advisor really helped me during my first year at Greenhill. Every day, he would always ask me how I was doing, how my day was going.

He made the first month at Greenhill really fun for me, even though I was still getting acclimated.”

8TH GRADE STUDENT

critical in building self-advocacy skills needed for success in Upper School.

Once in Upper School, small groups of students meet with an advisor three times a week to discuss everything from class scheduling to communication skills to stress management. Advisory groups, which remain constant from year to year, are strategically formed to bring diverse perspectives and compatible student-advisor pairs together.

“The relationship between advisee and advisor is always growing,” says Genie Burke, Ninth Grade Class Dean and Upper School history teacher. “As the advisors get to know their advisees, they become a valuable part of the decision-making process for students and their families. More often than not, students and advisors build relationships based on honor and compassion that last well beyond Upper School.”

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COLLEGE COUNSELING The College Counseling Office helps students identify and select a college or university that will allow them to continue to develop passions that they discovered at Greenhill. Sophomores are paired with one of three dedicated college counselors, who work closely with faculty advisors to ensure that students’ academic programs are preparing them for college.

A Sample of Schools Our Graduates Attended over the Last Four Years Brown University California Institute of Technology Carnegie Mellon University

Beginning junior year, students meet regularly with college counselors.

Chapman University

Experts in college admission, college counselors maintain strong, personal

University of Chicago

relationships with more than 200 institutions around the world. They have

Claremont McKenna College

long track records of helping Greenhill students get accepted to best-fit

Columbia University

schools, and stay calm in the process!

Cornell University Dartmouth College Duke University Emory University Georgetown University Harvard University Hendrix College Indiana University University of Michigan New York University Northwestern University Oberlin College Occidental College University of Pennsylvania Princeton University Rhodes College Rice University University of Southern California Southern Methodist University Stanford University Texas A&M University University of Texas, Austin Tulane University Vanderbilt University Washington University in St. Louis Wellesley College Yale University

Members of the Class of 2019 with College Counselor Keith Todd

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Get Inspired at Greenhill Typically we would welcome you to campus to visit for a day, but in current times, the best way to determine whether Greenhill is right for you is to spend time with us virtually. We invite you to visit our website to view a virtual tour, hear from students about various aspects of their experience, and register for a virtual admissions event.

We’d love to get to know you!

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CONTACT THE ADMISSION OFFICE 4141 Spring Valley Road, Addison, TX 75001 admission@greenhill.org 972.628.5910 www.greenhill.org

It is the policy of Greenhill School to administer its educational programs, including admission and financial aid, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national or ethnic origin, or disability.

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