2019 Bishop's Admissions Open House Program

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OPEN HOUSE 2019

Head of School Ron Kim Mr. Ron Kim joined Bishop’s as head of school in 2019, bringing a wealth of experience in school leadership, student-centered pedagogy and inclusive education principles to The Bishop’s School. For the 2018-2019 school year, he served as the interim assistant head of school at The Buckley School. Prior to Buckley, Mr. Kim was the head of school at BASIS Independent McLean (Virginia) and spent 23 years at Phillips Exeter Academy in Exeter, New Hampshire, where he held various administrative and teaching roles during his distinguished career; the most recent were assistant principal, dean of faculty, history instructor and girls’ varsity basketball coach. Mr. Kim grew up in Southern California and earned a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of California, Berkeley and a master’s degree in history from the University of Chicago.

Student Body President Noah Lin ‘20 Associated Student Body President (ASBC) President Noah Lin ’20 came to The Bishop’s School in seventh grade. In addition to serving as ASBC president, Noah is co-president of the Chinese Club and will serve as team captain for the Knights Volleyball team this season. Noah plays club beach volleyball, loves the ocean and is an avid surfer when he is not busy working at a pediatric dental and orthodontic office and serving as a small group leader for elementary age children in his church. In his spare time, he enjoys photo editing and graphic design as well as playing the ukulele. Some of Noah’s favorite classes at Bishop’s include Asian American Literature, AP Economics and Advanced Honors Physics. He shares that he has “loved all of his classes at Bishop’s and learned so much from each one.”

Open House Program

Below you will find a list of events to help chart your day.

10 a.m.

Registration and Exploration

10:30 a.m.

Head of School Welcome Eva May Fleet Athletic Center Bishop’s Singers Head of School Ron Kim with Student Body President Noah Lin ‘20 11 a.m.

Introduction to Middle School - Student Panel

Eva May Fleet Athletic Center

11 a.m.

Introduction to Upper School - Student Panel Manchester Board Room, EBS Hall

12 - 1 p.m.

Explore and Experience (see page 3)

12 p.m.

Session 1 (see page 5)

12:30 p.m.

Session 2 (see page 6)

1 p.m.

Athletes in Action Hunte Fields

1:15 p.m.

Admissions and Financial Aid Information Session

Geier Family Presentation Hall (Lower Level, Teitelman Science Center)

Explore and Experience (Ongoing Activities) 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Knights Jazz Band

Rohr Terrace

Community Information Tables Academic Departments Admissions Creative Sciences/Robotics Diversity & Community Life Global Education Knights Booster Group Library

Quad Parents’ Association Performing Arts Circle Service Learning Summer Session Transportation Uniforms Visual Arts

Chapel Visits (self-guided)

St. Mary’s Chapel

Dance Studio Visits (self-guided)

Upper Level, Eva May Fleet Athletic Center Theater Visits (self-guided)

Taylor Performing Arts Center

Library Tours Visual Arts Exhibits

Manchester Library & Learning Center Gilman Hall/Manchester Library & Learning Center

Photography/Stained Glass (Second Floor, Gilman Hall) Drawing/Painting (Third Floor, Gilman Hall) Ceramics (Ceramics Studio, Gilman Hall) Media Lab (Lower Level, Manchester Library & Learning Center)

Science Labs

Teitelman Science Center/Wheeler J. Bailey

Physics Demonstration (Room 204, Science Center) Robotics Exhibition (Room 008, Lower Level, Science Center Robotics Lab) Center for Creative Sciences Activities (Wheeler J. Bailey)

Introduction to Bishop’s 11 - 11:45 a.m.

Hear how the opportunities at Bishop’s — in the classroom and beyond — prepare students for their academic futures while equipping them with foundational life skills. Students will share how they’ve found their voices — and their passions. Have your questions answered by students and faculty.

Introduction to Middle School

Eva May Fleet Athletic Center

Harlan Klein, Head of Middle School David Johnston, Middle School Mathematics Teacher Student Panel

Introduction to Upper School Brian Ogden, Head of Upper School Michael Beamer, Dean of Students Student Panel

Manchester Board Room, EBS Hall

Session 1 12 - 12:30 p.m.

Knights Athletics

Manchester Board Room, EBS Hall Joel Allen, Director of Athletics (with coaches and student-athletes) Want to know more about our 31 middle school teams and 36 upper school teams or how students manage academics and a sport they are crazy about?

Come learn why 85 percent of our students are involved in athletics.

Student Services, Diversity Initiatives and Chapel/Spiritual Life

Lower Level Atrium, Manchester Library & Learning Center Michael Beamer, Dean of Students Rev. Nicole Simopoulos-Pigato, Chaplain David Thompson, Director of Diversity and Community Life Student Panel

Much of the student experience at Bishop’s takes place outside the classroom.

Come learn about the ways in which our students are supported and cared for in these three important areas of community life.

Drama Showcase

Black Box Theater, EBS Hall

Join Bishop’s Acting Workshop students and members of Theater Arts classes for a session of drama and improvisation, led by our Director of Theater Nathan Emmons.

Session 2 12:30 - 1 p.m.

Academic Competitions

Geier Family Presentation Hall, Teitelman Science Center Faculty Academic Team Coaches Student Panel

It’s not all about competing in your cleats! Bishop’s fields teams in Robotics, Academic League, Mock Trial, Model UN, Physics Bowl, Math Olympiad and Speech & Debate. Our students will share their past achievements, future goals and discuss how you could be a part of these competitions next year.

Student Services, Diversity Initiatives and Chapel/Spiritual Life

Lower Level Atrium, Manchester Library & Learning Center Michael Beamer, Dean of Students Rev. Nicole Simopoulos-Pigato, Chaplain David Thompson, Director of Diversity and Community Life Student Panel

Much of the student experience at Bishop’s takes place outside the classroom.

Come learn about the ways in which our students are supported and cared for in these three important areas of community life.

Athletes in Action 1 p.m.

Athletes in Action

Hunte Fields

Experience what sets Bishop’s Athletics apart and why 85 percent of our students participate in athletics. Following Bishop’s Open House, Athletes in Action is an optional and active meet and greet for prospective students to get to know Bishop’s coaches and current students. Coaches and student-athletes from the following sports will share their perspective on life as a Bishop’s student-athlete: Baseball - AJ Jezierski, Assistant Coach Basketball - Nick Levine, Boys’ Head Coach; Marlon Wells, Girls’ Head Coach;

Courtney Clements, Girls’ Assistant Coach Cross Country - Jennifer Seymour, Boys’ and Girls’ Assistant Coach Field Hockey - Meghan Carr, Head Coach Football - Joel Allen, Head Coach; Shane Walton ‘98, Defensive Coordinator; Danny Mitchell, Offensive Coordinator Softball - Al Gomez, Head Coach Soccer - Shane Walton ‘98, Boys’ Head Coach; Yuki Zeigler, Girls’ Head Coach Lacrosse - Francis Donald, Boys’ Middle School Head Coach Swimming - Doug Peabody, Head Coach; Jim Jordan ‘83, Assistant Coach Tennis - Matt Copland, Boys’ and Girls’ Head Coach Volleyball - Jackie Gomez, Boys’ Head Coach; Tod Mattox, Girls’ Head Coach Water Polo - Doug Peabody, Boys’ and Girls’ Head Coach; Ian Davidson ‘01, Boys’ and Girls’ Associate Head Coach The session opens with a 15-minute dynamic warm-up with Bishop’s Strength and Conditioning Coach Charles Johnson. Participants will then choose one sport with which to interact, meeting coaches and current student-athletes and running drills.

Admissions and Financial Aid Information Session 1:15 p.m.

Admissions and Financial Aid Information Session

Geier Family Presentation Hall, Teitelman Science Center Kim Cooper, Director of Admissions and Financial Aid

This session will include the nuts and bolts of how to apply for admission and financial aid. Mrs. Cooper will leave time for your questions.

Admissions Office Kim Cooper, Director of Admissions and Financial Aid kim.cooper@bishops.com | (858) 875-0809 Francis Donald, Associate Director of Admissions francis.donald@bishops.com | (858) 875-0744 Lauren Ghishan, Associate Director of Admissions lauren.ghishan@bishops.com | (858) 875-0819 Sarah Liles, Admissions Assistant sarah.liles@bishops.com | (858) 875-0826

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Such an environment allows every individual to thrive in and contribute to our global community.