Ensworth Parent Partnership Brochure 2020-2021

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LETTER FROM HEAD OF SCHO OL

CONTE NTS

Welcome to Ensworth 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 It is my great pleasure to welcome your family to the Ensworth community. Nurturing the growth and development of a child is truly a collaborative effort, and we are excited to partner with you in this endeavor. We hope that you will find ways to be an active participant in the life of the school. Just as each child’s Ensworth experience is unique, the variety of opportunities for your involvement will enable you to have your own distinct experience as part of this community.

To that end, we have put together this brochure with information to help in your transition and to inform you of the different avenues for your engagement in all that is Ensworth.

Thank you for the confidence that you place in us by entrusting your children to Ensworth, and I look forward to partnering with you in the years to come.

Sincerely,

David J. Braemer, Head of School 615.250.8920 braemerd@ensworth.com

MI S S I O N & V I S I O N K E Y C O N TA C T S C O MM U NI C AT I O N S U MME R T O - D O L I S T C O MM U NI T Y E V E N T S V O LU N T E E R G I V IN G G LO S S A R Y

MI S SION & VI SION

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In Search of Truth

Mission Statement

Ensworth is a kindergarten through twelfth grade, coeducational independent school.

The School promotes academic excellence and inspires students to be intellectually curious, to use their talents to the fullest, to be people of integrity, and to be contributors to society.

Vision Statement

We envision a school community dedicated to following the highest principles with the greatest love, as characterized by moral integrity, intellectual vitality, discipline, compassion, humor, and joy.

Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion In order to realize the goals of our Mission and Vision, Ensworth must actively strive to be a diverse and inclusive community of learners that engages collectively In Search of Truth. The presence of different perspectives and life experiences plays a vital role in the development of our students, enhancing classroom and extracurricular experiences in meaningful ways. As a school, we are committed to cultivating an environment in which all members of the Ensworth community experience a true sense of belonging and are empowered to be active participants in the life of the school. These efforts are essential if we are to foster the growth of all students in line with their potential, and to equip them for lives of purpose that extend far beyond their time at Ensworth.

Ensworth Parent Statement of Shared Expectations As parents in the Ensworth community, we are dedicated to the highest principles with the greatest love, as characterized by moral integrity, intellectual vitality, discipline, compassion, humor and joy, as stated in our Vision Statement, and we affirm the following: Respect & Responsibility: We lead by example at all Ensworth Academic, Athletic, and Arts Events and agree to support our students with positive encouragement, treat those within and outside our school community with respect, represent Ensworth in a dignified way, and communicate in a respectful manner.

Interacting with Faculty and Staff: We commit to interact and communicate with faculty and staff in a way that is considerate and purposeful.

Giving: We support Ensworth, as a community of givers, through volunteering, promoting our school with positivity, and participating at any level in the Ensworth Fund.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: We strive to be an inclusive community of parents committed to cultivating an environment in which all members of the Ensworth community experience a true sense of belonging and are empowered to be active participants in the life of the school.

Drugs & Alcohol: We join the Ensworth administration, faculty and staff in maintaining a collaborative vigil in preventing, identifying and eliminating the drug and alcohol issues that threaten our children and our school culture.

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KEY CONTACTS

Leadership David Braemer Head of School 615.250.8920 braemerd@ensworth.com

Nowell Hesse Head of High School 615.250.8913 hessen@ensworth.com

Ricky Bowers Associate Head of School; HS Director of Athletics 615.301.5425 bowersr@ensworth.com

Jason Hiett Director of Technology 615.250.8921 hiettj@ensworth.com

Dr. Sarah Buchanan Associate Head of School; Director of Enrollment Management 615.250.8934 buchanans@ensworth.com Brooks Corzine MS Dean of Students 615.250.8929 corzineb@ensworth.com Chan Gammill Head of Middle School 615.301.8938 gammillc@ensworth.com Bedell James Director of Institutional Advancement 615.250.8919 jamesb@ensworth.com

LEA DER SHIP EV ENTS

Whitney Johnson Director of Finance & Operations 615.301.5367 johnsonw@ensworth.com Heather Caponi Head of Lower School 615.301.5374 caponih@ensworth.com Bobby Mirzaie Director of Curriculum & Instruction 615.301.8939 mirzaieb@ensworth.com Scott Perkinson HS Dean of Students 615.301.5418 perkinsons@ensworth.com

Throughout the school year, parents can attend open meetings and ask questions from administrators. Check the online calendar for dates.

Frequent Contacts A B S E NC E S , G R A DE S K- 8

NURSES

That day: Heather Bryant - 615.383.0661

Grades K-8: Celestia O’Donnell - 615.250.8911

Anticipated, K-5: Heather Caponi - 615.301.5374

Grades 9–12: Lauren Cummings -615.301.5383

Anticipated, 6-8: Chan Gammill - 615.301.8938 A B S E N C E S , G R A DE S 9 -1 2

COUNSELING

Grades K-8: Dr. Ellen Reynolds - 615.250.8942

That day: Katie Dunn - 615.301.5400

Shari Harjo - 615.301.5354

Anticipated: Scott Perkinson - 615.301.5418

Grades 9–12: Trina Flynn - 615.301.5426

CH A NGE OF A DDR ESS

E-NEWS

Susan Ott- 615.301.5349

Kirby Wiley: 615.250.8930 AFTERCARE

Oren Goldring: 615.301.3577

COMMUNICATION

Communication & Parent Resources Open communication is an important component of the parent-school relationship.

Our goal is to ensure that you are well-informed and engaged with daily life at the school, and we have established a variety of methods for you to stay connected.

PA R E N T R E S O U R C E S ON ENSWORTH.COM

Log in to the website to access school forms and information and to view your child’s schedule and report cards. Utilize the directory to find faculty, staff, and parent contact information.

ENSWORTHY NEWS

A weekly newsletter is emailed to all parents every Thursday throughout the school year. The E-News contains information on upcoming events and activities, weekly highlights, and student news.

ENSIGHTS

Ensights magazine is published twice a year in the summer and winter. The magazine explores themes in education and highlights student accomplishments, faculty profiles, and alumni news.

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COMMUNICATION

Communication & Parent Resources SCHOOL DIR ECTORY & ENSWORTH A PP

A directory of Ensworth families, faculty and staff is available on the Resource Board behind the login at Ensworth.com. Click on the block titled “Finding List” to view the directory and/or download a pdf.

The directory is also accessible through the Ensworth app, which is available for both Apple and Android. Search “Ensworth School” in the app store, and use the same password you use for Ensworth.com to log in.

Make sure to download the new Ensworth app!

EMERGENCY A LERTS

In the event of an emergency, Ensworth will send a communication to parents via phone call, text message, and email through our automated alert system. We use this same system to communicate with parents when school is delayed or closed due to inclement weather. You will receive an email in the

SOCI A L MEDI A

fall with instructions for setting up your

Stay up to date with current school news,

emergency contact information.

photos, and announcements by following Ensworth on: facebook.com/ensworthschool twitter.com/ensworth instagram.com/ensworthschool ensworth.com/blog

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SUMME R TO - DO LI ST

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Summer Information SCHOOL FOR MS & STA RT I NG S CHO OL I N FOR M AT ION

UNIFOR MS

Mills School Uniforms and Lands’ End are official providers of Ensworth dress. Mills

Resources for starting school next year,

uniform items may be purchased at 204

including necessary checklists, forms,

Ward Circle, Brentwood TN 37027 or online

and links, will be available on the school

at millswear.com. Lands’ End uniform items

website on May 11. After logging in, go to the

may be purchased by phone at 1-800-469-2222

Resources tab and select the block titled

or online at landsend.com/school, ID code

“Starting School 2020-2021.” Please complete

9001-0210-4. Items not purchased from Mills

all necessary forms by their stated deadlines.

or Lands’ End must fulfill the school’s Dress

H E A LT H F O R M S

Student Health Forms can be accessed and downloaded from the “Magnus Health” portal on the Resource Board. Please note that students must have current health forms on file at school in order to attend summer athletic practices, orientation activities, and school year classes.

SUMMER PROGR AMS

Ensworth offers enrichment camps, sports camps, and academic courses during the summer for ages four and up. Two camps in particular help prepare new students for the Ensworth experience: Junior Camp for rising Kindergarten and Grade 1, and Introduction to Ensworth for rising Grades 9-12. Information on all summer offerings can be found at ensworth.com/summer.

SU M M ER AT H L ET IC PR ACT ICE S A ND TRYOUTS

Information regarding summer athletic practices and workouts for Middle School and High School athletics will go live online mid-April and will continue to be updated. The TSSA A Dead Period is in effect Sunday, June 21 through Saturday, July 4.

Code requirements and may not contain any logo other than the Ensworth logo. Details regarding Regular, Formal, and Casual dress are articulated in the Ensworth Handbook (available on the Resource Board).

P.E. & Fitness uniforms are provided for students in Grades 4-12 and will be issued when school begins in August. Students in Grades K-3 wear their regular uniform during P.E. class.

TEXTBOOKS

In Grades K-8, Ensworth provides all textbooks necessary for course work. In Grades 9-12, parents purchase textbooks for their students according to their class schedule. High School parents will receive their students’ schedules in early July and may order textbooks from Follett (Ensworth’s official textbook vendor) or another source. Instructions for ordering books from Follett will be included on the “Starting School 2020 - High School” Resource Board in mid-May. TIGER BU DDIES A ND MENTOR S

New families in Grades K-8 will be paired with a Tiger Buddy family, a current family who will offer assistance in the months leading up to school.

New students in Grades 9-12 will be connected with a mentor student during the summer.

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COMMUNITY EVE NTS

Community Events The Ensworth calendar is full of opportunities to connect with other members of the community. In addition to the many arts events and athletic competitions throughout the year, there are also occasions that bring together all Ensworth families, as well as gatherings organized specifically for Ensworth parents. Listed below are some of these community-building events.

PA R E N T N I G H T S AT E N S W O R T H

Parent Nights provide important startof-school information and give parents an opportunity to hear from school administrators and meet teachers.

PA R E N T G AT H E R I N G S

Casual, grade-level parent gatherings are held in the fall and are hosted at parents’ homes. Details will be sent out through emails and E-News closer to these events.

HOMECOMING A LL-COMMUNITY TA I L GAT E

PA N C A K E B R E A K FA S T

The Pancake Breakfast is a long-standing Ensworth tradition. Grade 8 students, parents, and faculty prepare breakfast for the Ensworth community, and proceeds from the ticket sales are donated to a non-profit chosen by the students.

Ensworth hosts an all-community tailgate in conjunction with the Homecoming celebration. The picnic is held in the quad on Frist Campus prior to the football game and includes dinner, music, and children’s activities.

G R A N D PA R E N T S D AY S

Each campus hosts a Grandparents Day where grandparents are invited to visit classrooms, tour the school, and enjoy student performances.

TIGER NIGHT

TIGER NIGHT is the largest social gathering of the year for Ensworth parents and raises funds for the Parent Association and the school.

S U P E R S AT U R DAY

Super Saturday is a fun, family carnival day that includes a Tiger Trot run, games, food, and prizes.

VOLUNTE E R

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Parent Involvement ENSWORTH

PARENT A SS O CI ATION BUIL D O UR C O MMUNI T Y E D U C AT E O UR PA R E N T S S UP P O R T O UR S CH O O L

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The Ensworth experience is enhanced when our parents share their time and talents with our community. Whether attending events, taking on a leadership role, or joining one of our numerous committees, there are countless ways to be involved. As part of the registration process each year, you will have the opportunity to indicate your areas of interest in volunteering with the school.

WA Y S T O G E T I N V O LV E D A T E N S W O R T H :

2 02 0 –2 021 C ON TACTS PRESIDENT Elizabeth Gerken 615.403.9682 elizabeth _gerken@me.com

Join a parent book club & attend Parent Ed events

Help those in need with the Sunshine Committee

Organize costumes for student productions

Scan tickets for arts events

Chaperone a field trip

Staff concessions

Wash costumes

Shelve books in the library

Be a timer at a swim meet

Host a Parent Gathering

Bake sweets for Faculty/Staff Appreciation

Assemble students for yearbook photos

Staff a Used Uniform Swap/Sale

Direct guests on Grandparents’ Day

Volunteer for Super Saturday

R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S Lower School Amanda Graff 615.391.4457 amandaleegraff@gmail.com Middle School Mina Patel 615.498.8918 Mdrpatelfamily@gmail.com High School Delia Darst 615.579.5685 deliadarst@yahoo.com

N E W PA R E N T C H A I R S Lower/Middle School Jessica Baba 615.715.9885 jessica.baba@gmail.com High School Raja Clark 919.903.1902 raja@gmail.com

ONLINE ensworth.com/parents

...and so much more!

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G IVING

A Culture of Philanthropy In addition to volunteering your time, we hope you will consider supporting Ensworth philanthropically. During your time at Ensworth, you will have many opportunities to support the school, and we want to help you understand how each is different and why all are needed.

WHAT IT I S

FREQUE NCY

ENSWORTH

Every year

FUND

WHAT I T DOE S

Supplements

The Ensworth Fund is the

annual

first priority in fundraising for

expenses not

the school and supplies vital

covered by

operating dollars in support

tuition

of Ensworth’s programs.

Funds new

CA PI TA L C A M PA I G N S

Periodically

WHAT I T FUND S

building projects and renovations

Funds capital projects as well as programmatic additions in support of the school’s strategic priorities.

Invested funds provide a

ENDOWMENT

Ongoing

Takes the

steady, predictable flow of

pressure off the

income to support Ensworth

operating

over time. Named endowment

budget and

funds provide support for

tuition

specific elements of the Ensworth experience.

PLANNED

As donor

GIVING

feels moved

Helps ensure Ensworth’s future

Planned gifts made through bequests and life insurance provide for the ongoing sustainability of Ensworth.

Questions?

Contact Bedell James, Director of Institutional Advancement at 615.250.8919 or jamesb@ensworth.com

G LO S SARY

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Ensworth Terms/Glossary A F T E R C A R E : An extended care program

offered for students in Grades K-8 from 3:00–5:45PM on weekdays.

with the most points is awarded the coveted Devon Cup. O R A N G E & B L A C K : More than just

C A P S T O N E : Program that offers students

in Grade 12 the opportunity to engage in an extensive exploration of an academic passion that lies above and beyond courses normally offered at the high school.

F R I S T C A M P U S : Name for the High

School’s campus, which houses Grades 9-12.

Ensworth’s school colors, they are the basis of a long-standing spirited tradition that dates back to the 1960s. When students are in Grade 1 at Ensworth, they are assigned to the Orange or Black team, and they remain an “Orange” or “Black” throughout their time at the Lower/Middle School. Family members are always assigned to the same team, adding a generational element to the tradition.

E C O O K I E S : Delicious sugar cookies with

orange icing and black iced “E”s. Always disappear quickly.

E C L : Elective Community Life (High School)

School-initiated and instructor-driven extracurricular activities that contribute to the life of the school. High School students are able to select the activities in which they participate. Includes newspaper, yearbook, clubs, and athletics.

P C L : Prescribed Community Life (High School)

Mandatory activities that contribute to the life of the school beyond coursework. Includes morning advisor sessions, assemblies, class meetings, etc.

R E D G A B L E S : Name for the Lower/Middle

School Campus, (Grades K-8), derived from the school’s defining architecture.

S E R V I C E L E A R N I N G : The service learning

H A R K N E S S : The Harkness method is a

student-initiated and student-led discussionbased teaching and learning method at the High School where students and teachers conduct class around a large, oval table.

program promotes service to the school and broader community and involves research and writing components, grade-level projects at the Lower/Middle School, and the reservation of one service learning day per quarter for High School students to perform fieldwork.

H O O K U P : Afternoon pickup routine at the

Lower/Middle School. A hookup map and instructions will be included in Starting School information.

S I P ( M I D D L E S C H O O L ) : Supplemental

Instruction Period, a free time set aside during the day for Middle School students to use as needed.

H O U S E C O M P E T I T I O N S : At the

beginning of freshman year, students at the High School are assigned to one of four “houses”: Integrity, Morality, Truth, and Vitality. Students participate in house competitions throughout the year to earn points. At the end of the school year, the team

U M B R E L L A P O L I C Y: Guiding policy at the High School that the total amount of programmed time for each student not exceed 55 hours/week, including all time spent in preparation for and participation in curricular and extracurricular activities.

Key Dates 2020–2021 FA L L S E M E S T E R

Wed, August 12

LS, MS, HS New Faculty Orientation

Thu–Tue, August 13–18

LS, MS, HS Faculty In-service

Mon, August 17

Grade 9 and New HS Student Orientation

Tue, August 18

HS Student Orientation

Tue, August 18

LS, MS New Student Orientation

Wed, August 19

Classes Begin

Mon, September 7

Labor Day – No Classes

Thu–Fri, October 15–16

Fall Break – No Classes

Wed–Fri, November 25–27

Thanksgiving Break

Mon–Fri, December 14–18

HS Exams

Tue–Thu, December 15–17

MS Exams

Sat–Sun, December 19–January 3 Winter Break SPRING SEMESTER

Mon, January 4, 2021

Classes Resume

Mon, January 18

MLK Day – No Classes

Fri, February 12

Faculty In-Service – No Classes

Mon, February 15

Late Winter Break – No Classes

Fri–Sun, March 12–21

Spring Break – No Classes

Mon, March 22

Classes Resume

Fri, April 2

April Break – No Classes

Mon–Fri, May 17–21

HS Exams

Wed–Fri, May 19–21

MS Exams

Fri, May 21

LS Last Day (11AM Dismissal)

Tue, May 25

MS Closing Exercises

Thu, May 27

HS Awards Day

Sat, May 29

Graduation

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