2015-2016 New Family Guidebook by Ashley Hall

2015

Ashley Hall

2016

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THE ASHLEY HALL MISSION

To produce an educated woman who is independent, ethically responsible and prepared to meet the challenges of society with confidence.

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The Ashley Hall Mission

Table of Contents

Welcome From Head of School, Jill Muti

2015-2016 Academic Calendar

Learning Commons | The Ashley Hall Online Community

Campus Access

Frequently Asked Questions

10 Summer Programs 11 Athletics 13 Carolina Strings Academy and Applied Lessons 17

Ross Early Education Center

21 Pardue Hall | Lower School 25 Lane Hall | Intermediate School 29 Jenkins Hall | Upper School 34 Parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association Volunteer Opportunities 36 The Importance of Supporting Ashley Hall

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WELCOME TO ASHLEY HALL, It is both my privilege and my pleasure to welcome you to Ashley Hall. That you are entrusting your child’s education to us I recognize as a gesture of confidence in our commitment to – in the words of our founding mission – “produce an educated woman who is independent, ethically responsible, and prepared to meet the challenges of society with confidence.” This responsibility is one all of us at Ashley Hall take very seriously, and so we are dedicated daily to nurturing each student’s individual talents, aspirations, and dreams. The physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing of each and every student requires of us constant vigilance and unstinting efforts. We humbly acknowledge, too, that we cannot accomplish our goals without your support and understanding. United as a community with a common purpose, we can create the environment your child requires to thrive academically and spiritually.

On behalf of Ashley Hall, I thank you for the trust you have shown by allowing us to work with your child. We look forward to the coming academic year with the assurance that every effort will be made by all of us to insure your child’s success. As the motto by which we live declares, Possunt quae volunt -- “Girls who have the will have the ability.”

Sincerely,

Jill S. Muti Head of School

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2015-2016 ACADEMIC CALENDAR THURSDAY, AUGUST 13-FRIDAY, AUGUST 14 New Faculty Orientation MONDAY, AUGUST 17-WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19

Faculty Workdays

THURSDAY, AUGUST 2O-FRIDAY, AUGUST 21 Registration/Parent Meetings MONDAY, AUGUST 24 Half-Day of Classes | No Extended Day TUESDAY, AUGUST 25 Full Day of Classes | First Day of Extended Day MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 Labor Day | No Classes MONDAY, OCTOBER 19-TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20

Fall Holiday | No Classes

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20 Faculty Workday TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Parent Conference Day | No Classes WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25-FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27

Thanksgiving Holidays | No Extended Day, Nov. 24

MONDAY, DECEMBER 21-MONDAY, JANUARY 4

Holiday Break | No Extended Day, Dec. 18

MONDAY, JANUARY 4 Full Day of Classes MONDAY, JANUARY 18 MLK Day | No Classes MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15-TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16

Winter Holiday

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16 Faculty Workday TUESDAY, MARCH 22 Parent Conference Day | No Classes THURSDAY, MARCH 24 Fathers’ Morning | No Extended Day FRIDAY, MARCH 25-FRIDAY, APRIL 1 Spring Break MONDAY, APRIL 4 Full Day of Classes SUNDAY, MAY 29 Commencement MONDAY, MAY 30 Memorial Day | No Classes TUESDAY, MAY 31-FRIDAY, JUNE 3 Final Week of Classes (Pre-Primary-11th grade) MONDAY, JUNE 6-WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8

Faculty Workdays

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LEARNING COMMONS The Ashley Hall Online Community

The Ashley Hall Learning Commons is a password protected online community for parents, teachers and students. The Learning Commons provides parents easy access to all their students’ assignments, resources and teachers. It also opens all of Ashley Hall’s classrooms to the parent body for exploration to learn what is happening in all divisions of the school. As a new parent, you will receive your parent/student login closer to the start of the school year. Until you receive your login you can explore the Learning Commons by using the temporary new parent account: Username: newparent Password: ashleyhall How to access the Learning Commons: To log into the Learning Commons, go to www.ashleyhall.org. Select “Learning Commons Login” in the upper righthand corner under the website search bar. In the “Return User Login,” enter the new parent username and password found above. The Learning Commons is divided by division for easy reference. After logging into the Learning Commons and accessing the main “Around Campus” map page, select your child’s division in the lefthand column to find important forms and information. Please refer to the list below to identify which division your child will join: Ross EEC | Early Education Center (Ages 2-5 girls and boys) Pardue Hall | Lower School (Kindergarten- 4th grade) Lane Hall | Intermediate School (5th-6th grade) Jenkins Hall | Upper School (7th-12th grade) For more information on the Learning Commons please go to http://www.ashleyhall.org/parents.php. Most Requested Learning Commons Resources: Forms, summer reading lists, and most of the requested information will be found under “Materials” within your child’s new division. The 2015-2016 Academic Calendar can also be accessed in the “materials” section of each division. You will have access to your child’s courses through the Learning Commons in late August. Once class lists have been posted, you may access your child’s courses and updates by selecting “HOME” in the top purple bar of the main Learning Commons page. The Student and Parent Handbook: The Student and Parent Handbook will be posted online in August. We ask that every Ashley Hall family read the Student and Parent Handbook and complete the online acknowledgement. More information about the school directory and handbook will be available at registration in August. F O R M O R E I N F O R M AT I O N A B O U T L E A R N I N G C O M M O N S , C O N TA C T : MEREDITH ADKINS W E B P R E S E N C E A N D CO N T E N T D E V E O L P M E N T M A N AG E R

adkinsm@ashleyhall.org (843) 965.8465

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THE ASHLEY HALL HALLMARKS

An Ashley Hall student strives in all her endeavors to be... DISCERNING CREATIVE PURPOSEFUL INTELLIGENT COMPASSIONATE WORLDLY COLLABORATIVE

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CAMPUS ACCESS CARPOOL:

During carpool the entry gates will be monitored by a member of the faculty or staff. Jenkins Hall, Rutledge Avenue: Morning Carpool Times | 7:15am-7:50am Afternoon Carpool Times | 3:15pm-3:30pm Pardue Hall, Smith Street: Morning Carpool Times | 7:15am-8:05am Afternoon Carpool Times | 2:30pm-3:30pm Lane Hall, Smith Street: Morning Carpool Times | 7:30am-7:50am Afternoon Carpool Times | 3:15pm-3:30pm Ross Early Education Center, Rutledge Avenue: Morning Carpool Times | 7:30am-8:15am Half-Day Pickup Carpool Times | 12:00pm-12:15pm Full-Day Pickup Carpool Times | 2:30pm-3:00pm Students should not arrive before 7:15am. If there are scheduled practices or rehearsals, faculty members will make arrangements for drop off accordingly.

DURING SCHOOL HOURS:

ALL who arrive AFTER morning carpool will be required to enter campus through the Smith Street Pedestrian Gate (Gate 7 on map) or the Rutledge Avenue Pedestrian Gate (Gate 1 on map). During school hours, ALL visitors to Ashley Hallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s campus must push the call button on the box at either the Smith Street Pedestrian Gate or the Rutledge Avenue Pedestrian Gate for access to campus. Both gates will be monitored during school hours from 7:30am-4:00pm. Once entering campus, ALL guests must sign in at either the McBee House reception desk or Pardue Hall office. While on campus ALL visitors must wear the lanyard name tag or paw print sticker issued to them upon sign in and it must be returned upon sign out.

AFTER SCHOOL:

Visitors arriving after 3:30pm will need to sign in and will receive a paw sticker. They will also need to sign out. After 4:00pm ALL visitors will enter and exit through the Smith Street Pedestrian gate. Visitors picking up students from Extended Day will sign in at the Pardue Hall Office and sign out with the Extended Day staff in Pierce Hall. ALL Extended Day students, grades EEC-8th grade need to be signed out. After-hours, special events, public events and large parent meetings will be assessed for security and campus accessibility on an individual basis.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS D O YO U H AV E S U M M E R P R O G R A M S ?

For more than 40 years, Ashley Hall has offered a day camp that includes a wide variety of fun, challenging, ageappropriate activities in a safe and nurturing environment. Our day camp is open for 3 year olds to rising 6th graders, both Ashley Hall students and those from other schools. While 3 and 4 year old boys may attend, all remaining programs are designed especially for and therefore limited to girls only. Our summer day camp program consists of seven one-week sessions, beginning June 15 running through July 31. The weekly sessions allow the flexibility to register for one, two or as many as all seven weeks at Ashley Hall. The weekly fee of $275 includes all activities, morning snack, hot lunch, camp tee, reusable water bottle and any field trips. Please refer to the Summer Program information on page 10.

AT W H AT A G E C A N M Y S T U D E N T B E G I N AT H L E T I C S ?

The Ashley Hall Panthers are accomplished competitors, enthusiastic team members, and sports/ fitness participants. Some competitive, bantam sports begin in 5th grade. The goals of athletics are to teach students physical skills and good sportsmanship; encourage healthy, active lifestyles; develop leadership skills; demonstrate the importance of teamwork; build independent responsibility; and to help students thrive in a competitive environment. Please refer to the Athletics section on page 11.

W H AT I S T H E C A R O L I N A S T R I N G S A C A D E M Y A N D A P P L I E D LESSONS?

Private lessons are offered in piano and voice through the applied lessons program. Violin, viola, and cello lessons are offered through the Carolina String Academy program. Lessons are scheduled on a weekly basis and consist of 28 or 30 lessons to be given over the course of the school year. Both Ashley Hall students and students from the community are accepted into the program. Adults may also register. Ashley Hall students in grades 1–5 may have the option of taking an applied lesson during the school day in lieu of one PE class, or before or after school. Students in grades 6-12 have the option of taking an applied lesson during a study hall or after school. Individual schedules are contingent on both the availability of the teacher and the student. Please refer to the Applied Lessons and Carolina String Academy section on page 13.

W H AT I S B R I D G E S ?

The Bridges program is designed to help acclimate new students with the campus and culture of Ashley Hall prior to their first day of school. The length and dates of Bridges will vary for different grade levels depending on the developmental needs for the children in each division. During Bridges the students will get comfortable with the Ashley Hall campus, be exposed to some academic programs unique to Ashley Hall and their classmates! We will be in touch throughout the summer with more information about Bridges.

H OW C A N I CO N N E C T W I T H T H E AS H L E Y H A L L CO M M U N I T Y ?

We are very proud of how welcoming our community is to new families. Over the summer, current parents who are members of our Welcome Committee will reach out for birthday parties, play dates, or other means of connecting you to the Ashley Hall family.

W H AT I S A N O N - U N I F O R M DAY ?

Selected days will be designated as optional “non-uniform days.” Certain rules do apply. These rules also apply to any school day/function when uniforms are not required, unless otherwise specified. Skirts may not be rolled at the top and must be not shorter than 2.5 inches above the knee.

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SUMMER PROGRAMS AT ASHLEY HALL For more than 40 years, Ashley Hall has offered a day camp that offers a wide variety of fun, challenging, ageappropriate activities in a safe and nurturing environment. Our day camp is open for 3 year olds to rising 6th graders, both Ashley Hall students and those from other schools. While 3 and 4 year old boys may attend, all remaining programs are designed especially for and therefore limited to girls only. Our summer day camp program consists of seven one-week sessions, beginning June 15 running through July 31. The weekly sessions allow the flexibility to register for one, two or as many as all seven weeks at Ashley Hall. The weekly fee of $275 includes all activities, morning snack, hot lunch, camp tee, reusable water bottle and any field trips. Each camp day includes Ashley Hall Hallmark-related educational opportunities, cooperative games, hands-on activities, age-appropriate fun art projects, and classic camp crafts taught by our highly-qualified teachers and counselors, most of whom are current Ashley Hall employees. Each day includes morning outside water play for our youngest campers or swim time in our life-guarded indoor pool.

A S A M P L E D AY C A M P S C H E D U L E I N C L U D E S :

7 : 4 5 A M - 8 : 1 5 A M : E A R LY M O R N I N G D R O P - O F F

8:15AM-8:45AM: ALL CAMPERS MORNING GREETING CIRCLE

9 : 0 0 A M - 9 : 4 5 A M : AC T I V I T Y P E R I O D

9 : 4 5 A M -1 0 : 0 0 A M : M O R N I N G S N AC K

2 A D D I T I O N A L 4 5 M I N U T E AC T I V I T Y P E R I O D S

L U N C H / F R E E P L AY/ Q U I E T T I M E

2 A D D I T I O N A L 4 5 M I N U T E AC T I V I T Y P E R I O D S

3:30PM-4:00PM: REGULAR CAMP DISMISSAL

4 : 0 0 P M - 5 : 3 0 P M :

E X T E N D E D DAY

We realize that choosing a summer program is an important family decision. Please feel free to contact us at any time with questions. Welcome to the Ashley Hall family! F O R M O R E I N F O R M AT I O N A B O U T S U M M E R P R O G R A M S , C O N TA C T : R E B E C C A S T O N E - DA N A H Y A N D D E E D E E S M I T H A S H L E Y H A L L S U M M E R P R O G R A M C O O R D I N AT O R S

summercamp@ashleyhall.org (843) 965.8452

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ASHLEY HALL ATHLETICS

Athletics is an important part to any girl’s wellbeing. We are proud to offer a range of competitive athletic teams to ensure any student who wants to be a part of a team can!

FA L L S P O R T S :

C O N TA C T :

JV AND VARSITY SWIMMING

Grades 6-12 laneym@ashleyhall.org

COACH: MAGGIE LANEY JV AND VARSITY SAILING COACH: TIM FITZGERALD JV AND VARSITY TENNIS HEAD COACH: MARY GASTLEY VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY HEAD COACH: GAIL BAILEY JV AND VARSITY VOLLEYBALL HEAD COACH: FRANNY SLAY BANTAM VOLLEYBALL CONTACT: FRANNY SLAY *6th grade tryouts will begin August 10 VARSITY GOLF CONTACT: TERESA DYNJAN

Grades 7-12 timfitz875@gmail.com Grades 6-12 gastleym@ashleyhall.org Grades 6-12 baileyg@ashleyhall.org Grades 9-12 slayf@ashleyhall.org Grades 6-8 slayf@ashleyhall.org Grades 6-12 terese.dynjan@pga.com

EQUESTRIAN TEAM CONTACT: HEIDI RAVENEL

Grades 7-12 hravenel@arjrc.com

WINTER SPORTS: BANTAM BASKETBALL CONTACT: JODIE RUNNER J V AND VARSITY BASKETBALL CONTACT: JODIE RUNNER

Grades 5-8 runnerj@ashleyhall.org Grades 8-12 runnerj@ashleyhall.org

*Special note: South Carolina Independent school medical and release forms must be turned into the athletic department before the first day of practice. N E W FA M I LY G U I D E B O O K

SPRING SPORTS:

C O N TA C T :

VARSITY TRACK

Grades 6-12 baileyg@ashleyhall.org

CONTACT: GAIL BAILEY JV AND VARSITY SOCCER CONTACT: MARC SIMPSON BANTAM TENNIS CONTACT: MARY GASTLEY VARSITY LACROSSE CONTACT: KRISTEN CALLAHAN BANTAM LACROSSE CONTACT: LAURA WINSLOW JV AND VARSITY SAILING CONTACT: TIM FITZGERALD EQUESTRIAN CONTACT: HEIDI RAVENEL

Grades 6-12 simpsonm@ashleyhall.org Grades 4-8 gastleym@ashleyhall.org Grades 9-12 ashleyhalllacrosse@gmail.com or callahank@ashleyhall.org

Grades 6-8 winslowl@ashleyhall.org Grades 7-12 timfitz875@gmail.com Grades 7-12 hravenel@arjrc.com

F O R M O R E I N F O R M AT I O N A B O U T AT H L E T I C S , C O N TA C T : F R A N N Y S L AY AT H L E T I C D I R E C T O R

slayf@ashleyhall.org (843) 720.2869

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CAROLINA STRINGS ACADEMY AND APPLIED LESSONS CAROLINA STRINGS ACADEMY AT ASHLEY HALL

The Academy offers private string coupled with group instruction, chamber music electives for current Ashley Hall students and performance opportunities for students of all levels. BEGINNING CURRICULUM

The beginning curriculum is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of string playing and cultivate interest in the music learning process. Students in this program have performance opportunities through performance classes, group classes, recitals and concerts. The strings faculty recognizes the importance of parent involvement, especially during the first four years of study, and offers parent education classes throughout the year to help parents become actively involved in their childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s music education. Through creative playing activities, music theory, and ear training, students sharpen their aural, visual, and tactile senses allowing them to assess their own playing and that of their peers. This modified Suzuki program allows students of all ages and abilities to progress at their own pace in a healthy competitive environment. The Ashley Hall Strings Program encourages character development, improves focus skills, and helps build self-esteem as students acquire the knowledge and skills needed to become proficient amateur musicians. Practice progress is documented on a weekly basis and instructors hold students to a high standard of excellence. Our instructors are highly qualified professionals with extensive pedagogical training and early childhood education experience. Beginning instruction is in a group setting where fundamental skills and techniques are developed. Intermediate instruction consists of both private lessons and continued group instruction. At this level, students receive both a private lesson, and a group class on a weekly basis. Parents of students under the age of 9 are required to attend a minimum of one private lesson a month. It is preferable and most beneficial for parents to attend more lessons if possible. The performance arena is a building block for a studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s music growth. Students will have the opportunity to play in solo recitals as well as violin, viola and cello group concerts during the year. A piano accompanist is provided. BEGINNING VIOLIN AND CELLO

These classes are open to beginning students and will emphasize fundamentals and beginning music theory. Students must also take a private lesson. CONTINUING STRINGS INSTRUCTION, LEVEL 1 & 2:

Continuing students must attend a weekly group instruction class, consisting of ensemble playing, ear training and music theory, in addition to taking a weekly private lesson. VIOLIN AND CELLO, LEVEL 1A: (individually scheduled) VIOLIN AND CELLO, MUSIC THEORY GROUP CLASS: This class is for students who are currently in the first half of Suzuki Book I. (Twinkle variations through May Song). VIOLIN AND CELLO, LEVEL 1B-PRIVATE LESSONS: (individually scheduled) VIOLIN AND CELLO AND MUSIC THEORY GROUP CLASS: This violin class is for students who are currently in the second half of Suzuki Book I. (Long, Long Ago through Gossec Gavotte). VIOLIN AND CELLO, LEVEL 2-PRIVATE LESSONS: (individually scheduled) Lower School String Ensemble This violin class is for students currently in Suzuki Book II or above who are reading music. VIOLIN AND CELLO, LEVEL 2 PRIVATE LESSONS: (individually scheduled) SUPERVISED PRACTICE PROGRAM, NEW OFFERING FOR 2015: The practice program is specifically for 1st and 2nd grade strings students as a way to meet their practice requirement. Supervised practice session will be held at the end of the school day.

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Students must take a private lesson to qualify for the class. Elective: 5th/6th Grade String Class Elective: 7th/8th Grade Chamber Music Class Elective 9th-12th Grade Chamber Music Class ADULT BEGINNING VIOLIN AND CELLO GROUP CLASSES: These classes are open to adults who wish to learn to play the violin or cello in a group setting. Adult Beginning Violin Group Class Adult Beginning Cello Group Class CAROLINA STRINGS ACADEMY REGISTRATION AND FEES: Fees are based on a 14 week semester. Grades 1-4: Required after-school group class & 40 minute private lesson. Grades 5-12: Curricular strings or chamber music class plus weekly private lesson: 30 minute lesson - 40 minute lesson- 45 minute lesson - 60 minute lesson STRINGS INSTRUCTION, LEVEL 3:

FACULTY:

Elizabeth Dinwiddie, Mary Taylor, Ben Weiss, Jenny Weiss, Frances Hsieh VIOLA: Elizabeth Dinwiddie and Ben Weiss GUITAR: Gregory Guay CELLO: Aubrey Gray and Damien Kremer PIANO: Anna Brock and Elsa Dixon VOICE: Robin Garner VIOLIN:

F O R M O R E I N F O R M AT I O N A B O U T A P P L I E D L E S S O N S , C O N TA C T : ANNA BROCK PIANIST

brocka@ashleyhall.org, (843) 965.8542 Online Registration for the Carolina Strings Academy and additional Applied Lessons (violin, viola, cello, guitar, voice, piano) will begin in June.

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F O L LOW A LO N G :

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ROSS EARLY EDUCATION CENTER AT-A-GLANCE DA N A VA N H O O K DIRECTOR OF ROSS E A R LY E D U C AT I O N

vanhookd@ashleyhall.org (843) 720.2882 R O S S E A R LY E D U C AT I O N A D M I N I S T R AT I V E A S S I S TA N T

eec_aa@ashleyhall.org (843) 720.2884

HOME VISITS:

Ashley Hall’s Early Education Center fosters a home and school connection throughout all they do. As parents, you will feel this connection through the documentation and pictures teachers post on the Learning Commons of the children as they move through explorations and investigations. We also build this connection by offering a home visit even before the school year begins. Once your child has been assigned a class for the year, your teacher will reach out and offer to schedule a home visit. The home visit is a chance for your child to meet their teacher in their own environment; thus when the school year begins your child already knows the friendly face of their teacher. We have found this to be so instrumental in the transition to a new school.

UNIFORM: PRE-PRIMARY

No uniform. Athletic shoes daily.

PRIMARY

No-uniform. Athletic shoes daily.

PRE-KINDERGARTEN

Bottoms: Black shorts or trousers for boys or girls. Ashley Hall plaid skirt, skort or jumper for girls. Ashley Hall sweatpants or purple Ashley Hall short. Tops: Solid white “Peter Pan” collar shirt for girls. White button-down shirt for boys. Ashley Hall polo (white, black, gray or purple). White or gray Ashley Hall t-shirt with paw print, long or short sleeve, white turtleneck. Outerwear: Ashley Hall sweatshirt. Shoes: Athletic shoes daily.

P U R C H A S E I N F O R M AT I O N :

All uniform items, except leggings, are available at Educational Outfitters, located in Mt. Pleasant at Wando Crossing Shopping Center, 1485 N. Highway 17, (843) 849.2657 or www.educationaloutfitters.com. You may also purchase many uniform items through Land’s End at www.landsend.com/school or 1-800-469-2222. Our preferred school number is 900126053. Solid black leggings and the Oxford-style button-down collar shirt may be purchased from the retailer of your choice. Ashley Hall Parents’ Association operates a gently used uniform store. Please contact Kristen Leinheiser at leinheiserk@ashleyhall.org for store hours. N E W FA M I LY G U I D E B O O K

FORMS:

During the summer you will receive all registration, health and immunization forms that we will need before the start of school. The forms must be completed and returned to school by August 1.

E X T E N D E D DAY P R O G R A M :

The Extended Day Program for our Early Education Center students is a vital part of our school community. We are available for children enrolled in our full day program from the end of your child’s school day until 6:00pm. Your child will be provided with a relaxed, comfortable, and safe environment. Center-based activities, snacks, and outside recreational time are part of each afternoon. If your child will attend Extended Day regularly, please put it in writing to the homeroom teacher. If you need the service on a drop in or in case of emergency, let us know as soon as possible by calling the office at (843)720-2884. The Business Office will bill you $10/day the following month for the days your child attends. Extended Day staff comes into each classroom at full day dismissal to gather the students for an afternoon snack. After signing in at the Lower School office you will need to come over to the EEC and sign your child out. Ashley Hall’s Extended Day program officially ends at 6:00pm. Of course, we will stay with your child until you arrive. After 6:00pm, a $15 late fee will be added at 15 minute intervals.

T H I N G S T O D O P R I O R T O T H E S TA R T O F S C H O O L : JUNE: • •

E X P E C T C O N TA C T F R O M A S H L E Y H A L L PA R E N T S , W E L C O M I N G YO U T O O U R COMMUNITY S I G N U P F O R S U M M E R P R O G R A M S ( A S A P P R O P R I AT E )

J U LY : • •

P U R C H A S E U N I F O R M S ( P R E - K I N D E R G A R T E N O N LY ) R E C E I V E S C H O O L F O R M S A N D I N F O R M AT I O N V I A M A I L

AUGUST: • • • •

R E C E I V E P E R S O N A L I Z E D L E A R N I N G CO M M O N S LO G I N S E N T V I A E M A I L RETURN COMPLETED SCHOOL FORMS BY MAIL E X P E C T C O N TA C T F R O M T E A C H E R R E G A R D I N G H O M E V I S I T G E T E XC I T E D T O S E E U S A U G U S T 2 5 !

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F O L LOW A LO N G :

W W W. A S H L E Y H A L L .O R G

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PARDUE HALL AT-A-GLANCE LOW E R S C H O O L : K I N D E R G A R T E N - 4 T H G R A D E

LO I S R U G G I E R O D I R E C TO R O F LOW E R A N D I N T E R M E D I AT E S C H O O L

ruggierol@ashleyhall.org (843) 965.8451

B E TSY H OW L A N D LOW E R S C H O O L A D M I N I S T R AT I V E A S S I S TA N T

howlandb@ashleyhall.org (843) 720.2876

SUMMER READING LIST:

Summer reading lists and any additional recommended work for your child’s grade can be found on the Learning Commons, under Summer Reading Lists 2015.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES:

In order to minimize the cost and amount of time it takes for parents to get school supplies for Lower School students, the necessary materials will be purchased in bulk and already in your child’s classroom when she starts school in August. An additional $45 fee will be billed through the Business Office.

UNIFORMS: KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 4TH GRADE

Bottoms: Ashley Hall plaid skirt, skort or jumper, solid black ankle length leggings

under Ashley Hall plaid skirt, skort or jumper (if desired). Ashley Hall sweatpants under Ashley Hall plaid skirt or jumper (if desired) Tops: Ashley Hall polo* (white, black, gray or purple), long or short sleeve. Solid white “Peter Pan” collar shirt Outerwear: White Ashley Hall turtleneck, black Ashley Hall cardigan, Ashley Hall sweatshirt or Ashley Hall fleece. Combo: Ashley Hall plaid jumper with “Peter Pan” collar shirt. Socks: Tights, knee socks or ankle socks in solid black, white, gray or purple. Shoes: Athletic shoes daily. *Each Lower School student must own a white Ashley Hall polo.

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BRIDGES: KINDERGARTEN, JULY 31: 10:00AM-1:00PM

Kindergarten students are invited to come for a “play date” with our teachers on July 31. They will meet teachers and take part in fun activities. Parents are invited to hear from and ask questions of our Division Director and to join their daughters for lunch in our Dining Commons at noon. GRADES 1-4, JULY 28-JULY 31, 8:45AM-2:00PM

The first morning of Bridges, we invite parents and students to meet their Division Directors and selected faculty for a light breakfast in Burges Auditorium. The students will head off for their program and parents are invited to hear from and ask questions of our Division Directors. While every day is a little different, a sample schedule is below:

ONLINE FORMS:

In our efforts to improve the registration process, all general back-to-school forms will be easily completed online. You will receive an email with a UserID and password in July to access your child(ren)’s form. This form must be completed by August 1.

E X T E N D E D DAY P R O G R A M :

The Extended Day Program for our kindergarten through 8th grade girls is a vital part of our school community and available from the end of your daughter’s school day until 6:00pm. Whether your daughter attends on a regular basis or as a drop in when the need arises, she will be provided a relaxed, comfortable and safe environment. Snacks, supervised homework, and recreational time are all part of each afternoon. If your daughter will attend Extended Day regularly, please put it in writing to her homeroom teacher. If you need the service on a drop-in or in case of emergency, let us know as soon as possible. Same day drop in is available. By 3:30pm if your child is not picked up at carpool we will send her to Extended Day. Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd graders gather in the breezeway in Pardue Hall and one of the Extended Day staff will escort them to Pierce Hall. The 3rd–8th grade girls walk over themselves at dismissal. After signing in at Pardue Hall, you will need to go to Pierce Hall and sign your daughter out. Ashley Hall’s Extended Day program officially ends at 6:00pm. Of course, we will stay with your daughter until you arrive. After 6:00pm, a $15 late fee will be added at 15 minute intervals.

T H I N G S T O D O P R I O R T O T H E S TA R T O F S C H O O L : JUNE: • • •

CHECK SUMMER READING LIST ON THE LEARNING COMMONS E X P E C T C O N TA C T F R O M A S H L E Y H A L L PA R E N T S , W E L C O M I N G YO U T O O U R COMMUNITY S I G N U P F O R S U M M E R P R O G R A M S ( A S A P P R O P R I AT E )

J U LY : • • •

PURCHASE UNIFORMS AT T E N D T O B R I D G E S , J U LY 2 8 - 3 1 C O M P L E T E R E Q U I R E D S C H O O L F O R M S ( YO U R DA U G H T E R ’ S G R A D E S P E C I F I C R E G I S T R AT I O N DAT E W I L L B E S E N T V I A E M A I L )

AUGUST: • • • • •

R E C E I V E P E R S O N A L I Z E D L E A R N I N G CO M M O N S LO G I N V I A E M A I L R E C E I V E C L A S S L I S T A N D T E A C H E R I N F O R M AT I O N C H E C K L E A R N I N G C O M M O N S F O R U P DAT E D I N F O R M AT I O N G E N T LY U S E D U N I F O R M S A L E ( F O R A N Y FA M I LY I N T E R E S T E D ) . C H E C K L E A R N I N G C O M M O N S C A L E N DA R F O R DAT E A N D T I M E G E T E XC I T E D T O S E E U S AT PA R E N T M E E T I N G S , A U G U S T 2 0 O R A U G U S T 2 1 ! N E W FA M I LY G U I D E B O O K

F O L LOW A LO N G :

W W W. A S H L E Y H A L L .O R G

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LANE HALL AT-A-GLANCE I N T E R M E D I AT E S C H O O L : G R A D E S 5 - 6

LO I S R U G G I E R O D I R E C TO R O F LOW E R A N D I N T E R M E D I AT E S C H O O L

ruggierol@ashleyhall.org (843) 965.8451

KRISTEN CALLAHAN A S S I S TA N T D I R E C T O R O F I N T E R M E D I AT E S C H O O L

SUMMER READING LIST:

callahank@ashleyhall.org (843) 720.2880

DIANE CHANCEY I N T E R M E D I AT E S C H O O L A D M I N I S T R AT I V E A S S I S TA N T

chanceyd@ashleyhall.org (843) 720.2865

Summer reading lists and any additional recommended work for your child’s grade can be found on the Learning Commons, under Summer Reading Lists 2015.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES:

School supply lists and other organizational information can be found on the Learning Commons, under Lane Hall/ Materials. Please note that Intermediate School students have lockers and a shared locker for sports. Many students will use shelves to keep their lockers organized, but this is not required. The students will have time during registration days to set up and organize their lockers before the start of school.

UNIFORMS: 5TH AND 6TH GRADE

Bottoms: Ashley Hall plaid skirt or skort, solid black ankle length leggings under Ashley Hall plaid skirt, skort or jumper (if desired). Ashley Hall sweatpants under Ashley Hall plaid skirt or jumper (if desired). Tops: Ashley Hall polo* (white, black, gray or purple), long or short sleeve, white Ashley Hall turtleneck, black Ashley Hall cardigan, Ashley Hall sweatshirt or Ashley Hall fleece. Combo: Ashley Hall plaid jumper with “Peter Pan” collar shirt. Socks: Tights, knee socks or ankle socks in solid black, white, gray or purple. Shoes: 5th grade-Athletic shoes daily, 6th grade-Closed toe, closed heel shoe (any color). *Each Intermediate School student must own a white Ashley Hall polo.

P U R C H A S E I N F O R M AT I O N :

BRIDGES: 5TH AND 6TH GRADE, AUGUST 13 AND AUGUST 14: 9:30AM-2:00PM

Intermediate School Bridges is designed to help acclimate students with the campus, culture and community of Ashley Hall. During Bridges girls will meet new friends, become familiar with campus and participate in problem solving initiatives and interdisciplinary challenges. Lunch will be provided. We will send more information with dates and times.

ONLINE FORMS:

E X T E N D E D DAY P R O G R A M :

Intermediate School girls love our Extended Day program available from the end of your daughter’s school day until 6:00pm. Your daughter may attend on a regular basis or as a drop in when the need arises. Snacks, supervised homework, and recreational time are all part of each afternoon.

T H I N G S T O D O P R I O R T O T H E S TA R T O F S C H O O L : JUNE: • • •

C H E C K S U M M E R R E A D I N G L I ST A N D R E CO M M E N D E D WO R K O N T H E L E A R N I N G COMMONS E X P E C T C O N TA C T F R O M A S H L E Y H A L L PA R E N T S , W E L C O M I N G YO U T O O U R COMMUNITY S I G N U P F O R S U M M E R P R O G R A M S ( A S A P P R O P R I AT E )

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PURCHASE UNIFORMS COMPLETE REQUIRED SCHOOL FORMS (SENT VIA EMAIL)

AUGUST: • • • • • •

AT T E N D B R I D G E S R E C E I V E P E R S O N A L I Z E D L E A R N I N G CO M M O N S LO G I N S E N T V I A E M A I L C H E C K L E A R N I N G C O M M O N S F O R U P DAT E D I N F O R M AT I O N G E N T LY U S E D U N I F O R M S A L E ( F O R A N Y FA M I LY I N T E R E S T E D ) : C H E C K L E A R N I N G C O M M O N S C A L E N DA R F O R DAT E A N D T I M E G E T E XC I T E D T O S E E U S AT R E G I S T R AT I O N M E E T I N G S , A U G U S T 2 0 O R A U G U S T 2 1 ! R E C E I V E S C H E D U L E A N D A D V I S O R I N F O R M AT I O N

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F O L LOW A LO N G :

W W W. A S H L E Y H A L L .O R G

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JENKINS HALL AT-A-GLANCE UPPER SCHOOL: GRADES 7-12

MARY SCHWEERS DIRECTOR OF UPPER SCHOOL

schweersm@ashleyhall.org (843) 720.2859

CORI HERRING UPPER SCHOOL A D M I N I S T R AT I V E A S S I S TA N T

herringc@ashleyhall.org (843) 720.2873

S U M M E R R E A D I N G /S U M M E R WO R K :

Summer reading lists and any additional recommended work for your child’s grade can be found on the Learning Commons, under Summer Reading Lists 2015. Summer reading is discussed at the start of the year, so it is essential for your daughter to complete the summer reading requirements by the start of school. All new Upper School students must submit a math placement test and a foreign language placement test, as well as complete a 4-year curriculum plan. Final transcripts must be received before a student’s schedule is finalized and sent out. Additional information on the placement policies can be found at the end of this section.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES/TEXT BOOKS:

Upper School students will receive their supply list from individual teachers during registration. Text book list and other information can be found on the Learning Commons, under Jenkins Hall/ Materials.

UNIFORMS: CASUAL DAYS: MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY

7th - 12th grade: Bottoms: Solid gray Ashley Hall skirt with optional ankle length solid black leggings. Purple pin cord skirt is optional in August, September, October, April and May. Tops: Ashley Hall polo (white, gray, black, purple), long or short sleeve. Outerwear: Black Ashley Hall cardigan, white Ashley Hall crew neck sweater, any Ashley Hall sweatshirt or Ashley Hall fleece. Any other sweater, sweatshirt or fleece will not be allowed. Socks: Tights, knee socks or ankle socks in solid black, white, gray, purple or AH Spirit. Shoes: Shoe with closed toe and closed heel (any color). *Seniors may wear open toe sandals with a back strap. DRESS DAYS: TUESDAY AND FRIDAY

7th and 8th grade: Bottoms: Ashley Hall plaid skirt. Purple pin cord skirt is optional in August, September, October, April and May. Tops: Oxford-style button-down collar shirt in solid white, long or short sleeve. Black Ashley Hall cardigan or white Ashley Hall crew neck sweater. Socks: Tights, knee socks or ankle socks in solid black, white, gray or purple. Shoes: Closed toe, closed heel shoe (purple or black) No athletic shoes. *Seniors may wear open toe sandals with a black strap. N E W FA M I LY G U I D E B O O K

DRESS DAYS: TUESDAY AND FRIDAY

9th - 12th grade: Bottoms: McBee Plaid skirt. Purple Pin Cord Skirt is option in August, September, October, April and May. Tops: Oxford-style button-down collar shirt (white), long or short sleeve, Ashley Hall blazer (Seniors attach the school crest to the pocket in the Fall.) Socks: Tights, knee socks or ankle socks in solid black, white, gray or purple. Shoes: Non-athletic solid black or solid purple shoe with closed toe and closed heel. *The Ashley Hall Crew Neck Sweater is an option every weekday. Skirts may not be rolled at the top and may be no shorter than 2.5 inches above the knee.

P U R C H A S E I N F O R M AT I O N :

BRIDGES: 7TH-11TH GRADE, AUGUST 13 AND AUGUST 14: 9:30AM-2:00PM

New Upper School students will become acquainted with the campus and work with student leadership and faculty during the Bridges program. (Lunch will be provided.)

ONLINE FORMS:

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T H I N G S T O D O P R I O R T O T H E S TA R T O F S C H O O L : JUNE: • • • • • •

C H E C K S U M M E R R E A D I N G L I ST A N D R E CO M M E N D E D WO R K O N T H E L E A R N I N G COMMONS TA K E M AT H A N D F O R E I G N L A N G U A G E P L A C E M E N T T E S T S ( A S R E Q U I R E D ) C O M P L E T E 4 -Y E A R C U R R I C U L U M P L A N ( A S D I R E C T E D ) R E Q U E S T E N D - O F -Y E A R F I N A L T R A N S C R I P T T O B E S E N T F R O M YO U R DA U G H T E R ’ S SCHOOL TO ASHLEY HALL E X P E C T C O N TA C T F R O M A S H L E Y H A L L PA R E N T S W E L C O M I N G YO U T O O U R C O M M U N I T Y C O N TA C T A R T S A N D AT H L E T I C S FA C U LT Y F O R R E Q U I R E M E N T S ( A S A P P R O P R I AT E )

J U LY : • • • •

PURCHASE UNIFORMS COMPLETE REQUIRED SCHOOL FORMS (SENT VIA EMAIL) C O M P L E T E AT H L E T I C F O R M S ( A S N E E D E D ) RECEIVE SCHEDULE: PLEASE NOTE A FINAL TRANSCRIPT MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO SCHEDULE BEING SENT

AUGUST: • • • • • •

AT T E N D B R I D G E S , A U G U S T 1 3 A N D A U G U S T 1 4 F R O M 9 : 3 0 A M - 2 : 0 0 P M . R E C E I V E P E R S O N A L I Z E D L E A R N I N G CO M M O N S LO G I N ( S E N T V I A E M A I L ) R E C E I V E A D V I S O R I N F O R M AT I O N C H E C K L E A R N I N G C O M M O N S F O R U P DAT E D I N F O R M AT I O N G E N T LY U S E D U N I F O R M S A L E ( F O R A N Y FA M I LY I N T E R E S T E D ) : C H E C K L E A R N I N G C O M M O N S C A L E N DA R F O R DAT E A N D T I M E G E T E XC I T E D T O S E E U S AT R E G I S T R AT I O N O N A U G U S T 2 0 O R A U G U S T 2 1 !

A S H L E Y H A L L S C H O O L M AT H E M AT I C S P L A C E M E N T P O L I C Y F O R NEW STUDENTS IN THE UPPER SCHOOL: 7TH - 12TH GRADE

At Ashley Hall, the order of our mathematics courses differs from most schools in the area. The majority of 7th graders take Pre-Algebra followed by Algebra I in 8th grade. In 9th grade most students take Algebra II, then Geometry, followed by Pre-Calculus. After completion of Pre-Calculus, students can choose to take Calculus Honors, AP Calculus, or AP Statistics. We offer honors and non-honors options for Algebra I–Pre-Calculus. All new students are required to take a math placement test. The placement test will help us make sure that your daughter has the best experience possible at Ashley Hall. The Mathematics Department Chair will email you the appropriate test for your daughter. The placement test, along with past math grades and teacher recommendations, will help the math department place your daughter in the appropriate class (honors or nonhonors). You may email the test back to Rives Poe, poer@ashleyhall.org, or you can mail it back to Ashley Hall as soon as your daughter has completed it. All the directions and necessary information you will need are written on the placement test.

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A S H L E Y H A L L S C H O O L F O R E I G N L A N G UAG E P O L I C Y FOR NEW STUDENTS IN THE UPPER SCHOOL: 7TH - 12TH GRADE

The language program at Ashley Hall is a unique and communicative experience. We offer French, Spanish, Classics (Latin/Greek), and Chinese. The French and Spanish classes are based on the ACTFL (The American Council of Teaching a Foreign Language) scale. We focus on speaking and mastery of the language. Our goal is for the girls who graduate from Ashley Hall to be orally proficient in a second language. This means that if they traveled of a Spanish or French speaking country, they would be able to function at a high speaking level and feel comfortable visiting or living in that country. Our French program begins in the EEC, whereas the Spanish program begins in the 5th grade. The Classics program has been part of Ashley Hall from the start. Students learn Latin and Greek grammar, English derivatives from these languages, and the history, literature, and mythology of the ancient world. The Chinese program is fairly new and is available for select Upper School students as an elective. The students will get a good foundation of the language and learn about the history and culture of the language. This policy is a guide to help all new incoming students in the Upper School find the correct language class for each individual, thus ensuring the student has a wonderful language experience at Ashley Hall. If you are a new student in the 7th-10th grade and you have never taken a language before: We highly recommend these students enroll in Classics or Spanish in order to start fulfilling their language requirement. We do not recommend taking French because most of the girls in the Upper School have been taking French for more than 8 years, and it would be virtually impossible to integrate into a French class and be successful and happy. We want you to be happy and love languages! If you choose to take Spanish, you will need to be enrolled in Rosetta Stone Support over the summer, and then take a Spanish Placement test in order to determine if you will be placed in a classroom, and/or continue with Rosetta Stone. (In order to best support our students, we offer Rosetta Stone Support for free to best serve our students on an as-needed basis.) All new entering 7th grade students must enroll in Classics 1A. All new entering 8th grade students must enroll in Classics 1. If you are in 9th or 10th grade, you may simply enroll in Classics 1, and fulfill you language requirement by completing 3 years of study. If you so choose, you may take 2 language courses together (Spanish and Classics, or Spanish and Chinese, or Classics and Chinese). If you are a new student in the 7th-12th grade and you would like to continue studying the language you have been studying at your previous school (French or Spanish): You must take a Spanish or French placement test. All the directions and necessary information you will need are written on the placement test; you simply need to request one from the registrar at vaughnd@ashleyhall.org or the head of the language department at vandyckm@ashleyhall.org. Please make sure you specify if you need the French or Spanish placement test in the subject. All new entering 7th grade students must enroll in Classics 1A, even if you are taking French or Spanish. All new entering 8th grade students must enroll in Classics 1, even if you are taking French or Spanish. Students entering in the 9thâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;12th grade may enroll in Classics, and select students may enroll in Chinese if you so choose.

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Please be aware that you must complete at least 3 Upper School levels of the same foreign language in order to graduate from Ashley Hall. If you are using French or Spanish as your language requirement, you must complete the language courses through Intermediate 3. If you are taking Classics as your language requirement you must complete the courses through Classics 3. Chinese is considered an elective and does not fulfill the language requirement. If you are a rising 11th or 12th grader, this means you may not choose Classics 1 as your only language, because you will not finish the required 3 levels in order to graduate, but you may take Classics as an elective. You must take the French or Spanish Placement Test (whichever one applies to you) and be placed in one of those classes. If you are a new international student: All new international students must enroll in ESL (English as a Second Language). ESL fulfills the language requirement at Ashley Hall. You may take another foreign language if you would like. This will be determined on an individual basis. In order to be eligible to take a foreign language (not ESL), you must contact the head of the language department at vandyckm@ashleyhall.org.

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ASHLEY HALL PARENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES B O O K E XC H A N G E : FALL 2015

Volunteer duties include collecting and sorting books by content and age-appropriateness during the week leading up to the event (September 29-October 1) and assisting with the sale on October 2.

H A L L O W E E N C A R N I VA L : OCTOBER 30

Volunteers are asked to assist with the promotion and planning of the carnival during the weeks leading up to the event. Specific planning duties include: ticket sales and distribution, booth assignments and organization of raffle items and rides/attractions. Assistance is also needed with set-up, booth staffing, and clean-up on the day of the event.

POINSETTIA AND GREENERY SALE: OCTOBER-NOVEMBER, NOVEMBER 29, 30 AND DECEMBER 1

Volunteer duties include promoting the sale among local businesses and Ashley Hall community and collecting and sorting orders during the 6 week sale. Volunteers are also needed on November 30 to organize the bulk delivery of items and assist with distribution of orders December 1 and 2.

S W E E T H E A R T DA N C E : FALL 2015

Volunteers are asked to assist with the promotion and planning of the event during the weeks leading up to the event. Specific duties include: invitations (grades 4-6), coordination of food/beverage assignments, decorations, music, and general party arrangements. Assistance is also needed with set-up and clean-up on the day of the event.

A N N U A L P I G A N D OY S T E R R O A S T : FEBRUARY 5

Volunteers are asked to assist with the promotion and planning of the event during the weeks leading up to the event. Specific duties include: ticket sales, purchase/delivery of food and beverage items, and general help with event organization. Assistance is also needed with set-up and clean-up on the day of the event.

B O O K E XC H A N G E : MARCH 21-25

Volunteers are asked to assist with the promotion and planning of the event during the weeks leading up to the event. Specific duties include coordinating quality age-appropriate reading material and assisting with the sale of books and other materials. Assistance is also needed with set-up and clean-up throughout the week of the event.

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ASHLEY HALL PARENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ASHLEY HALL GOLF TOURNAMENT: SPRING 2016

Volunteers are asked to assist with the promotion and planning of the event during the weeks leading up to the event. Specific duties include ticket sales and solicitation of sponsors. Some assistance is also needed with set-up and clean-up on the day of the event.

T E A C H E R A N D S TA F F A P P R E C I AT I O N : YEAR-LONG WITH SPECIFIC WEEK DEDICATED TO TEACHERS IN APRIL

Volunteers are asked to provide treats and goodies to teachers periodically throughout the school year. During Teacher Appreciation Week in April, assistance is needed to organize breakfast and lunches for each division and provide teachers with small tokens of appreciation. Volunteers are needed to bake snacks and desserts, provide decorations, serve lunches, wrap gifts and make deliveries to campus.

SCHOOL STORE AND USED UNIFORM SHOP: YEAR-LONG

Volunteers of the school store help staff the store during business hours and to assist with inventory. The store is typically open 3 days per week during lunchtime but hours may vary based on the availability and schedule of volunteers. Volunteers for the used uniform store collect.

USED UNIFORM SHOP: YEAR-LONG

To collect, sort, display, and sell clothing during sales. The shop is typically open once a month.

T E X T B O O K E XC H A N G E : END OF SCHOOL, MONDAY AND TUESDAY FOLLOWING SCHOOL CLOSING

Volunteers from Upper School parents are welcomed. Volunteers sort donated books and assist students with securing the books for their upcoming grade level the Exchange Day.

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES:

Haven’t seen what interests you? More opportunities will be available during the year.

F O R M O R E I N F O R M AT I O N A B O U T T H E PA R E N T S ’ A S S O C I AT I O N , C O N TA C T : KRISTEN LEINHEISER D I R E C T O R O F PA R E N T R E L AT I O N S

leinheiserk@ashleyhall.org (843) 965.8482

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THE IMPORTANCE OF SUPPORTING ASHLEY HALL W E LCO M E TO AS H L E Y H A L L At Ashley Hall, we believe that our philanthropic actions communicate who we are and what we believe in on the deepest level. They are an opportunity to harness our passions, to act on our values for the greater good, and to nourish our souls. This value is interwoven into our work with students with the desired outcome of producing young women who are “prepared to meet the challenges of society,” as our mission clearly states. Ashley Hall understands that values motivate philanthropic behavior, and by providing opportunities for those with shared beliefs to serve and to give in support of these values, enthusiasm for service and satisfaction in giving flourish.

By making a gift to the Loyalty Fund, Ashley Hall’s vital annual campaign, your philanthropic actions have immediate impact. Gifts to the Loyalty Fund support the experience of every Ashley Hall girl—every day, providing funding for signature programs that tuition cannot cover. Ashley Hall’s entire community rallies to support the school’s Loyalty Fund. Parents, grandparents, alumnae and parents of alumnae, faculty, staff and friends all give to this initiative. F O R M O R E I N F O R M AT I O N A B O U T T H E L OYA LT Y F U N D A N D S U P P O R T I N G A S H L E Y H A L L , C O N TA C T : S A R A H E VA N S DIRECTOR OF PHILANTHROPY AND DONOR SERVICES

evanss@ashleyhall.org (843) 965.8547

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