Parent’s Weekend

Friday, October 16, 2015

7:45 a.m.
Registration

Class I (Schwarz Student Center)
Class II (Wigg Hall)
Class III (Kellner, Pieh Commons)
Class IV (Robert Saltonstall Gymnasium)

8 a.m.
Morning Assembly

Class I (Schwarz Student Center)
Class II (Wigg Hall)
Class III (Kellner, King Theatre)
Class IV (Robert Saltonstall Gymnasium)

8:20–2:55 p.m.
Class visits

10–10:30 a.m.
Coffee and refreshments

Class I (Schwarz Student Center)
Class II (Wigg Hall)
Class III (Kellner, Pieh Commons)
Class IV (Straus Library)

11:15–1:40 p.m.
Luncheon for students, parents, advisors and teachers (Fitzgibbons Convocation Center)

2–3 p.m.
Coffee and tea available in Straus Library

3–3:45 p.m.
Remarks by Head of School Todd Bland (Wigg Hall)

3–5:30 p.m.
Opportunity to meet with individual teachers

4:30–6 p.m.
The Parents’ Association invites all parents to an on-campus wine and hors d’oeuvres reception. Join us in the Robert Saltonstall Gymnasium between 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. to relax with other parents after a busy day of visiting classes.  Please note this reception is for parents only.

Game Schedule

3:30 p.m. Boys’ 3rd Soccer vs. Roxbury Latin
3:30 p.m. Girls’ 3rd Soccer vs. Dana Hall
3:45 p.m. Girls’ 3rd Field Hockey vs. Medfield

Advisors and teachers will be available for conferences throughout the day on Friday and on Saturday morning. The Academic Skills Center will be open on Friday from 1 to 3 p.m. for parents with questions.

Saturday, October 17, 2015

8:15 a.m.
Registration for parent/teacher conferences (Wigg Hall)

8:30–9:30 a.m.
Open college forum for Class I parents: an opportunity to ask questions about the college process. Coffee and refreshments will be served. (Straus Library)

Optional presentation on semester programs for Class III parents and students:  Mountain School, CITYterm, Maine Coast Semester. Information about these programs and how they integrate into the Class II year: course choices, college counseling, and standardized tests. (Cox Library, Periodical Room)

8:30–11:30 a.m.
Advisors and teachers available for conferences

9–10 a.m.
Session for Class IV parents and students. Presentation by Glenn Hall, a prevention specialist from Freedom from Chemical Dependency (FCD).  (Kellner, King Theatre)

10:30–11:00 a.m.
Class I parents: Presentation on senior projects (Straus Library)

10:30–11:30 a.m.
Performance by Class IV Jazz Combo (Kellner, Orchestra Room)

10:30–11:30 a.m.

Class II parents: Introduction to the college counselors and the college counseling program (Kellner, King Theatre)

Class III parents: Presentations on exchange programs and School Year Abroad

French Exchange (Ware Hall, Room 303)
Spanish Exchange (Ware Hall, Room 304)
School Year Abroad (Ware Hall, Room 302)

11:30–12 p.m.
Informational meeting about spring break Community Service trip to Belize (Wigg Hall)

12–12:30 p.m.
Class III parents: An informal Q&A session with the director of the college office (Straus Library)

12:30–1:30 p.m.
Host Family Program Reception, light lunch provided (Kellner, Pieh Commons)

Game Schedule

1 p.m. Boys’1st Soccer vs. BB&N
1 p.m. Boys’ 2nd Cross Country vs. St. Sebastian’s
1 p.m. Boys’ 2nd Soccer vs. BB&N
1:30 p.m. Girls’ 1st Cross Country vs. Winsor
1:30 p.m. Girls’ 1st Soccer vs. BB&N
1:30 p.m. Girls’ 2nd Soccer vs. BB&N
2 p.m. Boys’1st Cross Country vs. St. Sebastian’s
2 p.m. Girls’ 1st Field Hockey vs. BB&N
2 p.m. Boys’ 1st Football vs. BB&N
2 p.m. Girls’ 2nd Field Hockey vs. BB&N
3:15 p.m. Girls’ 1st Volleyball vs. St. Paul’s
3:15 p.m. Girls’ 2nd Volleyball vs. St. Paul’s