The Maroon Manual: A Guide for Episcopal Families

A GUIDE FOR EPISCOPAL FAMILIES

DEAR EPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL FAMILIES,

We are excited to welcome you to campus for the beginning of the 2023-24 school year. To help you with your transition back to Episcopal, we are providing this back-to-school booklet. Here you will find helpful information about the upcoming school year, major calendar dates for 2023-24, vacation travel policies, key contacts here on campus, and more. All information here is also posted on the Parent Portal.

I hope that you will find this publication an effective way for us to share this important information with you and that it helps enhance your ability to guide and advise your sons and daughters. Our partnership with you in helping our students be their best selves is critical.

I encourage you to read the EHS Weekly, the electronic parent bulletin that serves as a primary all-School communication vehicle, and our monthly e-newsletter From the Hill, which is filled with stories about wonderful things happening here at The High School. If you feel that there are other communication approaches that we can take to be supportive of you at home, please let us know. You can always reach out to your son’s or daughter’s advisor, to Director of Communications Irfan Latimer, or to me.

Thanks again for all that you do in supporting your sons’ and daughters’ experiences here. We appreciate greatly that you share this educational journey with us. Best wishes for a wonderful school year ahead.

Sincerely,

Charles M. Stillwell HEAD OF SCHOOL

Major Dates 2023-24

AUGUST

AUGUST 21 - 25

Faculty and Staff

Professional Development

AUGUST 21

Invited preseason football athletes arrive

AUGUST 27

Invited preseason athletes and student leaders arrive

AUGUST 28 - SEPTEMBER 1

Preseason athletics and student leadership training

SEPTEMBER

SEPTEMBER 2

Senior class arrival and celebration; International student orientation

SEPTEMBER 3

All new and returning students arrive

SEPTEMBER 4

Labor Day; new and returning student orientation: mini-classes and first day of fall afternoon options for all students

SEPTEMBER 5

First day of classes

SEPTEMBER 8 - 10

Community Weekend (No overnight or day leaves)

SEPTEMBER 16 - 20

Burch Outdoor Leadership Program (Freshmen)

SEPTEMBER 18

McCain-Ravenel Day

OCTOBER

OCTOBER 6 - 7

Fall Family Weekend (No overnight or day leaves on Friday)

OCTOBER 9

No Classes (All students return by 8:00 p.m.)

OCTOBER 17

PSAT

OCTOBER 20 - 21

15th Seminary Hill Cup

OCTOBER 27

First marking period ends

OCTOBER 27 - 29

Community Weekend (No overnight or day leaves)

OCTOBER 30

McCain-Ravenel Day

NOVEMBER

NOVEMBER 10 - 11

EHS/WFS Spirit Weekend

Board of Trustees Meeting (No overnight or day leaves on Friday, November 10)

NOVEMBER 17

All-School Seated Dinner & Thanksgiving Vespers Service

NOVEMBER 18 - 27

Thanksgiving Break (Saturday is a travel day and all students depart campus by 5:00 p.m.)

NOVEMBER 25

Athletics early return for BVBB, GVBB, and BVW

NOVEMBER 27

Thanksgiving Break ends (All students return to campus by 8:00 p.m.)

DECEMBER

DECEMBER 10

All-School Seated Dinner & Lessons and Carols Service

DECEMBER 8 - 10

Community Weekend (No overnight or day leaves)

DECEMBER 11

Review Day

DECEMBER 12 - 15

Winter assessments/exams; students may depart after their final exam

DECEMBER 16 - JANUARY 2

Winter Break

(Saturday is a travel day; students must depart campus by 5:00 p.m. on Saturday; all students return by 8:00 p.m. on January 2. Note: BVBB, GVBB, and BVW will compete in tournaments the weekend of December 16-17)

JANUARY

JANUARY 2

Winter Break ends (All students return by 8:00 p.m. on Monday; BVBB, GVBB, and BVW return by 2:00 p.m.)

JANUARY 5 - 7

Community Weekend (No overnight or day leaves)

JANUARY 15

McCain-Ravenel Day: MLK Jr. Day Symposium

JANUARY 26

First semester ends

JANUARY 26 - 29

Mid-Winter Long Weekend (No afternoon options on Friday; Students return by 8:00 p.m. on Monday; Varsity athletic team commitments TBD)

JANUARY 30

Second semester begins

FEBRUARY

FEBRUARY 2 - 3

Board of Trustees Meeting

FEBRUARY 2 - 4

Community Weekend (No overnight or day leaves)

FEBRUARY 21

McCain-Ravenel Day

MARCH 2 - 18

Spring Break (Saturday is a travel day; all students depart campus by 5:00 p.m. on Saturday; optional EHS service trips the first week and optional EHS athletics trips the second week)

MARCH 15

Athletics early return

MARCH 18

Spring Break ends (All students return by 8:00 p.m. on Monday)

MARCH 22 - 24

Community Weekend (No overnight or day leaves)

MARCH 24 - 25

Admissions Revisit Day

MARCH 29

Third marking period ends

MARCH 29 - APRIL 1

Easter/Passover Long Weekend (No afternoon options on Friday; all students return by 8:00 p.m. on Monday; Varsity athletic practices 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.)

APRIL

APRIL 4

EHS 24/7 Challenge (Giving Day)

APRIL 12 - 13

MARCH

MARCH 1

All-School Seated Dinner & Vespers

Spring Family Weekend (No overnight or day leaves on Friday)

APRIL 19 - 20

Board of Trustees Meeting

APRIL 19 - 21

Community Weekend (No overnight or day leaves)

APRIL 29

Senior Externship Program begins

MAY

MAY 13

McCain-Ravenel Day

MAY 19

Senior Rafting Trip

MAY 24 - 26

Community Weekend (No overnight or day leaves)

MAY 24

Baccalaureate & Awards Ceremony

MAY 25

Commencement with luncheon for seniors and their families

MAY 27

Memorial Day; review day

MAY 28 - 31

Spring assessments/exams for 9th - 11th grades Students may depart after final exam; campus closes at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 1)

JUNE

JUNE 7 - 9

Reunion Weekend

Daily AND Weekly SCHEDULE

EPISCOPAL’S WEEKLY SCHEDULE

With our schedule for the 2023-24 school year, every class meets three times each week, and the mid-day flex block creates unique learning opportunities for classes to authentically incorporate the resources of Washington, D.C. With all-school gatherings at two seated meals, three Chapel services, and Community Gathering, as well as advisory and class meetings throughout the week, we foster the sense of community and the close relationships that are at the core of the Episcopal experience. Formal office hours are also held three times each week to ensure students have access to one-on-one and small group support from each of their teachers.

The schedule varies slightly in alternate weeks. Five days will be designated McCain-Ravenel Days, full-day, all-School learning experiences devoted to thoughtful exploration of timely topics.

Key Athletic Dates

As we prepare for the 2023-24 academic year, please keep in mind the following important dates for athletics. All student-athletes will be expected to meet their commitments to their teams on the important dates listed below. Throughout the year, students with personal conflicts with athletic obligations are expected to discuss the conflict with the Dean of Students as far in advance as possible. The Deans’ Office, not individual coaches, is charged with the responsibility of addressing potential conflicts.

FALL SEASON

AUGUST 21

Early Return Football (boys)

AUGUST 27

Early Return Cross Country (boys & girls), Field Hockey (girls), Soccer (boys & girls), Volleyball (girls), Tennis (girls)

SEPTEMBER 4

Fall afternoon options begin for all students.

WINTER SEASON

NOVEMBER 25

Thanksgiving Break Early

Return for select varsity teams: Basketball (boys & girls), Wrestling Return by 2:00 p.m. All team members (except for team managers) are expected to attend

OCTOBER 6 - 7

Fall Family Weekend: Athletic competitions will be held on Friday and Sunday

Friday Night Lights at EHS Friday, October 6: Varsity Field Hockey v Georgetown Visitation 6:00 p.m., Varsity Football v St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes 8:00 p.m.

OCTOBER 8 - 9

Family Weekend Long Weekend: Students may depart Saturday after final commitment (All varsity teams except for boys’ crew will practice 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. on Monday, October 9)

OCTOBER 20 - 21

15th Seminary Hill Cup hosted by Episcopal High School

NOVEMBER 10 - 11 Spirit Weekend

NOVEMBER 11

122nd Episcopal v Woodberry Forest Football Game at Woodberry Forest 1:00 p.m.

DECEMBER 16

Campus closes at 5:00 p.m. for Winter Break

Boys’ varsity basketball, girls’ varsity basketball, and wrestling will compete the weekend of December 15-17. Please check with the head coach for each individual team regarding plans for each program.

JANUARY 2

Winter Break

Early Return for select varsity teams: Basketball (boys & girls), Wrestling

Return by 2:00 p.m.

All team members (except for team managers) are expected to attend

SPRING SEASON

Various departures for off-campus spring break training trips for spring teams as early as March 10. On-campus training through traditional student return begins as early as March 15.

MARCH 29

Good Friday

No afternoon athletic commitments

JANUARY 26 - 29

Mid-Winter Break

No afternoon practices or games on January 27, with the following exceptions: Varsity girls’ and boys’ squash may compete this weekend, depending on tournament dates to be set in the fall of 2023; Varsity boys’ and girls’ basketball may compete in a home contest on January 26; Varsity Track & Field may compete in a competition

APRIL 1

Mandatory varsity team practices 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. (with the exception of girls’ tennis, track & field, ultimate frisbee). No lower level team practices. All team members (except for team managers) are expected to attend.

APRIL 12 - 13

Spring Family Weekend Athletic competitions will be held on Friday and Sunday

this weekend (select studentathletes); The IAC (boys) Swim Championships are scheduled for January 27

JANUARY 29

Mandatory varsity team practices 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. for boys’ and girls’ basketball and wrestling. No lower level team practices. All team members (except for team managers) are expected to attend.

Please contact Director of Athletics Jen Fitzpatrick at JSF@episcopalhighschool.org with any questions or concerns.

MARCH 2

Campus closes at 5:00 p.m. for Spring Break

VISAA Finals for boys’ basketball and girls’ basketball (times and locations TBD)

SCHOOL-SPONSORED SHUTTLES

For the three major vacations during the year — Thanksgiving, Winter, and Spring Breaks — Episcopal High School provides group transportation for students to local airports and train stations via school-sponsored, faculty driven shuttles. The School’s transportation service is designed to support as many students as possible rather than individual needs.

Episcopal High School does not provide individual rides to or from the airport or train station, either for the three major breaks or on any weekend during the school year. Information on the schoolsponsored shuttles and other suggested modes of transportation can be found below.

If you have questions regarding vacation transportation shuttles, please email Jeannie White, director of activities, transportation, and signature program logistics, at jbw@episcopalhighschool.org.

DEPARTING SHUTTLES

Episcopal High School runs group shuttles for students, free of charge, to DCA Reagan Airport, IAD Dulles Airport, and Washington Union Station on the day that each break begins. The exact shuttle schedules will be communicated to all students and posted in the EHS Weekly about three weeks prior to the start of each major school break. Students will receive a sign-up form for these shuttles and must sign up to secure their spot. If there are no students signed up for a certain shuttle through the form, the shuttle will not run.

RETURNING SHUTTLES

Episcopal High School runs group shuttles for students free of charge from DCA Reagan Airport, IAD Dulles Airport, and Washington Union Station at 6:00 p.m. on the required day of return from each break. Students who wish to utilize this service also must sign up through the form sent out before the break. If there are no students signed up for a certain shuttle through the form, it will not run. A few days before the return, the students will be connected with the faculty shuttle driver to confirm an exact meeting location and exchange contact information. Important: All students must arrive on campus before their 8:00 p.m. sign-in on dorm, unless required to return earlier for their afternoon option.

OTHER TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS

Episcopal does not accommodate individual (non unaccompanied minor) transportation requests. However, given our proximity to Washington, D.C., there are many private transportation options that parents and students may consider using in addition to the school-sponsored shuttles, including Alto, Uber/Lyft, and the below cab services.

CAB SERVICES

Estimated rates, excluding gratuity

Alexandria Yellow Cab | +1 (703) 549-2500

www.alexandriayellowcab.com/#/booking/

• Reagan National — $14 - $16

• Dulles — $62 - $66

• Union Station — $24 - $26

Red Top Cab | +1 (703) 522-3333

www.redtopcab.com/#/booking/

• Reagan National — $14 - $16

• Dulles — $62 - $66

• Union Station — $24 - $26

Vacation Travel POLICIES

DATES AND POLICIES REGARDING MAJOR SCHOOL BREAKS

FALL FAMILY WEEKEND

OCTOBER 6 - 7

No overnight or day leaves on Friday, October 6.

OCTOBER 8 - 9

Students may depart after their Family Weekend programming Saturday, October 7; students do not have classes on Monday, October 9 but must return by 8:00 p.m.

THANKSGIVING BREAK

NOVEMBER 18 - 27

Saturday, November 18 is a travel day; all students must depart campus by 5:00 p.m.; return by 8:00 p.m.

Monday, November 27.

WINTER BREAK

DECEMBER 16* - JANUARY 2

*Students are free to leave after their final assessment/exam. Saturday is a travel day; all students must depart campus by 5:00 p.m.; return by 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 2.

MID-WINTER LONG WEEKEND

JANUARY 26 - 29

No afternoon options on Friday, January 26; all students return by 8:00 p.m. Monday, January 29.

SPRING BREAK

MARCH 2 - 18

Saturday, March 2, is a travel day; all students must depart campus by 5:00 p.m.; return by 8:00 p.m.

Monday, March 18.

EASTER/PASSOVER LONG WEEKEND

MARCH 29 - APRIL 1

No afternoon options on Friday, March 29; all students return by 8:00 p.m. Monday, April 1.

SPRING FAMILY WEEKEND

APRIL 12 - 13

No overnight or day leaves Friday, April 12.

SUMMER BREAK

12th Grade Students must depart campus by 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 25 after the Commencement festivities.

9th - 11th Grade Students may depart after their final exam; campus closes at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 1.

COMMUNITY WEEKENDS

Every month (except December), we take one weekend to focus on community building and having fun together here on our beautiful campus. On these Community Weekends, students may not take overnight or day leaves.

REQUESTS TO MISS SCHOOL COMMITMENTS:

We ask that students and families plan all vacation and weekend departures to ensure that all School commitments are met. In special circumstances — such as family weddings, graduations, and similar occasions — the School will excuse a student from commitments. Students requesting to be excused for early departures, late returns, or missed commitments should see Dean of Students Ashley Taylor at least two weeks prior to the anticipated absence and prior to purchasing airline or train tickets. If you are aware of special circumstances now, please feel free to contact her at amt@episcopalhighschool.org.

TRAVEL FOR UNACCOMPANIED MINORS

When booking travel arrangements for younger students, please be aware that students traveling alone by train or plane may need to travel as an “unaccompanied minor.” This policy stipulates that if your student is under a specific age — 16 for Amtrak and 15 for most major airlines — they must be taken to and/or picked up from the train station or airport by a pre-specified adult. If your student must travel as an unaccompanied minor and you require chaperoning assistance from an EHS faculty member, Episcopal asks that you review Amtrak’s or the airline’s policy, share your student’s itinerary with the School, and request the chaperone at least two weeks prior to the anticipated departure or arrival. You can direct requests and questions to Jeannie White, director of activities, transportation, and signature program logistics, at jbw@episcopalhighschool.org. The School can almost always accommodate requests for unaccompanied minor chaperones, but our ability to meet requests depends on the timeliness of the request, the volume of demand, and chaperone/driver availability. If an unaccompanied minor chaperone is confirmed and scheduled, please note that this service includes a fee*, which will be added to the parent/guardian monthly statement from the Business Office. Occasionally additional fees apply for late requests or odd travel hours but, in general, the fees for unaccompanied minor requests are as follows:

• $125 one-way to/from Reagan National Airport (DCA)

• $150 one-way to/ from Dulles Airport (IAD)

• $150 one-way to/ from Union Station

• $70 one-way transit to/from Alexandria Train Station

* In the event that a trip is particularly demanding, additional fees may apply. Financial Aid is available.

Extracurricular

EXTRACURRICULAR REVIEW COMMITTEE (ECRC)

As a 100% residential school, we are excited about and committed to all of our students participating in our robust academic and co-curricular programs here on campus. At the same time, we recognize that many of our students are interested in pursuing their passions beyond the gates of our campus, and we are eager to support them in doing so in ways that align with our mission and core values. The Extracurricular Review Committee (ECRC) is a group of administrators who reviews these requests from students. If you are interested in learning more about the guidelines for these types of requests, please contact the Dean of Students Ashley Taylor at amt@episcopalhighschool.org.

FUN ON + OFF THE HILL

Weekends at EHS are never dull! Students have options galore that may include trips to the Kennedy Center, the National Theatre, the Smithsonian, the National Zoo, Georgetown shopping district, Washington Nationals and Capitals games, Pentagon City and Tysons Corner shopping malls, Kings Dominion amusement park, movies, restaurants, and outdoor activities and excursions, such as skiing and ice skating. In addition, many oncampus activities organized by student groups as well as the activities faculty provide time to kick back and relax, learn about new cultures, make ice cream sundaes, and so much more! (Note: while the majority are provided by EHS, a few off-campus activities require a fee.)

Health SERVICES

DEBUTTS HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER

The deButts Health & Wellness Center includes a medical clinic, medication dispensary, and overnight infirmary where students are assessed and treated by our team of registered nurses who work under the direction of our Medical Director and Director of Health Services, and staff the facility 24 hours a day, seven days a week when school is in session. The Health Center functions much like an urgent care clinic and no appointment is necessary to be seen by a nurse. A few important reminders about using the EHS Health Center:

• The Health Center staff will care for students’ health needs while here on campus, but all students are encouraged to maintain primary health care through a home provider for annual care and management of ongoing or chronic health issues.

• Parents and students are encouraged to alert the Health Center at first sign of illness or health concern in a student.

• Students who are ill or injured while home on weekends or breaks should not return to campus until communication with a school nurse has taken place.

• To excuse your child from school due to sickness or for medical appointment, notification should be made to the Health Center.

• Off-campus health appointments can be coordinated through the Health Center or should be communicated to the Health Center if coordinated by the parent/guardian.

• EHS has an extensive and strict medication policy that, in part, requires most prescription medications to be procured by and dispensed from the Health Center. Full information including procedures for how to submit prescriptions is found in your child’s Magnus Health Record through the Parent Portal of the School website.

• Students requiring daily medications will have the dispensing procedure reviewed with them. Students are strongly encouraged to assume responsibility for taking daily medications. An ongoing report of student compliance is available for parents upon request. Note: medications will not be dispensed to students for use while home or off campus during non-School-sponsored activities such as weekends and breaks; families should make arrangements to maintain a medication supply at home.

Health SERVICES

J.W. COUCH COUNSELING CENTER

Located in the deButts Health & Wellness Center, the J.W. Couch Counseling Center is home to Episcopal’s counseling department. Counselors are available during the school day for short-term, solutionfocused sessions that explore obstacles to personal and academic growth in a proactive way. School counselors Kristin Hosmer, Joey Halm, and Natasha Kollaros encourage new students to seek support as they make their transition to boarding school life. Conversations often revolve around being away from home, making

ATHLETIC TRAINING

The Athletic Training Room at EHS gives students access to two full-time, certified athletic trainers who are on staff and present for all home sporting events and practices, in addition to their availability for assessments and treatments before and after afternoon athletic periods.

The athletic trainers work in collaboration with both the Athletic Department and Health Services staff to evaluate all athletic injuries and make determinations regarding a student’s return to play and participation in athletic activity. The athletic trainers have a relationship with a local orthopedist,

new friends, living with a roommate, and navigating new academic expectations. There is also a counselor on call who can be reached through the Health Center for students in need of emergency care after hours.

Families can contact Kristin Hosmer at kmh@episcopalhighschool.org to discuss concerns, schedule an appointment for their student, or make arrangements for referral to local off-campus providers if a student is in need of ongoing therapy beyond 4-6 sessions.

who holds appointments each week for EHS students who require orthopedic evaluation of injuries.

All concussions sustained by EHS students are evaluated and managed by the athletic trainers. The athletic trainers follow up-to-date concussion care recommendations and follow current best practices for concussion assessment and management. The athletic trainers work in close collaboration with the Health Center and Academic Support Team to determine an appropriate course to both concussion recovery and return to full academic participation and school commitments.

Spiritual LIFE

Our chaplaincy offers a unique support within Episcopal for both students and their families. We are committed to students being able to enrich the spiritual part of their lives while away at school. Students attend, and our student Vestry organizes, three chapel services per week and a monthly Vespers service, where we often welcome outside speakers to campus. Chapel offers a time to gather together, to pray for community needs and sing, and to wrestle with some of the big questions of our lives like who are we becoming and why are we here.

Episcopal, as the name would imply, is an Episcopal school, but what does that mean? For us, it means we embrace God as a loving, lifegiving, and liberating presence in our world. It means the liturgy of the Episcopal Church is present in our services, and we offer a weekly optional service with communion. It means we offer baptism and confirmation to community members who are seeking that deeper relationship with Christianity and the Episcopal Church, specifically.

It also means we draw the circle wide to mirror the diversity of our community, including all faith traditions, cultures, races, gender and sexual identities, and community members who choose not to participate in organized religion. You will see this reflected in our chapel talks by chaplains and students, as well as in our programming on campus.

Being near Washington, D.C., we are fortunate to be close to many houses of worship, where students can seek off-campus experiences and we offer a worship shuttle on the weekends. We also have different on-campus fellowship and affinity spaces for students, including Christian and Muslim fellowships and a Jewish affinity group.

Please reach out to Head Chaplain Betsy Carmody at bcarmody@episcopalhighschool.org with any questions.

Community + EQUITY

Episcopal aims to prepare young people with the intellectual and moral courage to act with integrity and honor, stand up for what is right, demonstrate empathy and respect, lead with humility and kindness, and approach the world with curiosity and an open mind that values diverse perspectives. Strong community and a sense of equity are central to achieving this mission because they are at once instructive and liberating, enabling students to thrive alongside one another while growing into their best selves.

The Office of Community & Equity supports the School’s mission by nurturing a vibrant, diverse learning environment premised on the dignity and respect made possible through mutual appreciation and self-discovery. Whether working closely with individual students or across programming initiatives, the OCE endeavors to weave understanding, appreciation, and the bridging of differences into everything Episcopal does in order to promote a culture of belonging for everyone. We believe that upon that cultural foundation of belonging — and endowed with the skills required for its creation — students are better prepared to pursue lives of ethical leadership and service as citizens of an increasingly connected world.

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

• Alliance of Asian Cultures & Experiences

• Black Student Alliance

• Gender and Sexuality Alliance

• Mi Gente

• Spectrum

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee

• Jewish Student Alliance

AFFINITY SPACES

• Asian/Pacific Islander/ South Asian

• Black and African American

• Latino/a/x

• LGBTQ+

• Multi- and Bi-racial

• Jewish

• White Allyship for Anti-bigotry

If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact Director of Community & Equity Louis Smith at lgs@episcopalhighschool.org.

Giving TO EPISCOPAL

PHILANTHROPY AT EHS

The EHS Advancement Office fosters relationships with and among individuals and organizations whose engagement, school pride, and financial support fuel the efforts and achievements of students, faculty, and staff in pursuit of Episcopal High School’s mission and strategic priorities. The Advancement team also supports the greater Episcopal community through the organization of Spirit Weekend, class reunions, regional events, and volunteer opportunities.

We truly appreciate your support and look forward to getting to know you throughout the course of your child’s Episcopal experience.

ROLL CALL

The School is fortunate to benefit from the generous support of alumni, parents, grandparents, and friends whose gifts help to create opportunities and experiences that tuition dollars alone cannot cover.

Our annual fund, the Roll Call, provides approximately $8,000 of support per student each year, and a strong majority of our parent community contributes each year.

The Roll Call is the best way for families to support the School because gifts of all sizes make an immediate and important impact. In addition to the Roll Call, many families contribute to endowment and capital priorities in support of the mission and strategic priorities, such as financial aid, professional development for teachers, and faculty housing.

COURAGE: THE CAMPAIGN FOR EPISCOPAL

Always advancing our mission to prepare young people with the intellectual and moral courage to pursue lives of leadership and service, Episcopal High School is evolving with the world around us and within an educational landscape that demands distinction. Positioned to deliver an educational journey that no other school can, Episcopal publicly launched Courage: The Campaign for Episcopal in November 2022. Supporting priorities set forth in the 2018 Strategic Plan, Courage is a $150 million campaign — the most ambitious in Episcopal’s history.

To learn more about the Courage Campaign, and to watch the launch video produced by alumnus Luke David ’93, visit episcopalhighschool.org/courage.

Community Events

KEEPING UP WITH CAMPUS HAPPENINGS

The Communications Office produces a weekly parent e-bulletin — EHS Weekly — designed to provide information about upcoming community events, weekly activities, and athletic contests, as well as links to recent Flickr albums.

In addition to this weekly e-bulletin, you will receive the monthly e-newsletter From the Hill, which celebrates life on The Holy Hill and highlights stories about our incredible EHS community.

We hope you will look forward to these communications as they are one of our primary vehicles for sharing important information. Feedback and suggestions for how we can improve our communication with you are always welcome and can be directed to communications@episcopalhighschool.org.

The Communications Office also oversees the publication of EHS: The Magazine, as well as other printed materials, and manages Episcopal’s website, all-School photography, and the School’s social media presence.

LIVE STREAMS

Episcopal High School uses LocalLive to stream athletic contests, Chapel services, and other special events throughout the year. Parents have access to these videos, broadcast live and available on demand, by registering with LocalLive at no cost at locallive.tv/ episcopalhighschool. Sign up today to keep up with life at Episcopal!

You can also access the LocalLive streams from Episcopal’s website: episcopalhighschool.org > News & Events > EHS on LocalLive.

Families can also follow EHSLive on YouTube to tune into live student-produced broadcasts of select games by Episcopal Sports Media. You’ll get multiple camera angles, graphics, play-by-play calling, and thoughtful analysis from these dedicated students.

FOLLOW EHS

Parent PARTNERSHIPS

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

FALL FAMILY WEEKEND

OCTOBER 6 - 7, 2023

SPRING FAMILY WEEKEND

APRIL 12 - 13, 2024

Family Weekends are designed to give EHS parents and guardians chances to see their students compete and perform, meet with faculty members, hear from Grade Deans and outside speakers, and connect with fellow EHS families.

Registration and a tentative schedule for the Fall Family Weekend will be shared in late September. You will have access to all of the information through well as the Family Weekend page on Episcopal’s website: News & Events > Special & Annual Events.

SPIRIT WEEKEND

NOVEMBER 10 - 11, 2023

Join us to celebrate one of the nation’s longest-running high school rivalries. The tradition began at the turn of the 20th century, with Episcopal High School winning the first-ever game against Woodberry Forest School. More than a century later, their annual football game thrives, spirited with the rich tradition of competition. Alumni, parents, faculty, and students share in the fun of rooting our team to victory.

The home field advantage changes each year — The 122nd Game will be played at Woodberry Forest School in Orange, Va., in 2023. Everyone is invited to attend!

Looking to get involved in the Episcopal community? Volunteering is a fantastic way to support the EHS community, meet other parents, and contribute to your student’s experience.

If you are interested in getting involved in the 2023-24 school year, from being part of the Spirit Weekend Parent Committee to joining the Parent Roll Call Committee, please contact Porcha Dodson, associate director of annual giving and parent programs, at pdodson@episcopalhighschool.org.

FOOD Deliveries, PACKAGES,

DINING OPTIONS + FOOD DELIVERY

Laird Dining Hall is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day and students also have access to the Nook, the School Store, and Stewart Snack Bar each day. Two-to-three nights per week the School facilitates 10:00 p.m. delivery of food from local restaurants and the snack bar to dorms.

Families may send food and or groceries to students on the weekends; however, no student or family initiated food deliveries can occur Sunday 8:00 p.m. through Friday 5:00 p.m. (This includes groceries.)

Weekend food deliveries should be sent to 3900 W. Braddock Road, Alexandria, Va. 22302

SENDING YOUR STUDENT A PACKAGE?

MAKE SURE THEY RECEIVE IT BY USING THE PROPER MAILING ADDRESS!

All general mail and packages should be sent to 1200 North Quaker Lane, Alexandria, Va. 22302 Packages sent to alternate Episcopal addresses may not be delivered.

PORTALS

MAKE SURE YOU ARE CONNECTED TO THE PARENT PORTAL

Episcopal’s Parent Portal is a great resource for families that includes links to important information including:

• the searchable school directory;

• your student’s Magnus Health Portal;

• a listing of key campus resources and contact information for dorm heads, advisors, and faculty members;

• a dynamic school calendar and complete listing of upcoming events;

• an archive of recent From the Hill parent newsletters and EHS Weekly bulletins;

• access to LocalLive;

• and much, much more.

If you have issues connecting to the Portal, email communications@episcopalhighschool.org.

STUDENT Handbook 2023-24

To help us get off to a great start and enjoy success all year, we ask you to review the Student Handbook to ensure you are fully informed about the School’s schedule, dynamics, policies, and regulations. If you have questions please refer to the Quick Contacts table on pages 22-23. The handbook is also available on the Parent Portal.

Quick Contacts @

Student’s Advisor

Student’s Dorm

Academics Nate Ebel, Assistant Head for Academics

Student Life Phil Spears, Assistant Head for Student Life

Advising Lucy Goldstein, Dean of Faculty

Christina Holt, Assistant Head for Advancement

Advancement

Porcha Dodson, Annual Giving and Parent Programs

Irfan Latimer, Director of Communications

Academic Support Center Susan Bentley, Director of Academic Support

Athletics Jen Fitzpatrick, Director of Athletics

Business Office Andy Kean, Controller

Chaplain’s Office Betsy Carmody, Head Chaplain

Ashley McDowell Taylor, Dean of Students

Dean of Students

Financial Aid

Chris Davies, Associate Dean of Students

Clark Doyle, Assistant Dean of Students

Vincent Hodge, Director of Financial Aid

Katie Humphries, DO, Medical Director

Beth Blaum, BSN, RN, Director of Health Services

Health Center

Kristin Hosmer, LCSW, Director of Counseling

Rachel Kelly, Head Athletic Trainer

Office of Community + Equity

Louis Smith, Director of Community & Equity

Hispanic Family Liaison Rocio Mendizabal, Hispanic Family Liaison

International Students Tran Kim-Senior, International Student Coordinator

Registrar’s Office Stacey Williams, Registrar SWilliams

Residential Life Amila Williams, Dean of Residential Life AWilliams

Student Activities Jeannie White, Director of Activities JBW

Running late when returning your child from a leave? Last minute request to invite your student to dinner while you are in town on a weeknight? Call the Administrative Duty Officer (ADO) at 703-517-7745.

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Your main liaison with the School, your student’s advisor can field your questions or connect you with the right person on campus

The advisor may refer you to the head of your student’s dorm for questions about dorm life

Questions about course placement and scheduling, add/drop period, and workloads

Questions pertaining to student life on campus

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Academic support, private tutors, accommodations based on educational evaluations, and accommodations for standardized tests

Practice and game times, equipment/gear questions, contacting coaches, early return, etc.

Questions about Smart Tuition

Spiritual life, chapel services, student vestry, etc.

School calendar, Student Handbook and School policies and procedures, student leadership, student clubs, weekend leaves, special leave requests, conduct and discipline, general student concerns

Inquiries related to tuition assistance and support for students on financial aid

Doctor visits, prescriptions, medications, overnight stays in the Health Center, excusing your child from school for sickness or a medical appointment off campus, counseling, etc.

Concerns around health, injuries, and recovery connected to or impacting athletic activities and participation

Student organizations, affinity groups, programming, and special events related to the School’s commitment to community, diversity, equity, and inclusion

Services, support, and guidance for Spanish-speaking families of EHS students and prospective students

International student support, including travel to and from campus

Academic schedules, address changes, transcripts, report cards, and DMV forms

Questions regarding advisory system or dorm life and logistics (summer storage, room lottery, etc.)

Weekend activities and school trips, both domestic and international

1. Hoxton House and Laird Dining Hall

2. Penick Hall

3. Crosland Alumni Cottage

4. Blackford Hall

5. Dalrymple Dormitory

6. Henderson Hall (Hummel/McGuire Dormitories)

7. Patrick Henry Callaway Chapel

8. Baker Science Center

9. West Dormitory

10. North Dormitory

11. deButts Health & Wellness Center

12. Stewart Gymnasium

13. Hummel Learning Center and David H. March Library

14. Bryan Library and School Archives

15. Evans Dormitory

16. Robertson Hall (Anderson/Harrison Dormitories)

17. Hoxton Dormitory

18. Ainslie Arts Center and Pendleton Hall

19. Berkeley Dormitory

20. Faculty Housing

21. McAllister

22. Bocock Wrestling Cage

23. Centennial Gymnasium

24. Goodman Squash Center

25. Flippin Field House

26. Hummel Bowl

27. Hershey Athletics Center

28. Townsend Hall

29. Greenway Field

30. Shuford Tennis Courts

31. Cooper Dawson Diamond

32. Bryant Field

33. Softball Field

34. Coxe Field

35. Track and Field