THE HARPETH HALL SCHOOL
SENIOR
Information
GUIDE 2017 — 2018
IMPORTANT SENIOR EVENTS Your daughter’s senior speech (ask her which day she is speaking) Plaid Dash Saturday, August 26, 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. HH-MBA College Financial Aid Night Monday, August 28, 6:30 p.m. in Pfeffer Lecture Hall at MBA
Senior Parent Night Tuesday, September 5, 6:30 p.m. in Richards Room Upper School Meet the Teacher Night Thursday, September 14, 6:30 p.m. Senior Recognition Assembly Friday, September 15, 1:05 to1:45 p.m. Sunday on Souby Sunday, October 1, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. No School for Seniors- College Visit Day Wednesday, October 11 Mother (Special Friend)-Daughter Coffee Wednesday, October 18, 7:15 to 8:45 a.m. in Morrison Gym (coffee), Frances Bond Davis Theatre (program)
Winterim Travel Meeting (for students traveling with a Harpeth Hall group & their parents): Monday, December 11, 6:30 p.m. in the Dining Hall
HH-MBA Transition to College Program for Parents of Seniors Thursday, February 8, 6:30 p.m. in Pfeffer Lecture Hall at MBA
Father (Special Friend)-Daughter Dance Wednesday, February 28, 6:30 p.m. in the Gray Gym, Athletic & Wellness Center
Prom Presentation Saturday, April 14, 7:00 p.m. in Frances Bond Davis Theatre, Reception following for parents of seniors at Kirkman House
Almost Alumnae Luncheon (for seniors and their moms/special friends): Thursday, May 3, 12:25 to 1:45 p.m. in Bullard Gymnasium
Awards Day Friday, May 18, 9:00 a.m. on Souby Lawn (Parents are welcome. If your daughter is receiving an award, you will be notified two weeks beforehand.)
Powder Puff Game (seniors vs. juniors) Saturday, May 26, 11:00 a.m. on Dugan Davis Soccer Field
Step Singing Sunday, May 27, 6:00 p.m. on Souby Lawn Graduation Monday, May 28, 6:00 p.m. on Souby Lawn 2 Graduation Celebration Monday, May 28, 11:00 p.m. until Tuesday, May 29, 5:00 a.m.
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS Almost Alumnae Luncheon The Harpeth Hall Alumnae Association sponsors a luncheon honoring the Senior class and their mothers (special friends) in May. This fun and nostalgic event kicks-off the end of the year festivities.
College T-shirt Day Seniors are allowed to wear the T-shirt of the college they plan to attend along with their plaid skirt on May 11, 2018.
College Visits Seniors are allowed three days of excused absences to visit colleges. Parents should email the student’s primary College Counselor, including the day the student will be absent, and the name of the college(s) she will visit. The College Counselor will then give the student the College Visit Absence Form, which must be signed by all teachers and turned in to Ms. Stockdale before the trip.
Exam Exemptions Seniors who have a 90% average grade for the entire year (or in some cases for the second semester in a full-year course) and are recommended for exemption by the teacher may be exempt from their final spring examination. Seniors with excessive absences (more than five class periods per semester) will not be exempt from spring exams, regardless of their grade in a course.
Graduation Celebration This is an off-site overnight party sponsered by the Senior parents for graduating Seniors from 11 p.m. on Monday, May 28 until 5 a.m. on Tuesday, May 29. Parents willing to volunteer should contact the Senior Parent chairs.
Prom Presentation Seniors are presented during prom presentation by the person of their choice.
Senior House Located between the Massey Wing of the Upper School and Souby Hall, the Senior House is decorated, maintained, and used by the current Senior class.
Senior Off Campus Lunch Once a month, Seniors are allowed to dress up and go off campus during lunch. No inappropriate casual clothes will be allowed.
Senior Privileges During second semester, after Winter Formal, Seniors may be granted the privilege of leaving campus early or coming late based on their schedule. Students must be in good academic and disciplinary standing to receive this privilege. Written parental permission is required for a senior to leave before the end of the school day.
Senior Recognition Breakfast Seniors arrive at 7:15 a.m. on Senior Recognition Day to enjoy breakfast on the Senior patio, courtesy of the Harpeth Hall Parents Association (HHPA). Parents willing to bring food for the breakfast should contact the Senior class moms.
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WHITE DRESSES White Dresses* White dresses are worn as a long established tradition at the Senior Recognition Assembly, Step Singing, and Graduation. The emphasis is on the girls and the ceremony, not the dresses. Dresses should be simple, and hopefully not a major expense. We hope the girls will consider wearing the same white dress to more than one event. Please know that girls often borrow a white dress. *Any student who is unable to follow these guidelines due to religious, cultural, or personal reasons, may speak with one of our counselors or the division director so that accommodations may be considered.
Senior Recognition Assembly (September 15) On the day of Senior Recognition Assembly, all Seniors wear a white dress (no shorter than 3 inches above the top of the knee) and shoes or sandals, which are white or neutral in color. No strapless dresses, unless covered by a white sweater, and no plunging necklines.
Step Singing (May 27) Seniors wear a white dress (knee-length or longer) or white skirt (knee-length or longer) and white blouse. Students must also wear shoes or sandals, which are white or neutral in color. No strapless dresses, unless covered by a white sweater, and no plunging necklines.
Graduation (May 28) Seniors wear a white dress (ankle or floor length). Students are asked to also wear shoes or sandals, which are white or neutral in color. No plunging necklines. The Seniors carry roses provided by Harpeth Hall.
CONTACTS Armistead Lemon, Director of the Upper School; lemon@harpethhall.org, (615) 346-0085 Jenny Byers, Director of College Counseling; byers@harpethhall.org, (615) 346-0080 Amy Evans, Associate Director of College Counseling; amy.evans@harpethhall.org, (615) 346-0093 Denard Jones, Associate Director of College Counseling; denard.jones@harpethhall.org, (615) 301-9274 Liz Stockdale, Dean of Students, liz.stockdale@harpethhall.org, (615) 346-0124 Lou Alice Rogers, Upper School Administrative Assistant, usoffice@harpethhall.org, (615) 298-8184
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SENIOR YEAR
ADDITIONAL EXPENSES Advanced Placement (AP) Exams All students enrolled in an AP course are expected to take the AP exam. Each AP exam is $94; a check made payable to Harpeth Hall for the cost of AP exams is due before spring break.
Class Ring (Optional) Available to Seniors who did not order a ring Junior year. Order information will be available in mid-September and due in early October. Cost $255-$600 (Harpeth Hall rings are signet or birthstone rings). Questions: Contact Mike Smiley at Herff Jones, (615) 329-2504 or mike@mikesmiley.com.
College Application Expenses SAT SAT with Essay registration fee: $60 Fee for sending SAT scores (per college, per report): $12
ACT ACT with Writing registration fee: $62.50 Fee for sending ACT scores (per college, per report): $13
College Application Fees (Vary by college) College Enrollement Deposit Once a student decides which college or university she will attend, there is usually an enrollment deposit as well as a housing deposit. Many colleges also have a required fee for orientation.
Graduation Celebration (Optional) Overnight party hosted by senior parents following graduation. Contracts and information will be sent in early April through @Harpeth Hall. The cost is $150.
Graduation Invitations (Optional) Seniors will receive information about the Harpeth Hall graduation invitation, name card, and thank you note in December from Herff Jones. Questions: Contact Mike Smiley at Herff Jones, (615) 329-2504 or mike@mikesmiley.com.
Graduation Pictures (Optional) Seniors will recieve information in the spring about individual graduation pictures and the class graduation picture. Questions: Contact Uchida Photography, (615) 662-0706, www.uchidaphotography.com
Prom (Optional) Ticket price includes dinner (cost varies from year to year)
Step Singing/Graduation DVD (Optional) Seniors will recieve information about ordering a DVD of Step Singing and Graduation. The cost is $30. Questions: Contact Jim Hunter at Whitehouse Productions, (615) 672-5498, jhunter307@aol.com
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2017-2018 Calendar (* Parents are Invited!)
Fall Semester August
November
August 23 - Opening Convocation, (Special
November 16 - Senior Off-Campus Lunch,
Schedule)
12:25 to 1:45 p.m.
Musical
Concert
September
Friends Day (Special Schedule)
August 30 through September 2 - HH/MBA November 16 through 18 - Fall Dance November 20 - MS Grandparents/Special
November 22 through 26 - Thanksgiving Break September 4 - Labor Day/No School September 5 - Senior Parent Night*, 6:30 p.m. November 28 - HH/MBA Collaborative September 11 - Special All School Assembly, Discussions, 6:30 p.m. at MBA Dress Uniform
September 14 - Meet the Teacher Night*,
December
6:30 p.m.
December 4 - Winter Orchestra Concert, 6:30 p.m. December 7 - Winter Choral Concert, 6:30 p.m. 1:05 to 1:45 p.m., Theatre September 18 - Optional college Application and December 11 - Winterim Travel Meeting, 6:30 p.m. December 13 - Half Day (Special Schedule) Essay Work session, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. September 23 - Fall at the Hall, 8:00 p.m., Souby December 14,15,18,19, & 20- Semester September 15 - Senior Recognition Assembly*,
Lawn
September 28 - Senior Off-Campus Lunch, 12:25 to 1:45 p.m.
October October 1 - Sunday on Souby*, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. October 3 - HH/MBA Dinner Discussions, 6:30 p.m. at MBA
October 9 - Optional college Application and Essay Work session, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. October 11 - Senior Holiday - No School for Seniors October 12 through 15 - Fall Break October 18 - Mother/Special Friend/Daughter Coffee* (Special Schedule) October 27 - Senior Off-Campus Lunch, 12:25 to 1:45 p.m.
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Exams
December 21, 2017 through January 1, 2018 - Winter Break!
for Seniors & Parents (* Parents are Invited!)
Spring Semester January
April
January 2 through 19 - Winterim January 22 - Freedom from Chemical
April 3 - Senior lunch at Kirkman House,
Dependency (Special Schedule)
February February 3 - Winter Formal February 8 - HH/MBA Transition to College Program for Parents 6:30 p.m., at MBA February 9 - Senior Off-Campus Lunch, 12:25 to 1:45 p.m. February 13 - HH/MBA Collaborative Discussions, 6:30 p.m. at MBA February 15 - George Washington Day* (Special Schedule) February 16 through19 - President’s Day Weekend February 28 - Father/Special Friend/Daughter Dance, 6:30 p.m. in Gray Gym
12:25 to 1:45 p.m. April 4 - HH/MBA Collaborative Discussions, 6:30 p.m. at MBA April 13 - No School/Faculty In-Service April 14 - Prom* April 19 - Cum Laude Assembly* April 24 - Senior Off-Campus Lunch, 12:25 to 1:45 p.m. April 26 through 28 - Spring Dance Concert
May May 1 - Spring Choral Concert, 6:30 p.m. May 3 - Almost Alumnae Luncheon*, 12:25 to
1:45 p.m., Bullard Gym May 3 - Spring Orchestra Concert, 6:30 p.m. May 7 through 11 - AP Exams May 11 - College T-shirt Day May 14 through 18 - AP Exams March May 17 - Senior Fun Day May 18 - Awards Day*, 9:00 a.m., Souby Lawn March 1 through 3 - Spring Drama May 21 through 25- Semester Exams March 3 - Lwala Dodgeball Tournament May 27 - Step Singing, 6:00 p.m., Souby Lawn March 14 - Senior Off-Campus Lunch, 12:25 to May 28 - Graduation, 6:00 p.m., Souby Lawn 1:45 p.m. May 28 - Graduation Celebration, 11:00 p.m. March 16 through 25 - Spring Break until Tuesday, May 29, 5:00 a.m. March 30 through April 1 - Long Spring Weekend
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6 Patton Visual Arts Center • Richards Room 7 Dugan Davis Track and Soccer Complex 8 Kirkman House 9 Hortense Bigelow Ingram Upper School 10 Bullard Gymnasium 11 Sunnybrook • Advancement / Alumnae Office 12 Athletic and Wellness Center 13 Parking 14 Parking 15 Parking
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