NEW FAMILY THE HARPETH HALL SCHOOL
GUIDE 2021 — 2022
CONTENTS 1. Welcome 2. Leadership 3. Board of Trustees 4. Mission, Core Purpose, and Values 5. Contact Information 7. Need To Know Information 8. Before School To-Do List 9. The Harpeth Hall Uniform 10. Expenses at Harpeth Hall 11. Communications at Harpeth Hall 12. Before and After School Procedures 13. Giving to Harpeth Hall 14. How to Get Involved 15. Glossary 19. Campus Map
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WELCOME TO
HARPETH HALL Dear Families, It is my great pleasure to welcome you to our school community. Harpeth Hall is a place that encourages academic curiosity, cultivates a sense of belonging, and prepares girls to become purposeful young women ready to make a meaningful impact on the world around them. What your daughter will learn, the relationships she will form, the confidence she will gain, and the growth she will experience here will lay a strong foundation for her future. As you prepare for your family’s first year at Harpeth Hall, this guide answers some questions you may have and provides important contact information. You will receive additional information from our division leaders and school administrators over the summer. Please visit the current families section of HarpethHall.org for the most up-to-date school information. Additionally, please reach out to us at any time. We are grateful that you have chosen Harpeth Hall for your daughter’s education. I am eager to welcome you in person very soon. Warmly,
Jess Hill, Head of School
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LEADERSHIP TEAM
Jess Hill Head of School
Armistead Lemon Director of the Upper School
Judi O’Brien Director of the Middle School
Jessica Bliss Director of Marketing and Communications
MarQuis Chappell Director of Equity and Inclusion
Susan Moll Director of Advancement
Tom Murphy Director of Finance and Operations
Molly Rumsey Director of Information Services
Jessica Viner Director of Admission and Financial Aid
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Jane Berry Jacques ’72
Trudy Ward Carpenter ’76
Noni Nielsen ’93
David Vandewater
Jackie Glover Thompson ’64
2020-2021 BOARD CHAIR AND PRESIDENT Jane Berry Jacques ’72, Chair and President
2020-2021 BOARD MEMBERS Trudy Ward Carpenter ’76, Vice Chair David Vandewater, Vice Chair Jane Allen Greg Averbuch Melanie Patterson Blank ’82 Michelle Gaskin Brown ’01 Brie Brown Buchanan ’99 Craig Buffkin Mary Britton Thompson Cummings ’93 Adelaide Grace Davis ’79 Patty Litton Delony ’66
Noni Nielsen ’93, Treasurer Jackie Glover Thompson ’64, Secretary David Fitzgerald Elizabeth Robbins Hawkins ’82 Whitson Lowe, M.D. Frank Majors Jon Meacham Lauren Melkus ’96 Matthew Miller Amit Misra, Ph.D. Katie Groos Nelson ’80
Carol Len Portis Jay Sangervasi Rachel Reeves Settle ’94 Dana Deaton Verner ’95 Jack Wallace Chris Whitson Crissy Wieck ’96 Tammy Wolcott ’81 Mandy Haynes Young ’85
EX OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS Jess Hill, Head of School Bekah Hassell, Faculty Representative Kate Sherrard Chinn ’93, Alumnae Board President Leigh Fitts ’91, Alumnae Board President-Elect Ellen Maguire Vick ’89, National Advisory Council Chair Barbara Keith Brown Payne ’85, Parents Association President Elizabeth Sullivan, Parents Association President-Elect 3
HARPETH HALL MISSION, CORE PURPOSE, AND VALUES Mission Statement
Harpeth Hall is an independent college preparatory school for young women where each student realizes her highest intellectual ability in the sciences, the humanities, and the arts, and discovers her creative and athletic talents. Harpeth Hall develops responsible citizens who have global perspectives and make meaningful contributions to their communities and the world. With a tradition of excellence and a commitment to life-long learning, Harpeth Hall educates young women to think critically, to lead confidently, and to live honorably.
Faculty Core Purpose
Our core purpose is to nurture a sense of wonder, to instill a will and facility for learning, and to promote cultural understanding, environmental stewardship, and service to others. The pursuit of these goals will inspire students and faculty to combine knowledge with goodness and reflection with action.
Values Statement
The Harpeth Hall community — students and faculty — has chosen respect, integrity, individuality, and trust to be our guiding principles. These values reflect our reverence for expressing kindness toward and acceptance of others, our commitment to diversity, forgiveness, and achieving one’s personal best, and our dedication to the service of others. 4
FOR
QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT
Absences/Early Dismissals Middle School Office 615-297-8578 msoffice@harpethhall.org
Upper School Office
615-298-8184 usoffice@harpethhall.org
Athletics
Kylene Lee Director of Athletics 615-301-9281 kylene.lee@harpethhall.org
Communications
Jessica Bliss Director of Marketing and Communications 615-301-0135 jessica.bliss@harpethhall.org
Counseling and Community Support
Fran Maddox Director of Counseling 615-301-9290 fran.maddox@harpethhall.org
Learning Specialists
Fran Linley Middle School Learning Specialist 615-301-9271 fran.linley@harpethhall.org Dina Stevenson Upper School Learning Specialist 615-346-0122 dina.stevenson@harpethhall.org
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Giving
Annual Fund: Tracy Campbell Director of Annual Giving 615-346-0083 campbell@harpethhall.org Capital/Endowment: Susan Moll Director of Advancement 615-346-0087 moll@harpethhall.org
Harpeth Hall Parents Association (HHPA)
Elizabeth Sullivan HHPA President 2021-2022 615-668-1304 elizabethhsullivan5@gmail.com Jean Ellen Spengler ’92 Middle School Parents Council 615-975-8755 spenglerje@gmail.com
Maintenance
Mike Hoots Facilities Manager 615-346-0095 facilitiesmanager@harpethhall.org
Tuition and Billing
Emily Runzo Student Account Manager 615-346-0081 emily.runzo@harpethhall.org
Middle School Judi O’Brien Director of the Middle School 615-346-0112 judi.obrien@harpethhall.org
Traci Keller Middle School Dean of Students 615-301-9278 keller@harpethhall.org
Main Numbers Souby Hall 615-297-9543 Middle School Office 615-297-8578 Upper School Office 615-298-8184 Library 615-346-0132 Security 615-207-1269
Tania Ford Middle School Administrative Assistant 615-297-8578 msoffice@harpethhall.org
Upper School Armistead Lemon Director of the Upper School 615-298-8184 lemon@harpethhall.org
Pamela Carver Upper School Dean of Students 615-348-0124 pamela.carver@harpethhall.org
Kate McGowan Upper School Dean of Students 615-348-0124 kate.mcgowan@harpethhall.org
Lou Alice Rogers Upper School Administrative Assistant 615-298-8184 usoffice@harpethhall.org 6
NEED TO KNOW INFORMATION
Allergies
Harpeth Hall is a peanut-free campus. We ask parents not to send their children to school with any items that include peanuts. Please speak with the school nurse regarding any allergies of which we should be aware.
Bear Necessities Store (BNS)
BNS is the school spirit store. Currently located in Souby Hall, the store will have a new home in the Athletics and Wellness Center for the start of the 2021-2022 school year. At the store, families can purchase approved Harpeth Hall outerwear and spirit wear, along with fun accessories such as water bottles, car decals, and more. The store is open every Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. when school is in session.
Carpool Etiquette (traffic safety)
• Refrain from cell phone use while driving on campus. • Observe campus entrances and exits. • Observe all directional signs and marked crosswalks. • Observe 10 mph speed limit on campus. • Post carpool name sign in a visible location. • Yield to all pedestrians. • Turn off car when waiting for carpool to start — no idling. • Handicap parking spaces are reserved for those with disabilities. • When entering and leaving campus, observe the 15 mph Metro speed limit while in our school zone.
Campus Security
Harpeth Hall employs three armed security officers who cover the campus in shifts from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday and during on-campus events over the weekend. All buildings on campus are locked. Students, faculty, and staff members wear a Harpeth Hall lanyard with a security access ID card to enter buildings. The on-call security officer can be reached at 615-207-1269.
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Teacher Appreciation
We ask that parents not give gifts to Harpeth Hall faculty, staff, and coaches. The best gift is a note from your daughter. We appreciate all the ways you support the school! Meet the Teachers Nights Both the Upper School and Middle School host meet the teachers nights in the fall. Middle School parents begin in the Frances Bond Davis Theatre and then have an opportunity to meet their daughter’s teachers. Upper School parents begin the evening in their daughter’s advisory group and follow her daily schedule, meeting her academic teachers.
Parent/Teacher Conferences
In the Middle School, specific days are set in the fall and winter for parent/teacher conferences. Middle School students do not attend classes on the fall conference day; however, students attend and lead the winter conference with their parents. The Upper School has one conference day in the fall. Upper School students in grades 10-12 attend and lead their conferences. Pets on Campus For safety reasons, pets of any kind are not allowed on campus grounds.
Visitors During the School Day
Campus visitors are required to check in at Souby Hall or the Middle School office. All visitors will receive an ID badge following a brief security check. We encourage our students to be responsible and ask parents to refrain from bringing items to their daughters that they may have left at home. We believe it can be a beneficial experience to manage the consequences of forgetting an item. There are times when this is unavoidable, and you may bring those items to the carts outside the entrance to the Middle School and outside Massey Center.
Visitor Parking
There are visitor parking spaces available in the Esteswood parking lot by Souby Hall and one visitor spot available in the Hobbs Road parking lot. Visitors may park by the Middle School flagpole for quick visits/drop-offs of less than 10 minutes.
BEFORE SCHOOL
TO-DO LIST
*Note that dates and staffing on campus may change as we continue to follow COVID guidelines outlined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Tennessee Department of Health, and the city of Nashville.
Audition for a Performing Arts Group
Information about dance company and Upper School musical auditions will be available on the back-to-school information page published early summer.
Sign Up for Middle School Sports
Harpeth Hall has an open participation policy for all Middle School sports. Tryouts will take place during the first two days of practice for fall sports to assign girls to an appropriate team. Information about Middle School athletic opportunities is available in the Middle School news section on the current families page at HarpethHall.org. If you are interested in participating on a summer basketball team, please fill out the interest form by May 24. If you are interested in participating on a fall sports team, please fill out the form by August 1. Try Out for Upper School Athletics Tryouts will take place during the first two days of practice for fall sports. Information about Upper School athletic opportunities is available in the Upper School news section of the current families page at HarpethHall.org. Students interested in a fall sport or basketball must submit the interest form by May 24.
Submit Athletic Forms
All students are required to submit a Harpeth Hall physician’s report annually. Upper School athletes must submit their form prior to the start of their season, or no later than August 1 for sports that begin after that date. The Athletics Department will notify athletes if an earlier date is necessary. A link to the form will be available on the backto-school information page on the current families page of the website.
Complete Back-to-School Forms Before August 1
Harpeth Hall’s back-to-school information page will contain links to many valuable resources for the 2021-2022 school year. You will find a link on the current families page on the Harpeth Hall website this summer. Parents will receive a series of emails that link to the back-to-school information page, which includes reading lists, textbook lists, supply lists, uniform information, and more. Parents will be asked to complete a series of required back-toschool forms for their daughter, including medical forms, immunization forms, media releases, and trip agreement forms. These forms are required for every Harpeth Hall student each year and must be submitted by August 1.
Purchase Uniforms
The Harpeth Hall Parents Association hosts a Hang-Up Sale (gently worn uniform sale) before school starts. Dates and location of the sale will be promoted in the back-toschool email series. New uniforms can be purchased at the Mills Uniform store (204 Ward Circle, Suite 400, Brentwood) or at www.millswear.com. For online purchases, please use Harpeth Hall school code: 3816. Mills customer service can be reached at 1-800-541-1850. For any additional questions, please contact Lisa Hall, Associate Director of Admission, at 615-346-0139.
Attend New Student Orientation
Information on new student orientation, including dates and times, will be available during the summer. All new students should plan to attend.
Order New Textbooks
Information on textbooks for the 20212022 school year will be communicated through the back-to-school email series this summer. You will receive step-by-step instructions on how to order textbooks for your daughter. 8
WE ARE AVAILABLE DURING THE SUMMER If you have any questions, the following offices are open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday.
• Advancement Office
• College Counseling Office
• Athletics Department
• Communications Department
• Bear Cave/Technology Help Desk (8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday or by appointment)
• Middle School Office
• Business Office
• Office of Admission and Financial Aid • Souby Hall • Upper School Office
THE HARPETH HALL
UNIFORM Daily Uniform
The Harpeth Hall uniform includes the Campbell plaid skirt (no shorter than 3 inches above the knee), long- or short-sleeve white, green, or gray polo shirts with the HH logo, tall or calf-length white socks, and uniform shoes.
Dress Uniform
Campbell Plaid skirt (no shorter than 3-inches above the knee), long- or short-sleeve white button-down shirt with HH emblem, tall or calf-length white socks, and uniform shoes. Note: Students may also wear the dress uniform shirt as part of the daily uniform, if desired.
All Middle School students will receive a P.E. uniform (white T-shirt and athletic shorts with the HH logo) on the first day of P.E. class. While Upper School students may wear athletic clothing with the HH logo purchased from the Bear Necessities Store or clothing issued by the Athletics Department, they, too, will receive a P.E. uniform in wellness or strength and conditioning classes. Additional uniform guidelines can be found in the 20212022 Student Handbook, available before school starts.
Dress for Middle School Dance Classes
The Harpeth Hall lanyard and security access ID card are part of the uniform and must be worn visibly around the neck at all times.
Middle School students in grades 5, 6, and 8 wear black leggings and the HH logo P.E. T-shirt for classes. Seventh graders do not change clothes, and the school supplies tap shoes if a student does not have her own.
Uniform Shoe
Athletic Uniforms
Lanyard and Security Access ID Card
The approved shoes for 2021-2022 are white or gray athletic shoes with white or gray shoelaces.
Outerwear
During the winter months, a student may wear her own winter coat to school and when moving from building to building; however, only Harpeth Hall outerwear may be worn inside the buildings. 9
P.E. Uniform
The HH P.E. T-shirt and shorts should be worn for Upper School wellness and athletic practices.
EXPENSES AT HARPETH HALL
Tuition at Harpeth Hall includes:
• Student meal plan • Student admission to all on-campus plays, concerts, and regular season athletic events • Athletic team uniforms and regular season travel • Student accident insurance • School yearbook • Middle School class trips
Expenses Beyond Tuition
• Books: Approximately $250 to $500 depending on grade level • Technology fee: Middle School ($350 annual fee) Upper School ($400 annual fee) • School uniform: A complete new uniform is approximately $200 - $250. A gently-worn uniform can be purchased from the Hang-Up Sale for a reduced price. • P.E. uniform (approximately $40)
Optional Expenses
• Athletic Team expenses: Athletic equipment necessary for a particular sport, such as practice gear, cleats, lacrosse stick, softball, glove, etc., is purchased by families. Families maintain possession of their equipment after the season. • Dance Company expenses: There is no fee to participate in dance company, although there are incidental expenses such as shoes, leotards, tights, makeup, and tech-week food. Most costumes are provided. • Choir: 7th/8th choir dress is $60 new; Upper School choir dress is $81 new. There are previously worn dresses available for purchase ($30 for Middle School, $40 for Upper School).
• Orchestra: Instrument rentals are approximately $35-$60/month; Middle School and Upper School orchestra uniform is $56. • AP exam fee is $94 per exam. • Upper School art classes include a $150 fee for yearlong studio art or photography classes, a $75 fee for semester-long studio art or photography classes, and a $50 fee for semester-long media arts class. • Upper School Winterim trips: Juniors and seniors are eligible to participate in Winterim travel which includes academic trips, international exchanges, and internships in New York City and Washington, D.C. These trips are optional. The majority of our students participate in Nashville-based internships. • Some co-curricular activities, mixers, and dances are an additional expense with an average ticket price of $10.
Please know:
• The technology fee is reduced in proportion with financial aid received. • For families receiving financial assistance, additional resources are available to help with expenses beyond tuition including textbooks, uniforms, co-curricular activities, college application costs, Winterim experiences, and other aspects of the Harpeth Hall experience. For questions, contact the Office of Admission and Financial Aid at 615-346-0126 or financialaid@harpethhall.org.
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COMMUNICATIONS AT HARPETH HALL
Emergency Communication System
In the event of a campus emergency or inclement weather that may delay the opening of school, close school, or cancel after-school activities, the Harpeth Hall communications team posts information on the website and notifies parents through email and text messages. The school collects contact information for all families through the back-to-school forms each August.
Student Handbook and Directory
The student handbook contains student policies and expectations. A digital version of the student handbook is available on the current families page on the website. The directory contains household information about each student and should not be used for solicitations or shared with/given to third parties. Please consult the current families page on the website for the most up-to-date information on family addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses. The online directory is password protected, and you must log in to access it.
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HarpethHall.org
The Harpeth Hall website provides information about current and upcoming events on campus. Parents may access daily and monthly calendars, their daughter’s report card, athletic schedules, dance rehearsals, news, newsletters, social media posts, and more.
Harpeth Hall Communications
@HarpethHall is a weekly parent newsletter delivered by email every Thursday afternoon. It showcases stories about our students and faculty, provides information on upcoming Harpeth Hall events, and offers updates on important news and information for families. Daily Announcements are daily emails to students from the division deans of students with information about the next school day. HHPA Newsletter is a newsletter to parents from the HHPA president. Hallways is Harpeth Hall’s alumnae magazine. It celebrates the successes of our students and graduates and offers in-depth stories about what is happening on campus.
Stay Connected All current and new families are encouraged to follow Harpeth Hall on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to receive updates and insights into campus life. Visit our website for the latest stories. Follow Harpeth Hall athletics on Instagram and Twitter @HHAthletics.
BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL
PROCEDURES* Before School Hours and Morning Extended Care for Middle School Students
The school opens at 7 a.m., and we ask that students not arrive before that time. Morning extended care is available on campus from 7 to 7:30 a.m. when school is in session and is provided free of charge. No prior registration is required, and drop-ins are welcome. Middle School students arriving between 7 and 7:30 a.m. should be dropped off in front of the Middle School building and go to the dining hall where a member of the extended care staff will supervise them. More information on morning extended care will be communicated this summer. Carpool Morning carpool begins at 7:30 a.m. Afternoon carpool begins at 3:15 p.m. Use the Hobbs Road entrance for Middle School carpool. Use the Esteswood entrance for Upper School carpool.
Aftercare for Middle School Students
Aftercare is available on campus from 3:30 to 6 p.m. when school is in session and is provided free of charge. Middle School students remaining on campus after carpool ends are checked into aftercare in the dining hall and should be picked up there. Students
waiting for a delayed athletic practice or game, for strength and conditioning (always 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. for Middle School), or dance company rehearsals must attend aftercare until rehearsal or practice begins. Students may not wait in the gallery or an athletic facility for a rehearsal or practice to begin. At the appropriate times, students go to their athletic and dance activities. Students who need to stay for aftercare following their rehearsal or practice return to the dining hall. No prior registration is required, and drop-ins are welcome. More information on aftercare will be communicated this summer.
After School for Upper School Students
Upper School students are not supervised after school. Students are asked to leave the Upper School classroom buildings at the end of the school day. They may study in the library until 5 p.m. and need to leave campus after that time. *Note that dates and staffing on campus may change as we continue to follow COVID guidelines outlined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Tennessee Department of Health, and the city of Nashville.
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GIVING TO HARPETH HALL
The Annual Fund
The Annual Fund is the cornerstone of the fundraising program at Harpeth Hall. As an independent school, Harpeth Hall receives no government funding and relies on tuition and charitable gifts as the primary sources of funding.
How does my gift to The Annual Fund help the school?
Unrestricted gifts to The Annual Fund immediately benefit each student and faculty member by enriching all academic and co-curricular programs. Gifts also support faculty professional development, financial aid, service learning, and the long-term maintenance of our campus. Funds raised are used in the same year they are received.
Who contributes to The Annual Fund?
Alumnae, parents of current students, parents of alumnae, grandparents, faculty, trustees, foundations, matching gifts from corporations, and friends of Harpeth Hall all support the school through The Annual Fund. In 2019-2020, donors gave gifts totaling more than $2 million to The Annual Fund.
How much should I give?
Every gift, no matter the amount, is vital for Harpeth Hall’s success. All donors at all levels are recognized in our Annual Report on Philanthropy.
When and how may I give?
Participation by each family every year is important. Gifts made by check, credit card, or with appreciated securities may be given between July 1 and June 30 of each school year.
How do matching gifts work?
If you or your spouse work for a company that matches charitable contributions, you may be able to double or triple the amount of your gift. Information is available through your company’s human resources department.
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Capital Campaigns and Endowment
Harpeth Hall conducts capital campaigns periodically for bricks and mortar projects and for its endowment. While gifts to The Annual Fund support the daily operations of the school, charitable gifts for capital projects have built the campus that our students enjoy today. From the Ann Scott Carell Library to the Athletic and Wellness Center, each building is the result of individual philanthropy and a commitment to providing educational excellence for girls. Gifts to the endowment provide a permanent source of support for faculty salaries, financial aid, and the long-term maintenance of our campus. Planned gifts may also be directed to endowment. It is our hope that families will support The Annual Fund each year, as well as capital campaigns when underway.
Planned Giving
A planned gift enables you to dedicate financial resources to Harpeth Hall in the way that fits your lifestyle, goals, and financial situation. Planned gifts generally evolve from estate planning, and these gifts range from simple bequests to lifeincome gifts or creative arrangements using retirement-plan benefits. Making a planned gift may allow you to give more than you ever thought possible and, at the same time, benefit from tax advantages or income for a term of years or life. The Founders Society recognizes all who have committed to supporting the school with a planned gift.
For More Information
Contact Director of Advancement, Susan Moll; Director of Annual Giving, Tracy Campbell; or Associate Director of Advancement, Emily Gianis. You may also refer to the Giving section at HarpethHall.org.
HOW TO GET
INVOLVED Harpeth Hall Parents Association
The Harpeth Hall Parents Association (HHPA) comprises all parents and guardians of Harpeth Hall students and fosters a connected community to support all aspects of the Harpeth Hall mission through community events, support of faculty and staff, and fundraising. HHPA Volunteers Consider sharing your time and talents by chairing or joining one of our many HHPA committees or becoming part of the Dads Network. The Harpeth Hall website and the student handbook and directory include HHPA information. Visit the current families page on the Harpeth Hall website for a list of HHPA committees. The HHPA sends a volunteer survey to parents in advance of each school year. Bear Necessities Store (BNS) Volunteer to work at the Bear Necessities Store. The school spirit store is open 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Friday during the school year when school is in session. Admission Preview Day The Office of Admission and Financial Aid hosts its annual Admission Preview Day in November for prospective students and their families. Visitors tour campus, meet faculty, administrators, and students to learn more about Harpeth Hall. Parent volunteers are essential to the success of this event. Volunteer for The Annual Fund Each year, Harpeth Hall parent volunteers ask parents in each grade to make a tax-deductible contribution to The Annual Fund. Harpeth Hall seeks 100% parent participation in The Annual Fund with a gift of any size.
HHPA EVENTS
A complete list is available on the current families page on the website. Join the Harpeth Hall Parents Association group on Facebook. Fall Kick-Off Coffee The HHPA hosts the kick-off coffee each fall. Parents are invited to hear from the HHPA president and learn more about volunteer opportunities. Sunday on Souby Sunday on Souby is Harpeth Hall’s community fall festival presented by the HHPA and the Head’s Young Alumnae Council (HYAC). It brings together past, current, and new families, as well as extended family, alumnae, and neighbors. This free annual event is an opportunity to come together as a community and enjoy student entertainment, carnival inflatables, games, and food. Numerous parents volunteer to help. The Main Event The Main Event is the largest annual fundraiser hosted by the Harpeth Hall Parents Association. This community-building event is held each spring. The theme changes each year and typically includes a dinner, entertainment, and an online auction. The 2020 Main Event featured the Museum of the Moon by Luke Jerram and 2021’s drive-thru event included bluegrass music, gourmet take-home meals, and an opportunity to support our nonprofit partner, The Nashville Food Project. There are many Main Event sub-committees. Sign-ups will begin in the fall. The Main Event provides funding in support of innovative teaching and learning in and out of the classroom. Dads Network The Dads Network is responsible for planning fun events and service projects for daughters and their dads or special friends. The group builds community throughout the year among Harpeth Hall dads.
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HARPETH HALL
GLOSSARY Advisors and Advisory Groups
Middle School students are assigned an advisor every year, and Upper School students are assigned advisors for two years. The advisor serves as an academic counselor, student advocate, or a liaison between the student, parent, or another faculty member. Middle School students begin each day in advisory groups and also will meet once during the seven-day rotation. Upper School students meet with their advisory groups once a week during community time.
Angkor, Ariston, Eccowasin, and Triad
Harpeth Hall has four spirit clubs originating from our predecessor school, Ward-Belmont. Each student belongs to one of these clubs and participates in friendly athletic and academic competitions with the others. Students are randomly assigned to clubs unless the student has a family member who attended Harpeth Hall or Ward-Belmont and was in a specific club.
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Athletic and Wellness Center
The AWC is the 60,000-square-foot fitness facility that includes the green gym, gray gym, and wellness, yoga, training, and weight rooms. Outdoor athletic spaces include the Dugan Davis Track and Soccer Complex, tennis facility, softball field, and a competition-size practice field.
The Bear Cave
Harpeth Hall technology support is located on the lower level of the library and is open every school day from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. when school is in session. Students may take their laptops to the Bear Cave for repair, troubleshooting, or questions. Most repairs will take place within the same day (often within the hour). In the event that a laptop requires more extensive repair, the student will be provided with a loaner laptop until hers can be returned.
Bear Families
Bear families are small groups of 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students that meet together to play games and have fun. Eighth grade students lead all activities.
Bear Necessities Store
The BNS is the school spirit store soon to be located in the Athletic and Wellness Center. At the store, families can purchase approved Harpeth Hall outerwear and spirit wear, along with fun accessories such as water bottles, car decals, and more. The store is open every Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. when school is in session. Additional HH logo gear can also be purchased online at the Sideline store. A link to the virtual store can be found in your back-to-school emails this summer and your weekly @HarpethHall newsletter during the school year.
Bullard Gymnasium
This multi-purpose space in the heart of the Upper School will be under renovation for part of the 2021-22 school year as it is transformed into the Bullard Bright IDEA Lab, an innovative teaching, learning, and gathering space.
Campbell Plaid
Harpeth Hall’s official uniform plaid.
Class Year
A student’s class year is indicated by an apostrophe and the graduating year. For example, Jane Honeybear ’28.
Counseling Services
Full-time, licensed counselors are available during school hours to address family, individual, and group counseling needs of our students. The goal of Harpeth Hall’s counseling department is to provide a safe and healthy environment for all students.
Faculty Office Hours
From 7:30 to 8 a.m. each morning except during late-start Wednesdays, students may meet with teachers to ask questions about course material, homework, or class projects.
HHPA
Harpeth Hall Parents Association
The Hang-Up Sale
Harpeth Hall’s gently-used school uniform sale is held monthly in the basement of Souby Hall. Sale details are promoted in the weekly @HarpethHall newsletter.
Honeybear
Harpeth Hall’s school mascot
The Honor System
An honor code for students that includes no lying, cheating, stealing, or bullying. All faculty reinforce the importance of honor and integrity in class. Students subscribe to the Honor Pledge and often sign it on assignments. The pledge states, “I have neither given nor received help on this test, and I will not discuss it until all students have completed it.”
Honor Day
On the last day of school for all Middle School students, we honor the 8th grade class for the completion of the Middle School program. Students in 5th, 6th, and 7th grades are required to attend Honor Day.
Kirkman House
Located on the Estes Road side of campus behind the Daugh W. Smith Middle School, Kirkman is the official residence of the Head of School. Advancement, HHPA, and other school events may take place at Kirkman House.
Lady of the Hall
The Lady of the Hall is the most cherished award that a senior can receive. Selected by the Upper School faculty, staff, and student body, this young woman exemplifies the highest ideals of Harpeth Hall — integrity, kindness, and loyalty to others and to her school. Her character is as strong as her intellect. Each grade level selects a student representative to serve on the Lady of the Hall’s court at Step Singing.
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Late-start Wednesdays
New for the 2021-2022 school year, school will begin at 9 a.m. on Wednesday for Middle School and Upper School students.
Learning Resources
The Middle School and Upper School learning specialists act as resources to recommend evaluations and develop individual learning plans for students. The learning specialists also reinforce skills including organization, time management, academic planning, study strategies, essay and research paper writing, and test taking.
Library
The Ann Scott Carell Library serves all students in grades 5-12. It is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. when school is in session. Eighth grade students may study in the library after school until 4:45 p.m. and then must be signed out by a parent/guardian or go to Harpeth Hall aftercare. Upper School students may study in the library until 5 p.m.
The Library Board Room
A meeting area on the lower level of the library.
The Jack C. Massey Center for Mathematics and Science
The two-story building on the south end of the Upper School that houses the math and science departments.
The Max
Patton Visual Arts Center
Home to all visual arts and art history classes.
Pods
Grade-level student gathering areas in the Middle and Upper schools. Pods for 5th and 6th grade students are on the lower level of the Middle School, and 7th and 8th grade pods are on the upper level. Class meetings are held in pods. In the Upper School, 9th grade students gather on the third floor of the Wallace wing, 10th grade students gather on the second floor of Wallace, juniors gather in the Massey lobby, and seniors gather in the Senior House and Gambill Courtyard.
PowerSchool
Our online learning management system where students can access resources and assignments posted by their teachers.
Richards Room
An 100-seat lecture hall on the second level of Patton Visual Arts Center. This space is used frequently for parent meetings.
Saturday School/Detention
When a student does not abide by community rules and expectations, she may receive demerits and be required to serve a detention (Middle School) or Saturday School (Upper School). If a student cannot serve on a Saturday due to religious observance, another day is arranged.
A student café in the dining hall that offers healthy options for purchase before and after school.
School Colors
The Idanelle McMurry Center
Located between the Massey Center and Souby Hall, the Senior House is decorated, maintained, and used by the current senior class.
Our performing arts center houses Morrison Gymnasium where orchestra classes meet and the Frances Bond Davis Theatre, a 700-seat auditorium and community gathering space. Performing arts classes are held in this building.
MS
The abbreviation for Middle School. The official name is the Daugh W. Smith Middle School. 17
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Senior House
Smart Tuition
Harpeth Hall’s online student tuition billing platform available at parent.smart-tuition.com.
Souby Hall
The original brick building on campus that includes administrative offices. The building is named after Susan S. Souby, Harpeth Hall’s first Head of School.
Step Singing
Held the Sunday before graduation, Step Singing is a year-end event when the leadership of the school is passed from the senior class to the junior class. At this ceremony, which was brought to Harpeth Hall from Ward-Belmont, the junior and senior classes sing their class songs on the steps of the library and honor the Lady of the Hall. All Upper School students are required to attend Step Singing, and Middle School students are encouraged to attend.
Sunnybrook
The house behind the Athletic and Wellness Center where the Advancement and Alumnae Relations offices are located.
The TSSAA Athletic Dead Period
A two-week period during the summer (June 28 - July 11, 2021) when all athletics cease per the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA). For detailed information concerning the dead period and other regulations, visit tssaa.org.
US
The abbreviation for Upper School. The official name is the Hortense Bigelow Ingram Upper School.
Veracross
The student database that includes online school/family directories, report cards, and student schedules. It is password protected and accessible through the current families page of the Harpeth Hall website.
Wallace Wing
Located on the north end of the Upper School building, this wing houses the English, history, social sciences, and world languages departments.
Ward-Belmont
Formed in 1913 by the merging of Ward Seminary and Belmont College for Young Women, Ward-Belmont was a college preparatory day school and junior college. It was the first junior college in the South to receive full accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. After it closed in 1951, a group of Nashvillians founded The Harpeth Hall School. Harpeth Hall was modeled after and still derives many traditions from Ward-Belmont.
Winterim
Started in 1973, Winterim is a three-week program in January that offers Upper School students experiential learning opportunities. Students in 9th and 10th grades return to campus after winter break with an alternative schedule that allows them to take courses that expand the Harpeth Hall curriculum. Examples include: finance, neuroscience, medical robotics, forensic science, sketch comedy and the female voice, the royal family, ukulele, and fencing. Juniors and seniors participate in a range of experiences including academic travel to places such as India, Chile, Kenya, and Great Britain; internships in locations such as New York City, Washington, D.C., and Nashville; language immersion trips in France, Italy, and Spain; and independent study opportunities.
Alma Mater
O Harpeth Hall, O place beloved, Thy beauty crowns the hills; In strength and grace thy walls arise Above the woodland still. Our voices ring with happiness, Our hearts are filled with pride, As here each girl finds for herself The joys that will abide. So light of heart and free, we pledge Allegiance through the years. As old girls with the new girls share The pleasure that endears. Thy standard from the hilltop waves In dark magnolia green And of thy destiny so fair Proud privilege to sing! — Martha Corwin Gregory 18
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