NEW FAMILY
GUIDE 2022 — 2023
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. How to Get Involved 14. Giving to Harpeth Hall 15. Glossary
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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. You may also log on to the current families section of HarpethHall.org for the most up-to-date school information. Additionally, reach out to us at any time. We are grateful that you have chosen Harpeth Hall for your daughter’s education. Warmly,
Jess Hill, Head of School
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LEADERSHIP TEAM
Jess Hill Head of School
Frances Fondren-Bales 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 2022-2023 BOARD CHAIR AND PRESIDENT Crissy Wieck ’96
2022-2023 BOARD MEMBERS Trudy Ward Carpenter ’76, Vice Chair Amit Misra, Vice Chair Noni Nielsen ’93, Treasurer Frank Majors, Secretary Jane Allen Greg Averbuch Bahar Azhdari ’00 Melanie Patterson Blank ’82 Michelle Gaskin Brown ’01 Kate Sherrard Chinn ’93 Mary Britton Thompson Cummings ’93 Adelaide Grace Davis ’79 Shani Dowell David Fitzgerald Benjamin S. Gambill III
Greg Hagood Elizabeth Robbins Hawkins ’82 Hal Hess Jane Berry Jacques ’72 Whitson Lowe Lauren Melkus ’96 John Morris Katie Groos Nelson ’80 Arie Nettles Reid Patton ’14 Barbara Keith Brown Payne ’85
Michelle Wolfe Proctor ’89 Amy Richards Jay Sangervasi Alison Smith ’79 Dana Deaton Verner ’95 Jack Wallace Chris Whitson Tammy Wolcott ’81
HONORARY TRUSTEES Jean Ann Banker Melinda Owen Bass ’58 Nancy Graves Beveridge ’80 Varina Frazer Buntin ’61 Linda Williams Dale ’56 Delta Anne Davis ’73 Patty Litton Delony ’66 Robert S. Doolittle Amy Grant ’78 Barbara Richards Haugen ’68 John Rivers Ingram Martha Rivers Ingram Robert Weeks Kitchel
Kenneth J. Melkus Britton H. Nielsen Norris Nielsen Richard W. Oliver Barbara Massey Rogers ’56 Susan Willingham Simons ’60 W. Lucas Simons Mary Schlater Stumb ’53 Jackie Glover Thompson ’64 Emily Cate Tidwell ’75 Peggy Smith Warner ’54 Dudley Brown White ’49 Reese Witherspoon ’94
EX OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS Jess Hill, Head of School Kristen Meltesen, Faculty Representative Kendra Abkowitz Brooks ’03, Alumnae Board President Ellen Green Hoffman ’04, Alumnae Board President-Elect Ellen Maguire Vick ’89, National Advisory Council Chair Ansel Cline, Parents Association President Mary Cady Bolin, 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 lifelong 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 615-346-0135 jessica.bliss@harpethhall.org
Counseling and Community Support
Fran Maddox Director of Counseling 615-346-0086 fran.maddox@harpethhall.org
Learning Specialists
Middle School Learning Specialist 615-301-9271 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) 2022-2023 Ansel Cline HHPA President anselcline@yahoo.com
Susan Tatman Middle School Parent Council susan_tatman@hotmail.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
Main Numbers
Judi O’Brien Director of the Middle School 615-346-0112 judi.obrien@harpethhall.org
Souby Hall 615-297-9543
Traci Keller Middle School Dean of Students 615-301-9278 keller@harpethhall.org
Tania Ford Middle School Administrative Assistant 615-297-8578 msoffice@harpethhall.org
Middle School Office 615-297-8578 Upper School Office 615-298-8184 Library 615-346-0132 Security 615-207-1269 Aftercare 615-238-4701
Upper School Frances Fondren-Bales Director of the Upper School 615-298-8184 usoffice@harpethhall.org
Pamela Carver Upper School Dean of Students 615-348-0124 pamela.carver@harpethhall.org or deanofstudents@harpethhall.org
Kate McGowan Upper School Dean of Students 615-348-0124 kate.mcgowan@harpethhall.org or deanofstudents@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, by emailing nurse@harpethhall.org.
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. 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 in their daughter’s advisory group and follow her daily schedule, meeting her academic teachers.
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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. Students in grades 10-12 attend and lead their conferences. Parents of 9th grade students meet with their daughter’s advisor. Pets on Campus For safety reasons, pets are not allowed on campus grounds. 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.
Visitors During the School Day
Campus visitors are required to check in at the Middle School or Upper School offices. All visitors will receive an ID badge following a brief security check. We encourage our students to be responsible, and we ask parents to refrain from bringing items to campus that their daughters 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 in the Upper School.
Visitor Parking
There are visitor parking spaces available in the Esteswood parking lot by Souby Hall. There are also visitor spots in the Hobbs Road parking lot near the main entrance to the Athletic and Wellness Center and near the Middle School flagpole. Visitors may park along the drive by the Middle School flagpole for quick visits/drop-offs of less than 10 minutes.
BEFORE SCHOOL
TO-DO LIST
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 and shared via email.
Sign Up for Middle School Sports
Harpeth Hall has an open participation policy for all 5th and 6th grade sports. Team selections will be held during the first week of each sports season. Harpeth Hall has many opportunities within 13 different sports at the 7th and 8th grade level. Tryouts will be held the week prior to the start of the season. One non-cut sport will be offered during each season. 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 in summer basketball or any other sport throughout the 2022-2023 school year, please fill out the interest form on the current families page by June 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 June 1.
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 May 27 for sports that begin after that date. The athletic department will notify athletes if an earlier date is necessary. A link to the form is available under the forms tab on the current families page of the website.
Order New Textbooks
Information on textbooks for the 20222023 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.
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 2022-2023 school year. 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-to-school 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. New additions to our uniform will be announced later this summer and will include optional items only available through Lands End. More information will be available in the back-to-school emails. For any additional questions, please contact Associate Director of Admission Lisa Hall, at 615-346-0139 or hall@harpethhall.org.
Attend New Student Orientation
Information on new student orientation, including dates and times, will be available during the summer. Tentative dates are August 11 for Upper School students and August 15 for Middle School students. All new students should plan to attend. 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
• Athletic Office
• Communications Office
• 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 dress 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
The dress uniform includes the dress 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.
Lanyard and Security Access ID Card
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.
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.
Uniform Shoe
The approved shoes for 2022-2023 are white or gray athletic shoes with white or gray shoelaces.
Dress for P.E., Wellness, and Strength and Conditioning Classes
The required uniform for all students participating in physical education, wellness, or strength and conditioning classes includes any Harpeth Hall T-shirt in school colors (green, gray, or white) and athletic shorts with the HH logo. All new students will receive a uniform (white HH T-shirt and athletic shorts with the HH logo) on the first day of their P.E., wellness, or strength and conditioning class. Additional T-shirts in school colors with the HH logo may be purchased from The Harpeth Hall Spirit Store, the Hang-Up Sale, and online through the BSN Sideline store. If a student requires an additional P.E. uniform, it may be purchased throughout the school year through a link found in the @HarpethHall newsletter. Those purchases will be distributed by the P.E. department. Additional uniform guidelines can be found in the 2022-2023 Student and Parent Handbook, available at the start of the school year.
Dress for Middle School Dance Classes
Middle School students in 5th, 6th, and 8th grades wear black leggings and the HH logo P.E. T-shirt from P.E. class. Students in 7th grade participate in tap class and do not change clothes. Harpeth Hall supplies tap shoes if a student does not have her own.
Athletic Uniforms
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EXPENSES AT HARPETH HALL
Tuition at Harpeth Hall includes:
Optional Expenses
• Aftercare (for Middle School students)
• Athletic equipment: Gear necessary for a particular sport, such as cleats, lacrosse stick, softball glove, etc., is purchased by families. Families maintain possession of their equipment after the season.
• Athletic team uniforms and regular season travel • Choir dresses and orchestra uniforms • Class trips (for Middle School students) • Field trips • Lunch • Physical education uniforms (for Middle School and new students) • School publications, including the yearbook and student newspaper • Science lab fee • Student admission to all on-campus plays, concerts, and regular season athletic events • Student accident insurance • Technology fee
Expenses Beyond Tuition • Books: Approximately $250 to $500 depending on grade level. For Upper School art classes, the book cost may also 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.
• Dance Company: There is no fee to participate in dance company; there are incidental expenses such as shoes, leotards, tights, makeup, and tech-week food. Most costumes are provided. • Orchestra: Instrument rentals are approximately $35-$60/month. • AP exams: The fee is $94 per exam. • 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. • Events: Some co-curricular activities, mixers, and dances are an additional expense with an average ticket price of $10.
• 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. • Additional P.E. uniform: One new uniform is included free for all Middle School and new Upper School students; additional uniforms cost approximately $40.
Please know: • 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 academic travel, AP exams, 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 handbook for students and families contains student policies and expectations and is distributed digitally 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.
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 (@HHBears), Instagram (@harpeth_hall), and Twitter (@HarpethHall) to receive updates and insights into campus life. Follow Harpeth Hall athletics on Instagram and Twitter @HHAthletics. Follow Harpeth Hall visual and performing arts on Instagram @HarpethHall_Arts.
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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 3:10 p.m. in the Middle School. 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 p.m. to 6 p.m. when school is in session and is provided free of charge. No prior registration is required, and drop-ins are welcome. There is a late pick up fee of $1 per minute for students who remain after 6 p.m. Middle School students remaining on campus after carpool ends are automatically 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 p.m. 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. Students who need to stay for aftercare following their rehearsal or practice must return to the dining hall. 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, junior lobby, and Bullard Bright IDEA Lab until 5 p.m. and need to leave campus after that time.
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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. Harpeth Hall Spirit Store Volunteer to work at the spirit store. Located in the Athletic and Wellness Center, the store is open every Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. 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.
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HHPA Events
A complete list is available on the current families page on the website. Join the Harpeth Hall Parents Association group on Facebook and follow @hh_parents on Instagram. Kickoff Coffee and Activity Fair The HHPA hosts the kickoff coffee and activity fair at the beginning of each school year. 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 family 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 fundraiser hosted by the Harpeth Hall Parents Association. The HHPA is committed to strengthening the Harpeth Hall community and to supporting Harpeth Hall’s position as a nationally recognized innovator in girls education through practices and programs that inspire and enable every girl to reach her potential. The funds generated through The Main Event provide enhancements to teaching and learning beyond the scope of the operating budget. In partnership with school leadership, the HHPA advances Harpeth Hall’s mission of educating girls to think critically, to lead confidently, and to live honorably. There are many sub-committees for The Main Event. Sign-ups will begin in the fall. Dads Network The Dads Network is responsible for planning fun events and service projects for daughters and their dads or other important men in their lives. The group builds community and provides educational opportunities throughout the year for Harpeth Hall dads.
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 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 2020-2021, nearly 3,000 donors gave gifts totaling more than $2.2 million to The Annual Fund.
How much should I give?
Every gift, no matter the amount, is essential to 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.
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 and the Athletic and Wellness Center, to the Bullard Bright IDEA Lab, each building is the result of individual philanthropy and a commitment to providing educational excellence for girls. Gifts to Harpeth Hall’s endowment provide a permanent source of support for faculty salaries, financial aid, and the longterm 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
Planned gifts generally evolve from estate planning. These gifts range from simple bequests to life-income gifts or creative arrangements using retirement-plan benefits. Making a planned gift may allow donors to give more in the future than is possible today and may provide tax advantages or income for a term of years or life. The Founders Society recognizes all individuals who have committed to supporting the school with a planned gift.
For More Information
Contact Director of Advancement, Susan Moll at moll@harpethhall.org, or Director of Annual Giving, Tracy Campbell at campbell@harpethhall.org. You may also refer to the Giving section at HarpethHall.org.
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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. 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.
Blackbaud Tuition Management Harpeth Hall’s online student tuition billing platform available at https://parent.blackbaud.school/
Bullard Bright IDEA Lab
Located in the heart of the Hortense Bigelow Ingram Upper School, the Bullard Bright IDEA Lab is the newest place on campus for creativity and collaboration. IDEA stands for innovation, design, and education in action. In the lab, students build projects in the makerspace, create chemistry experiments in the teaching kitchen, design robots, record podcasts, and study together in a space that feels much like a college commons area. With its soaring ceilings, light-filled collaboration spaces, and unique design touches, the Bullard Bright IDEA Lab is the community-building hub of the school.
when school is in session. You can also shop the Harpeth Hall Spirit Store online by visiting harpethhall.org/community/ spirit-store. Additional HH logo gear can 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.
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
A student’s class year is indicated by an apostrophe and the graduating year. For example, Jane Honeybear ’28.
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 commit to the Honor Pledge and often sign it on assignments confirming they have not given or received help on a test, and they will not discuss it until all students have completed it.
Counseling Services
Kirkman House
Faculty Office Hours
Lady of the Hall
Dress Campbell Plaid
Harpeth Hall’s official uniform plaid.
Class Year
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 office is to provide a safe and healthy environment for all students. 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.
Harpeth Hall Parents Association (HHPA) Follow the HHPA on Instagram @hh_parents and join the Facebook Group HHParentsAssociation
Harpeth Hall Spirit Store
The spirit store offers a variety of spirit wear — T-shirts, sweatshirts, shorts, and jackets — along with fun accessories such as water bottles, car decals, and more. Located in the Athletic and Wellness Center, the store is open every Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
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. 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 Court at Step Singing.
Late-start Wednesdays
School begins at 9 a.m. on Wednesdays for Middle School and Upper School students. This additional time in the morning gives students an opportunity for balance at the midpoint in the week. It can be used to rest, complete homework, or prepare for 16
the day ahead. Faculty attend professional development sessions from 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. on Wednesdays. School dismisses at normal time on late-start Wednesday (3:05 p.m. for Middle School and 3:10 p.m. for Upper School).
Learning Specialists
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 Idanelle McMurry Center
The performing arts center that houses the Frances Bond Davis Theatre, a 700-seat auditorium, and community gathering space. Performing arts classes are held in this building, including orchestra, choral music, modern rock band, dance, and the dramatic arts.
Middle School Honor Day
On the last day of school for all Middle School students, Harpeth Hall honors 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.
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MS
The abbreviation for Middle School. The official name is the Daugh W. Smith Middle School.
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.
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.
School Colors
Magnolia green and silver gray
Schoology
Our online learning management system where students can access resources and assignments posted by their teachers.
Senior House
Located between the Massey Center and Souby Hall, the Senior House is decorated, maintained, and used by the current senior class.
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.
TSSAA Athletic Dead Period
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
A two-week period during the summer 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.
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.
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.
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
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