Admissions Viewbook 2022

We are Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School, where students pursue their passions and are challenged to reach their full potential.

We are an unassumingly large campus located just north of Atlanta’s Chastain Park and inside the Perimeter. Reaching across 43 beautiful acres, Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School boasts state-of-the-art STEM & Humanities buildings, standalone Primary School, Lower School, Middle School and Upper School facilities, a Fine Arts building, two modern gymnasiums and four expansive athletic fields.

805 Mount Vernon Highway. This is the educational home to more than 1,365 students in grades PK3-12.

What does it mean to be an Episcopal school?

HIES is the nation’s largest Episcopal parish day school and the only 3-year-old through 12th-grade Episcopal school in Georgia. We are a Christian school that serves a diverse community of faculty, staff, students and their families. All are welcomed and affirmed here, no matter your faith tradition. At HIES, we are steeped in the Episcopal intellectual tradition of academic excellence, ethical and servant leadership, global awareness and creating well-rounded intellectual adventurers.

WE LISTEN.

WE WELCOME.

We welcome all students, of varying faith traditions, to embark on a journey to pursue their passions and be challenged to reach their full potential. HIES is a place where the full spectrum of God’s presence in the world and in our lives is explored, deepened and celebrated. We affirm the gifts, faith traditions and backgrounds of all HIES students.

WE LOVE.

We believe God calls us to love. We are called to be a family based in love.

We encourage students to listen to the views, the hearts and the actions of others. We are a community of explorers drawing on curiosity, critical thinking and reason.

WE LEARN.

We learn to think widely, deeply and boldly and to intellectually engage with the world and our roles in it. As an Episcopal school, we believe that learning is a critical and life-long skill we wish to instill in all.

WE WORSHIP.

We gather as a community, students, faculty and staff in weekly chapel services and beyond that affirm both our Christian traditions and religious diversity. We celebrate values that unite rather than divide and we nurture the ethical and moral lives of all involved.

WE SERVE.

As students embark on their HIES journey, we ask each student, “How will you impact the world? How will you strive for justice and peace among all people, recognize and respect the dignity of every human being?” We build change agents of all ages to serve others and transform the world.

All are welcome.

Multiculturalism at HIES

Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School provides a welcoming and supportive environment, embraces differences inherent in a diverse community and embodies the inclusive Episcopal tradition of respect for the beliefs and cultures of others. We offer programs and activities that enhance each student’s sense of self, purpose and potential, and we foster a spirit of respect and open-mindedness. Inclusiveness, compassion, kindness, integrity—these are values that are taught, modeled and instilled across our school life.

Respectful of all persons and traditions, ours is a uniquely diverse and close community. We are an active community of faith engaged in local, national and international service to others.

Faculty and staff teach that through investigation and understanding of experiences outside of our own, we come to a greater understanding of ourselves.

We strive for justice and peace among all people and respect the dignity of all human beings.

EPISCOPAL BAPTISMAL COVENANT

I would not be where I am today if it weren’t for my experiences at Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School. My teachers were such a powerful, positive influence on me. They played a huge part in helping me realize what I wanted to do. They continue to be a big influence on my life to this day.

-LAURIE SEGALL ‘04, AWARD-WINNING JOURNALIST

Before they were...

(top-left to right)

Laurie Segall ’04

Award-winning journalist noted for interviewing leaders in technology, including Mark Zuckerberg and Tim Cook, she was the senior technology correspondent and an editor-at-large for CNN for more than a decade. (B.A. - University of Michigan)

Stephen Burns ’08

Works as a freelance copywriter in Los Angeles for many of the world’s leading brands. (B.A. - Auburn University)

Jordan Miller ’10

Former two-time captain of the Southern Methodist University football team, now COO of Titus Industrial in Dallas. (B.B.A., M.S. - Southern Methodist University)

Sarah Borne ’14

Highly acclaimed actress of stage and screen, can be seen in several film and television roles including Fox’s “Sleepy Hollow” and the Investigation Discovery Channel’s “Your Worst Nightmare.” (B.S. - Wake Forest University)

Briana Neal ’16

Works as an associate consultant at Bain & Company in Chicago. She was one of only 657 high school seniors to be awarded a full, four-year scholarship with admission to a highly selective college through the QuestBridge National College Match. (B.S. - University of Chicago)

... they were like you, discovering how they could make a difference in the world.

HIES alumni achieve success and truly make a difference in the world. Here at HIES you matter, and we want to help you pursue your passions and challenge you to reach your full potential.

HIES Students

the 136 students in the Class of 2023, 37 are Alpha & Omega students,

HIES from Primary School through Upper School.

43 acre campus in North Atlanta

Academics + Beyond

12:1 student-faculty ratio

27 Advanced Placement courses offered to Upper School students

87% seniors take two or more AP exams

77% of AP exams scoring 3 and above in 2020

10 2022 graduates will participate in NCAA athletics and 7 graduates will continue study in visual and performing arts at the collegiate level

Grades 6-8 are in gender-separated English classes

CLASS OF 2022

Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School was founded by Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church in 1959 — that’s more than 60 years of excellence — and initially served ages 3 through first grade.

Since the beginning of our Global Citizenship Program in 2008, Golden Bears have visited Canada, Spain, Colombia, Ireland, Peru, Thailand, Bermuda, Bolivia, Morocco, China, France, South Africa, England, South Korea, Chile, Ghana, Guatemala, Panama, Sweden, Germany, Russia, Haiti, Argentina, Senegal, Greece and India

Fine Arts

147 seniors will attend 70 different colleges and universities, including research institutions, liberal arts colleges, Ivy League institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities and more.

100+ College/University visits to HIES each year

STUDENT GLOBAL EXPERIENCES

and HIES has hosted students from Canada, Bermuda, France, South Africa and Ghana

85% of school involved in a fine arts class as part of curriculum

30+ nominations and honorable mentions for the Shuler Hensley Awards in the last 10 years and Region winners of the GHSA One Act Play Competition in 2020 and 2021

43 recognized works for Scholastic Art and Writing Awards 2019-2021

15 musicians accepted into District or All State Band & Orchestra and playing as part of GYSO or EYSO

Primary School

PK3, PK4, K-Prep and Kindergarten

The Primary School offers an academically focused, age-appropriate early-childhood program. Beginning with 3-year-olds and progressing through the pre-kindergarten and kindergarten years, students have the opportunity to learn and grow in an environment of love and support, with an emphasis on striving for excellence, personal responsibility and service to others.

Alpha-Omegas

Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School has graduated 700 Alpha & Omega students (attending HIES from Primary School through Upper School) since 1995—the first graduating class at HIES.

At Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School, we know that children thrive when they are known, valued, fully engaged and excited to learn. The Primary School provides the ideal foundation for that growth and success in so many dynamic ways!

-MARY QUARLES, PRIMARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

Lower School Grades 1-5

In the Lower School, it’s our responsibility to sharpen the intellectual curiosity, spark the passion in each child and help them live into their full potential. The Lower School is a school of today for the world of tomorrow. Our curriculum focuses on critical and creative thinking, connecting ideas and collaboration. It is challenging, engaging and exciting for all our growing intellectual adventurers.

Creating Global Citizens

Students develop courage, openness, reflection and empathy in the unique Global Faith and Service class, which brings the world into the classroom by exposing students to different cultures around the globe and encouraging them to choose to make a difference in this world.

We maintain an intentional focus on academics and innovative thinking, while infusing character development and social-emotional learning. Students are supported and encouraged to expand and apply their knowledge across all subject areas in relevant and purposeful ways.

-NICOLE ST. AMAND, LOWER SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

Middle School Grades 6-8

The Middle School experience offers all students a relevant, innovative and globally competitive education.

Through our college prep and honors classes, we challenge students’ creativity and intellect in new ways and from new perspectives to form deeper connections to the world around us.

Experiential Learning

We believe learning should happen inside and outside of the classroom. The PEAK Institute’s eighth-grade class, Sports Marketing and Event Promotions, allows students real-world experiences. Throughout middle school, students engage in overnight retreats, white water rafting and team-building activities to bolster students’ enthusiasm for learning and becoming change agents and leaders in society.

In Middle School, teachers at Holy Innocents’ take the time to cultivate meaningful and purpose-driven relationships with students, nurturing and building their passions, fueling their curiosity, emboldening their creativity and expanding their disciplinary knowledge and skills, all while allowing them to feel safe and supported in the context of new intellectual and social challenges. They are nurtured and guided along their journey to becoming the best possible versions of themselves.

Upper School

Grades 9-12

In an Upper School with offerings more typical of a college, the ways to success are many. At HIES, individual and community success is part of the plan.

When a student arrives in Upper School, we meet with the family to create a fouryear plan. We talk about passions and goals. We talk about academic challenges and enriching activities. And with guidance and support, we position each student to carve their own path to success!

Advanced Placement Classes

The Upper School offers 27 Advanced Placement Classes, 41 Honors Courses and four post-Advanced Placement classes from which to choose.

In the Upper School, we want to provide students challenges that give them opportunities to grow — whether that’s in the classroom, on stage, in the art room or on the athletic field.

-MANNING WEIR, UPPER SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

Fine Arts

PK3-Grade 12

Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School offers one of the most vibrant, comprehensive arts programs in the state. The arts are highly valued at HIES. Starting in Primary School and continuing through 12th grade, our students are given every opportunity to discover their artist within.

 Be a musician in orchestra, band, chorus and keyboarding or become a sound engineer and learn skills that overlap computer science, event management and entertainment as part of our Music Production and Engineering course.

 Be a visual artist through drawing, painting, printmaking, photography (digital and darkroom), graphic design, ceramics, sculpture, woodworking, jewelry design - or try your hand at coding for art and game design and explore how classic concepts of computer science and art come together to create interactive art.

 Be a media artist through film and TV production and watch as your concept goes from story board to City Springs Movie Theatre or be an on-camera anchor, field reporter or producer for our weekly WHIS broadcast.

Partnerships & Guest Artists

Partnerships include the High Museum of Art, Atlanta Opera, Swirl Films, SCAD and Humorology. Guest Artists from 2021-2022 have included photographers Brian McCarty and Kaylinn Gilstrap, Improv Artists from Dad’s Garage, artists Yehimi Cambron and Masud Olufani and musician Eric Dozier. We look forward to hosting musician and UN Youth World Leader AY Young in Spring 2023 for a week-long residency.

HIES is home to 30 Fine Arts Faculty and Staff including a Hollywood screenwriter and producer, Suzi award-winning actress, off-Broadway scenic and lighting designer, exhibiting artists, international composers and gigging musicians who have worked with bands like The Who, Andrea Bocelli and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.

Fine Arts Opportunities

Band | Grades 4-12

Lower School Band

Middle School Beginning Band

Middle School Concert Band

Middle School Symphonic Band

Upper School Wind Ensemble

Orchestra | Grades 3-12

Lower School Orchestra

Middle School Beginning Orchestra

Middle School Concert Orchestra

Middle School Symphonic Orchestra

Upper School Orchestra

Chorus | Grades 3-12

Lower School Chorus

Sixth Grade Chorus

Advanced Seventh and Eighth Grade Chorus

Upper School Chorus

General music is offered PK3-Second Grade

Other Music Options | Grades 7-12

Seventh Grade Tour of Music

Eighth Grade Advance Keyboarding

Eighth Grade Music Production & Engineering

Upper School Music Production & Engineering

Visual Arts | Grades PK3-12

Students from grades PK3-12 participate in studio art classes. A wide variety of media is explored including drawing, painting, printmaking, photography-digital and darkroom, graphic design, coding, game design, ceramics, sculpture and jewelry design, as well as art history.

Visual Arts Classes

Year-long Eighth Grade Art Foundations of Art

Drawing & Painting

Advanced Drawing & Painting Honors

Photography

Advanced Photography Honors

Sculpture & Multimedia

Advanced Sculpture & Multimedia Honors

Coding for Art

Advanced Coding for Art: Game Design & Digital Fabrication

Jewelry & Metalworking

Pottery on the Wheel

AP Drawing

AP 2D Design: Art & Design

AP 2D Design: Design & Photo

AP 3D Design

AP Art History

Exhibitions

Annual Exhibition at the High Museum of Art

Sandy Springs Library Exhibition

Monthly Exhibitions in the FAA Gallery

Media Literacy | Grades 6-12

Computer and Media Production

Sports Marketing and Event Promotion Film and TV Production I-IV

Broadcast Journalism Journalism Yearbook

Publications and Festivals

Bear Nation Newspaper Rhyme & Reason Literary Magazine

C&G Magazine

Ursidae Yearbook

Middle and Upper School Film Festivals

Theater Arts | Grades PK3-12

Primary School

Performing Arts Class

Kindergarten Nativity Production

Lower School Drama

Grade level performances every year

Fifth Grade Musical

Middle School

Sixth and Seventh Grade Theatre

Eighth Grade Advanced Acting/Stagecraft

Winter MS and US Musical Spring MS Play

Upper School Improv & Scenework

All Things Theater One Acts

Production & Technique

Fall One Act Play Festival

Winter MS and US Musical

Award-Winning Fine Arts Program

HIES student awarded 2021 Scholastic Awards National Medal for the Alliance for Young Artists and Writers

Two of our artists have attended the prestigious Oxbow School in California to explore art for a semester during high school, while others have been part of High Museum’s Teen Team and spent their time creating tailored programming for teens.

HIES students have received eight golds, ten silvers and 25 Honorable Mentions, for a total of 43 recognized works for the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards from 2019-2021.

2019 First Place in General Excellence for C&G from the Georgia Scholastic Press Association (GSPA), as well as placing in Design of the Year, News Story of the Year and Sports Story of the Year (NSPA). 2017 and 2018 Gold Crown Award and 2019 Silver

Crown Award from GSPA.

Award winning yearbook for the past 10 years from Jostens, Columbia Scholastic Press Association, American Scholastic Press Association, NSPA and GSPA.

Winner of the 2020 and 2021 Regional GHSA One Act Play Competition. Recipient of over 30 nominations and honorable mentions from the Shuler Hensley Awards in the last 10 years.

In 2021, 10 of our musicians were accepted into District or All State Band and Orchestra. A HIES student attended the Governors Honor Program for Music in 2021. HIES currently has students playing as part of the Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra and Emory Youth Symphony Orchestra. Consistent Superior ratings for Georgia Music Educators Association Large Group, Solo and Ensemble Performances.

Athletics

Grades 6-12

Athletics are a significant part of HIES life. With 59 Middle School and Upper School sports teams, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in a sport—and if you are like many of our students, you will participate in two or three.

Ours is a proud athletic tradition at HIES, where we set out each season to build winners on and off the field, emphasizing personal excellence, commitment, discipline, teamwork, leadership and sportsmanship.

At HIES, we proudly feature a long list of regional and state championships. And even more, win or lose, we are building champions for life.

Golden Bear Teams

Fall/Winter Sports

Cheerleading Football Varsity Cheerleading Football JV

Cross Country Coed Varsity Cross Country Coed Middle School Drumline

eSports

Football Boys Varsity Football Boys JV

Football Boys Crimson Team Football Boys Gold Team Softball Girls Varsity Softball Girls Middle School Varsity Sports Medicine Volleyball Girls Varsity Volleyball Girls JV

Volleyball Girls 7th Grade Volleyball Girls 8th Grade Basketball Boys Varsity Basketball Girls Varsity Basketball Boys JV Basketball Girls JV

Basketball Boys 7th Grade Basketball Boys 8th Grade Basketball Girls 7th Grade Basketball Girls 8th Grade Cheerleading Basketball Varsity Cheerleading Basketball JV Swimming and Diving Coed Varsity Swimming & Diving Coed Middle School

Wrestling Boys Varsity Wrestling Boys Middle School

Spring Sports

Baseball Varsity Baseball JV

Baseball Middle School Golf Boys Varsity Golf Girls Varsity Golf Boys JV Golf Girls JV

Lacrosse Boys Varsity Lacrosse Girls Varsity Lacrosse Boys JV Lacrosse Girls JV

Lacrosse Boys Middle School

Lacrosse Girls Middle School

Soccer Boys Varsity Soccer Girls Varsity Soccer Boys JV Soccer Girls JV

Soccer Boys Middle School Soccer Girls Middle School Tennis Boys Varsity Tennis Girls Varsity Tennis Boys JV Tennis Girls JV

Track & Field Coed Varsity Track & Field Coed Middle School

2021-2022

Team State Championships

Varsity Boys Track and Field

2021-2022 Team State Runners-up Varsity Girls Soccer, Varsity Boys Tennis

More than 100 HIES graduates have gone on to play collegiate sports at schools such as University of Alabama, Boston College, Brown University, University of California at Berkeley, Carnegie Mellon, Cornell University, Duke University, Emory University, University of Florida, Florida State University, Georgetown University, University of Georgia, Georgia Tech, Johns Hopkins University, University of Kentucky, Lafayette College, Louisiana State University, University of North Carolina, University of Pennsylvania, Princeton University, University of South Carolina, University of Tennessee and Wake Forest University.

In addition to the 72 individual state championships, HIES Girls Cross Country, Girls Basketball, Boys Soccer, Boys Tennis, Girls Basketball, Girls Tennis, Baseball, Wrestling, Girls Track and Field, Volleyball, Girls Soccer and Boys Golf Golden Bear teams have all won state championships.

HIES alumni achieve success and truly make a difference in the world. Here at HIES you matter, and we want to to lead you to accomplish great things.

Beyond the Classroom

Clubs and organizations are an integral part of student life at HIES. They exist to provide students with opportunities to continue their educations outside of the classroom. Involvement in organizations is a great way to enhance social skills, problem-solving, leadership qualities and other important life skills. Leaders of clubs and organizations play an important role in helping students build relationships and strengthen their connection to the entire HIES community.

ACADEMIC CLUBS

COMMUNITY SERVICE CULTURE ORGANIZATIONS

FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS ISSUE AWARENESS GROUPS

STUDENT-RUN PUBLICATIONS AND MEDIA ORGANIZATIONS

Community service is more than a graduation requirement at HIES. At HIES we believe you are never too young to make a difference in your community and the world.

Academic Organizations include National Honor Societies, National Junior Honors Societies, Model UN, Academic Decathlon, Debate Team, Science Olympiad, Robotics Club, and others

STEAM

Science | Technology | Engineering | Art | Math

Creating Experiences, Not Moments The STEAM curriculum and opportunities at Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School are challenging, engaging and extremely memorable in this college preparatory environment. HIES invites students to increase their scientific literacy, leverage technology, and think creatively to become effective problem solvers and collaborators.

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING BRINGS STEAM TO LIFE

RIVERS UNIVERSITY COLLABORATION

MATH “CHOPPED” CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE SERVING MATHEMATICAL DISHES IN COMPETITION

TEA FACTORY EXPERIENCE WITH FOOD SCIENTISTS

HONEYBEES CLUB - PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL BEEKEEPERS

MURDER MYSTERY IN PRE-CALCULUS WHERE LOGARITHMS COME TO LIFE

ROBOTICS CLUB

CODING CLUB

STEAM Opportunities

Primary School (PK3-K)

• Brainstormers (STEAM Laboratory)

• Comprehensive math literacy program using the Singapore Method and Dimensions Math

• Access to smart technology including use of iPads (PK3-Grade 4)

Lower School (Grades 1-5)

• Innovations Laboratory (I-Lab)

• Comprehensive math literacy program using the Singapore Method and Dimensions Math

• First-Grade Engineers

• Access to smart technology including use of iPads (PK3-Grade 4)

• HIES Laptop program (Grades 5-12)

• Introduction to digital literacy and citizenship (Grade 5)

HIES students have joined the 2050 Project where they use design thinking and engineering challenges to anticipate and solve for realities in the year 2050. They work with professors and experts in the field to enhance their ideas and develop effective solutions. HIES is set to host the 2050 Project on campus.

Middle School (Grades 6-8)

• Computer Science (World Language Option)

• Math 6

• Honors Math 6

• Pre-Algebra

• Honors Pre-Algebra

• Algebra

• Honors Algebra I

• Earth Science 6

• Honors Earth Science

• Life Science

• Honors Life Science

• Physical Science

• Honors Physical Science

• Computer 6

• Computer 7

• Music & Sound Engineering I

• Music & Sound Engineering II

• Keyboarding

• Sports and Entertainment Marketing

• Media Production and Technology

• 3D Modeling and Printing

• Coding

Upper School (Grades 9-12)

College Prep

• Algebra I

• Geometry

• Algebra II

• College Algebra

• Pre-Calculus

• Calculus/Statistics

• Physics I

• Chemistry

• Anatomy

• Kinesiology

• Engineering: Design & Analysis

• Engineering: Computing in Action

• Coding for Art

• Advanced Coding: Game Design

• Advanced Coding: Digital Fabrication

• Oceanography

• Humans & Global Change

Honors

• Geometry Honors

• Algebra II Honors

• Pre-Calculus Honors

• Physics Honors

• Chemistry Honors

• Biology Honors

• Environmental Science Honors

• Human Anatomy & Physiology Honors

Advanced Placement

• AP Statistics

• AP Calculus AB

• AP Calculus BC

• AP Physics I

• AP Physics C: Mechanics

• AP Chemistry

• AP Biology

• AP Environmental Science

• AP Computer Science

Post-AP

• Multivariable Calculus

• Data Structures & Algorithms

HIES alumni achieve success and truly make a difference in the world. Here at HIES you matter, and we want to to lead you to accomplish great things.

Experiential Learning

Global Education | International Travel | Learning Experiences

The journey outward is the journey inwards.

Global education at HIES is about developing a CORE mindset: Cultivating students with the knowledge, dispositions and skills to act ethically and creatively in the world. It is an education to competence, compassion and conscience, centered on our belief in the inherent worth and dignity of all peoples.

ROUND SQUARE INTERNATIONAL

Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School is a proud member of Round Square International, an association of nearly 180 schools—on six continents and in more than 50 countries. Round Square encourages students to adventure beyond academic excellence to develop their full potential through discovery and the power of experiential education. Round Square schools share a commitment to character education and experiential learning built around six themes—the IDEALS—International Understanding, Democracy, Environmental Stewardship, Adventure, Leadership and Service. These IDEALS are underpinned by 12 Discoveries that students explore on their learning journey: inquisitiveness, tenacity, courage, compassion, inventiveness, ability to solve problems, self-awareness, sense of responsibility, appreciation of diversity, commitment to sustainability, communication and team-working skills

PEAK INSTITUTE

The PEAK Institute, serving grades eight through twelve, guides student exploration of emerging interests and passions through experiential learning, project work and broader career discovery supported by a network of mentors and professionals.

P

- Passions - Students pursue their interests and discover new passions through coursework including PEAK Seminar, the PEAK Capstone Project in the Upper School and Sports and Event Marketing in the Middle School.

E

- Experiential Learning - Students can visit companies, talk with CEOs and learn new skills through on-campus internships.

A

- Authentic Tasks - Students complete real-world projects that are needed and valued. They have the opportunity to receive and incorporate feedback through presentations to professionals and executives.

K - Knowledge Building - In PEAK, students not only get a chance to learn and explore their own interests, but they will gain valuable experience in leadership and career industries.

College-Bound

Be more than ready to take the next step. One hundred percent of HIES students go on to colleges across the nation and around the world, to pursue a wide variety of disciplines.

Last year’s graduating class:

 147 seniors will attend 70 different colleges and universities. Seniors will be attending research institutions, liberal arts colleges, Ivy League institutions, United States services academies, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and more across 27 different states.

 Just under a third of the graduating class will stay in Georgia, including 29 students to UGA and 8 to Georgia Tech.

 Eleven seniors will be the first in HIES history to attend their respective college or university. Ten graduates will participate in NCAA athletics and seven seniors intend to study the visual and performing arts.

 Among many academic, athletic and merit scholarships awarded to the Class of 2022, students have been recognized as National Merit Finalists, BBA Scholars at Southern Methodist University’s Cox School of Business, and an Echols Scholar at the University of Virginia.

Artwork by Maria-Louise Coil ’94, HIES Teacher and Parent