STUDENT SUPPORT

Rev. Dr. Stefanie Taylor Spiritual questions or support

Adrienne Rowe Multicultural programming and support

Head Chaplain stefanie.taylor@hies.org

US Liaison, Multicultural Affairs adrienne.rowe@hies.org

Katie Cruce Student Wellness, Class of 2024 & 2027 US Counselor katie.cruce@hies.org

Meg Kraner Student Wellness, Class of 2025 & 2026 US Counselor megan.kraner@hies.org

Sarah Townsend US Learning Profile Plan Management

Director of Learning Resources sarah.townsend@hies.org

Jessica Ramm Counselors assigned to each family Director of College Counseling jessica.ramm@hies.org

Rachel Shunnarah Attendance, planned absences, record requests

Carolyn Rankin Health/medical questions or support

Advisor

The advisor spends four years with an advisory group usually composed of 14-16 students that meets regularly for Family Time and sits together during weekly Chapel.

Dean

The grade level dean is the person of contact for both students and parents. The dean assists with academic planning, conflict resolution and other focus areas for the class as a whole.

US Administrative Assistant rachel.shunnarah@hies.org usattendance@hies.org

US Nurse carolyn.rankin@hies.org

Carmen Weissman Campus Life Director of Student Activities & Community Service carmen.weissman@hies.org

Academic Department Chairs

History - Laurel Koontz - laurel.koontz@hies.org

English - Christopher Swann - chris.swann@hies.org

Math - Susan Harper - susan.harper@hies.org

Science - Jameela Reed - jameela.reed@hies.org

World Language - James Terry - james.terry@hies.org

Religion - Evan Bassett - evan.bassett@hies.org

Your Laptop

All HIES Upper School students are issued Apple MacBook Air laptops for academic use at school and home.

Exp E c TAT i O n S

» Bring your laptop to school with a fully charged battery. It is the student’s responsibility to keep the laptop secure when not in use.

» Demonstrate ethical use of technology; digital citizenship is a priority.

» The Laptop Program Student Agreement is available for review at www.hies.org/ academics/technology.

» To submit a ticket for tech support, visit https://hiestech. on.spiceworks.com/portal.

TWO ONLINE SYSTEMS YOU’LL USE

myHIES

Student Schedule

Report Cards/Grades/Records

Resources

Sports Pages

Parent Group Pages hies.myschoolapp.com

Canvas

Academic Class Pages

Gradebooks

Assignments hies.instructure.com

Students will learn how to log into their myHIES and Canvas accounts at the beginning of the school year. Students will be assigned “@bearsmail.org” address. Parents may create a Canvas parent account to view course assignments and grades. See the Resources tab on myHIES for more information.

IMPORTANT PARTS OF THE DAY/WEEK

ADVISORY: (Meets weekly) Provides common programming and planned activities for groups of students with diverse interests who remain together over their four years.

CHAPEL: We gather as a community of students, faculty and staff in weekly chapel services that affirm both our Episcopal Christian traditions, as well as recognize religious diversity. We celebrate values that unite us, nurture the spiritual framework in our lives and celebrate God’s love for all people. Parents are welcome to attend.

FLEX PERIOD: A daily period for club meetings, assembly or advisory.

TUTORIAL/OFFICE HOURS: Teachers are available to meet with students before or after school, and by appointment.

Upper School Schedule

» Note: A Four-Day schedule is implemented when a school holiday falls on a Monday or a Friday; schedules are subject to change.

Campus Shop

The HIES Campus Shop is open to Upper School students throughout the school day for a quick snack or beverage at the grab-and-go cafe.

Additionally, families can purchse BearWear or other seasonal gift items. The Shop also provides online ordering for convenience.

Speciality breakfast menu items are also available in the mornings, and other goodies are stocked during the holidays and during exam periods. YOU CAN PURCHASE YOUR HIES SPIRIT WEAR, TIES AND OUTERWEAR AT THE CAMPUS SHOP!

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