RPCS admissions catalog supplement

2015–2016 C ATA L O G S U P P L E M E N T

2015–2016 CALENDAR

September

February

2 7 14 23 30

12 15 19 26-28 29 29

First Day of School Labor Day: School Closed Rosh Hashanah: School Closed Yom Kippur: School Closed Upper School Admissions Visiting Day

October

7 18 21 23 29 30

Middle School Admissions Visiting Day Open House for Prospective Families Lower School Admissions Visiting Day Upper School Admissions Visiting Day Middle School Admissions Visiting Day Professional Day: School Closes at Noon

November

2 3 4 6-8 7 17 19 25-27

Professional Day: School Closed Lower School Admissions Visiting Day Upper School Admissions Visiting Day Upper School Musical ISEE Testing for Grades 5-12 Middle School Admissions Visiting Day Upper School Admissions Visiting Day Thanksgiving Holiday

December

2 5 9 10 14 15 18 19

Upper School Admissions Visiting Day Holiday Fair Middle School Admissions Visiting Day Upper School Admissions Visiting Day Upper School Admissions Visiting Day Lower School Admissions Visiting Day Admissions Application Due School Closes for Winter Break

January

4 5 6 9

S C H O O L P H I LO S O P H Y Roland Park Country School, a college preparatory school for girls, is dedicated to the intellectual and moral development of its students. We cultivate creativity, independence of thought, tenacity of purpose, self-discipline, and emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. We maintain high academic standards, uphold tradition, and promote innovation. We nurture a cooperative, resilient spirit within an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect. In a diverse, inclusive, and joyful community, Roland Park Country School strives to instill in its students a lifelong love of learning as well as the responsibility to look within and beyond themselves to contribute to and serve as stewards and leaders of their communities.

11 12 13 18 20 21

Classes Resume Financial Assistance Application Due; Group Testing begins for Applicants to Grade K Upper School Admissions Visiting Day Admissions Testing for Grades 2-4; ISEE Testing for Grades 5-12 Lower School Admissions Visiting Day Lunch Bunch for Applicants to Grades K-1 Middle School Admissions Visiting Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday: School Closed Lower School Admissions Visiting Day Middle School Admissions Visiting Day

Professional Day: School Closed Presidents’ Day: School Closed Admissions Decision Notification Middle School Musical Bear Party for Newly Accepted Grades K-1 Families Party for Newly Accepted Lower School Families: Grades 2-5

March

1 2 4 19-28 29 31

Upper School Party for Newly Accepted Students Middle School Party for Newly Accepted Students Accepted Student Responses Due Spring Break Classes Resume Introduction to Upper School for Parents and Students

April

22 28

Professional Day: School Closed Spring Open House for Prospective Families

May

5 12 18 30

Middle School New Parent Orientation Lower School New Family Fun Fair Upper School New Parent Welcome Memorial Day: School Closed

June

3 Lower and Middle School Closing Exercises 6 Class Day 7 Commencement

ADMISSIONS A D M I S S I O N S S TA F F K AT H L E E N F I N N E R T Y C U R T I S

Class of 1984 Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management B.A. , Drew University JALEH L. GOODALE

Associate Director of Admissions and Financial Assistance B.S. , M.B.A. , University of Maryland APRIL R. CARROLL

Assistant Director of Admissions Preschool, K, Grades 6-8 B.S. , Towson University PA I G E N O R T H

Admissions Associate Grades 9-12 B.A. , Sarah Lawrence College M.A. , Johns Hopkins University KIERSTEN JAUSCHNEGG

Admissions Associate Grades P1-5 B.S. , George Mason University S I AT U Z O K E R

Admissions Associate B.A. , Salem College

ADMISSIONS POLICY

A C O M P L E T E D A P P L I C AT I O N M U S T I N C L U D E :

Roland Park Country School seeks an able and diverse student body. Each applicant is evaluated on the strength of her intellectual potential, readiness, academic achievement, and personal qualities of integrity, citizenship, and responsibility. Admissions decisions are need blind and made before the Financial Assistance Committee meets to award grants. The School welcomes applicants of all races, religions, sexual orientations, and ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.

•• Application with $60 fee (A recent photograph of the applicant is appreciated but not required.)

•• Admissions Testing •• Common School Referral Forms •• Present School Transcript •• Parent Appointment with Admissions Representative •• Student School Visit Grades 2-12

A P P L I C AT I O N D AT E S T O K N O W

ENROLLMENT OVERVIEW

Applications Requested by: December 18, 2015 Notification of Decisions: February 19, 2016 Parents’ Responses to RPCS: On or before March 4, 2016

Student/Faculty ratio: 7:1

Preschool families: To receive an application, please contact the Admissions Office.

T E S T I N G D AT E S

Applicants to Grades 5-12 ISEE Testing: Saturday, November 7, 2015 Saturday, January 9, 2016 Applicants to Grades 2-4: Saturday, January 9, 2016 Applicants to Grades K–1: Scheduled by appointment.

Roland Park Country School will share any standardized test score for applicants to Grades 1–12 with another school upon request.

Average class size: Preschool: 12–15 Lower School: 18–20 (Reading and Math 8–13) Middle/Upper School: 14–16 Faculty: 93 full-time; 5 part-time 80% with advanced degrees

CAMPUS VISITS STUDENT VISITS

Applicants to Grades 2-12 are asked to attend classes. Please register for a visiting day online or call the Admissions Office to schedule a visit on one of the designated visiting days.

OPEN HOUSE

For prospective students and parents, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2015, at 1:30 p.m.

F I N A N C I A L A S S I S TA N C E TOTA L F I N A N C I A L A S S I S TA N C E F O R 2 0 1 5 - 2 0 1 6

$3,531,471 F I N A N C I A L A S S I S TA N C E P O L I C Y

The financial assistance policy is set by the Board of Trustees. It is consistent with the guidelines established by the Association of Independent Maryland Schools (AIMS) and the School and Student Service for Financial Aid (SSS). The underlying assumption of these guidelines is that parents should participate in the financing of their children’s education to the extent that they are able. Financial assistance will not exceed the amount needed to meet the difference between parental resources and the student’s educational expenses.

DOCUMENTED FINANCIAL NEED

All grants are based on documented need. Parents of financial assistance applicants are required to submit a Parents’ Financial Statement online to School and Student Services by NAIS (SSS). In addition, a copy of your most recent Federal Income Tax Return and School Supplemental Financial Assistance Form must be submitted. The Report of Financial Need from the SSS is an analysis of need and the ability of parents to contribute to educational expenses. The Financial Assistance Committee makes decisions on the amount of all grants.

SCHEDULE OF EXPENSES 2015-2016 TUITION

AWA R D E D O N A N A N N U A L B A S I S Tuition

Enrollment Fee

Preschool 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

7:30 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.

7:30 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.

$11,845 $13,800 $16,225

$1,400 $1,400 $1,400

$21,650

$2,200

$26,995

$2,700

$32,650

$3,200

Grades K-P1

Grades 1–12 International Students

T U I T I O N PAY M E N T S C H E D U L E

A student is accepted for the full academic year. Her place is reserved with the payment of a non-refundable Enrollment Fee, the signed Enrollment Contract, and the Parent-School Agreement, due on or before February 12, 2016 for returning students, or on or before March 4, 2016 for new students. The Enrollment Fee, if received by the due date, is applied to the first tuition payment. Parents can pay the balance of tuition with monthly payments through FACTS which offers a plan that provides for any portion or the entire balance of tuition to be paid in monthly payments ending in April.

TUITION INCLUDES

Lower School Book Rental, Art Supplies, Field Trips, Quid Nunc Middle School Outdoor Education Program, Art Supplies, Field Trips, Quid Nunc Upper School Class Retreats, Red & White, Leaves of Imagination, Field Trips, Quid Nunc, College Prep UNIFORMS

Supplied by Dennis Uniforms and Bear Essentials; average cost: $200-$300 BOOKS

Middle and Upper School books, new and used, are purchased during the summer through an online vendor. Costs, ranging from $250 to $850, will vary according to each student’s course of study.Lower School books are included in tuition.

A family must submit a Parents’ Financial Statement every year to be considered for the renewal of financial assistance. Once a student receives assistance, every effort is made to continue it as long as her family continues to demonstrate financial need.

CONFIDENTIALITY

All financial statements and supporting documents, as well as the identity of families seeking and receiving assistance, are considered confidential information.

L A P TO P S

Students in Middle School are required to purchase a laptop through the RPCS Tablet PC Program. The estimated cost is $1,600 for the package which includes the tablet PC, carrying case, curriculum required software and a four year warranty.

T Y P E S O F A S S I S TA N C E

Students in the Upper School are required to have a laptop computer that is part of our Bring Your Own Device (“BYOD”) program which meets the School’s hardware and software specifications. Information can be found on our website.

TO A P P LY

FOOD SERVICE

Grants are awarded to provide partial tuition payment. The amount of a grant is determined by the extent of documented financial need. Senior work grants are also available.

•• It is essential that the Parents’ Financial Statement (PFS) be filed by January 5, 2016 •• Send a copy of the 2014 Federal Income Tax Form to the Financial Assistance Office by January 5, 2016 and a copy of the 2015 Tax Form

by April 15, 2016. All schedules required.

Cash or Prepaid Plan with CulinArt, our dining hall vendor.

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

I T I S E S S E N T I A L T H AT T H E P F S B E F I L E D BY T H E J A N U A R Y 5 , 2 0 1 6 D E A D L I N E . Financial statements received after

For parents who cannot meet their children at dismissal time, we offer on-site after school programs for both the Lower and Middle Schools. The programs have hourly, daily, and weekly enrollment options so parents can choose the program that best fits their needs. The Lower School After School Program (ASP) offers a safe, relaxed environment that includes outdoor play, group activities, supervised study areas, and nutritious snacks. ASP operates from dismissal until 6 p.m. Middle School Study Hall provides supervised study time for sixth, seventh, and eighth graders from 4:00-6:00 p.m.

this are considered late and may be reviewed only if funds are still available. In cases where a student’s parents are divorced, both parents will be required to file a PFS. In cases where the custodial parent has remarried, the assets of the stepparent will be considered, recognizing, however, that parent’s responsibility to his or her own children. The School cannot be bound by the assertion that one parent has disclaimed responsibility for the student. The School expects that all parents of financial assistance recipients be gainfully employed once there are no preschool age children at home.

Financial assistance for these programs is available for families who receive tuition assistance. For further information, please contact Maria Chmura, the After School Programs Director, at 410-323-5500.

N OT I F I C AT I O N

M U S I C L E S S O NS

Priced by the instructor (optional).

Decisions on financial assistance will be made by the Financial Assistance Committee and emailed at the time of a student’s acceptance.

JEA N WALLER B RUN E

ERENI ARCHODESSIA GLEASON MALFA

Kim Dubansky B.A., Public Health, Johns Hopkins University Master of Health Science, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Science

1960 B.A., Middlebury College M.L.A., Johns Hopkins University Head of School

B.A., M.S., Johns Hopkins University Upper School Head

Julie Dufresne B.A., Brown University English

A C A D E M I C A D M I N I S T R AT I O N

CA R LA M. SPAW N-VA N BERKU M

1977 B.A., Colgate University M.Ed., Harvard University M.L.A., Johns Hopkins University Assistant Head of School for Academics

VERN A C. MAYO

B.A., West Chester University M.Ed., Johns Hopkins University Middle School Head BET H D R UMMO N D C AS E Y

A.B., Smith College Lower School Head

Beverly Serio Edwards B.A., M.M.S., Loyola University Maryland M.S., McDaniel College Library

R P C S E M P LOY E E S Janet Aldrich B.A., Wells College Science Sarah Ali B.Ed., B.P.H.E., University of Toronto Physical Education Lynda-Marie Allen A.B., Mount Holyoke College M.A., Middlebury College Foreign Language Amy Anderson B.F.A., North Carolina School of the Arts Theatre Jesse Anderson B.S., Lafayette College M.B.A., Loyola University Maryland Mathematics Grade Ten Dean Pablo Andrews Construction Technology Certificate, Community College of Baltimore Maintenance Bradd Atkinson Towson University Director of Safety and Security Laurie Bacon B.S., Dickinson College Science Keri-Sue Baker B.A., Allegheny College M.S., Simmons College M.Ed., Loyola University Maryland English Cory Birdsall B.S., Washington and Lee University J.D., University of Maryland School of Law Director of Development

Guy Botterill Maintenance Staff Supervisor Sylvia Botts B.A., University of Maryland, Baltimore County Dance Ethel Bouloubassis B.S., University of Maryland, Baltimore County M.S., Johns Hopkins University Technology Tracy Bracken B.F.A., Cleveland Institute of Art M.S., Cleveland State University Photography Henry Bradford Maintenance Kathryn Breisch B.A., Illinois Wesleyan University M.Ed., Johns Hopkins University Mathematics David Brock A.B., M.A., Washington University M.Ed., Vanderbilt University Science Margaret Brooks B.B.A., Loyola University Maryland J.D., University of Maryland Fifth Grade Zach Bryant B.A., Loyola University Maryland History Scott Buckley Assistant Director of Athletics

Jewell Booker B.S. Mathematics Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University M.S. Mathematics Virginia State University Mathematics

MaryBeth Butler B.A., University of Pennsylvania M.A.T., Johns Hopkins University Administration Certificate, Notre Dame of Maryland University Foreign Language

Duncan Booth B.S., James Madison University M.S., Johns Hopkins University Assistant Head of School for Finance and Operations

Erin Buzby B.S., Carnegie Mellon University M.A., Stanford University Mathematics Grade Eleven Dean

Janel Dutton B.S., Environmental Science, University of Delaware M.S., Environmental Engineering, Johns Hopkins University Maryland Board for Professional Engineers University of Maryland School of Public Affairs, Graduate Certificate in Environmental Policy Continuing Studies Mathematics, Science

Cheryl Carmona B.S., Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology, Emory University Johns Hopkins School of Public Health Post Baccalaureate M.S., Environmental Science and Technology, University of Maryland Garden Educator April Carroll B.S., Towson University Assistant Director of Admissions Melissa Bristow Carter-Bey, 1992 B.A., The College of William & Mary First Grade Grace Su Yun Chang LL.B., National Chengchi University LL.M., University of Pennsylvania School of Law Foreign Language Maria Chmura B.F.A., Alfred University Assistant Director of Early Childhood Education Director of Lower School After School Programs Sarah Cody B.S., Towson University Associate Director of Communication Kathryn Colombat B.A., Ripon College M.A., Washington University Foreign Language Maureen Cook B.A., University of the Pacific Preschool Ethan Cooper B.S., Linguistics, University of Chicago M.A., Arabic Studies, University of Texas Fellow, Study of Arabic, American University in Cairo Arabic Angel M. Cotsoradis B.S., Towson University M.Ed., Loyola University Maryland Physical Education Rachel Coulter B.S., M.Ed.,Virginia Tech Mathematics

Abigail Crosby Notre Dame of Maryland University Little Bear Child Care Center Kathleen Finnerty Curtis, 1984 B.A., Drew University Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management Tricia Dabrowski B.A., Loyola University Maryland Physical Education Kim Daly B.A., Drew University M.A.T., Johns Hopkins University Lower School Language Arts Ann Davis B.A., McDaniel College Science Katherine Davis B.S., Notre Dame of Maryland University Director of Early Childhood Education Ginny Wood Delauney, 1964 B.A., Randolph-Macon Woman’s College Assistant Director of Development Director of Gift Planning Sally Diehl B.A., Wittenberg University M.M.S., Loyola University Director of College Counseling Emily Dierkes, 2002 B.F.A., Syracuse University Art Lisa Anne Diver, 2006 B.M., University of Delaware M.M., Westminister Choir College Music

Charles Ensor Maintenance Beth Fairall B.F.A., Maryland Institute College of Art M.Ed., Towson University Art

Maria Hampton B.A., Davis and Elkins College M.S., North Carolina A&T State University Mathematics Rebecca H. Hanson B.A., Hollins University M.Ed., University of Virginia History Y. Fitzhugh Hardcastle IV B.A., Johns Hopkins University Mathematics Sarah A. Harrison B.A., St. Lawrence University M.S.W., University of Michigan School Counselor Grades K-8 Charles Harvey Maintenance Carol Hatton B.A., St. Mary’s College of Maryland M.S., McDaniel College Director of Athletics Lucy Haus B.G.S., University of Maryland Teacher Certification, Towson University Preschool Catherine Heflin B.A., Randolph-Macon Woman’s College School Store Manager

Kate Feiring B.A., Bates College Upper School Administrative Assistant

Michael Henry Community College of Baltimore Technology

Megan Ferguson Early Childhood Certification, Essex Community College Preschool

Justin Hill B.A., Duke University M.A., University of Virginia History

Arinola Fleming B.S., Florida A&M University M.A., Coppin State College Third Grade

Rene Hill Hospitality Coordinator

Douglas Forbes B.M., M.M., The Boston Conservatory Music Siiri Fowler B.S., University of Maine at Farmington M.S., University of Southern Maine Mathematics

Tasha Hill Little Bear Child Care Center Kim Hoffman B.S., History and Social Studies, Towson University History Carole Holland Little Bear Child Care Center

Andrea Hunt B.A., Visual Arts, UMBC M.Ed., Curriculum and Kaci Garland Instruction, ECE Concordia B.A., University of Notre Dame University, Portland, OR Fifth Grade LBCCC Jennifer Golliday Assistant to the Director of Facilities Wayne Golliday Certification in Construction Technology Director of Facilities Jaleh N. Goodale B.S., M.B.A., University of Maryland Associate Director of Admissions and Financial Assistance

Sean Donmoyer B.S., Towson University Jenny Greene M.Ed., Goucher College B.A., Washington and Lee Assistant Athletic Director Dwyer Fitness Center Coordinator University M.S., Johns Hopkins University Kristin Drake Pre-First B.S., The College of William & Mary Tyler Hale Science B.S., Drexel University Webmaster

Dana Hamilton B.S.N., University of Maryland School Nurse

Carol Hunt B.A., Grinnell College Traditional Upper School Christmas Program Leah Inger B.M.E., Georgetown College M.S., Towson University G.P.D., Peabody Conservatory of Music Middle School Music Elisha James B.S., M.S., Morgan State University MS Dean of Students Kristin Jarrell B.A., Notre Dame of Maryland University M.A., Johns Hopkins University Second Grade Faith Jaspan B.A., M.A.T., University of Pittsburgh Foreign Language

Kiersten Jauschnegg B.S., George Mason University Admissions Associate Alison Keim B.A., University of Maryland, Baltimore County M.S., Frostburg State University J.D., University of Baltimore Middle School Administrative Assistant Dwight Kendall Maintenance Jimi Kinstle B.S., Towson University Theatre Megan Johnston B.A., Loyola University College Counseling Coordinator

Keane McCollum Maintenance Margie McIntosh Security Curtis McKnight B.A., University of Massachusetts M.A.S., Johns Hopkins University M.A.T., Towson University Fourth Grade

Carole Packet B.A., Lynchburg College Preschool

Christine Ribillard-Polillo B.A., M.A., University of Paris Foreign Language

Roberto Pagan-Franco Maintenance

Erin Lears Richardson, 2001 B.A., M.S., University of Richmond Director of Annual Giving

Angela Palmeri B.S., University of Delaware M.S., California University of Pennsylvania Athletic Trainer

Marlo McNeil B.S., M.S., West Virginia University Director of Diversity

Carolyn Parker B.A., Tulane University M.S.W., University of Maryland School Counselor Grades 9-12

Kim McNemar B.A., Salisbury University Academic Coach and College Prep

Mitali Parmar B.A., University of Maryland, Baltimore County Database Manager

Kristen DeMarco Rickard, 2002 B.A., Muhlenberg College M.A., Christie’s Education Assistant Director of Annual Giving Frances Rickert B.A., Clark University M.L.S., University of Maryland Library Cataloger

Katy Spencer, 1993 B.A., Lehigh University Associate Director of Alumnae Relations

Janine Vreatt B.S., Frostburg State University M.F.A., Illinois State University Sinex Theater Technical Director

Patricia Statkiewicz, 2011 B.A. Dance, Muhlenberg College MS Dance

Judy Waters Class of 1950 B.F.A., Maryland Institute College of Art Art

Danielle Kell Steinbach, 2004 B.B.A., The College of William & Mary Director of External Programs and Athletic Communication Rebecca Stevenson B.S., University of Delaware Lower School

Caroline Riina, 2008 B.A., Colby College Science

Kate Sunderland B.S., College of Charleston Development Associate

Marion Penning B.A., Duke University M.A., University of Toronto History

Toby Rivkin B.A., University of Maryland M.A., Middlebury College Foreign Language and Art

Debbie Meyers Preschool

Shaun Perkins Maintenance

Ellen Krich B.A., Johns Hopkins University M.L.T., Notre Dame of Maryland University English

Janice A. Moore B.A., M.L.S., University of Maryland Director of Libraries Co-Director, The Juanita Jackson Mitchell Multicultural Resource Center

Cyndy Piepenbrink B.A., Johns Hopkins University Science

Margaret Rogers B.A., Princeton University M.A., University of Virginia English

Vickie Swanson B.S., Illinois State University M.A., George Washington University J.D., American University Language Arts

Jane Lancaster B.A., Hollins University M.A.T., Johns Hopkins University Assistant Head of Lower School

Kelsy Mugele B.A., High Point University Assistant Director External Programs/Communication

Elizabeth Ann Kopf B.S., M.Ed., Towson University Art Tara Kramer B.A., Loyola University Maryland Physical Education

Amy Lang Student Services Intern Sarah Layng B.A., Gettysburg College Physical Education Sandra Laziuck Lower School Administrative Assistant Jeffrey London Security Bill MacDonald B.S., University of New Hampshire M.S., University of Connecticut M.S.E., Wang Institute of Graduate Studies M.E.T., New Jersey City University Mathematics Karen Macfarlane B.S., Towson University Kindergarten Missie Mack B.A., Washington College Director of Alumnae Relations Yvette Matthews B.S., Coppin State University Middle School Study Hall Coordinator Holly McAslan B.A., Muhlenberg College F.A., Maryland Institute College of Art M.Ed., Notre Dame University of Maryland Lower School Art Evelyn McClarry B.A., Goucher College M.Ed., Johns Hopkins University Co-Director, The Juanita Jackson Mitchell Multicultural Resource Center

Elizabeth Law Meredith, 1984 B.G.S., University of Maryland, College Park M.A.T., Goucher College First Grade

Nancy Mugele B.F.A., Syracuse University Certificate in Brand Management, Kellogg School of Business, Northwestern University Assistant Head of School for External Relations Tori Murrill Massey Business College Technology Administrative Support Specialist Barbara Barrett Neale, 1973 B.A., Johns Hopkins University Capital Giving Coordinator Melissa Nichols B.A., Towson University M.A., Notre Dame of Maryland University Foreign Language

Kelly Pierce B.S., James Madison University Physical Education Diane Pniewski B.S., Ohio University History Amy Popp B.S., University of Mary Washington M.A., The College of William & Mary Science Beth Porter B.A., Notre Dame of Maryland University Student Billing and Accounts Payable/Billable Quinlin Porter B.S., Stevenson University Little Bear Child Care Center Erika Preddy Payroll & Benefits Robin Prescott B.S., Mathematics, University of Delaware M.S., Mathematics Education, Towson University Mathematics

Kristin Raneri Nicolini, 1998 B.A., Georgetown University M.A., Notre Dame of Maryland Tynaya Quickley University B.A., Stevenson University Director of Digital Communication Preschool and Publications Diane Radov, 2010 Paige North B.S., Syracuse University B.A., Sarah Lawrence College Science M.A., Johns Hopkins University Gail Rauch-Tilstra History B.A., M.A., University of Grade Nine Dean Maryland Admissions Associate History Rachel Oberlin B.A., Washington College M.Ed., Towson University Second Grade Tiana Redfern Oguaman, 1999 B.A., Loyola University English Peggy M. Ollerhead B.S., Northern Arizona University M.A., C.A.S., Towson University School Psychologist

Monica Recht B.A., Duke University M.A., University of Virginia M.A., University of Maryland, Baltimore Foreign Language Jackie Regales B.A., University of Maryland, Baltimore County M.A., Bowling Green State University English

Sara Rollfinke B.A., M.Ed., Stanford University Foreign Language Grade Twelve Dean Antoinette Runde B.S.N., M.A.T., Towson University Mathematics Heather Samet B.A., Syracuse University M.A.T., Towson University Fourth Grade Kelsey Twist Schroeder, 2001 B.A., M.A., Stanford University English Upper School Dean of Students Sarah Schulz B.A., Kenyon College English Katherine Startzman Shires, 1978 B.A., University of Richmond B.S., Towson University Controller

Kim Wilson Library Assistant

Fran Taylor Main Office Assistant

Siatu Zoker B.A., Salem College Admissions Associate

Gregory Timm B.A., Ithaca College M.Ed., University of Maryland Mathematics Patricia Tiplady B.A.T, Dunedin Teacher’s College, N.Z. Library Rod Tiplady Diploma in Physical Education, Otago University, N.Z. Diploma in Teaching, Auckland Teacher’s College, N.Z. Post Graduate Diplomas in Business Administration and Education, Massey University, N.Z. Science

Megary Sigler B.A., Goucher College M.A.T., Maryland Institute College of Art Art

Phyllis Tripp B.S., University of Maryland M.S., Johns Hopkins University Director of Technology

Frances Skeen B.A., University of Delaware M.Ed., Towson University Orton Gillingham Training, The Odyssey School Early Childhood Certification, Towson University Lower School Learning Specialist

Maria Teresa Vasta B.A., M.A., Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Buenos Aires Foreign Language

Traci Spacek B.A., Beloit College Preschool

Chea Weltchek B.S., Florida State University M.S., Johns Hopkins University Assistant Director of Childcare

Toni Woodlon B.S., Bowie State University Third Grade

Aerie Treska B.A., Middlebury College M.A., Middlebury College, The Bread Loaf School of English English

William Souser B.A., Middlebury College M.A., Pennsylvania State University History

Janet Weller B.A., Washington College M.Ed., Loyola University Maryland Associate Director of College Counseling

Jim Sweigert B.A., Russian, Political Science, University of Iowa M.A., Slavic Languages and Literatures, University of Southern California Russian

Annie Ferebee Short, 2001 B.A., Goucher College Dance

Lori Song B.S., Vanderbilt University M.L.A., Middlebury College Assistant to the Head of School

Libby Watts B.A., Kenyon College Foreign Language

Wendolyn Vélez-Torres B.A., Hood College M.Ed., Goucher College Technology Beth Venn B.A., Sweet Briar College M.A., Catholic University of America M.B.A., University of South Carolina Foreign Language Betsy Villiger B.A., M.A., College of William and Mary Language Arts and Math

Evelyn Zink B.A., Hollins University Director of Advancement

T H R E E -Y E A R C O L L E G E A C C E P TA N C E S 2 0 1 3 - 2 0 1 5 American University Arizona State University Auburn University Bard College Bates College Belmont University Binghamton University Boston University Boston College Boston University Bowie State University Bowling Green State University Bridgewater College Bucknell University Cabrini College Carnegie Mellon University Case Western Reserve University Centre College Champlain College Christopher Newport University Claremont McKenna College Clemson University Coastal Carolina University College of Charleston College of William and Mary Colorado College Connecticut College Cornell University Dartmouth College Davidson College Davis and Elkins College Delaware State University DeSales University Dickinson College Drew University Drexel University Duke University Duquesne University East Carolina University Eckerd College Elizabethtown College Elon University Emerson College Emory University Eugene Lang College - The New School for Liberal Arts Fairfield University Flagler College Florida Atlantic University Florida State University

Fordham University Franklin and Marshall College Frostburg State University Furman University George Mason University Georgetown University Georgia Institute of Technology Gettysburg College Gordon College Goucher College Green Mountain College Guilford College Hamilton College Hampshire College Hampton University Hartwick College Harvard College Hawaii Pacific University High Point University Hobart & William Smith Colleges Hofstra University Hood College Howard University Indiana University at Bloomington Iona College Ithaca College Jacksonville University James Madison University Johns Hopkins University Keene State College Keystone College La Salle University Lewis & Clark College Liberty University Longwood University Louisiana State University Loyola University of Maryland Loyola University of New Orleans Lynchburg College Lynn University Manhattan College Maryland Institute College of Art Marymount Manhattan College Massachusetts College of Art and Design Massachusetts Institute of Technology McDaniel College Messiah College Miami University, Ohio

Miami University, Oxford Michigan State University Middlebury College Monmouth University Mount Holyoke College Muhlenberg College New York University Northeastern University Notre Dame of Maryland University Oberlin College Ohio State University Ohio University Ohio Wesleyan University Pace University, New York City Palm Beach Atlantic University Parsons The New School for Design Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Pennsylvania State University Pepperdine University Point Park University Portland State University Providence College Purdue University Queens University of Charlotte Quinnipiac University Randolph College Randolph-Macon College Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rhodes College Rice University Ringling College of Art & Design Roanoke College Rochester Institute of Technology Rollins College Rosemont College Rutgers University Saint Joseph’s University Salisbury University Salve Regina University Samford University San Diego State University Sarah Lawrence College Savannah College of Art & Design School of the Art Institute of Chicago School of Visual Arts Sewanee: The University of the South

Shenandoah University Skidmore College Southern Methodist University Spelman College St. John’s University St. Joseph’s University St. Lawrence University St. Mary’s College of Maryland Stevenson University Stony Brook University SUNY Buffalo SUNY Purchase Susquehanna University Syracuse University Temple University Texas Christian University The Catholic University of America The College of Wooster The George Washington University The Ohio State University The University of Alabama The University of Arizona The University of Tampa Thiel College Towson University Trinity College Tufts University Tulane University University College London University of Alabama University of Arizona University of California, Berkeley University of California, Davis University of California, San Diego University of California, Santa Barbara University of Chicago University of Colorado University of Connecticut University of Delaware University of Denver University of Edinburgh University of Florida University of Georgia University of Hartford University of Hawaii University of Louisville University of Mary Washington University of Maryland, Baltimore County

University of Maryland, College Park University of Massachusetts University of Massachusetts, Amherst University of Miami University of Michigan University of Mississippi University of North Carolina University of North Carolina, Greensboro University of North Carolina, Wilmington University of Notre Dame University of Pennsylvania University of Pittsburgh University of Redlands University of Rhode Island University of Richmond University of Rochester University of South Carolina University of Southern California University of St. Andrews University of Tampa University of Texas University of Toronto University of Utah University of Vermont University of Virginia University of Wisconsin, Madison Vanderbilt University Villanova University Virginia Commonwealth University Virginia Tech University Virginia Technology Wagner College Wake Forest University Washington College Washington University in St. Louis Wellesley College Wesley College Wesleyan University West Virginia University Wilmington University Winthrop University Wittenberg University Wofford College Yale University York College of Pennsylvania

D I V E R S I T Y S TAT E M E N T

RPCS BOARDS

The Board is committed to an active, on-going effort to attract, welcome, and support an inclusive community of talented students, faculty, administrators, staff and Board members.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

The Board strongly supports the work of the administration and faculty in their continuing efforts to create respect in the school community for individual differences of race, ethnicity, religion, culture, socioeconomic status, abilities, gender, and sexual orientation. It is the Board’s objective to celebrate and promote the recognition, understanding and acceptance of individual uniqueness, mutual interdependence, and cultural diversity within a pluralistic society.

The Board expects that the students entrusted to the School’s care will acquire not only critical thinking skills and a love of learning, but also a sense of self, an appreciation of diversity and respect for others. The Board intends that the RPCS experience will produce graduates whose lives “speak for themselves” by example and attitude.

President Catherine Passano McDonnell, 1994 Vice President J. Joseph Credit Secretary Maurice L. Haywood Treasurer Rhona W. Wendler

BOARD MEMBERS

Sarah Foster Rhea, 1989

Ronald O. Schaftel

Ann Ferebee Short, 2001 Jamye Siegel Stern, 1985

Jeffrey H. Seibert, Honorary Alumnus*

Megan Trenery, 2007

Frances E. Smith

Ashlee Tuck, 2002

Diana Sugiuchi **

Ann Field Clark, 1944*

Ashley E. Thayer

Harriet Cullison Quandt, 1936*

Mary Ellen Thomsen, Honorary Alumna* Roszel C. Thomsen II, Honorary Alumnus* Richard C. Tilghman, Jr. *

Dr. Celeste Woodward Applefeld, 1964*

The Hon. Martin P. Welch

Sara Hackney Barley

Albert H. Williams

H. Lee Boatwright, III*

Katharine Fox Castro, 2004 ** Beverly A. Chaney Laura George Cochran, 1990 Katherine Behrens Crosby, 1990 ** Carol Dixon Croxton, 1998 Lucy Neale Duke W. Kyle Gore Janet Bauer Hartman, 1968 William C. Holly Diane Hutchins, 1972 E. Robert Kent, Jr. * J. Sydney King * Scott P. Kurlander John B. McGowan Mary Page Michel Elise D. Morris

Association of Independent Maryland Schools

Natalie Nichols

Approved by the Maryland State Board of Education

Talbott Noyes

National Association of Independent Schools

Carl G. Osterman

National Coalition of Girls’ Schools

Bryn Parchman

Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland

Amelia Mix Poggi Douglas S. Ramer Julia Garrett Randolph, 1997 Janet Meyer Reynolds, 1990 Lee Roebuck

Ann Wittich Warfield, 1948*

PA R E N T S ’ A S S O C I AT I O N EXECUTIVE BOARD President Diana Sugiuchi

Dale Bittinger

Darcy Christhilf Carroll, 1988

A C C R E D I TAT I O N S & A F F I L I AT I O N S

Robert W. Schaefer *

ALUMNAE A S S O C I AT I O N EXECUTIVE BOARD

Vice President Bev Chaney Treasurer Steve Susel

President Katharine Fox Castro, 2004

Recording Secretary Parker Sutton

President-Elect Sabrina Johnson Turner, 1998

Corresponding Secretary Theresa Leatherbury

1st Vice President Sarah Harrison Lenahan, 2001

Lower School Network Chair Ann O. Daniels, 1983

2nd Vice President Lauren Dodrill Benjamin, 2001

Middle School Network Chair Robin Davidov

Treasurer Kelly Donovan-Mazzulli, 1994 Corresponding Secretary Mallory Twist Dunn, 2006 Recording Secretary Kristen DeMarco Rickard, 2002

Upper School Network Chair Lisa Hardiman Nominating Chairperson Ericka Croft President Ex-Officio Mary Louise Woolley

Development Chair Sydnee Wilson, 2004 Maya Tasher Barron, 1999 Missi Bowman, 1985 Kathryn Tubman Cameron, 1984 Hope McCulloch Carroll, 1956 Rosanna Best Corbin, 1994 Julie George Evans, 1981 Sally Foley, 1956 Lee Kelly, 1971 Elizabeth Della Massing, 1993 Alexandra Moylan, 2002 Kristina Pompa, 2002

* Emeritae Members **Ex Officio

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