Welcome new students and families
Welcome to the beginning of your journey at St. Catherine’s! We are so excited for you to join our School family for the 2019-2020 school year. In the following pages you will find important information, tips, terms and dates to help you navigate your St. Catherine’s experience. We look forward to getting to know you better in the weeks and months ahead.
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Contents Who We Are ............................................... 3
Our Leaders ................................................. 4
Health & Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Lower School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
For Parents ................................................... 5
Middle School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
7 Save the Date .......................................... 10 Get Ready.................................................. 10
Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Construction Update ............................. 6
Get Connected ..........................................
Upper School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
15 Campus Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Saints Speak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Who We Are Our Mission
Diversity Statement
St. Catherine’s School provides a rigorous education that prepares girls with diverse perspectives for a lifetime of learning, leadership and service in a global community.
St. Catherine’s School is committed to providing an inclusive educational environment. We actively engage students, families, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Our School community respects the differences in ethnicity, race, religion, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status. Consistent with the School’s Mission, St. Catherine’s fosters in our students, and expects from all others, respect for the dignity and wholeness of every person.
Core Values To fulfill our Mission, we take these values as core: n
Pursuing academic excellence
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Developing character
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Nurturing spiritual growth
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Celebrating individuals
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Building community
Our School Motto
“What we keep we lose; only what we give remains our own.”
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Our Leaders Terrie Hale Scheckelhoff, Ph.D. ___________________________ Head of School
Sue Baldwin ________________ Assistant Head of School
Lara Wulff, Ph.D. ________________ Director of Upper School
Tonya Walker ___________________ Director of Middle School
Annie Kapetanis, Ed.D. ____________________ Director of Lower School
The Rev. Dorothy White, D.Min. ____________________ School Chaplain
Kendall Neely _________________ Arts Coordinator Chair of Theatre and Dance
Julie Dayton ________________ Director of Athletics
Jennifer Cullinan ________________ Director of Admissions
Doran McBride ________________ Director of Technology
Peter Pastore ________________ Chief Financial and Operations Officer
Theodora Miller _________________ Director of Marketing and Communications
Debbie Dunlap ’70 ________________ Director of Development
Scott Meyerhoffer _________________ Director of Security
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For Parents
Parents are an important part of our School community and educating your daughter is a partnership between School and home.
Who is your buddy? Each new student in grades 1-12 will be assigned a buddy family during the summer. Buddy families will become your point of contact for assimilating into our School family. In lieu of a buddy family, Early Learners, junior kindergarten and kindergarten room parents will serve as the main point of contact for families new to the School.
Welcome Committee The School has Welcome Chairs for each division to help new families transition into the community. Welcome Chairs Lower School (LS) Kimberly Brown-Gibbs, Chrissy Green, Carol Harris, June Lehman, Elisabeth Mullins Middle School (MS) Ali Bonnell, Elmus Mosby, Beth Thurmond Upper School (US) Michelle Bair, Renee Connell, Felicia Lewis, Erin Zide
Parents’ Association All parents automatically become members of the Parents’ Association (PA) and are welcome to attend monthly board meetings. The PA hosts parent coffees with Division Directors and offers parent education sessions with our brother school, St. Christopher’s, throughout the school year. At the start of school, you will receive more information about offerings and schedules. Parents’ Association (PA) Representatives Frances Herrington, PA President Julie Bishop, PA Upper School Chair Donna Butler, PA Middle School Chair Laura Ford, PA Lower School Chair Michelle Siewers, PA Fundraising Coordinator and Volunteer Manager 5 Welcome to St. Catherine’s
Sharing your gifts — a tradition at St. Catherine’s
We encourage parents to share your gift of time by volunteering as much as schedules allow. Being on campus is a great way to get to know others in the School community. There are many ways to volunteer inside and outside of the classroom. You will learn about these opportunities from the Parents’ Association in the fall. In addition to time, we ask all families to support St. Catherine’s by participating in our fundraising initiatives. There are various ways to do so:
Annual Giving: We conduct an Annual
Giving drive each year which truly impacts all aspects of school life and supports everything from programmatic needs and classroom equipment to professional development, campus beautification and safety enhancements. We are fortunate to boast 100% participation in Annual Giving from faculty and staff, as well as all of our Boards. We strive for our families to achieve 100% participation, too! Every gift regardless of amount makes a difference.
Capital Campaign: As we continue along our exciting journey to develop the southern third of campus with new facilities, we will seek support from our parent community during various stages of the upcoming campaign.
Special Events: Each year, the School holds
Daisy Days and every other year we will hold an auction to benefit St. Catherine’s. These are the School’s largest fundraisers. We ask families to participate in these fun-filled events as they are great community building opportunities and loads of fun!
Watch Us Innovate
St. Catherine’s is developing the southern third of campus. Phase 1:
Julie Dayton Field at Performance Park
completed in Spring of 2019. The Astroturf field is regulation size for lacrosse, field hockey and soccer and is used for Physical Education classes and outdoor activities. The new South Lot includes more than 170 parking spaces.
On the Horizon...
Arts and Innovation Center
Phase 2: 550-seat Theatre • Fly Tower I ndustrial Arts/Scene Shop • Dressing Rooms • Community Spaces for the Arts, Galleries, Innovation, Wellness and Gatherings • Endowment to Support Students, Faculty, Programs and Facilities
Phase 3: Visual Arts Studios • Dance Studios • Music Room • Innovation Lab Costume Shop • Community Spaces for the Arts, Galleries, Innovation, Wellness and Gatherings • Endowment to Support Students, Faculty, Programs and Facilities
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Get Connected Your home base: www.st.catherines.org St. Catherine’s website contains public information about school activities, events and news. The website is a hub of information for prospective families and the general public. The website also contains a password-protected area called SaintsNet.
Welcome New Saints
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SaintsNet Parents, students and faculty sign in to access password-protected content such as class rosters, course enrollments, report cards and athletic team information. Upon signing in, parents will land on the Resources page, which contains a variety of information on topics such as Papers for Parents and Students, Parents’ Association, tuition payments, menu, blogs, etc. Parents can access course pages to learn about activities, see photos and even videos. Students receive assignments in Middle and Upper School on course pages and can track progress of assignments.
St. Catherine’s At-A-Glance Every week during the school year, you will receive an electronic message with key calendar information for the week ahead, all school and divisional reminders, recent news, technology tips, arts and athletic highlights and more! This will quickly become your go-to email for information about the happenings of the School. There is no sign up necessary. These weekly messages begin in late August and run weekly through the end of the school year.
Signing in for the first time: Please visit www.st.catherines.org and look for the SaintsNet sign-in link at the top right corner of the homepage. Parents’ Username: Your username is typically your first name and last name with no space in between. Example: Jane Doe = janedoe When you sign in for the first time, you will see a pop-up window indicating that your password has expired (temporary passwords have been sent to new parents and Upper School students via email. Middle School students will receive a username and password at the start of school). Please enter your temporary password again and a new password of your choice. Passwords are case sensitive. If you experience difficulty, please feel free to use the “Help?” link in the sign-in area or contact Jim Robb, Associate Director of Marketing and Communications, at jrobb@ st.catherines.org or 804-288-2804, ext. 3955.
Emergency Communications The School uses a variety of communication channels to alert families of emergencies or inclement weather school delays or closings. Some examples include emails, text and/or phone, Facebook, Twitter, School website and localnews t.v. stations. Our emergency notification system will use the phone numbers and email addresses recorded in SaintsNet. Therefore, it is important to keep your personal and emergency contact information updated in SaintsNet. The emergency notification system is tested annually. Additional details can be found in the online Student and Parent Handbook.
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Shuttles and After-School Care There are several different convenience options for families including: Sibling Shuttle - Parents with daughters and sons in K-grade 12 can drop off in the morning at one campus. The Sibling Shuttle departs each campus at 7:45 a.m. Register on SaintsNet under Papers for Parents and Students. Off-site Morning Shuttles - Available for K-grade 12 girls from several different locations across Richmond. For details and to register, go to SaintsNet under Papers for Parents and Students. Extended Day After-School Care - Available three or five days a week with care plans available up to 6 p.m. Care is provided on all parent-teacher conference days and many school holidays. Go to the SaintsNet Resource Board for after-school care programs. Early Learners (age 3) After-School Care We offer optional after-school care for girls who are enrolled in the Early Learners Program. This service is offered in the same location as their school day. Lower School Clubhouse - Offered after school for K-grade 4 girls on Tuesdays and Thursdays until 6 p.m. throughout the school year. Parents can choose participation with or without Extended Day enrollment. Go to the SaintsNet Resource Board for after-school care programs.
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FALL 2018
Vol. 77 No.
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School Publications “St. Catherine’s Now” magazine is published each fall and early summer. This publication celebrates the School’s legacy of excellence, provides meaningful connections and captures the life of the School through reporting that adheres to high journalistic and literary standards.
Contact Information Directory (phone and online) On SaintsNet, you can search online directories for faculty, staff, coaches, students and alumnae contact information. In addition, the Parents’ Association publishes annually a printed directory that is given to each family in the fall. Faculty and Staff voicemail and email: All faculty and staff phone extensions can be found in the printed directory and the online SaintsNet directory. All faculty and staff can be reached via email using the following format: firstinitiallastname@st.catherines.org Example: Jane Doe = jdoe@st.catherines.org
instagram.com/instasaints facebook.com/StCatherines
youtube.com/user/SaintCatherinesRVA twitter.com/StCatherinesRVA Follow Head of School: @tscheckelhoff Follow Director of Athletics: @jdaytonSTC
Get Connected
Joni
For the Love of
Get Ready To find 2019-2020 school year information, such as summer reading recommendations and requirements, school supply lists, permission forms and various downloads and links, sign in to SaintsNet and visit www.st.catherines.org/ papersforparents. You may want to bookmark this link, as it will continue to be a useful resource to you throughout the school year. All forms required for the start of school will be available on the School website by July 30, 2019. In early August, each family will receive communications directly from the director of their daughter’s division sharing additional details about the start of school.
Health & Safety St. Catherine’s has two health clinics on campus staffed by two registered nurses. Parents electronically submit their daughter’s annual health records and online health forms through the Magnus Health Student Medical Record System. The Magnus Health website is a secure, password-protected site and all health information submitted is confidential. To access Magnus Health, log in to SaintsNet and look for Magnus Health on the Resource Board.
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Lower School Early Learners (age 3)–Grade 2 Arrival: Drop Off 7:30 – 7:55 a.m. School Begins at 8 a.m. Dismissal: 3 p.m. Mon. – Thurs. 2:15 p.m. on Fri.
Grades 3–4 Arrival: Drop Off 7:30 – 7:55 a.m. School Begins at 8 a.m. Dismissal: 3:30 p.m. Mon. – Thurs. 2:45 p.m. on Fri.
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Important Dates
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30 Health Forms Due in Magnus _______________________________ AUG. Early Learners – Grade 4 26 Class Visits _______________________________ AUG. Grades 1 – 4 New Family Activity 26 with Buddy Family _______________________________ AUG. Early Learners – Grade 4 27 First Day of School _______________________________ AUG. Welcome Coffee for 30 New Parents _______________________________ 5 Lower School Parents’ Night _______________________________ OCT. Lower School Conference Day 30 (no classes) _______________________________ SEPT.
APR.
Lower School Conference Day
2 (no classes) _______________________________
Names to Know Annie Kapetanis, Ed.D.,
Director of Lower School
Gina Friend, Assistant Director of Lower School
Kat Cockerham,
LS Office Manager and LS Clubhouse Coordinator
Katy Moore,
LS Administrative Assistant
Elizabeth Blanton ’97, R.N. Lower School Nurse
Rachen Sterling ’88,
Lower School Counselor
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Saints Field Trip and Performance Attire Students in K-grade 4 are required to wear Saints field trip attire for field trips and some special events. Students in choir, strings and band (grades 2–4) also have special attire for performances. The field trip attire, which can be purchased through Lands’ End, promotes safety and has a positive impact on our School identity.
P.E. Attire Lower School girls may wear shorts, loose fitting pants or the approved P.E. skort (available through Lands’ End) on days designated for P.E. Other skorts, dresses or skirts are not permitted on P.E. days to ensure the safety of the girls. Ways to order See specific information about approved field trip, music group performance and P.E. attire on Papers for Parents in SaintsNet. www.landsend.com/school 1.800.469.2222 School name: St Catherines Preferred School Number: 900149485
Middle School
Arrival: Drop Off 7:30 – 7:55 a.m. School Begins at 7:55 a.m. Dismissal: 3:30 p.m.
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_________________________________ Ice Cream Social with Middle JUN. 19 School Director for Newly Enrolled Students & Buddies _______________________________ JUL.
Health Forms Due in Magnus 30 _______________________________ AUG.
New Family and Buddy Family
18 Skate Party _______________________________ 19 Grades 7–8 Fall Sports Begin _______________________________ AUG. Orientation for Grade 5 Students 26 & New Students in Grades 6–8 _______________________________ AUG.
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27 First Day of School _______________________________ AUG. Grade 5 Back to School Night 29 for Parents _______________________________ AUG. 31 Welcome Coffee for New Parents _______________________________
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11 Middle School Parents’ Night _______________________________ OCT.
Middle School Conference Day
30 (no classes) _______________________________ APR. Middle School Conference Day 2 (no classes) _______________________________
Names to Know Tonya Walker, Director of Middle School Jenn McIntosh, Assistant Director of Middle School Tracy Perkins, Middle School Executive Assistant and Project Manager
Linda Stoller, Middle School Counselor, Grades 7-8 Laura Gorsuch, Middle School Counselor, Grades 5-6 Stacia Schoeffler, R.N., Middle/Upper School Nurse
Math Placement Testing Placement tests for grades 6-8 mathematics must be completed to determine your daughter’s course placement. Contact Chris Carlisle in the Admissions Office with questions.
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Upper School Arrival: Drop Off 7:30 – 7:55 a.m. School Begins at 7:55 a.m. Dismissal: 3:30 p.m.
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JUN.
Orientation for Newly-
24 25 Accepted Students _______________________________ JUL.
30 Health Forms Due in Magnus _______________________________ AUG.
12 Fall Sports Tryouts Begin _______________________________ Welcome Dinner for AUG. 21 Newly-Enrolled Students & Buddies
_______________________________ Grade 9 Student/Parent 22 Orientation and New Students Grades 10–12 Orientation
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_______________________________ 26 First Day of School _______________________________ AUG.
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30 Welcome Coffee for New Parents
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4 Upper School Parents’ Night _______________________________ SEPT
9 Grade 9 Parents’ Meeting _______________________________
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Names to Know Lara Wulff, Ph.D., Director of Upper School Frances Doyle ’85, Assistant Director of Upper School
Frazier Aronhalt, Upper School Dean of Students Andrea Byrd ’06, Upper School Administrative
Assistant and Attendance Ann Lane, Upper School Registrar Anthony Ambrogi, Director of College Counseling
Karen Brockenbrough Ph.D., Upper School Counselor
Stacia Schoeffler, R.N., Middle/Upper School Nurse
Course Schedules If you have not done so already, contact Doug Bader, Upper School Scheduler, at dbader@ st.catherines.org to create your class schedule.
Placement Testing Placement tests for mathematics and Spanish must be completed before those placements can be determined. Contact Doug Bader, Upper School Scheduler, with questions.
Textbook Purchases All Upper School students need to purchase books for their classes. Once schedules are solidified, the bookstore will provide a list of textbooks for purchase starting August 19. Contact Melanie Horner at mhorner@ st.catherines.org with questions.
Athletics
St. Catherine’s has 39 teams in 14 sports in grades 7-12 that compete in the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association (VISAA), the League of Independent Schools (LIS) and against public schools in the region. Specific information about fall sports and practices will be sent over the summer to new families
Fall Sports
Spring Sports
Cross Country Field Hockey Tennis Volleyball
Winter Sports
Golf Lacrosse Softball Soccer Outdoor Track and Field
Basketball Diving Indoor Track and Field Squash Swimming
2019 Fall Sports JUL.
30 Summer Strength & Conditioning Program Tryouts/ Practices will begin:
Grades 10-12: June 10–28 / July 15 – August 9
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8-9.30 a.m.
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Varsity & JV Field Hockey Varsity Tennis Varsity & JV Volleyball Varsity & JV Cross Country
Saints Athletics Boosters The Athletic Boosters consist of volunteer parents who spread school spirit and support our coaches and student athletes. Through concessions at games and
Athletic Physical forms due in Magnus
Grades 7-9: June 10–28 / July 15 – August 9
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 4-5.30 p.m.
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Grade 7 & 8 Field Hockey Grade 7 & 8 Cross Country Grade 7 & 8 Volleyball JV Tennis
membership dues ($35/family), the Boosters fund many special projects for the athletics programs. Recent examples include funding the new scoreboards, video equipment, championship banners, coaches awards and “The Edge” athletic yearbook. www. st.catherines .org 14
Saints Speak Ampersand: Conducted jointly
with St. Christopher’s, the Upper School theatre group Ampersand churns out three major productions per year in McVey Theatre. In addition to acting and singing in a performance, students may choose to work on a technical crew, explore stage managing, tackle light or sound design, or even direct. The knockout performances are not to be missed.
Here are some terms, acronyms and locations that may be helpful to you as you start your journey at St. Catherine’s.
Big Sisters / Little Sisters:
This program enables girls in JK-grade 8 to develop friendships by participating in cross-divisional activities and projects. Middle School girls have an opportunity to build confidence as leaders and Lower School students get to interact and learn from older students as role models.
Brackett Bookstore: The number one
Alumnae: Notice the spelling, it’s import-
ant. More than 5,000 incredible women all over the globe make up the St. Catherine’s alumnae community. These accomplished women look fondly upon their sisters and open up many opportunities for mentoring and networking.
The Arcade: The Arcade is a historic
fixture at St. Catherine’s that adjoins Ellett Hall and Bacot Hall and houses the College Counseling Suite and administrative offices for Upper School.
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place to go for all of your back to school needs! Located on St. Catherine’s Lane, Brackett Bookstore is stocked with most items listed on the JK-grade 8 supply list and most Upper School required textbooks. In addition to textbooks, the bookstore carries an extensive selection of school supplies, SAINTS spirit wear and gifts.
Brilliant Summer: From June 11 to August 17, boys and girls age 3 and up from all over region come to campus for academic and enrichment courses, day camps and sports camps. There are hundreds of choices including half-day and full day options, lunch and extended day care.
Brother School: St. Christopher’s
School is a JK-grade 12 all-boys’ school located just a few blocks away from St. Catherine’s.
Café 2010: That’s right, we’ve got our
own café! Located in the Dining Hall, Café 2010 is a great space for students, parents, faculty and staff to grab some quick eats and relax by the fireplace. The menu includes various food choices as well as self-serve coffees and teas.
Censations: Our Upper School a
cappella group that performs on and off campus, and sometimes in coordination with St. Christopher’s Beaux Ties. Their spring concert is a major crowd pleaser.
Community Garden: Who said
girls don’t like to get their hands dirty? Located across from St. Catherine’s on Grove Avenue, the Community Garden provides a unique place where students contribute and learn about the natural world. In addition to learning activities, the girls grow vegetables and fruits which they donate to local food banks.
Daisy: The daisy is the beloved school flower and continues to be included in time-honored traditions such as the Daisy Chain at graduation and Daisy Days. The daisy is used as a decorative element.
Daisy Days: Festival, extravaganza, palooza, Daisy Days can’t be defined by only one of these terms. Held annually in the spring, Daisy Days attracts people from all over Richmond to campus for shopping, outdoor games, food trucks, a petting zoo, cake walks, dance parties, you name it.
The Green: The patch of grass
that brings it all together. The beautiful Green is located at the center of campus and is often filled with students. Common scenes on the Green include athletic practices, kickball during recess, school-wide events, P.E., studying and general outdoor frolicking.
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Gold/White: Gold and White represent so much
more than our official School colors. In the fall, students will be assigned a team color. Throughout the year, the Gold and White teams engage in school spirit competitions, which culminate with the winning team receiving the Gold/White Cup at the end of the year (and bragging rights for the next school year). And it happens to be one of the School’s longest enduring traditions, dating back to our founder Miss Jennie.
Gold/White Cheer Rally:
A tradition since 1926, the Gold/White Cheer Rally is one of the many activities within the year long Gold/White competition for the Gold/White trophy. During the annual event, the entire school gathers to watch teams compete through creative skits, songs, dances and games. 17 Welcome to St. Catherine’s
Extended Day: The Extended Day
program offers after-school care for Lower and Middle School boys and girls on St. Christopher’s campus. A variety of learning spaces from a dance studio to a woodworking studio create a world of fun activities for students to enjoy. The teachers even squeeze in time for homework!
Fourthies: These ladies rule the school, the Lower School, that is. Upon entering fourth grade, students are given a yellow hat and increased responsibilities in school life, including car pool duty and leadership roles with the younger girls.
Intensive Studies Program (ISP):
Focused and enterprising Upper School students can explore their chosen field by becoming Intensive Studies Scholars in the Arts, Entrepreneurship, Global Engagement or STEM. Students can apply in their sophomore year and embark upon a multi-year journey combining coursework, real-life experiences, research, community service and a Capstone project.
Joint Event: This term is often used to
describe activities or events held for both St. Catherine’s and St. Christopher’s.
Joni: The Joni Rodman Dance
Theatre is a performing group for Upper School students that stresses creative expression through improvisational and student-choreographed productions. The Middle School performing groups are La Petite Joni, Just Joni Dancers and Joni Fusion.
Goochland Fields: We have an athletics
complex in Goochland County where softball, field hockey, soccer and lacrosse practices and games take place. We also use this land for outdoor education and exploration.
Grandparents and Special Friends Day: Each year in April, St. Catherine’s
students welcome their grandparents and special friends of young and old to campus. As part of this exciting day, guests enjoy student performances, exhibits and classroom visits. This event alternates between divisions every other year.
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Kenny Center: Saints athletics and
physical education come to life in our stateof-the art 72,000 sq. ft. gym. The indoor pool at the Kenny Center was featured in national swimming publications as one of the best aquatics facilities on the East Coast.
Ring Candlelight:
KFA: Our acronym for the Kenan-Flagler
A traditional ceremony held in the spring that celebrates the transfer of student leadership to the rising senior class. During the ceremony, class rings are presented to the junior class by the senior class. The service concludes in the Arcade with a candlelight ceremony.
Auditorium located in Washington Hall.
LIS: Our athletic teams compete in the League of Independent Schools. The LIS is comprised of numerous independent schools across Virginia. LS: The St. Catherine’s acronym for
Lower School.
MS: The St. Catherine’s acronym for
LS Clubhouse: Tuesday and Thursday
Middle School.
afternoons from dismissal to 6 p.m. are filled with fun and exploration for JK-grade 4 girls.
LSAR: The St. Catherine’s acronym for the
Lower School Assembly Room located in McCue Hall.
Maypole Dance: The fourthies showcase
Outré: The coed Middle School theatre
program. Students audition for acting roles or can sign up for technical crew positions. Performances are held several times a year.
Portico: The Portico is one of the most
their webspinning talents as they thread the ribbons around the maypole at Daisy Days each April.
iconic locations on campus. Located at the north end of the Green, the Portico overlooks the heart of the St. Catherine’s campus. Feel free to grab a rocking chair and soak it all in.
Miss Jennie: Although her formal name
Pushpage: Pushpages are general
communications sent via email and often come from the Head of School, Division Directors or Department Chairs. Information about events, grades and inclement weather reports from are sent in this manner as well.
was Virginia Randolph Ellett, our School’s founder is fondly referred to as “Miss Jennie.”
Quatrefoil: Evolving
the historic St. Catherine’s School Seal, the quatrefoil is the logomark that accompanies the School name. Its design represents a cross to recognize the importance of spirituality and the intersection of the five points represents our Core Values. 19 Welcome to St. Catherine’s
SAINTScard: Girls in
grades 5-12 are given their own SAINTScard. Parents can pre-load their daughter’s SAINTScard with money for purchases at Café 2010. Cards for new students will be issued in the fall.
SaintsNet: The private, behind the scenes
part of www.st.catherines.org. SaintsNet is where students can go to access their schedule, assignments and other important information. Parents also have access to SaintsNet and can find photo albums from happenings on campus, their children’s schedules and assignments, report cards, important forms and informational documents.
Senior Lounge: Located on the Arcade, the
Senior Lounge is a popular senior hangout. Senior. Lounge. Slounge. Get it?
SaintsConnect: A new comprehensive tool
made available to students after they graduate from St. Catherine’s. Alumnae can make meaningful connections with each other, become a mentor or mentee, expand their professional network, look for or post job openings and advance their career through networking opportunities.
Snow Ball: A dance event for girls in grades 2-4 with her father, parent, guardian or special friend. It is usually held during the winter. Spirit Days: School spirit is on full display
Summer Internship: Rising seniors have the
unique opportunity to participate in a summer internship. The program, which works in conjunction with St. Christopher’s and is managed by the Parents’ Association, offers students exposure to a meaningful work experience prior to making college choices.
The Coordinate Program: St. Catherine’s
and St. Christopher’s work together to provide specific academic projects and distinctive programs and opportunities that bring boys and girls together. We gradually increase age-appropriate joint interactions in Lower and Middle School until they reach the Upper School when the academic calendar and curriculum is fully coordinated.
US: The St. Catherine’s acronym for Upper School.
X-Term: X-Term is a year-long academic enrichment program in the Upper School that is fully coordinated with St. Christopher’s. This experiential learning program features international and domestic trips and topic-directed learning cohorts.
during these days that celebrate the arts, athletics and other special moments.
S.T.E.M.: The acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math disciplines. We have an extensive JK-grade 12 STEM program. Strong Circles: Girls in
grades 5-8 come together to explore themes of honor, friendship, inclusion and service. They work on special projects throughout the year and with Lower School students, in which each girl’s voice is heard and celebrated.
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Campus Map
Please use Visitor Entrances to check-in
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Middle School Visitor Entrance
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16 PLAY GROUND
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19 Security Office: (804) 938-8054
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Our Campus
Our historic 16-acre main campus on Grove Avenue rivals small colleges while our 145 acres in Goochland County provides space for athletics and outdoor education. 1 Bacot Hall Main Office, Admissions, Upper School,
11 Guigon Hall Music _________________________________________
Middle School, Security Office __________________________________________
12 Armfield Science Center
2 Dining Hall Kenan-Flagler A uditorium (KFA), Café 2010
13 Blair Hall Business Office, Residences
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3 Hannah Washington Hall Middle School
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4 Anne Whitfield Kenny Sports and Fitness Center Gym, Pool, Security Office
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5 McVey Hall Theatre and Dance
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14 Brackett House Bookstore
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15 Jeffrey Hall: The Center for Early Childhood Education Junior Kindergarten
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16 Miss Jennie’s: The Center for Early Childhood Education
6 McCue Hall Lower School, Lower School Assembly
Early Learners, Marketing & Communications _________________________________________
Room (LSAR) _________________________________________
17 Dayton Field at Performance Park
7 Grace Branch Moore Fine Arts Center Upper School Visual Arts
18 Mert E. Jones Maintenance Building
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8 Turner Hall, Bannard Chapel and Wright Library Upper School Classrooms
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9 Ellett Hall Upper School
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19 Alumnae & Development Office
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20 Community Garden
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6001 Grove Avenue Richmond, Virginia 23226 • Main Number 804.288.2804 • Lower School 804.281.7143 • Middle School 804.281.7144 • Upper School 804.281.7145 • www.st.catherines.org St. Catherine’s admits students without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to the students at the School.