Thursday, August 18: MOVIE NIGHT
Student Council is hosting an outdoor movie night from 8:00-10:30 p.m. on our Senior Quad. All Academy students in grades 9-12 are invited. Activities will include games outside our dining hall, the Paddy Wagon food truck (please bring money) and an ice cream bar.
Monday, August 22: FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
Upon arrival, all upper-schoolers should report to the Senior Lounge to check in with the appropriate grade-level faculty member. From there, students should report to their advisors’ classrooms or offices to receive additional instruction on the day’s activities. Students will also gain access to their schedules and list of teachers.
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Grade 9 – Freshmen report to school in dress code and will participate in Freshman Unity Day activities on campus. This includes games and activities designed for ninth-graders to get to know the Upper School and also build rapport with their advisories.
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Grade 10 – Sophomores report to school in appropriate casual attire to participate in service activities with their advisories in the greater Columbus area. Students will return to campus for lunch. Additional details will be sent to students and families from advisors.
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Grade 11 – Juniors report to school in comfortable/casual attire to participate in activities at Play Cbus. There will be guided activities led by facilitators as well as open time to socialize. Lunch is provided on-site.
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Grade 12 – Seniors should report to school in appropriate casual attire in order to enjoy an off-campus activity that will have them competing for advisory bragging rights as they explore parts of greater Columbus. Lunch locations will be chosen by advisory.
Tuesday, August 23: SUMMER READING GROUPS
All upper-schoolers will visit with their summer reading groups in addition to attending an abbreviated session for their A-day classes in order to meet teachers and learn course expectations.
August 23 to September 14: DROP/ADD PERIOD
Students wishing to make a course change must do so in this timeframe. After September 14, only teacher-initiated course changes will be considered. Note: there will be no class changes made the first day of classes.
Wednesday, August 24: SENIOR PARENT NIGHT
Our college counseling office will host its Senior Parent Night, an important informational session designed just for parents of seniors, in our dining hall. An optional pre-gathering social will begin at 7:00 p.m. with the program scheduled from 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 31: BACK-TO-SCHOOL NIGHT
Parents and caregivers of upper-schoolers join us for an evening when you follow your children’s schedules and meet their teachers to hear about course expectations and highlights of their classes.
Friday, September 2: “FIRST FRIDAY” TAILGATE
All upper-schoolers are invited to enjoy music, lawn games and a cookout near the dining hall prior to showing their school spirit at a home athletic event.
Monday, September 5: LABOR DAY – NO SCHOOL
Friday, September 9: SERVICE DAY & CLUB FAIR
This is a memorable Academy tradition when all upper-schoolers participate in Service Day activities as an advisory group in and around the greater Columbus area. More details will be forthcoming from your children’s advisors. Upon return to campus, students participate in a Club Fair in the Senior Quad from 2:00-3:20 p.m., when they have the opportunity to learn about and sign up for our various student clubs.
September 19 to September 21: SCHOOL PICTURE DAYS
Watch for more details about ordering school photos and the assigned photo dates by grade.
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