Middle School New Families

Our Modern and Classical Languages Program in the Middle School is quite extensive, offering Chinese, Latin, and Spanish. In grade 5, the Language Carousel allows our students to try a trimester each of Chinese, Latin, and Spanish. In grades 6-8, we establish an in-depth understanding of a single language.

Read our Modern and Classical Languages Handbook here to learn about our language offerings in grades 6-8. It is a helpful resource for discussing language study with your student. As you help your student choose a language, please consider any prior language experience they may have, as well as their passions, interests, and natural curiosity.

GRADE 6

Students entering sixth grade must select one of these languages to commit to for grades 6-8, with their sixth-grade school year being a beginning language course. Complete registration here by Friday, April 24.

GRADES 7 & 8

Students in seventh and eighth grade are required to study a language. The following language questionnaires will help us learn more about your students' language experience.

• Seventh-grade Language Questionnaire
• Eighth-grade Language Questionnaire

Please complete these forms by Friday, April 24. Once the information has been reviewed, we will set up a time to speak with you about a placement interview.
 

If you have any questions, please email Joan Romanosky, Middle School Modern and Classical Languages Department Chair.

Our Math Placement Testing for students entering grades 6-8 is on Saturday, May 2, at 10:00 am. Please complete our math placement questionnaire here by Friday, April 24. If your student cannot make May 2, please use the form to indicate your preferred testing date: May 7, May 12, or May 14.

Note: Placement tests are necessary ONLY for math placement for rising grades 6, 7, and 8. Testing will take about an hour, depending on the test.

Please login to the MyGreenhill portal to complete the following tasks:

1. Enter your student's Emergency Contact Information in their MyGreenhill profile on the Contact Card. Please note that you will have to complete this step for every new Greenhill student in a family. Due May 1.

2. Upload your Parent/Guardian Photo in your MyGreenhill profile on the Contact Card. Due May 1. Please note: This photo will be used on your parent/guardian badge for the 2026-2027 school year. To help ensure easy identification, please upload a recent, clear photo of just yourself from the waist up, such as a headshot.

3. Complete the Conditions and Allergies Form found in MyGreenhill. You will need to click the yellow bar at the top of the page to access it. Due May 1.

4. Upload your student's Immunization Document using the Immunization form found in MyGreenhill. You will need to click the yellow bar at the top of the page to access it. Due May 1.

5. Complete the Grandparent/Special Friend Information Form found in MyGreenhill. You will need to click the yellow bar at the top of the page to access it. Due May 1.

Please help us provide the best care possible for your students by submitting your health information on time. Student Health & Medical Eligibility Form: The physical examination must be completed by a physician and uploaded to MyGreenhill.

• Tuesday, April 7 @ 6:30 pm: 4th to 5th Grade Transition Night and Welcome to New Families (Recording available on Video Tile of MyGreenhill)
• Tuesday, April 14 @ 6:30 pm: 5th to 6th Grade Transition Night and Welcome to New Families (Recording available on Video Tile of MyGreenhill)
• Monday, April 20 @ 6:00 – 7:00 pm: Optional Summer 2027 Trip Informational Session in Middle School Rotunda (Registration for the session is required – information here)
• Tuesday, April 21 @ 6:30 pm: 6th to 7th Grade Transition Night and Welcome to New Families in the Middle School Rotunda (Parents/Guardians only)
• Thursday, April 23 @ 6:30 pm: 7th to 8th Grade Transition Night and Welcome to New Families in the MPAC Dance/Choral Hall (Parents/Guardians only)
• Saturday, May 2 @ 10:00 am: Middle School Math Placement Testing for grades 6-8 only
• Monday, May 4 @ 6:00 pm: Middle School New Families Ice Cream Social
• June – July: New Family Events throughout the summer hosted by Greenhill School and the Parents’ Association
• Thursday, August 13, evening: New Parent and Guardian Reception
• Wednesday, August 19: Middle School New Family Orientation and Open House
• Thursday, August 20: First Day of Classes

• Welcome Letter from Susan Palmer
• Important Middle School Contacts
• 2026-2027 Greenhill School Year Calendar
• Extended Day Program Information
• The Buzz Campus Store

At Greenhill, we have a 1:1 device program for students in prekindergarten through twelfth grade. Fifth through twelfth grades are issued a laptop to use throughout the school year. Students are expected to use their Greenhill-issued device for all their Greenhill work. Because we want to ensure the devices our students use support learning in the classroom, the cost of classroom technology is incorporated into tuition.