Welcome to Middle School
Preparing for the School Year
| Music and Elective Choices – Due May 19 |
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Middle School is an exciting time for students to explore music and electives. In fifth and sixth grade, students must select one yearlong music course. In seventh and eighth grade, students have the option to take a yearlong music course or choose from a variety of semester electives. Please use the following links to learn about grade-level offerings and to make music and elective selections: Grade 5 | Grade 6 | Grade 7 & 8 In order to complete student schedules, we are asking that you complete your student's sign-up form by Monday, May 19. |
| Middle School Athletics Selections – Due June 15 |
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Our Middle School athletics period takes place during the final period of the school day. We'll have practice on school days only (no weekend practices, with just a few weekend games scheduled). Practices typically conclude at 4:05 pm for all Middle School sports, except for football, which wraps up by 4:30 pm. To gear up for the upcoming school year, we ask students to provide information about their athletic preferences. We understand that choices may change, and that's absolutely fine! We just want to gauge interest in each sport to adequately prepare. Click here to make your selections for each season. For planning purposes, please submit forms by June 15. Fall sports start dates: (more details to follow)
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| Summer Sports Performance |
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Our Sports Performance team hopes to see your student-athlete at their summer sessions. This time offers the staff dedicated time to work closely with students to build, improve, and fortify the skills and habits that lead to a culture of sustained success. Students who play in the fall, winter, and spring are invited to attend. Students are encouraged to sign up using this Sign-Up Genius link for planning purposes, but if the slots are full, students can still attend. Middle School sessions are Monday to Thursday from June 2 to July 31, from 9:00 to 10:15 am. Please note: The High Performance Center (located in the Phillips Family Athletic Center) is closed June 19 and July 3. |
| Required Summer Reading for Middle School |
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Students in Middle School have required reading for the summer. Please use the following links to see what grade-level requirements are: Grade 5 | Grade 6 | Grade 7 | Grade 8 New students will receive their summer reading book at the Middle School Ice Cream Social on May 5. If you are unable to attend, we will make other arrangements to get your summer reading book to you. If you have any questions, please reach out to Natalie Nihill Ruberto, English Department Chair, at nihilln@greenhill.org. |
| Health Information |
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Please help us provide the best care possible for your students by submitting your health information on time. Read below for important information and due dates. Note: All your health tasks need to be completed or uploaded to MyGreenhill.
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| MyGreenhill Portal Tasks |
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Please make sure to enter your child's Emergency Contact Information in their MyGreenhill profile on the Contact Card. This is due by Thursday, May 1. One of the best ways to enhance safety and security is by knowing each other – the students, families, and employees – who comprise our community. To help facilitate greater connections between each member of the community, we ask that parents and guardians upload a photo into their MyGreenhill portal by Thursday, May 1. Complete the Grandparent/Special Friend Information Form in the MyGreenhill portal. This is due by Thursday, May 1. |
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| Technology |
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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. |
