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2011-2012 School Theme

2011-2012 School Theme. Pursuing Excellence “ Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. “ Philippians 4:8. School Mission.

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2011-2012 School Theme

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  1. 2011-2012 School Theme Pursuing Excellence “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.“ Philippians 4:8

  2. School Mission The mission of Hill Country Christian School of Austin is to provide a Christ-centered, classical, college-preparatory education that inspires students to become life-long learners and effective communicators who impact the world with the life-changing reality of Jesus Christ

  3. Lower School Mission Hill Country’s Lower School provides a joyful, interactive environment that inspires students to love God and see biblical truth as they develop a Christ-like character and a solid foundation in the core subjects

  4. Preschool Motto We love Jesus, books and friends, we’re the Little Knight Lights, that shine for Him.

  5. Executive Staff Bill McGee Head Master / Upper School Principal Pete Craycroft Athletic Director / Dean of Students Carmen Hamilton Executive Dir. Of Operations & Development Kristine Kruse Lower School Principal Debby Krohmer Dir. of Student Services

  6. AdministrativeStaff Suzanne Farrell Dir. of Comm./Marketing Shannon Ficklin Dir. of Admissions Sondra Janssen Controller Philip Hudgens Dir. of Operations Holley Loveday Technology Integration Specialist Eric Leonard IT Network Administrator

  7. Support Staff Alice Storke Executive Asst./Bookkeeper Rebecca Glace Upper School Admin. Asst. Sheryl Belloni Admissions Asst./Sub Coord. Jennifer Neumann Lower School Admin. Asst. Catherine Schomaker Receptionist Libby Barber Receptionist

  8. Support Staff Kelly Innis Lunch Coordinator Charlotte Johnston Athletics Admin. Asst. Janet Holder Nurse Josie Stevens After School Care Annette Vickers After School Care

  9. The Learning Center (TLC) Irma Plaza Dir. of The Learning Center Jana McGee GATE Coord. / Lower School Specialist Joy Hudgens TLC Specialist Suzanne Pokorney TLC Specialist/K & 1st GATE Georgette Corliss TLC Specialist Wendi Trevino TLC Admin. Assistant

  10. Preschool Faculty Margaret Jackson Dir. of Preschool/ PreK 5 day Kristi Felty Kinder Readiness Elaine Burleson PreK 3-day Josie Stevens PK Spanish Lisa Maher Music & Movement Angie Horton Enrichment Program Cheri Todd Teacher Aid

  11. Lower School Faculty Leslie Blasig Kindergarten Linda Mayberry Kindergarten Michelle Dozier Kindergarten Angi Horton Kindergarten Aide Brigitta Baker 1st Grade Lori Gates 1st Grade Karen Jasek 2nd Grade Cyndy Fisher 2nd Grade

  12. Lower School Faculty Kim VonLehmden 3rd Grade Shelly Mobley 3rd Grade Kourtney Shepard 4th Grade Cindy Bartold 4th Grade Kendra Antonevich 5th Grade Kerry Smelser 5th Grade

  13. Lower School Faculty Donna Harrison 6th Grade Victoria Policke 6th Grade Jill Bayer 6th Grade

  14. Enrichment Faculty Lynna Peterson PK-6th Art Janean Greer P.E. Coach Gina Odendahl P.E. Coach Ed Baptiste Chaplain / Teacher Jane Reed Spanish and Latin Upper School GATE Nancy Love K- 6th Music Marcelle Simms Dir. of Library Services

  15. Getting the Year Started • Meet the Teacher from 1:00–3:00 p.m. (come & go) • 1st – 6th students meet their buddy in classroom • Ice Cream Social: 1st floor auditorium 1:00 –3:00 p.m. (come & go) • Kindergarten ½ day the first week – 8:00 – 11:30 a.m. (will eat lunch at school – send a lunch)

  16. Visit Today • 1st Floor Auditorium: • American Heritage Girls • Brown’s Gymnastics • Booster Club • Band/Drum Line/Music Conservatory • Boy Scouts of America • Parent Teacher Fellowship/Parent Advocacy Team • Parker Uniforms • Pep Squad / Knight Guard • Staff Appreciation • TLC/GATE • Volunteer Hub

  17. BooHoo / WooHoo Breakfast Sponsored by 1st grade parents

  18. Morning Carpool • PK – 6th grade students must be dropped off at the main school entrance • Want to walk your child in? • Park in the parking lot by the portables • PK – 1st grade students will sit in school lobby • 2nd – 6th grade students will meet in the 3rd floor auditorium • Per the Fire Marshall – Do Not park your car under the awning or handicap spot

  19. Morning Carpool Reminders • Exit car as quick as possible, on the right side only • Parents, pls. do not exit your vehicle • Pull up as far as possible to the car in front of you • Leave the crosswalk open for students to cross safely • If you are late, park by the portables and walk your child in • Do not pass cars in the carpool lane • In order to keep your child safe, your cooperation is essential!

  20. Afternoon Carpool • Preschool - 12:00 p.m. pick-up under the awning at the main school entrance • 3:00 p.m. “drive-up” – School Lobby • 3:00 p.m. “walk-up” – Northwest Lobby • Let your child know which carpool (drive-up/walk-up) • Please try to stay consistent • Students must be picked up by 3:20 p.m. or late fee will occur

  21. Drive-Up Instructions • Four one-way lanes of cars down the carpool lane at the main school entrance • Each set of carpool lines (divided by the wall) will go separately when whistle is blown • Right lanes (on each side) will exit to Little Elm • Left lanes (on each side) will exit to Hatch Road • Each family will be given a number – display on the front dashboard • Students will sit in the lobby and walk out when their number is called • Please turn off your engine and stand outside your car when students come out

  22. Walk-Up Instructions • Students will be sitting in grade level lines in the lobby • Parents park in the Northwest Lobby parking lot • Please escort your child to the bathroom in the café if they need to go after you pick them up • Please exit quickly through the Northwest Lobby doors • Students may not be unattended in the Café or gym – parents must always supervise children, even when waiting for Upper School siblings to be dismissed

  23. Carpool Q&A • What if my child is in a carpool with another family? • Please make sure your child knows the carpool number of the family picking them up. Remind your child in the morning to stay alert and watch for the other members of their carpool. • Where do I get my carpool number sign? • At the front desk after orientation. • If I want to coordinate a carpool, is there a list of families sorted by subdivision/zip code? • Yes, the Admission office and/or front desk will have a list.

  24. Tardies • Classroom teacher will record student as tardy • PK - 4thparents must walk child to class • Preschool will walk to class at 7:50 a.m. • 5th - 6th students may walk to class • Important to be on time

  25. Chapel • K – 4th grade every Tuesday at 8:05 – 8:50 a.m. in 3rd floor auditorium (parents welcome) • Preschool will have chapel together every week • 5th – 6th grade chapel every other Wednesday immediately after lunch

  26. Security • We require all visitors to enter through the main school entrance (park by the portables) • Sign-in at the school lobby reception area • Raptor system – need driver’s license (only the first time) to sign-in & get a badge • Kinder Cove doors remain locked all day

  27. Dress Code • P.E. uniforms required (5th – 6th grade) – for sale TODAY in the 1st floor auditorium • A travel shirt required for every student (K-6th) to wear on field studies – for sale TODAY in the 1st floor auditorium • Skirts/shorts/long shirts w/ leggings - no shorter than mid thigh when seated • No sleeveless shirts (except for pep squad uniform) • Flip flops: 5th – 12th grade only • All students should wear tennis shoes on P.E. days

  28. Lunch Program • Hot lunch served Mon. – Fri. • Monthly menus posted on Cornerstone and website • Load lunch money in account through check only – turn in at reception desk • Students access lunch account through a pin code • Information and pin code will be emailed soon • For questions contact Kelli Innis, Lunchroom Coordinator, at lunch@hccsa.org or visit her today in the 1st floor auditorium

  29. School Forms • Forms can be found on our website under the Academic tab • Lower School Parent/Student Handbook • Upper School Parent/Student Handbook • Academic Calendar for Current School Year • After School Care Registration Form • After School Care Handbook • Background Check Form • Conservatory Registration Form • TLC Registration Form

  30. Communication • Vital for our success in partnering with parents • Email: • What Knights Need to Know (every Tuesday) • The Knights Realm (school wide Newsletter) • Occasional Announcements • Alerts for school closures • Cornerstone: • Update personal information – training sessions will be scheduled soon • Teacher’s email (first initial of first name/lastname@hccsa.org) • Resolving conflict - Matthew 18 rule • Visions & Values from Mr. McGee and school board • Website – for forms and calendar • Weekly Newsletter from teachers (K – 6th) – Preschool will use a monthly calendar

  31. Parent Meetings • What are they? • August 30 K – 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Room 4.110 • 1st – 7:15 – 8:15 p.m. Room 4.114 • August 31 2nd – 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Room 4.110 • 3rd – 7:15 – 8:15 p.m. Room 4.114 • September 1 4th – 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Room 4.110 • 5th – 7:15 – 8:15 p.m. Room 4.110 • 6th – 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Room 4.114 • Sodalitas History Club – Info. meeting – August 30 at 3:20 p.m.

  32. Parent Teacher Fellowship (PTF) • The PTF is all of us…partnering together with faculty and staff to support the mission of the school • We do this through ……. • Volunteering • Community-building events - ice cream social / family dinner nights / service projects / tailgates • Financial support • PAT – Parent Advocacy Team • Dads only - meeting and get together • Sign-ups in 1st floor auditorium TODAY • End-of-Year event • Door Dads – morning carpool from 7:30 – 8:00 a.m.

  33. Athletics • Sport schedules on website • Sports promote school community • We encourage families to attend: • Football • Volleyball • Basketball • Baseball • Pep Rallies • Tailgate Parties • Friday, September 2nd– First Spirit Day (wear your Hill Country attire) and attend the Varsity Football game at Cedar Park High School at 7:30 p.m.

  34. Questions?

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