New Family Orientation 2011

1. New Family Orientation 2011

3. School Theme • “Pursuing Excellence" • Philippians 4:8:  Finally, brothers, 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.

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

5. Administrative Staff Sondra Janssen Controller Irma Plaza Dir. of The Learning Center (TLC) Marcelle Simms Dir. of Library Services Ed Baptiste Chaplain

6. Advancement Team Suzanne Farrell Director of Marketing and Communication Shannon Ficklin Director of Admissions

7. Support Staff Alice Storke Executive Asst./ Bookkeeper Rebecca Glace Upper School Admin, Assistant Charlotte Johnston Athletic Admin. Assistant Libby Barber Receptionist Catherine Schomaker Receptionist

8. Support Staff Janet Holder Nurse Kelly Innis Lunch Coordinator

9. Getting the Year Started • Today is Meet Your Teachers from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. (come & go) • Ice cream social in the 1st Floor Auditorium: 1:00- 3:00 p.m. (come & go) • 7th-12th grade schedules may be picked up this afternoon or Tuesday morning before class in the 3rd floor lobby

10. Lunch Program • Hot lunch served every day starting Tuesday, September 6 • Menus posted on website • Pay by check during the first few weeks of school. • Working on billing through Cornerstone • Instructions will be sent the first week of school • For questions, visit table on 1st floor lobby TODAY

11. Morning Carpool • One line of cars down the morning carpool lane • PK – 6th grade students must be dropped off in the HCCSA lobby • Want to walk your child in? • Park in the parking lot by the portables & walk across the crosswalk • Upper school students (7th-12th grade) can be dropped off by the portables • PK – 1st grade students will sit in a designated location in the lobby • 2nd – 6th grade and Upper School students will meet in the 3rd floor auditorium

12. Little Elm 620 Morning Carpool Hatch

13. Morning Carpool Reminders • Exit on the right side of the vehicle only • Students should have backpacks available for easy exit • Student exit car as quickly as possible (give hugs and kisses at home) • Parents, 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 • In order to keep your child safe, your cooperation is essential!

14. Afternoon Carpool • 7th – 12th grade students may be picked up in front of the gym, portable classrooms, or at the front entrance • Per the Fire Marshall – DO NOT park your car under the awning or in a handicap parking spot and leave your car unattended – it is a $250 - $500 fine • The school is not responsible for students who remain on campus after school hours unless they are involved in a school activity

15. Little Elm 620 Afternoon Carpool Hatch

16. School Forms • All forms are available on website; click on Academics, scroll down to School Forms; athletic forms may be found under the Athletics tab.

17. Chapel • Morning Chapel is held every Wednesday from 8:00 – 8:45 a.m. • Opening Convocation is Wed, August 24, 8:00—8:45 a.m. in the 3rd floor auditorium • Parents are welcome to attend

18. Small Groups • 7th-12th grade students meet in small groups on Monday mornings from 8:00 – 8:45 a.m. • Faculty members serve as mentors • Relationship building; faith development

19. Student Life • Student Council • National Honor Society – 10th-12th grade students • Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Practical Ministries • Homecoming, class functions, High School and 8th grade retreats, college tours, prom, high school boat party… • Clubs: Certamen, Chess Club, Marine Wildlife Club, Photography Club, Young Writers

20. Music Program & Conservatory • Private music lessons for 2nd – 12th grade • Band and Drumline • During the school day – 30 lessons per year • Table setup TODAY on 1st floor lobby

21. Communication • Vital for our success in partnering with parents • Email: • What Knights Need to Know (WKNTK) (Weekly update) • The Knights Realm (Monthly Newsletter) • Periodic Special Announcements • Visions & Values from Mr. McGee – quarterly • Cornerstone: • Student Management System • Grades, assignments, calendar • Teachers’ email • Resolving conflict - Matthew 18:15-17

22. Communication • Website: • Overview of our school • Details about curriculum • Upcoming PTF & Campus Events • Athletic Schedules • Press Releases • School Forms • Text Messages: • Alerts for School Closures; instructions to be sent later

23. 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 • Sign-ups in 1st floor auditorium TODAY

24. SchoolVisitation & Security Parking • Park at the South Lobby (by the portables) • Sign-in at the School Lobby reception area • Raptor system – need driver’s license to sign-in & get a badge

25. Athletics • Sport schedules on website • We encourage families to attend: • Football Volleyball • Cross Country Basketball • Baseball Golf • Track & Field