Parent Plan-It

Commencement and Senior Events

Commencement and Senior Events. Learn more about Commencement week activities including the Senior Dinner Dance, the special meeting for worship, and the Commencement ceremony itself on Saturday, May 28. This year’s celebration will take place on campus.

Senior Parent Reception. Families of seniors are invited to join Head of School Sam Houser for a reception in the Mollie Dodd Anderson Library at 5:30 p.m. immediately following the departure of their children to the Senior Dinner Dance on Thursday, May 26. Register here.

Attention: Parents of Seniors. Please remember to view your GS account and pay any remaining balance from the Parent Portal under “Accounts Online” before Commencement. It is best to check the week before and after graduation. Students should also return library books and dorm room keys at the appropriate time to avoid additional charges. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Rose Rosenberg or call 215.579.6510.

This Week’s Highlights

Course Selections. Returning students have been meeting with advisors to confirm their course selections for next year. Students must submit their course confirmations on the portal, including change requests and teacher preferences (if any), by Monday, May 23.

Deans’ Office Message. For Memorial Day/Commencement Weekend, boarding students in grades 9-11 may go home or stay with a friend, and leave campus as early as 3:45 p.m. on Friday, May 27. All boarding students must return on Monday, May 30 by 7:00 p.m. with required Study Hall beginning at 7:30 p.m. Please contact the Deans’ Office with any questions.

Social Innovators Program. George School students are invited to apply for a twelve-week Social Innovators Program through a partnership with The University of Pennsylvania. The program helps students launch ventures that create value and positive impact on society. Students who successfully complete the course earn a Certificate in Social Entrepreneurship. The application deadline is 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, May 26. Students may apply online.

Student Weekend Activities. Performing Arts at George School presents I Hate Hamlet on Friday, May 20 and Saturday, May 21 at 7:30 p.m. in Walton Auditorium. This event is free and open to the public. Guests are asked to wear masks indoors when on campus. Watch the livestream here! View the full schedule of student weekend activities.

Reenrollment Contracts. Reenrollment contracts for all returning students have been issued and families can access the contract on the Admission & Enrollment portal. A $100 late fee per month is charged to families who have not secured their child’s reenrollment regardless of whether you received a contract or not. Should you have questions, concerns, or any difficulty accessing the contract, please contact the Admission Office at enrollment@georgeschool.org.

School Store. Interested in purchasing GS gear before the end of the school year? Make sure to stop by the School Store before it closes for the academic year on Friday, May 27.

Summer Departure Information. Students in grades 9, 10, and 11 are expected to leave campus after the final exam ends on Friday, June 3 at 2:45 p.m. The Deans’ Office will arrange shuttles to the major airports beginning at 3:00 p.m. Only international students who are traveling out of the country may spend the night of June 3 in the dormitory. All other students should depart campus for summer vacation on the afternoon or evening of June 3. Please contact the Deans’ Office with any questions.

Community Directory Photo. Please upload an updated passport-type photo of your child for the 2022-2023 Community Directory and student ID on the Portal. All new and returning students should have their photo uploaded by Tuesday, July 5. Contact Carol Wozniak with any questions.

2022-2023 Key Calendar Dates. View key dates for the upcoming academic year including the start of each term and school breaks.

College Counseling

HBCU Student Panel. If you missed the recent panel, here is the link to view the presentation.

College Essay Workshop for the Class of 2023. Juniors are strongly encouraged to attend our free 4-Day College Essay Workshop on Monday, June 13 – Thursday, June 16. Classes will be held on Zoom each day from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. EDT. Students will learn important information about the college essay and finish the workshop with a draft of their essay. Register here. (Only students can register and they must be logged into their GS Google account).

Financial Aid 101 Case Studies. If you missed this program, here is the link to view the presentation.

Financial Aid Webinars. Representatives from the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) will present free webinars about Covering the Gap and Borrowing for Education: Which Loan is Right for Me? These seminars are not just for Pennsylvania residents. Register for all webinars at www.pheaa.org/virtual

Resources

NEWS & EVENTS: Keep up with the latest news and campus happenings! Review the school calendar to see this month’s events.

PARENT & GUARDIAN ASSOCIATION: The PGA provides programming and GS volunteer opportunities for parents. Review upcoming meetings and join the PA Facebook Group.

IB UPDATES: Review IB information including exam updates, deadlines, and meetings. Questions? Contact IB Program Coordinator Kim McGlynn.

ATHLETICS: Visit the Athletics website to view schedules, highlights, and team information. Follow GS Athletics news on Twitter and Instagram. Go Cougars!

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Looking for something? Visit our Parent Resources page and the Parent FAQs page for more information.

Questions or concerns? Contact Director of Parent Engagement Ginny Waller.

The Parent Plan-It is designed to inform parents about campus events and deadlines. It is published weekly on Thursdays when school is in session. It is a must-read resource for parents about important dates and school procedures. Please contact editor Katharine Sipio with comments, suggestions, and news at 215.579.6576 or by email at ksipio@georgeschool.org.

Commencement and Senior Events

This Week’s Highlights

College Counseling

Resources

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