Announcements

Back-to-School Plans. Sam Houser shared plans for the start of the 2020-2021 academic year with the George School community in a June 30 email. Details are outlined on the Back-to-School web page. Read more.

Summer Enrichment and Academic Courses. Has your child ever wanted to study marine sciences, landmark Supreme Court cases, journalism, or robotics? You are in luck. These new academic and enrichment programs were added to our online summer study program. Classes start in early July and end no later than August 17. Learn more.

Summer Homework Assignments. All students have a summer assignment for English and many have assignments for other courses. Assignments are posted on Canvas by course. Incoming students can access their summer assignments once they have completed the Canvas Introductory Activity and their preliminary course selections have been entered via the Parent Portal and reviewed by the School Office.

Student Health Forms. Recognizing the challeges due to the pandemic, deadlines for your child’s annual physical are relaxed. The submitted physical must be valid within a year of August 1, 2020. The Mantoux (PPD) results submitted must show testing between March 1 and August 1, 2020. Note: If your student participates in Fall sports, the physical must be valid within 6 months at August 31. Questions? Contact email Indira Rodrigo or call 215.579.6715.

Update Community Directory Photo. If you have not already done so, please upload a new updated passport-type photo of your child for the Community Directory on the portal. Questions? Contact Carol Wozniak.

SAT Testing Updates. Parents of rising seniors, check your email sent on Friday, June 19 for important updates about SAT testing at George School. Seniors and parents also received information about a virtual SAT prep class offered this summer. Contact your child’s college counselor with any questions.

Online Monthly Tuition Rate. Should circumstances dictate a transition from in-person to online learning, the George School Board has approved a monthly online tuition rate. The online tuition rate will take effect should a student need to engage in online learning for more than three weeks due to COVID-19 restrictions. Learn more.

News

Pippa Porter Rex and Rachel Agosto Return to George School in New Roles. Pippa returns from her sabbatical this summer as the dean of students, taking over from Erin Sio. Rachel returns to George School as director of diversity, equity, and inclusion, building upon the work of Marcus Ingram. Read more.

A Virtual Look: IB Senior Art Show. Members of the George School global community are invited to view our new, virtual galleries featuring the work of our seniors enrolled in the International Baccalaureate Program. Read more.

Class of 2020 Commencement Highlights. Highlights and links to the Class of 2020 Commencement and Commencement Meeting for Worship are available online.

Read the latest George School News here.

Parents Association Updates

The Parents Association is preparing for a busy fall. A number of important positions are open for different committees. Positions are open for parents of both boarders and day students.

Open Positions: Committee Clerks

• Book Distribution Day
• Bookstore Volunteers Liaison
• Commencement Flowers
• Cookie Drop
• Candy Drop
• Inclusion Committee Representative
• George School Board of Trustees Representative (must submit an application)
• Opening Days Co-Clerk
• Teacher Appreciation Luncheon Co-Clerk

Please contact Sheri Sturgis with any questions or to express your interest in a position.

Resources

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

The Parent Plan-It is designed to inform parents about campus events and deadlines. It is published weekly on Fridays when school is in sesssion. 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.