Students should be in school dress for all scheduled activities.
Items in italics are for boarding students only.
FRIDAY, August 18 The morning is for NEW boarding families only. New day families should arrive by 1:30 PM.
8:00 AM – Noon Move-In Begin at Gym Turn-off
Residential houses will be open and staff will be for assistance. Proctors will be at the Welcome Table at the turn-off to the gym where you will receive a campus map, your housing assignment, the name of your house parent, a schedule for the day, and a nametag before proceeding to your house for move in. Your books will have been delivered to your room.
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Optional Tour departs Robinson Dining Hall
11:00 AM – Noon Optional Tour with Chinese-Speaking Guide departs Robinson Dining Hall
Noon – 1:00 PM Lunch for Students and Parents Robinson Dining Hall
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM Residential House Meetings for Students and Parents Commons Rooms
This is an opportunity for you and your child to meet with your child’s houseparent and assistant houseparent and the families of our other new students.
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1:15 PM NEW DAY FAMILIES ARRIVE
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM New Upper School Students’ & Parents’ Meeting McCrory Hall
Welcome by Head of School Karl Sjolund. Day students will receive their campus map, schedule for the day, and advisor’s name and advisory meeting time.
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Scheduled 20-minute Individual Advisory Meetings for Students & Parents
See your personalized schedule for the exact time and location. Your advisor will give you your class schedule, locker number, and combination.
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Refreshments & Information Wade Hall Commons & Various
During unscheduled times, parents are encouraged to familiarize themselves with various opportunities, offices, and services on campus (see reverse). Refreshments will be available in Wade Hall Commons.
3:00 PM – 5:45 PM Students Participate in Orientation Activities Quad
3:15 PM – 3:30 PM Learning Resources Center Presentation for Parents (optional) Wade 113
Learning Resources Coordinator Malia Carlos will speak with parents about the services offered by the LRC, including training in time management, organization, and other study skills; providing Student Action Plans for students with diagnosed learning differences; coordinating the peer tutoring program; and supporting students to be independent, successful learners. Following the presentation, boarding parents may sign up for 10-minute consultations. Day families are encouraged to make an appointment for the coming week.
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM Scheduling and Other Academic Information Bishop Bratton Offices
If there are any problems or concerns with your child’s schedule or books, please see Assistant to the Academic Administrators Shawna Midgett.
4:00 PM – 6:30 PM Parents’ Reception Ayres House
Join Karl and Susan Sjolund at the Head of School’s home for refreshments.
5:45 PM – 6:30 PM Cookout for New Students and Students in Residence Quad
At 6:30 PM All parents and day students depart
Boarding students will have a programmed evening.
FRIDAY Open 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Afternoon Programs Agee Library
Athletic Director Rob Zeitler and Afternoon Program Coordinator Burki Gladstone are available to answer any questions you may have about our Afternoon Programs.
Private Music Lessons and Sewanee Symphony Orchestra Participation Agee Library
Our performing arts faculty will be available to answer any questions about scheduling private music lessons and/or participating in the Sewanee Symphony Orchestra.
Billing, Allowances, Activity Fees, & School Store Business Office & School Store
The Business Office staff is available to answer questions about tuition billing, allowances, and activity fees. Stop by our school store to purchase SAS gear or school supplies.
Health Concerns, Medications, etc. Health Clinic
Our nurses, Melissa Gilliam and Cheryl Lankhaar, welcome parents who would like to discuss their child’s health concerns or would simply like to meet our Health Clinic staff. Parents of boarding students who are on prescription medications must check in with the Health Clinic to discuss protocol for dispensing medications.
Parents Technology Training Technology Lab
Technology Coordinator Jaime Cleek will answer questions about your child’s technology needs and help you learn to use ParentsWeb (grades and academic information), FACTS (financial accounts), and MAGNUS (medical information), and subscribe to SASweb calendars.
Saturday, August 19 STUDENTS ONLY
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM Residential House Meetings Residence Houses
This will be an opportunity to meet your housemates who are returning students.
NOON – 1:00 PM Upper School Student Cookout Quad
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM All-School Gathering and Orientation Activities McCrory Hall
4:00 PM Day Student Pick-Up Gym Parking Lot
Boarding students will have a programmed evening.
SUNday, August 20 Programming for boarding students, only. Day students should not be on campus.
MONday, August 21 School Begins at 8:00 AM St. Andrew’s Chapel