The Bryn Mawr School
Middle School
Student/Parent Handbook
2014-2015
The Bryn Mawr School admits qualified students of any race, religion, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin or any disability to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.
It does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, or any disability in administration of its hiring, educational, and admissions policies, as well as of its scholarship, athletic and other school-administered programs.
Address: 109 W. Melrose Ave. Baltimore, MD 21210 Website: www.brynmawrschool.org Phone: 410-323-8800 Middle School Office: ext. 1272 Fax: 410-323-8188 (Middle School) Afternoon Supervision: 410-323-1118 ext. 1688
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Bryn Mawr School Mission Statement ...... 5 Middle School Academic Philosophy ...... 5 Greeting ...... 6 Guiding Principles ...... 7 Goals for our Students ...... 8 Safety & Security ...... 9 I. Daily Operations ...... 12 Attendance ...... 12 Backpacks ...... 13 Bookstore – The Bryn Mawrket ...... 14 Cafeteria ...... 14 Communication ...... 15 Computer Labs and Laptop Computers ...... 15 Convocation ...... 16 Driving and Parking on Campus ...... 16 E-mail ...... 17 Food Allergies ...... 17 Health Center ...... 20 Library - Middle & Upper School ...... 21 Lockers ...... 23 Lost and Found ...... 23 Recess ...... 23 School Hours ...... 24 Supervision Before and After School ...... 24 Telephones / Cell Phone/ Camera Policy ...... 25 Voicemail ...... 26 Weather-Related Delays, Dismissals, or Closings ...... 26 Website, Newsletters and Parent Portal ...... 27 Whom Do I Contact About…? ...... 27 Work Program ...... 28 II. Academic Information ...... 29 Academic Accommodations ...... 29 Academic Probation ...... 31 Exams ...... 31 Extra Help ...... 31 Grades and Reports ...... 32 Homework and Tests...... 33 No Homework Nights and Weekends ...... 33 Lunch Catch-up ...... 34 Standardized Testing ...... 34 Student Records ...... 34 Teacher Appointment Period (TAP) ...... 35 III. Advisory Program ...... 36 Advisory Curriculum ...... 36
Chief Advisors ...... 36 Counseling ...... 37 Student-Parent-Advisor Conferences ...... 37 IV. School Regulations ...... 38 Alcohol, Drugs, and Smoking ...... 38 Bullying, Peer Relationships, and Harassment ...... 39 Campus Boundaries ...... 40 Computers: Acceptable Use Policy ...... 40 Discipline System ...... 42 Honor Statement ...... 43 Respect for Property ...... 45 Sexual Harassment ...... 45 Student/Adult Interactions: Boundaries of Appropriateness ...... 46 Uniform / Dress Code ...... 47 Days Out of Uniform ...... 49 V. Student Activities ...... 50 Athletics (Squads) and Activities ...... 50 Class Officer Elections ...... 51 Clubs...... 51 Middle School Drama Productions and Dance Company ...... 52 Field Trips ...... 52 Publications ...... 52 Service Learning ...... 53 Social Events and Guidelines ...... 53 VII. Bryn Mawr Traditions ...... 55 Founders’ Day ...... 55 Spirit Days ...... 55 Bazaar ...... 55 Gym Drill ...... 55 Class Day ...... 56 Eighth Grade Closing Convocation ...... 56 Senior Graduation ...... 56 VIII. School Symbols ...... 57 School Flower ...... 57 School Motto and Seal ...... 57 School Prayer ...... 57 School Songs ...... 58
Campus Map ...... 61
Bryn Mawr School Mission Statement
The Bryn Mawr School is an independent, nonsectarian, college- preparatory school for girls from preschool through grade twelve. Within a nurturing environment, Bryn Mawr’s rigorous academic curriculum inspires a passion for intellectual curiosity and emphasizes the delights and demands of learning. In the classical humanistic tradition, Bryn Mawr promotes the full development of mind, body, and spirit. The school cultivates respect for diversity and engenders habits of moral and ethical leadership and a sense of responsibility to the broader community.
A Bryn Mawr education is grounded in the expectation that young women will be resilient in the face of complexity, ambiguity, and change; will become responsible and confident participants in the world; and will lead considered and consequential lives.
Middle School Academic Philosophy
During her Middle School years, a Bryn Mawr student’s academic experience is focused on learning how to utilize and build upon the foundational skills she developed in her Lower School years. Emphasis is placed on both active and reflective learning and the development of problem-solving skills in both her independent and collaborative work.
Within a community that embraces academic challenge and fosters personal growth, she actively explores skills that enable her to develop 21st century literacy and a deep understanding of the world in which she lives. In our classrooms each student is encouraged to be resourceful and creative, to think critically, and to be both a leader and a listener. She develops her own academic voice, and a strong sense of self, in preparation for her Upper School years and beyond.
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Greeting
Dear Middle School Parents and Students:
The Bryn Mawr Middle School program offers girls a wonderful opportunity to learn and grow in a challenging and supportive environment. We celebrate the fact that each girl will change and develop significantly over the course of her sixth, seventh and eighth-grade years and that the pace of growth will be different for each of our students. We know that girls face many challenges and opportunities during their middle school years, and it is a time of very active learning – about themselves, each other, and the world around them. We want to help ensure that they have the right tools, knowledge, and guidance to have a healthy and joyful experience.
Our Middle School offers a developmentally appropriate program geared to the unique realities of adolescent girls in all domains – cognitive, emotional, social and physical. Our teachers relate well to girls navigating this unique time in their lives, and they offer a safe haven for students to explore broadly, take appropriate risks, and find their passions.
The guiding principles and goals that form the foundation of our program are listed on the next two pages. This handbook explains the various procedures and rules that help our community function smoothly and effectively and enable our girls to reach their goals. Please take time as a family to become familiar with the content of these pages, and help us make these exciting three years of Middle School a positive experience.
With best regards, Amanda Macomber Middle School Director
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Guiding Principles
Articulated by the Middle School Faculty
We are committed to:
§ Embracing and honoring the unique realities of Middle School students.
§ Teaching in a way that triggers enthusiasm and motivation.
§ Providing freedom within appropriate boundaries and reasonable expectations.
§ Emphasizing the importance of mutual respect and trust, open communication, and community spirit.
§ Helping our students discover their strengths and cultivate new interests.
§ Improving our program continually without merely bending to educational trends.
§ Developing our students’ minds, bodies, and characters through dynamic academic, extra-curricular, and advisory programs.
§ Creating an environment conducive to academic growth and to taking intellectual endeavors seriously.
§ Offering an overall program that is challenging, meaningful to students this age, and rich in connections.
§ Recognizing the learning styles of individual students and tailoring to them as much as possible while adhering to the integrity of the course expectations and our high academic standards.
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Goals for our Students
Articulated by the Middle School Faculty
We will encourage our students to:
§ Express themselves clearly in writing and speaking and trust their own voices.
§ Develop confidence while making healthy choices.
§ Take healthy risks, ask questions, make guesses, make mistakes and learn from them.
§ Think independently, critically and creatively, with an open mind.
§ Accept ambiguity, disappointment, and frustration.
§ Celebrate their own individual progress.
§ Become aware of the world around them.
§ Understand and cope with different kinds of pressures.
§ Accept themselves and others.
§ Learn how they learn best.
§ Develop a strong moral character.
§ Appreciate that true self-esteem is derived from hard work, overcoming obstacles, and authentic accomplishment.
§ Improve their social skills.
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Safety & Security
Being Safe at School Maintaining a safe and secure school environment and being prepared for emergencies on campus are of utmost importance to everyone at Bryn Mawr.
Faculty, staff, and students work together to make safety and security a priority, and the school regularly reviews and tests the effectiveness of safety and emergency procedures, plans, and drills in cooperation with the School’s Security Department.
General Campus Safety Our 26-acre residential setting and open, yet protected, campus environment allow members of the school community and the greater community, by permission, to take advantage of the beauty and amenities of our grounds.
All school employees are required to wear identification, and visitors to Bryn Mawr must display a visitor’s badge. The school grounds are patrolled and monitored seven days a week, 24 hours a day by several full-time school security personnel and a professional security company. In addition, a school administrator is on duty each school day between 3:30 p.m. until all Middle School students are picked up as an emergency contact.
Communicating with Parents and Families In the event of a school emergency, Bryn Mawr will use e-mail, the school’s website, e2Campus notification, cell phones, and the media, as appropriate, to share important information with parents and families.
Communicating with Members of the Campus Community The school uses campus-wide bells and alarms initially to notify school personnel and students of an emergency. School marshals communicate the protocol to be followed on our campus and the Director of Security is in communication with
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Gilman School and Roland Park Country School by two-way radio (Channel 3), e-mail, and cell phone.
Safety and Security Measures § School buildings are unlocked at certain entrances during regular school hours with the exception of Bryn Mawr Little School, which has a code access system throughout the day and the Bryn Mawr Lower School, which has a key card access system. § All school buildings are locked on a regular schedule in the evening. § After-school programs are supervised and staffed until every student is picked up. § Campus lighting is excellent. § Detailed safety and security protocols are in effect for all school events on the main campus and at Bryn Mawr at Mt. Washington. § Information about campus safety and security is shared on a regular basis with the tri-school community, as well as with area neighborhood associations.
Emergency Procedures § The school employs a full-time nurse during the school year, and trains and certifies key personnel each year in the administering of emergency first aid, CPR, and the use of a defibrillator. There are seven AEDs (defibrillators) on our main campus and one for our Mt. Washington campus. § The school’s full-time athletic trainer works with our student athletes and adults on campus to help reduce and prevent injuries and maintain health and wellness. § School personnel and teachers review emergency procedures and plans and must take a blood-borne pathogens quiz each year. § The school has after-hours emergency protocols and information in place, and school personnel are specifically trained to handle emergencies that may occur during off-school hours. § Emergency drill protocols are posted in each school building and classroom. All school personnel and
Page 10 students participate in emergency drills throughout the school year, including fire drills, lockdown drills, and a weather drill. The school also has regularly updated crisis and disaster plans and a pandemic flu plan.
Page 11 Daily Operations
Attendance 1. Absence from School Due to Illness - If a student is ill, a parent should call Linda Walcutt in the Middle School Office (ext. 1272) before 9:00 a.m. The school will call any family from whom it has not heard to verify an absence.
2. Other Absences - A student’s presence in the classroom is a vital part of her learning at Bryn Mawr. For this reason, the school actively discourages unexcused absences (family trips, etc.). If a student must miss school for reasons other than illness, religious observance or family emergency, her parents must contact the Middle School Director in advance of the absence. Then, a student should contact her teachers prior to the absence regarding any missed work, but know that teachers may not be able to give work ahead of time.
3. Special Required Events and Field Trips – During the year there are a few events that happen outside of the classroom, which the school deems important to the curriculum and the development of the whole child. When a student is absent from a field trip or special required event, her parents must contact the Middle School Director in advance of her absence. A consequence may be given for failure to attend a required Bryn Mawr School event or field trip. Special required events include, 6th grade Technology night, 7th grade Cliques and Thrones night, 8th grade Intro to Upper School night and Brenda Conlan night, Class Day/8th grade Closing Convocation for 7th and 8th graders, and all- Middle School participation in Gym Drill.
4. Work Missed Due to Absences – It is the student’s responsibility to keep up with the work missed when she is absent from school. As her health permits, she should keep up with her work by referring to the teacher’s
Page 12 Canvas page, contacting friends, or emailing the teacher directly, if she is still confused. We ask students and parents not to call the Middle School office or email teachers for assignments, but encourage families to keep in contact with her advisor about her progress and health. After a lengthy illness, a student should work with her teachers to review missed work and with her advisor to develop a reasonable schedule for making up missed work. Students should use TAP to help facilitate the process.
5. Lateness to School - It is essential that all students attend class on time. First period begins at 8:00 a.m. promptly. A note or a phone call from the parent is necessary if a student is to be excused for lateness to school (i.e. for heavy traffic, weather issues, family issues, etc.). If a student is going to be late because of a pre-arranged appointment, the school office should be notified before 9:00 a.m. Any student arriving between 8:00 and 8:45 a.m. should go straight to her first period class where she will be marked as tardy. Students arriving after first period should sign in at the office. After five unexcused tardies in a semester, she will receive a Friday afternoon detention.
6. Leaving Early - When a student must leave for an appointment, a parent or guardian must call the Office before 9:00 a.m. or write a note for the student to give to the Middle School Office by 9:00 a.m. stating the reason for the absence and the time of departure from and return to school. At the time the student is leaving, she must sign out on the sheet in the Middle School Office. If leaving early is an unexpected necessity, a parent or guardian may stop by the Middle School Office to notify the school, and the student will sign out at that time.
Backpacks Students are expected to leave their backpacks in their lockers during the school day and carry their books to individual classes. Our schedule allows plenty of time to visit lockers before school,
Page 13 before recess, before and after lunch, and before 7th period. 6th grade students carry a Bryn Mawr tote bag to help them with organization. 7th and 8th grade students carry a tote bag of their choosing.
Bookstore – The Bryn Mawrket For the convenience of families, Bryn Mawr owns and operates a school store, The Bryn Mawrket, which is located adjacent to the Glassroom next to the Cafeteria. Daily hours during the school year are 7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 7:45 a.m to 1:00 p.m on Friday. The store carries school supplies, gym uniforms, sweatshirts, shorts, tights, leggings, knee socks, gifts, and Bryn Mawr-related items. Middle Schoolers may purchase items in the Bryn Mawrket at recess, during lunch and TAP, and right after school. Students are not allowed to loiter in the bookstore or in the foyer outside of it. With parental authorization, students may charge bookstore purchases, which will be billed monthly by the Business Office. The Bryn Mawrket also accepts cash, checks, MasterCard, and Visa. Certain apparel and gift items may also be purchased through the Bryn Mawrket website: www.brynmawrket.com. Textbooks are purchased from MBS Direct through its website: www.MBSdirect.com. Their toll-free contact number is 1-800-325- 3252. Uniform skirts and jumpers are purchased at Arthur’s by Dennis located at 1777 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, Maryland 21108, phone: 443-524-1469, website: www.arthursuniforms.com
Cafeteria Breakfast is available for purchase between 7:15 and 8:00 a.m. Students may purchase a snack at recess and all or part of their lunch each day. Students may purchase a $10 lunch card from the Middle School Office or from the cashier in the Cafeteria to use in place of carrying cash to school for snack and lunch. In addition, lunches may be purchased in advance for the year by contacting the Business Office (ext. 1254). Food and drink may not be charged to student accounts. Students may also bring a snack to school to eat during recess.
Page 14 Students must observe regulations for cleanliness and sanitation: § Students may eat meals and snacks in the Cafeteria and, in nice weather, on the Middle School Porticoes and Carey Quad. § Students are responsible for clearing their trays, pushing their chairs in, and making sure their eating area is clean for others. § Food and beverages are not allowed in any other school building, except on special occasions with supervision.
Communication Parents with general concerns or questions about their child at school should first contact their daughter’s advisor. Parents who have questions about any aspect of a specific class should call or e-mail the subject teacher. Faculty voicemail numbers and e- mail addresses are in back of the Handbook. (Also see e-mail, p. 17)
If you would like to leave a message for your daughter, you may do so in the following ways: § Call the Middle School Office, and it will be delivered to your child or placed on her locker. Please call by 2:00 p.m. for an end-of-day message. § Leave a message on her cell phone. However, student cell phones must be turned off and locked in lockers for the duration of the school day until 3:30 p.m.
Parents can help their daughters remain focused during the day by avoiding communicating with their daughters via e-mail during school. If your daughter communicates that she is not feeling well, please encourage her to visit the school Health Center.
Computer Labs and Laptop Computers Middle School students are welcome to use the computers in North Building 6 and the computers in the Edith Hamilton Library, in addition to their own laptop computers while on campus. Those computers are available from 7:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. every school day.
Page 15 Laptops and Laptop Help Desk - All Middle School students should own and bring to school on a daily basis a MacBook, MacBook Air, or MacBook Pro and a charging cord.
If a student finds that during the school day there is an issue with her computer, she is able, with permission from a faculty member, to visit the Help Desk located in the Howell Building.
At the Help Desk, members of the Technology Department will do some basic troubleshooting with the student’s machine. If the problem cannot be resolved immediately, the student will be loaned a computer for the remainder of the day. At the end of the day, the student will either have her laptop returned or her loan period will be extended while she and her family find a service provider for laptop repairs.
Students also have the opportunity to use the Help Desk five times per year if they have forgotten their computer for the day. The five loaned laptop opportunities do not apply to a computer that is verified as being sent out for repair.
Convocation The purpose of convocation is to provide a regular opportunity for the entire Middle School to gather as one community. These meetings are usually led by 8th graders and include announcements, special presentations and performances, and 8th grade speeches. Students are expected to behave properly during convocation. This includes arriving on time, sitting up straight, observing silence during announcements, applauding when appropriate, and leaving only in an emergency or when dismissed.
Driving and Parking on Campus All students must be dropped off and picked up at the Northern Parkway Circle. Melrose Avenue, the Gordon Drive, the Little School Circle, 600 West, and its crosswalk at the Northern Parkway Drive may not be used for student drop off and pick up. It is a major safety concern, and students will be assigned a detention if they are dropped off in these areas. An exception to
Page 16 this rule is for parents picking up students early. Parents may park in visitor spaces on Melrose Avenue, and students may wait in the North Building Lobby until a parent or guardian comes in to the Middle School Office to sign them out. Additionally, after 4:00 p.m., parents picking up students participating in the Afternoon Supervision Program may park on Melrose Avenue and go inside the North Building to sign their daughters out. Visitor parking is located on Melrose Avenue in front of the North Building. All other parking is reserved for faculty and staff throughout the school day.
E-mail To reach a teacher or advisor by e-mail, use the following address: [email protected]
All Middle School students have Bryn Mawr e-mail accounts. Their accounts may be accessed from off-campus by using the following web address: http://gmail.brynmawrschool.org
Parents who serve as Class Representatives formulate a list of parent e-mail addresses that is used to communicate regarding school activities. e2Campus is used for emergency announcements. Parents are encouraged to ensure that their e- mail and phone number contacts are always up to date on e2Campus and the Parent Portal. The e-mail addresses provided will be treated confidentially.
Food Allergies The Bryn Mawr School recognizes that food allergies, in some instances, may be severe and, even occasionally, life- threatening. The foods most likely to cause allergic reactions are peanuts, tree nuts (almond, Brazil nut, cashew, chestnut, filbert/hazelnut, macadamia nut, pecan, pine nut, pistachio, walnut), dairy products, eggs, soy, wheat, fish, and shellfish. Although most food allergies produce symptoms that are uncomfortable, persons with food allergies can suffer serious or life-threatening reactions.
Page 17 The Bryn Mawr School recognizes that understanding and managing the risks of serious food allergies are necessary to provide a safe educational environment. The Bryn Mawr School is committed to working with students, parents, and health care professionals to implement safeguards that minimize the risks related to students’ food allergies and to respond appropriately in the event of students’ allergic reactions both on-campus and off- campus. However, the School cannot guarantee that a student will never experience an allergy-related reaction on this campus or at a school-sponsored activity. Therefore, the ultimate responsibility for food allergy risk reduction lies with the student and her parents/guardians.
Family’s Responsibility § Promptly notify the School of the child’s allergies once they are known. § Submit written medical documentation pertaining to the allergy (including the School’s Emergency Health Care Plan), instructions, and medications as directed by the child’s physician. A photo of the child must be included with the written form. § Supply the School with properly labeled medication and replace the medications after use or upon expiration. § Submit emergency contact information. § Educate the child about how to manage her allergy at school, including, but not limited to, identifying “safe foods” by reviewing Bryn Mawr’s weekly lunch menu together, and contacting the food service director for ingredient listings. If parents are uncertain about possible exposure to allergy-causing foods, they should provide meals or snacks for their child. § Debrief with School staff, the child’s physician, and the child (if appropriate) after an allergic reaction has occurred.
School’s Responsibility § Review health records submitted by parents. § Include food-allergic students in school activities.
Page 18 § Participate, together with the parents and physician, in the determination as to whether the student will carry her own epinephrine.
If it is determined in the opinion of the student’s parents and physician that the student should not carry her own epinephrine, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations, the School shall properly store the student’s epinephrine in an easily accessible, secure location central to designated School personnel.
§ Maintain an emergency supply of epinephrine on campus and in first aid kits for treatment of an anaphylactic response during off-campus activities. § Work with its food service vendor to provide a variety of foods in the dining hall that all students may enjoy. In the case of a student with multiple or unusual allergies, however, the School may require the student or family to provide lunch or snacks, if necessary for the student’s safety. § Inform faculty and staff who have routine contact with a food-allergic student of the student’s food allergy. § Educate faculty and staff on campus to recognize signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction and to respond appropriately, as necessary. § Discuss food allergy management with families during on-campus and off-campus functions, such as field trips and retreats. § Educate students to refrain from sharing foods.
Student’s Responsibility § Refrain from sharing food. § Not ingest anything with unknown ingredients or known to contain any allergen. § Be proactive in the care and management of their food allergies and reactions based on their developmental level. § Notify an adult immediately if they eat something they believe may contain the food that they are allergic to or if they notice any symptom of an allergic reaction.
Page 19 § If appropriate, based on the opinion of the student’s parents and physician and in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations, carry epinephrine with her.
Health Center The health policies of the school are under the supervision of an advisory physician. The Health Center, located on the first floor of the Howell Building, is staffed by an R.N. and is open each school day from 7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The nurse is available by two-way radio at all times and will care for any student needing health services for illness or injury (ext. 1242).
A Middle School student may not visit the Health Center without the consent of the classroom teacher responsible for the child, who will give her a Health Center pass. During recess or lunch, a student should get a pass to the Health Center from the Middle School Office, unless it is an emergency. Students who need to see the nurse may not be excused during the middle of a class unless it is urgent. If a Middle School student’s illness requires her to go home, the school nurse will make the appropriate arrangements with the student’s parents.
The Health Center will observe the following parameters: § Any student with a temperature of 100.0° F or greater will be sent home. Students will not be allowed to return to school until they have been fever-free for a 24-hour period. § Any student who vomits or has new onset diarrhea during the school day will be sent home. Students may not return until symptom free for 24 hours. § Any student diagnosed with strep throat must remain at home for 24 hours after beginning antibiotics. § A parent must write a note for any student who needs to be excused from physical education or dance during the school day. A doctor’s note is required to excuse a student from physical education or dance for more than two days for illness or injury. The doctor’s note should indicate any physical restrictions and the date for return to normal activity. § Following any severe illness or injury, a doctor’s clearance is required to resume participation in athletics.
Page 20 § *Students may not carry any medications, including over-the- counter cold/sore throat/cough remedies while at school with the exception of inhalers for asthma and severe allergy medications. A doctor’s order must be on file in the Health Center in order for the student to self-administer an asthma inhaler and severe allergy medications. § *All prescription medications must be delivered to the Health Center in a pharmacy-labeled bottle, accompanied by a written order from the physician and written permission from a parent/guardian to administer the medication. § *All non-prescription medications must be delivered to the Health Center in the original package and accompanied by a note from a parent/guardian to administer the medication. § *If your daughter requires any medication to be administered during a field trip, the above * guidelines apply. § Medications ordered for three times a day should be given at home at breakfast, after school, and at bedtime. If a student will be on campus late in the day, arrangements can be made with the school nurse to administer the medication at the necessary times. § The nurse will notify a student’s advisor and her parents if she has made ten visits to the Health Center in a semester.
The school requires a yearly physical exam for each Middle School student. For new students entering Bryn Mawr as well as for students entering the 6th grade, a comprehensive physical examination is required. Returning 7th and 8th graders are required to have either a sports physical or a comprehensive physical examination.
Health forms are available through the school’s webpage www.brynmawrschool.org in April. Health forms must be on file in the Health Center before students may receive schedules or attend school.
Library - Middle & Upper School The Edith Hamilton Library is a thriving information center, which contains material used in support of the curriculum, for independent study, and for leisure reading. Everyone shares a responsibility for maintaining a scholarly, respectful atmosphere in which varied resources may be used. Middle School students may use the library during lunchtime, TAP and study hall, as well
Page 21 as during class for research projects. A Librarian is always on duty to assist students with questions about leisure reading and research. Librarians consult and collaborate frequently with Middle School teachers to plan library instruction for students at each grade level. The Librarians strive to ensure that each student feels welcome and supported in the Library.
The library’s web page is available at http://library.brynmawrschool.org. The website contains the public access catalogs of the school’s libraries and an organized selection of electronic resources, such as e-books, periodical databases and reliable websites that complement the school’s curriculum. These resources can be accessed from off campus.
Books and materials in the general collection are signed out at the circulation desk and are to be returned within 20 school days, at which time they may usually be renewed. Multimedia materials, including DVDs, Nooks and magazines circulate for shorter periods. There is no limit to the number of items a student may borrow. However, a student is responsible for all books and materials signed out in her name. Borrowing privileges may be restricted for students with overdue material. There are no fines assessed for overdue materials.
Overdue notices are issued weekly through campus e-mail. When a student receives an overdue notice, it is her responsibility to return the materials, renew the materials, or to present any extenuating circumstances to a member of the library staff. If a student fails to respond, a bill for the material will be sent to the business office at the end of the semester. Families are expected to pay replacement costs for the lost or damaged items. Credit will be issued for the cost of the material if found and returned.
Reference materials are to be used only in the library during the day, but may be signed out overnight after 2:45 p.m. Materials on reserve are limited to one hour of use within the library during the day. Most circulate overnight after 2:45 p.m. Overnight materials are due by 8:00 a.m. the next morning.
Page 22 A number of computers and iPads are available for student use. A scanner, black-and-white printer and a color printer are available at no charge. The campus-wide acceptable use policy is always enforced.
Two group study rooms are available for student projects. AV equipment may be used in these rooms, but viewing non-course related media is restricted to after school hours.
The library is open from 7:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday during the school year. See the library’s web page for a detailed schedule, policies and library personnel.
Lockers Each student has a locker, which must be kept closed at all times and should never be defaced. Although trust is one of the pillars of our community, lockers must be kept locked, particularly with the prevalence of cell phones and laptops. School officials may open lockers if necessary. All items brought to school (books, uniforms, coats, calculators, laptop) should be clearly marked with the student's name. Valuable items, large sums of money, and electronics (apart from a laptop) should not be brought to school, or if they must, should be kept in the office. The School cannot be held responsible for loss of these items.
Lost and Found Lost and Found bins are located in the North Building lower level entrance foyer and in the lower level of the Howell Building. At the end of each quarter, unclaimed items are given to the Used Uniform Sale or donated to a charitable organization.
Recess Students have 20 minutes between Period 2 and Advisory/Flex/Drop Down to have a snack and socialize. Students may bring a snack or purchase a snack in the Cafeteria. Students may not remain in the Middle School
Page 23 buildings during recess; they must remain in the cafeteria, portico or Carey Quad.
School Hours The Middle School day begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 3:30 p.m. Students who arrive as early as 7:00 a.m. must go to the cafeteria until the Middle School buildings open for students at 7:45 a.m. The switchboard is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. during the school year and 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. during the summer. Schedule of Classes (Students should plan to arrive by 7:45 a.m.) 7:45 Students may go to lockers 8:00 - 8:45 Period 1 8:50 - 9:35 Period 2 9:35 - 9:55 Chambers/Recess 9:55 -10:25 Advisory/Flex/Drop Down 10:30 -11:15 Period 3 11:20 -12:05 Period 4 12:05 -12:30 Lunch 12:35 -12:50 TAP 12:55 - 1:40 Period 5 1:45 - 2:30 Period 6 2:40 - 3:30 Period 7 4:00 - 5:30 Students still at school must be at Afternoon Supervision
Supervision Before and After School Direct Line available 4:00-5:30 only: 410-323-1118, ext. 1688 As a service to Bryn Mawr families, the school provides adult supervision for students from 7:00 to 7:45 a.m. in the Cafeteria and Glassroom. The School cannot be responsible for girls who arrive before 7:00 a.m. Girls who arrive between 7:00 a.m. and 7:45 a.m. are required to wait in this supervised area. Afternoon Supervision for Middle School students is available in the North Building at no charge from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. During this time students may work with an Upper School Homework Coach, work on assignments independently or with groups or spend time
Page 24 outdoors (weather-permitting). If a student is picked up after 5:30 p.m. a charge of $15.00 per 5 minutes after will be incurred.
All Middle School students on campus at 4:00 p.m., who are not involved in an athletic contest, rehearsal, or other official school activity, must sign in with the Afternoon Supervision Proctor. Girls who are waiting for rides on campus after 4:00 p.m., even if the ride is with an older sibling at Bryn Mawr, are required to wait in the supervised areas and to observe the guidelines of the adults in charge.
Signing in and out is essential to ensure safety. Parents should park on Melrose Avenue and come inside the North Building to personally sign out their daughters. It is up to the students to remind their parents to sign out. Failure to do so will result in a lunch detention.
Students are not allowed to walk to Gilman or RPCS at any time for any reason without a note from a parent. If a student walks home or to Gilman/RPCS on a regular basis, this should be stated on the Transportation Form, in which case no other note is needed. (This form is included in the summer mailing and is to be completed and returned to the Middle School Office by the start of school.)
Telephones / Cell Phone/ Camera Policy Office phones are to be used only in emergencies regarding illness or transportation. No social calls are permitted anywhere on campus. Students are discouraged from contacting their parents during the school day to relay non-urgent messages or to ask them to bring forgotten items to school. Cell phones should be turned off and stored in lockers during the school day and may be used after 3:30 p.m. only to communicate with parents about transportation issues. They should only be used in Afternoon Supervision with permission from the adult proctor on duty. Students seen with a cell phone during the school day or after school without permission will earn a detention. Cell phone use may be permitted on field trips with the explicit permission from faculty as indicated on the field trip permission slip.
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Students should not photograph or take video of adults or students on campus or field trip without clear faculty permission.
Voicemail You can reach your daughter’s teachers or advisor by dialing the school number: 410-323-8800. If a faculty member is not available when you call the school, the call will be forwarded to her/his voicemailbox. A voicemail message may also be left during and after school hours by calling 410-323-1118 and entering in the extension or voice mail number. Faculty telephone extension numbers are listed in the appendix. Also, a directory of extensions may be obtained by pressing 4 after calling 410-323-1118.
While every attempt will be made to return your phone call promptly, please keep in mind that teachers are often unable to answer phone messages until the end of the day. The Middle School Office can be reached by dialing extension 1272.
Weather-Related Delays, Dismissals, or Closings If school is cancelled or dismissed early because of bad weather, bulletins will be broadcast over WBAL Radio (AM 1090) at twenty minutes after the hour and ten minutes before the hour beginning at 6:20 a.m. Please listen for the Bryn Mawr School announcement. Information will also be posted on the BMS website (http://www.brynmawrschool.org) and through e2Campus shortly after a decision has been made. To be sure that you receive the most updated information on your browser, you should click on the reload or refresh button. Additionally, parents may call 410-323-1118 for updated recordings pertaining to school closings.
If weather worsens after the school day begins, decisions about early dismissal will be broadcast over WBAL and through e2Campus. Girls may be picked up in the North Building, but please do not approach the building from Melrose Avenue, as congestion and road conditions may affect the girls' safety. When classes are dismissed early because of the weather, there
Page 26 is no Afternoon Supervision program; however, the school provides supervision until parents are able to pick up their daughters.
Late Opening Schedule - When school starts late because of inclement weather, we encourage students to bring a snack, as recess is shortened. All classes will meet for abbreviated periods according to the following schedule:
One Hour Late Two Hours Late 9:00 – 9:40 1st Period 10:00 – 10:35 1st Period 9:45 – 10:25 2nd Period 10:40 - 10:45 Recess 10:30 - 10:35 Recess 10:50 – 11:25 2nd Period 10:40 – 11:20 3rd Period 11:30 – 12:05 3rd Period 11:25 – 12:05 4th Period 12:05 – 12:30 Lunch 12:05 – 12:30 Lunch 12:35 – 12:50 TAP 12:35 – 12:50 TAP 12:55 – 1:30 4th Period 12:55 – 1:40 5th Period 1:35 – 2:10 5th Period 1:45 – 2:30 6th Period 2:15 – 2:50 6th Period 2:40 – 3:30 7th Period 2:55 – 3:30 7th Period
Website, Newsletters and Parent Portal To learn more about Bryn Mawr, access the school’s website at www.brynmawrschool.org. Specifically, the Parent Portal is a critical part of the website that allows parents to read divisional newsletters, access student report cards and more. Parents should know how to access the Parent Portal by clicking on the “Parents” tab on the Bryn Mawr School home page and then entering their username and password. Questions about this portal can be directed to [email protected]. It is essential that families keep their contact information, including email, up to date through this portal.
Middle School teachers have their own Canvas page within the Bryn Mawr site. These pages will contain information about the classes they teach, including syllabi and assignments.
Whom Do I Contact About…? § Advisory – Chief Advisors: Rebeccah Wish- Grade 6;
Page 27 Shannon Montague- Grade 7 and Grade 8 § Afternoon Supervision – Shannon Montague – ext. 1345 Daily Proctor – (4:00-5:30 p.m.) - ext. 1688 § Arts – Michael Robinson, Director of Arts – ext. 1670 § Athletics – Wendy Kridel, Athletic Director - ext. 1340 § Attendance – Linda Walcutt, Administrative Assistant - ext. 1272 § Books and Supplies – Eileen Connelly, Bryn Mawrket - ext. 1234 § Change of address, phone number, or email – update in the Parent Portal (Also see Website, Newsletters and Parent Portal, p. 27) § Classroom Concern – Advisor or Subject Teacher § Emotional and Social Well-Being – Debra Waranch, Counselor ext. 1221, and/or your daughter’s Advisor § General Questions – Linda Walcutt, Administrative Assistant - ext. 1272 § Grade Level Curricular Topics and Class Trips – Grade Chairs: Jim Lancaster-Grade 6; Kate Brendler-Grade 7; Deanna Berchtenbreiter-Grade 8 § Grade Level Social Functions or Special Events – Chief Advisors: Rebeccah Wish- Grade 6; Shannon Montague- Grade 7 and Grade 8 § Learning Issues, Questions about Testing and Accommodations Stacey Rubin, Learning Specialist - ext. 1220 § Planned Absence – Amanda Macomber, MS Director- ext. 1243 § Schedule –Becky Morris, Assistant MS Director - ext. 1205 § Speeches - 8th Grade – Shannon Montague, Dean of Students, ext. 1345 § Technology – Justin Curtis, Director of Technology - ext. 1387 § Transportation, Parking, Security Issues – Terry Detorie - ext. 1616
Work Program As a community, we clean up after ourselves. During Work Program, students take responsibility for the cleanliness and upkeep of our facilities, particularly our lunchroom. Each advisory group will be assigned one to two weeks of lunchroom cleanup. It is the student’s responsibility to remember to show up and do her part. Failure to report for work program will result in detention.
Page 28 Academic Information
Bryn Mawr offers its students a challenging curriculum that balances academic rigor with the joys of discovery. Careful attention is paid to the developmental needs of young adolescents as well as individual learning styles within the framework of our overall program. Each grade level has a team of teachers who make an effort to collaborate, ensuring that the students benefit from an enriched, integrated set of courses without diluting the integrity of each academic discipline. Middle School is a time when students should be exposed to many subject areas, so we offer quite a few courses:
§ Art (6-8) § English (6-8) § Music (6-8) § Math (6-8) § Drama (6, 8) § History (6-8) § Physical Education (6- § Science (6-8) 8) § French/Spanish (6-8) § Dance (6-8) § Latin (7, 8) § Technology (6-8)
§ Chorus (6) Students may also choose to sing in the 7th and 8th grade chorus (Exclamemus), as well as the select chorus (Sumus Deae), join the Instrumental Ensemble, or participate in the 8th grade Handbell Choir, Ex Solo. During 7th period, the last period of the day, 7th and 8th Graders must play on two athletic teams (Squads) per year. (Also see Athletics, p. 51). Sixth graders have Technology, English Fortis Puella, Chorus (Cantemus), and Study Hall during 7th period.
Academic Accommodations We recognize that many Middle School students at some point will benefit from being offered some flexibility in academic policies. We believe that this flexibility is developmentally appropriate for girls this age and try to offer each student opportunities to learn how to do her best possible work while adhering to the high standards and expectations at Bryn Mawr.
Page 29 For the sake of clarity, we have developed guidelines regarding how we provide academic accommodations for students with psychoeducational testing who require official accommodations to be offered. These guidelines reflect the policies of the Middle School, not necessarily those of the other divisions.
§ Extended time on tests, quizzes, or in-class assignments:
If a student has an up-to-date educational assessment on file with the school that specifically states the student is entitled to extended time (time-and-a-half), the school will provide it.
If a student does not have up-to-date testing on file, the school is still willing to provide this accommodation after consideration by the Learning Specialist and the teachers involved. Students experimenting with these accommodations during their Middle School years without testing on file will be offered this accommodation through January of her eighth grade year. Eighth grade students who seek this accommodation should be aware that this accommodation will not be available in the Upper School without a specific recommendation in writing from an outside educational evaluation. Parents should contact the Upper School Director for clarification.
Any student with permission to have extra time on an assessment is personally responsible for asking for the accommodation several days in advance. She must make this arrangement with the teacher and, if necessary, the Learning Specialist.
We give mid-semester and final exams in grades 7 and 8. Each exam is designed to take a maximum of one and a half hours to complete (including time to check answers). Since our students are just learning how to take this kind of comprehensive test, all of them are offered a fifteen-minute grace period. Students with the extended time accommodation will have the same time-and- a-half accommodation offered to them during exams as they would on any other assessment in Middle School, plus the additional grace period.
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§ Testing in a private or quiet setting:
Students with attention and distractibility issues may choose to take tests and exams in a quiet, more private setting. They must arrange this in advance with their teacher.
On exams, a student may request this accommodation only if she has been using this accommodation throughout the semester, or if she has testing on file that specifically states the student is entitled to this accommodation.
Academic Probation When a student earns two D’s or one E for the quarter, the Middle School Director, Learning Specialist, School Counselor, and advisor meet with parents to determine the most effective course of action for the student. Options include: outside tutoring, required summer work, bi-weekly progress reports, outside educational testing, or exploring other school options. After two sequential quarters of two D’s or one E, the Director and the student’s teachers will further evaluate options, including the necessity of placement in another school.
Exams Seventh and eighth grade students take 1 ½-hour exams in January and in June. In Middle School, exams count 20% of the semester grade. Sixth graders have special field trips, projects, and workshops during these times. If a student has exceptional difficulty with an exam, the parents will be notified, and the appropriate follow-up will be arranged. In some cases, summer work and/or tutoring in that subject will be recommended.
Extra Help A part-time Learning Specialist, Stacey Rubin (ext. 1220) is available to Middle School students during the day for support. There is also a Resource Center on the second floor of the North Building where Upper School students may tutor Middle Schoolers during their free periods. Also, students might utilize
Page 31 an Upper School Homework Coach located in North Building 6 during Afternoon Supervision.
Parents interested in outside tutoring for their daughters should contact Mrs. Rubin to discuss the options. Contacting a tutor is the responsibility of the family. Bryn Mawr students and their tutors may schedule meetings on campus, depending on the availability of classrooms. If parents would like to make this arrangement, they must contact Mrs. Rubin about the procedures.
Teachers are available every day by appointment after lunch from 12:35-12:50 p.m. (TAP) to give extra help. In most cases, students sign up individually for TAP (Also see Teacher Appointment Periods, p. 35).
Grades and Reports While we are more interested in learning than grading, we want to help our girls make a seamless transition from the grade-less Lower School to the systems of Upper School and college. In addition, feedback in the form of grades helps our girls develop an awareness of their own strengths and weaknesses. In giving grades, a teacher considers a student’s total performance, weighing each area of achievement according to the demands of the particular course.
Grades are reported quarterly for all students. Interim reports on students carrying an average of “C-” or below are sent home midway through the marking period and anytime a teacher deems it appropriate.
The following is an explanation of the marking system for the Middle School: Letter Numerical Percentage Explanation A+ 97 – 100 Work of high distinction A 93 – 96 A- 90 – 92
B+ 87 – 89 Work of good quality B 83 – 86 B- 80 – 82
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C+ 77 – 79 Meets basic requirements; C 73 – 76 remediation recommended C- 70 – 72
D 65 – 69 Barely meets requirements for credit; remediation needed
E Below 65 Not passing
Homework and Tests Middle School students may be assigned an average of 20-30 minutes of homework per subject per class meeting. If a student is regularly spending more than 30 minutes per night on any one course, she should see her teacher, who will work with her to help alleviate the situation. She should also consult with her advisor. Students and families should be aware that students can have wide variations in reading speed that can impact total time spent on homework, particularly in English and history classes.
No Homework Nights and Weekends Bryn Mawr understands the need for balance and rest. Thus, we have established a calendar of no homework nights and weekends that families can expect. Please note: • ‘No homework’ means no homework, tests, quizzes, projects due the next day. • ‘Light homework’ means no more than 15-20 minutes of homework per class and no tests, quizzes, or projects due the next day. • Unless otherwise noted, the following dates are ‘no homework’ for 6th-8th grades.
August 29-September 1: Labor Day Weekend (None – 6th, Light – 7th/8th) September 4: Parents’ Night September 25: Rosh Hashanah (No HW due on the 26th) October 3-5: Yom Kippur (Light HW) October 9: Tech Night (6th grade only) October 16: Cliques and Thrones Night (7th grade only) November 4: Visiting Day (No tests/quizzes, periods 1 and 2) November 6: 8th Intro to US Night (8th grade only) November 14-16: Fall Play Weekend (Light HW) November 26-28: Thanksgiving Weekend December 10: Visiting Day (No tests/quizzes, periods 1 and 2) December 18: Winter Concert
Page 33 December 19-January 4: Winter Break February 13-16: Presidents’ Weekend (Light HW) March 13-23: Spring Break April 2-6: Passover/Good Friday/Easter/ Professional Day Weekend (Light HW) April 23: Brenda Conlan Evening (8th grade only) May 1-3: Gym Drill / Bazaar Weekend (Light HW) May 14: Spring Concert May 22-25: Memorial Day Weekend (Light HW)
No student will be expected to do homework on the evening of a religious holiday that her family is observing. It is suggested that students or parents advise teachers of any upcoming religious observances, which could prohibit a student’s meeting of academic deadlines.
Honor Roll Honor Roll is calculated numerically on the semester average. Students must have a B+/87 average or higher, with no grade lower than an 80/B-.
Lunch Catch-up If a student is not adequately prepared for class or has a pattern of missing or late homework assignments, she may be instructed to finish the work during lunch in a supervised setting.
Standardized Testing The school administers the CTP IV of the Educational Records Bureau to all students in grades 6 and 7 in April. Parents who have questions should call Stacey Rubin, Learning Specialist (ext. 1220).
Student Records The school keeps individual folders for each student. All official grades, comments, standardized test scores, and family biographical data are included in these folders. In compliance with the Family Education Right to Privacy Act, any parent of our students in good standing may, in writing, request to see the student's record. A waiting period of 24 hours after written notice has been received shall pass before a viewing. Records will be reviewed in the presence of a school official. In addition, we ask parents for written permission to send transcripts or recommendations to other schools.
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Teacher Appointment Period (TAP) Time is set-aside after lunch each day for teachers to work with students on a more individualized basis. During this time, students are encouraged to see teachers for extra help with anything pertaining to that course. Teachers are available in their classrooms from 12:35-12:50 p.m. by appointment with a student unless they are at a meeting. Each teacher uses his/her own system regarding TAP; most teachers require students to sign up in advance. Students should arrive at TAP prepared with class materials and questions.
Students are not allowed in the Middle School buildings during TAP unless they are meeting with a teacher. Students may not enter the buildings for TAP until 12:35 p.m. If the weather is very cold, students will be allowed to read or do homework quietly in certain designated classrooms.
Page 35 Advisory Program
The goals of our advisory program are: to ensure that each student has at least one adult as her confidante and advocate; to create a safe, friendly place to receive support and modeling for both academic and social involvement; to discuss topics germane to adolescence; and to promote coordination between home and school. Students keep the same advisor for all three years of Middle School. Advisors are available to consult with students and parents at any time about a student's progress.
Advisory Curriculum Every day there is a 30-minute period after recess dedicated to Advisory, Drop Down, Flex, Convocation or Class Meeting. Students meet for activities related to the Advisory curriculum approximately two to three times per 10-day cycle. At other times during the cycle students may attend Convocation or Class Meetings, attend school-related meetings, have time outdoors or have silent reading or a study hall.
Advisory groups discuss relevant matters and engage in activities that promote communication, team building and healthy decision-making in addition to fostering spirit. Each grade level has a specific theme that is a focus of their year: Sixth Grade- Building a Community; Seventh Grade- Empathy and Inclusion; and Eighth Grade- Strong Decision-Making and Leadership. In addition to topics related to these themes, advisories also discuss other issues that arise throughout the course of the year.
Chief Advisors Chief Advisors are responsible for keeping track of the academic progress and social-emotional issues related to students in their grade and coordinating extracurricular activities. For more information, contact the Chief Advisor for your student’s grade. • 6th Grade - Rebeccah Wish • 7th Grade and 8th Grade - Shannon Montague
Page 36 Counseling The professional services of a licensed, certified social worker, who is on campus three days a week, are available to the Middle School. Students may sign up to see the counselor during an Advisory/Flex block, lunch, TAP, or Study Hall. Additionally, their teachers or advisor may refer them. The counselor also serves as a resource for both parents and teachers. We adhere to a strict policy of confidentiality to protect the privacy of the students. There are three circumstances that require confidentiality to be broken: suspicion of harm to self, harm to another person, or abuse. If you sense that your child is having emotional difficulties or you simply would like to discuss your child or family situation with an experienced professional, call Debra Waranch, the Middle School Counselor (ext. 1221).
Student-Parent-Advisor Conferences One day each fall is set aside for students to join their parents at a conference with her advisor. This is an ideal opportunity for them to discuss their progress. We feel strongly in the Middle School that the students’ presence is essential to facilitate clear, open communication and to encourage students to become advocates for themselves and to take charge of their own learning.
Parents may schedule other conferences during the year if the need arises by contacting the Middle School Office.
Page 37 School Regulations
Alcohol, Drugs, and Smoking The possession, use, solicitation, distribution, exchange or sale of illegal drugs on campus or at school-sponsored events is absolutely forbidden. No drugs or medicines may be brought to school or used on the grounds except under specific supervision of the school nurse. Students should not come to events under Bryn Mawr’s jurisdiction having used drugs or alcohol. Bryn Mawr’s jurisdiction extends to any event sponsored by a school organization affiliated with Bryn Mawr or other area schools. Such events include, but are not limited to, plays, concerts, games, trips, and dances.
The school encourages students to seek help with problems of drug and alcohol use and will provide assistance and referrals to anyone who asks.
Bryn Mawr School is a smoke-free campus. Students are not permitted to smoke during the school day while on campus or while attending school-sponsored activities off campus.
Attendance (Also see Attendance, p. 12) Lateness to School - It is essential that all students arrive at school on time. A note, email, or a phone call from the parent is necessary to excuse lateness. If a student is going to be late because of a pre-arranged appointment, the school office should be notified before 9:00 a.m. Any student arriving between 8:00 and 8:45 should go straight to her first period class; she will be marked as tardy by the 1st period teacher. After five unexcused tardies in a semester, she will receive a Friday afternoon detention.
Leaving Campus Without Permission - Because the school is responsible for each student during the school day, we must know her whereabouts at all times. No one should leave the campus for any reason without permission from a parent and the knowledge and approval of the School. Any student who does so will be suspended.
Page 38 This includes for illness, in which case the nurse must call the child’s parents to arrange for pick up. Students should not call or e-mail home to arrange for pick up when ill.
Extracurricular Eligibility - Students are expected to be at school by 10 a.m. on days of games, concerts, social events or performances in order to be eligible to participate. The Middle School Director must approve exceptions.
Bullying, Peer Relationships, and Harassment Maintaining a safe environment, where all students are valued and treated with respect, is of paramount importance at Bryn Mawr. We actively teach healthy peer relationship skills to our students and expect them to be kind, supportive, and inclusive of one another at all times, including online and via other forms of technology. However, we also recognize that at this developmental phase girls will make mistakes as they learn to navigate their social world. Name calling, teasing, exclusion, gossip, and other unkind behaviors can be very hurtful, and adults in our community will get involved when they witness or hear about these types of behaviors. Students should seek guidance from their parents, advisor, our school counselor, or others if they witness or are involved in these types of behaviors. Our first goal in working with students in these situations is always to educate and counsel in order for them to develop healthy, supportive relationships with others. Depending on the severity of these behaviors, our Middle School Director, Assistant Director and/or Dean of Students may involve parents early in the process. Counseling and/or discipline may also be a part of the resolution.
The definition of bullying adopted by psychologists is physical or verbal abuse, repeated over time, and often involving a power imbalance. Any student who experiences or observes bullying or harassment should report the behavior to her advisor, a faculty member or administrator. Although a victim of bullying or harassment might choose not to report the incidents, if reported by another individual, we reserve the right to take action. Bullying and harassment, including cyberbullying, are considered major violations of our community expectations and rules, and
Page 39 will be handled through our discipline system. Consequences can include, but are not limited to, conversations, detention, counseling, suspension or expulsion.
Campus Boundaries During unstructured time, such as recess and lunch and when traveling from class to class, students are expected to observe the following rules: Places Allowed: § The walkways leading into the North Building (not the Melrose Avenue sidewalk) § The Carey Quad § Middle School Porticoes § Library in the Howell Building to do academic work
For the purpose of clarification, the following places are off limits unless a teacher is supervising a special activity: § Centennial Hall § Centennial Hall Lobby § Founders’ Bench area § Gatehouse Balcony § Gordon Field § Gym Lobby § Howell Commons and Lobby § In trees!
Computers: Acceptable Use Policy The implementation of a comprehensive computer network at Bryn Mawr School provides access to a broad range of resources and information to the community, but the system also places an enormous responsibility on all users. This document is intended to explain our policy and clarify our rules.
It is a privilege to have access to the Bryn Mawr network. This policy applies to all students when they are using computers or Internet access supplied by Bryn Mawr, whether or not during school hours, and whether or not from the Bryn Mawr campus.
Page 40 Bryn Mawr School owns all systems, software, email, and other material stored on the network, and retains the right to review any electronic file or communication it deems necessary.
A violation of the Acceptable Use Policy is a violation of the Honor Code. A copy of the Acceptable Use Policy is sent home to be signed in the Summer Mailing. The document can also be found on the Bryn Mawr School website.
Computers: Other Rules and Guidelines 1. Students must bring a fully charged laptop and power cord to school each day. Their laptop should be clearly labeled with their name. 2. Students are responsible for the care and safekeeping of their laptop. The school is not responsible for lost or stolen laptops. 3. Students must use their laptops only in a supervised setting and only for academic purposes at all times while on campus. a. Students may not: i. Access other email other than BMS email ii. Watch non-academic videos iii. Play games (other than teacher-approved games) iv. Use social networking sites such as Facebook, Instagram, etc. v. Listen to music (other than teacher- directed activities) vi. IM, chat, Skype, Facetime, etc. vii. Use their laptops at recess, lunch or TAP unless supervised by a faculty member 4. Students must be fully engaged in their classwork. Students found using their computer for some purpose, other than what the teacher intended, will earn a detention. 5. During Afternoon Supervision, students are held to the same Acceptable Use Policy and other rules above. Laptops may only be used in NB 8 and NB 6 under supervision of the Faculty proctor or Homework Coach.
Page 41 6. Digital cameras, headphones, and other media equipment may be signed out of North Building 6 with permission of the MS Technology Integrator and must be returned within a specified amount of time. 7. Students will be taught and expected to know how to use Google Drive (for storing and organizing documents) and Canvas, the school’s learning management system. 8. Students may not tamper with, download software to, or save documents to the hard drive of any school computer (unless directed to by a teacher).
Discipline System There are times when, in the judgment of a faculty member, it becomes necessary to require a student to accept concrete consequences for a violation of school rules. Some examples of offenses that may result in a detention are: § Being outside the designated boundaries or inside of the buildings unsupervised during free time § Chewing gum § Eating inside classroom buildings unsupervised § Inappropriate or disrespectful behavior § Not signing in to or out of Afternoon Supervision § Uniform violations (see below) § Using/displaying cell phones or other unapproved technology § Inappropriate use of laptops (i.e. distraction from academic focus) § Drop off or pick up on Melrose Avenue or Gordon Drive before school or between 3:30 and 4:00 p.m. § Frequent unexcused lateness to school
Middle School detention is held from 12:05 until 12:50 p.m. (during lunch and TAP) on Fridays. There is no talking during that time, and each participant writes a letter of apology to the teacher involved, her advisor, and her parents describing the offense committed and a plan to ensure it will not happen again. Students will be notified of a detention by the teacher and will receive a reminder notice via e-mail by Thursday morning. If a
Page 42 student earns three detentions, she will serve another detention after school on a designated Friday from 3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Uniform Violations - These are handled a bit differently than regular rules infractions. When a student is out of uniform, she will receive a warning. On the third warning, a student will need to serve a Friday Afternoon Detention. If a student earns 12 warnings in the course of the year, she will be suspended.
Major Violations - The Middle School Director, Assistant Director, and/or Dean of Students will deal with these situations, which can result in a suspension or expulsion. These include, but are not limited to: § Honor violations § Bullying or harassment (Also see Bullying, Peer Relationships and Harassment, p. 39) § Vandalism or theft § Leaving campus without permission § Skipping class, study hall, or advisory § Violation of the alcohol, drugs, and smoking policy § Possession or use of a weapon on campus
Tardiness to Class/Arriving Unprepared – Being organized and punctual are key factors in achieving academic success. This can be challenging for many middle school students, and we make an effort to help them cultivate good work habits. If a student develops a pattern of arriving late to class and/or not having the necessary materials, her grade for the quarter will be affected. Each teacher will explain her/his policies at the beginning of the year. As soon as a problem is evident, the Advisor and the Learning Specialist will become involved. They will work closely with the student and, if necessary, contact her parents.
Honor Statement Honor is the foundation of Bryn Mawr School life and allows members of the community to learn and to live secure in the knowledge that the worth, rights, and property of all are respected and protected. Bryn Mawr’s concept of honor is rooted in its Mission Statement and rests upon two beliefs: that
Page 43 an atmosphere of trust is vital to a healthy community and that the education of young women has as its goal the creation of responsible, confident citizens equipped to lead lives of integrity and consequence.
Expectations of honor are not limited to academic life. The school promotes behavior that demonstrates concern and respect for oneself and others, and specifically prohibits actions such as lying, cheating, stealing, and the illegal use of alcohol and other drugs. Bryn Mawr expects that each individual learn to take responsibility for her own actions, both on and off campus. In addition, just as individual behavior is the responsibility of the individual, maintenance of Bryn Mawr standards is the responsibility of all community members. Students who observe a person violating the code of honor may do one of the following: § Acknowledge to the person that the behavior has been witnessed and ask her to report herself to the appropriate teacher. § Report the behavior either to a faculty member or to the Middle School Director.
In an academic community, honesty in academic matters is essential to maintaining trust. The Middle School faculty helps students to understand issues of honesty, particularly those involving the integrity of individual work. Cheating includes, but is not limited to,
§ Taking someone’s idea or words and presenting them as your own in a graded work. § Passing information, either general or specific, about a test or quiz to any student who has not yet taken it. § Copying the school’s software, using illegally copied software in computer labs, or copying an electronic file.
Each teacher will set his/her own guidelines about collaboration for each specific assignment. If there is ever doubt as to what is appropriate, the student should consult with the teacher.
Page 44 All students sign the following Honor Pledge during the first week of school in Advisory: As a Bryn Mawr student, I recognize the value and significance of honesty. My name on a test, paper, or project indicates that my work is my own and has been completed in an honest manner.
These pledges are kept in the Middle School Director’s office where she can have access to them when necessary. The Director in conjunction with the subject teacher and other personnel as needed handle all Honor Violations. Parents are informed immediately if their daughter has been involved in an Honor Violation. We try to turn these incidents into “teachable moments,” empowering the student to understand the gravity of the situation, to ponder what triggered this choice and her motives, and to avoid making such an unwise decision again. We work with the student to develop better self-knowledge and more healthy coping skills. The consequences depend on the nature of the offense.
Respect for Property An extension of respecting others is respecting the property of others. Students may not borrow the possessions of others without the specific permission of the owner. School facilities are designed to support the community and the educational program. Defacing, damaging or destroying school property are violations of school rules.
Sexual Harassment Sexual harassment is an infringement upon the individual's right to work and study in an environment free from inappropriate attention to his or her gender. It is the school's policy that no member of the community – faculty, staff, or student – may sexually harass another. Any student who feels that she has been the victim of sexual harassment can be confident that her complaint will be examined in a supportive and confidential manner. Students should report concerns to any faculty member or administrator.
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Student/Adult Interactions: Boundaries of Appropriateness In accordance with best practices identified by the National Association of Independent Schools, The Bryn Mawr School takes student/adult interactions seriously and encourages reporting of any inappropriate interactions. At Bryn Mawr, we:
§ Train employees on appropriate and inappropriate interactions with students § Have a policy in our faculty/staff handbook reiterating the guidelines § Have a reporting procedure so that adults on campus will report their observations or concerns to designated persons § Assess situations for possible child abuse reporting requirements § Assist adults on campus to understand the need to involve counselors, administration, or parents if a student confides a concerning issue related to inappropriate boundaries § Encourage students to report inappropriate interactions
Protocol for Student and Parental Reporting- Students or parents who have any concerns regarding boundaries (i.e. student feels unsafe, intruded upon, uncomfortable, etc.), should speak with the school counselor or division head immediately. The school counselor will explain who else might need to be notified, depending on the seriousness of the situation. This may include the division director, headmistress, other school staff or law enforcement authorities as necessary.
School counselor contact information:
Lower and Middle Schools Debra Waranch, LCSW-C Lower and Middle School Counselor 410 323-8800 x 1221 [email protected]
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Across all divisions, Bryn Mawr works in a team approach to meet the needs of the student. In all cases, the safety and well- being of the student is our first priority.
Uniform / Dress Code In order to reduce costs and lessen competition, the Bryn Mawr School has a uniform that is worn by all students. The uniform supports equity and inclusion, while also allowing some degree of choice and individuality.
Students are expected to wear clean, neat, well-fitting uniforms from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day. Uniform violations may result in students having to change clothes and/or serve detention. On formal school occasions (Founders’ Day, Thanksgiving Convocation, Gym Drill and Class Day), students are required to wear a jumper or skirt.
Uniform Basics (all year) § White oxford, white turtleneck or white cotton polo, long or short-sleeved § For an outer layer students may wear: o BMS green or gray sweatshirt, o BMS gray, fleece jacket, o BMS gray, fleece vest, or o BMS gray, monogram sweater § All white crew or ankle socks, dark green tights, knee socks, or full-length leggings are required each day. § Predominantly white or gray sneakers or brown below- the-ankle shoes. (Open-toe shoes, open-heel shoes, sandals, clogs, moccasins, slippers, and ‘Uggs’ shoes and boots are not permitted.) § Green BMS athletic or spandex shorts are required to be worn under, but not visible below, the skirt. They also may not be seen above the sweatpants. § Only plain white t-shirts may be worn under the uniform shirt, and they must be tucked in. § Sweatpants may be worn instead of, but not underneath, the skirt.
Page 47 Fall/Spring Specific Uniform (September - Early November and after Spring Break –June) § Uniform basics listed above § Either light green cotton uniform skirt or dark green pants or sweatpants (neat, not hemmed or cut)
Winter Specific Uniform (Early November - Spring Break) § Uniform basics listed above § Either kilt, dark green jumper, dark green wool skirt, dark green pants or sweatpants (neat, not hemmed or cut)
Physical Education/Dance Uniforms § Bryn Mawr T-Shirt (gray or white) with name written on back § Bryn Mawr Athletic Shorts (green) § White crew or ankle socks § Predominantly white or gray athletic shoes § Bryn Mawr green or gray sweatshirt and green BMS sweatpants § Sash for Gym Drill (obtained from the Bryn Mawrket in April)
Outerwear § When choosing a sweatshirt for warmth, a student may only wear an official Bryn Mawr, green or gray sweatshirt on campus both indoors and outdoors, between 8am and 3:30 p.m. Bryn Mawr sweatshirts must have cuffs and waistbands and should not be cut in any way. § Athletic team sweatshirts may not be worn instead of the BMS sweatshirt or fleece. § In cold weather, non-Bryn Mawr winter jackets may be worn outside of the classroom only. Students must take them off inside the classroom.
Jewelry/Body Art § Students may wear jewelry (rings, necklaces, earrings, etc.) to school as long as they are not dangerous or distracting to the student or others. If a student chooses to pierce any body part other than her ears, she may not
Page 48 wear ornaments in the holes while at school or at a school-related function. § Students with tattoos must keep them covered while at Bryn Mawr or at school-related functions.
Accessories The following are not permitted in classrooms during the school day: § Purses § Hats, gloves, mittens, non-BMS vests, or scarves § Jackets § Sunglasses § Bookbags (Sixth graders should use a Bryn Mawr tote bag, while seventh and eighth graders can use a tote bag of their choice to carry books/laptop between classes.)
Days Out of Uniform The last school day of each month, unless otherwise specified, is a day out of uniform. Clothing worn and student appearance on these days must be appropriate for a school setting. If a student thinks that a particular article of her clothing may be inappropriate, then she should not wear it to school. Midriffs and underwear should not be exposed. Inappropriate clothes include: § Very tight, short, or bare apparel § Halters, spaghetti strap or strapless tops § Clothing that is ripped, torn, or has inappropriate language on it § Shoes not conducive or safe for walking from class to class and up and down steps, i.e. shoes with noticeable heels
The Middle School Administration reserves the right to decide on the appropriateness of clothing/appearance on any day and at any event. As trends change, changes to the uniform or dress code may be announced at any time, and students may be asked to remove items.
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Athletics (Squads) and Activities Interscholastic sports in Middle School foster teamwork, responsibility, and school spirit, while introducing the demands of training and competition. “Squads” is the term we use to refer to 7th period athletic offerings. We encourage students to participate in as many squads as possible during this time of growth and development.
Squads offered, by season:
Fall Winter Spring § Cross-Country* § Basketball - A, B § Badminton § Field Hockey – A, B § Soccer - A, B § Lacrosse – A, B § Soccer – A, B § Squash* § Softball § Volleyball – A, B § Track/Conditioning § Tennis § Dance Company
All Middle School students are required to join two teams during both 7th and 8th grade. The teams meet Tuesdays-Fridays from 2:40 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., and will practice and play on campus unless otherwise noted. Games take place after school hours, and on average, teams have 12 competitions. Three exceptions are the badminton and track teams, which do not compete after school, and Dance Company, which performs at the end of its season. It is expected that athletes attend all practices and games during the season.
Students may also choose to take Ceramics, participate in the bi- annual Middle School musical or participate in a Study Hall during the period as well, if they do not want to take a third athletic squad.
Girls on every team will have as much equal playing time as the substitution rules and speed of play allow, assuming she attends all practices and maintains a positive attitude. We do make necessary exceptions with the positions of goalie, pitcher, and
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Athletics are under the direction of Wendy Kridel, Director of Athletics (ext. 1340). General information about games, policies, and sport offerings may be found on the Athletics website: http://www.brynmawrschool.org/athletics.
Class Officer Elections Middle School elections are held at the beginning of each semester so that many students have an opportunity to run for and hold an office. Self-nominations are submitted to Chief Advisors prior to class elections. Candidates give a brief speech at the next class meeting. Voting is accomplished by written ballot. Each class has the following elected officials: Class President (1 per class, per semester) The Class President runs class meetings with the help of the Chief Advisor. She also helps organize class projects.
Secretary/Treasurer (1 per class, per semester) This office entails overseeing and recording various fund- raising and other special class events.
Spirit Council (approx. 10 per class, per semester) This group promotes school events in and outside of the school community and fosters school spirit through these events. They make and present special birthday cards each month to all students – to be posted on their lockers – and to faculty. This organization also supports the intramural and interscholastic opportunities within the school and fosters school spirit through these events.
Clubs Students have the opportunity to sign up for a Club each semester. Teachers choose an activity of interest to share with the students one day in the ten-day cycle.
Page 51 Middle School Drama Productions and Dance Company Additional arts offerings are available for students including participating in the Bryn Mawr- Gilman drama production for students in all grades, this year on Bryn Mawr’s campus, directed by Shannon Montague, and the Middle School Dance Company for students in grades 7 and 8, directed by Linda Lloyd. There is also a bi-annual musical every other winter squads season. Tryouts are held for all drama productions and Dance Company. Rehearsals for the Bryn Mawr-Gilman drama production occur after school, while rehearsals for Dance Company and the bi- annual musical occur during 7th period with some rehearsals extended to after school. Additional rehearsals sometimes will take place on weekends.
Field Trips Throughout the year, students take field trips to locations in and around Baltimore. Permission slips are sent home in advance of each trip; the signed written permission slip must be returned to the Middle School Office by the designated date in order for a student to participate. Permission cannot be phoned in. Field trips are an integral part of the school program; you must contact the Middle School Director if your daughter will miss a trip. A consequence may be given for failure to attend.
Some field trip costs, such as the bus transportation, are covered by tuition. Notification of costs not included in tuition will be stated on the permission slip. If necessary, parents with financial aid can contact Rebekah Jackson, Director of Enrollment Management (ext. 1237) to request help with the trip expenses. If your daughter requires any medication to be administered during a field trip, please see guidelines on page 20.
Publications Magpie, the Middle School’s literary magazine, welcomes any students to submit stories, poems, and drawings to be considered for publication. A small group of students and faculty advisors are on the staff to review submissions for publication.
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Service Learning Service is an important part of the Bryn Mawr education. Our goal is for students to contribute to the school community, to the greater Baltimore community, and the global community. There are several all-Middle School service efforts organized throughout the year through the Advisory Program. There are also required grade-level service projects. These activities consist of a six-hour project designed to complement the curriculum. Students who are absent on service learning days will be expected to make up these hours of service. In addition, girls may participate in service at Keswick and Roland Park Place during Clubs. Individual fundraising efforts cannot be endorsed or conducted at school, although we encourage all types of service.
Social Events and Guidelines The Middle School Directors of Gilman, Roland Park Country, Boys’ Latin, Friends, Calvert, and Bryn Mawr schedule optional social events with other schools. These events take place in the late afternoon or in the evening from 7:30-9:30 p.m. They are planned and chaperoned by the parents and teachers of the host school.
Guidelines For Social Events: § Middle School social events are to be fun for everyone. Regular school expectations as to conduct, honor, and general behavior are in effect for all who attend. § Unless otherwise stated, students should be dropped off by parents at 7:30 p.m. and picked up by parents at the conclusion of the event at 9:30 p.m. One-half hour after the beginning of the event, no new arrivals will be admitted. § Students will only be admitted to social events with a ticket purchased in advance at his/her school, and must have his/her ticket at the door in order to enter. Tickets will be sold the week of the event during TAP. A student from the host school may bring one outside guest; the event ticket for the guest also must be purchased in advance. § Students’ belongings must be kept in the designated location during the event and may be picked up there when the students leave.
Page 53 § After a student or guest enters the building, he or she will not be allowed to leave alone or re-enter the building after leaving. Students are encouraged to stay for the whole event. If a student is asked to leave, parents will be notified and requested to pick up the student. Parents should be sure to inform their children how and where they can be contacted that evening. § Possession and/or use of alcohol, drugs, and tobacco is not permitted at Middle School events. Lighters and matches will be confiscated and not returned. If a student arrives under the influence of alcohol or drugs, the parents will be asked to come and get him/her. The student’s school will follow up with disciplinary actions. § Students should know where to reach their parents at all times. § The guidelines for proper attire for these events are sent home with the school calendar in the summer mailing. Guests are expected to conform to these standards as well. T-shirts with inappropriate writing and ripped or torn clothing are not acceptable. § No cell phones or cameras may be used or visible on the dance floor.
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Founders’ Day October 10, 2014 One morning in late September/early October, the entire school gathers in the Graduation Garden to celebrate the founding of the School in 1885. (Students wear the official spring skirt uniform for this occasion.)
Spirit Days October 14, December 10, 2014 and April 10, 2015 In the fall, winter, and spring, the Athletic Department organizes a Spirit Day. Girls come to school dressed in Bryn Mawr colors and accessories. Spirit Days usually coincide with major Upper School athletic events. In the fall, the Middle and Upper Schools march together in a parade through campus.
Bazaar May 2, 2015 The Bazaar is held on the first Saturday in May and includes a variety of games, rides, and vendors for all the members of the school community. All Lower, Middle, and Upper School students are encouraged to attend. Third Graders open the Bazaar by performing a Maypole dance.
Gym Drill May 2, 2015 Gym Drill has been a part of The Bryn Mawr School since 1904. Its Centennial was honored with a special celebration in 2004. Gym Drill is held on the Upper Field on the first Saturday in May after the Bazaar. Each class performs a folk dance. The entire Middle and Upper Schools perform a school dance and school exercises. In addition, the seniors perform a dance that they have choreographed. Reunion alumnae classes join in the Banner March in which the Gym Drill captain in each class passes down her banner to mark the completion of the year. (Students wear the official spring skirt uniform on this day) Attendance is required for Grades 5-12.
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Class Day June 8, 2015 The day before senior graduation, Grades 7-12 gather (in official spring skirt uniform) for a ceremony to mark the end of the school year. Seniors selected by their class make brief speeches, and a variety of awards are given out. Attendance for students in grades 7 and 8 is required, and students wear the official spring skirt uniform on this day. Parents are welcome to attend.
Eighth Grade Closing Convocation June 8, 2015 This is the farewell ceremony for the 8th Graders as they move on from Middle to Upper School. It is held in Centennial Hall at 11:00 in the morning. Only the 7th and 8th Graders, 8th grade families, and their special guests attend.
Senior Graduation June 9, 2015 On a day in early June, the Upper School, faculty, trustees, senior parents, alumnae, and friends of the School gather in the Graduation Garden to celebrate the Seniors’ completion of their Bryn Mawr education. Middle School students are welcome but not required to attend.
Page 56 School Symbols School Flower The “daisy” comes from the Anglo-Saxon word meaning “day’s eye” referring to the daisy’s habit of opening itself to the sun in the morning. Some interpretations of “day’s eye” suggest that the sun itself is the eye of the day, and that the daisy symbolizes a miniature version of the sun. We know that Bryn Mawr’s early leaders had the Anglo-Saxon etymology in mind, for the school's first literary magazine, begun in 1897, was called Dayseye.
School Motto and Seal The motto “ex solo ad solem” means “from the earth to the sun” and expresses the relationship of the daisy to the sun - and metaphorically, of the child's mind to truth and wisdom. The School Seal shows the daisy bending toward a sunburst in which a woman's face is visible.
School Prayer Watch over our School, O Lord, as its years increase, and bless and guide its children wherever they may be, keeping them ever unspotted from the world.
Let their hearts be pure, their faith unshaken, their principles immovable.
Be Thou by their side if dark hours shall come upon them; strengthen them when they stand; comfort and help them when they are weak-hearted; raise them up if they fall.
Let Thy light never grow dim to their eyes, but through the struggle and the business of their everyday lives, let
Page 57 its radiance lead them heavenward, and in their hearts may Thy peace which passeth understanding abide all the days of their lives.
School Songs A Bryn Mawr School Song Joyous the love That rises in our heart; To Thee, Bryn Mawr, we sing Of thy dear world apart; Thy happy halls, thy fearless world Of calm and strife, where hope unfurled Wild dreams of youth, a wakening world Of wider realms a part.
Shout, shout the love Our praise to thee, Bryn Mawr For golden hopes and dreams That shine where’er we are. In sorrow, joy, in wisdom's quest In work, in play, achievement’s zest, If years from now we meet the test, We’ll thank thee then, Bryn Mawr.
Class of 1936 Welsh Air
The Bryn Mawr School Song Come, let us gather with hearts that are glad And with voices full and free To sing the praise of the school we love Long life, Bryn Mawr, to thee!
We’ll sing thy praises in field and in sport Thine honor, prowess, might Here is a cheer for each girl in thy halls, True to the gold and white. Here’s to each class that ever has been And here’s to each class to be;
Page 58 May they all hold thy love in their hearts And bring new fame to thee. Mary Van Arsdal Tongue Class of 1909
Adapted from Ethelbert Nevin’s “Canzona Amorosa”
Jerusalem And did those feet in ancient time Walk upon England's mountain green? And was the Holy Lamb of God On England’s pleasant pastures seen? And did the countenance divine Shine forth upon our clouded hills? And was Jerusalem builded here Among these dark satanic mills? Bring me my bow of burning gold! Bring me my arrows of desire! Bring me my spear! O clouds, Unfold! Bring me my chariot of fire! I will not cease from mental fight, Nor shall my sword sleep in my hand, Til we have built Jerusalem In England’s green and pleasant land.
William Blake
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Middle School Faculty and Staff 2014-2015 Voicemail/Extension 5002 Armstead, Charlotte Art 6, 7, & 8/ Arts Dept. Coord. 5001 Barney, Adam Science 8/ Advisor 7 5014 Berchtenbreiter, Deanna English 8 / Grade Chair 8/ Advisor 6 5016 Brendler, Kate Life Science 7 / Grade Chair 7/ Advisor 7 5543 Curran, Diana Dance 8 1387 Curtis, Justin Director of Technology 1616 Detorie, Terry Director of Security and Events 5535 Greats, LeRhonda MS Computer Science/ co-Advisor 5506 Hartwell, Nicole Math 7/ co-Advisor 6 4009 Hetrick, Matt History 8/ Advisor 6 1270 Horwitz-Lee. Matt Instrumental Ensemble 5009 Kearney, Jackie Math 6 / Advisor 7 1340 Kridel, Wendy Athletic Director 5024 Lancaster, James History 6 / Grade Chair 6/ Advisor 8 5530 Lloyd, Linda Dance 6, 7, & 8 / Dance Company Director 1243 Macomber, Amanda Director of MS / Study Skills 6 / co-Advisor 8 5550 McDonald, Beth English 6 / English Dept. Coord./ Advisor 7 5018 McKittrick, Sarah History 7 / History Dept. Coord. / co-Advisor 8 1345 Montague, Shannon Dean of Students/ Drama 6, 8 / Chief Adv 7, 8 1205 Morris, Becky Asst. Director of MS/ Science 6/ Advisor 7 1242 Nurse’s Office 5545 O’Neill, Martha French 6, 7, 8/ For. Lang. Dept. Coord./ Adv 8 5021 Peters, Lora Science 6/ co-Advisor 6 1670 Robinson, Michael Director of Arts 1220 Rubin, Stacey Learning Specialist/ Study Skills 6 (Mon., Tues., Thurs.) 5528 Sapp, Michelle Phys. Ed 6-8/ Work Program Coord. / Adv 8 5506 Steck, Tina Asst. Dir. Athl. / Phys. Ed. 6-8/ Adv 8 / Phys. Ed. Dept. Coord. 5008 Stevens, Suzanne Math 8 / Math Department Coordinator 5531 Smith, Devon Latin 7 & 8 1260 Tankersley, Emily Dance 8 4689 Twining, Todd Music 6, 7, & 8 / Chorus 6, 7 & 8 / Advisor 8 1272 Walcutt, Linda Administrative Assistant 1201 Walsh, Maureen Headmistress 5023 Walsh, Katie English 7/ Advisor 7 1211 Waranch, Debra Counselor 5012 Wilt, Rebecca Spanish 7 & 8 / Advisor 6 5022 Wish, Rebeccah Spanish 6 & 7 / Chief Advisor 6
410-323-1118 – to access the School’s recorded message and then dial the voicemail number directly.
E-mail Addresses - [email protected]
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The Bryn Mawr School 109 W. Melrose Avenue Baltimore, MD 21210 410-323-8800
Melrose Avenue may not be used for student drop-off or pick-up. The Northern Parkway Circle is to be used for all student transportation.
All numbered spaces on campus are RESERVED for faculty and staff. Visitor parking is located on Melrose Avenue in front of the North Building.
1 -- Gatehouse 14 – Dining Center 2 – Garrett Building 15 – Centennial Hall 3 – Hamilton Building 16 – Centennial Hall Lobby 4 – Howell Center 17 – Dance Studio - Health Center 18 – Little School/ Office - Receptionist / Lobby 19 – North Building - Upper School Office - Middle School Office 5 – Upper Field 20 – Old Gym 6 – Gordon Building 21 – Toddler Building - Alumnae Office 22 – Maintenance Shop - Communications Office 23 – Lower School Admin Bldg - Development Office & Multi-Purpose Room - Headmistress’ Office - Parent Programs’ Office 24 – Primary Center - Security Office 25 – Elementary Center 7 – Music & Art Building 26 – Lower School Science Center 8 – Admissions Cottage / Office 27 – 600 West Northern Parkway 9 – Edith Hamilton Library - Business Office & Kindergarten (lower level) - Operations Department 10 – Hardy Building - Summer Program Office 11 – KVB Gym 28 – Lower Field 12 – Athletic Department 29 – Graduation Garden 13 – Bryn Mawrket Bookstore 30 – Tennis Courts
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