TABLE of CONTENTS Filled with New Friends Who Want to Help You Discover All That Steward Introduction

2017-2018 WELCOME TO THE STEWARD FAMILY!

You’re getting ready to embark on a great adventure in a community TABLE OF CONTENTS filled with new friends who want to help you discover all that Steward Introduction...... 4 has to offer. We’re very excited to welcome you! We’ve put together Discovering Steward...... 6 this booklet to help you feel more like a seasoned Steward family. The Basics...... 8 You’ll find helpful information, important things to do, and checklists For Parents...... 14 to make sure that you haven’t forgotten anything. So, take some time Lower School...... 18 to discover Steward, and don’t forget that you can always access this Middle School...... 22 information online at www.stewardschool.org. Welcome home! Upper School...... 27

2 Welcome Guide 2017-2018 Welcome Guide 2017-2018 3 INTRODUCTION

OUR MISSION IMPORTANT DATES Prepare our students for college and for life in a community August 14 JV and Varsity Practices Begin defined by robust academics, inspiration, engagement, and care. August 21 MS Athletic Practices Begin

First Day of School August 28 CONTACT INFORMATION (Half Day for Lower School) 11600 Gayton Road Richmond, Virginia 23238 September 1-4 Labor Day Break – No School Main Number: 804.740.3394 Fax: 804.740.1464 October 9 Fall Break – No School Website: www.stewardschool.org Parent/Teacher Conferences – November 3 No School for Students

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION November 22-24 Thanksgiving Break – No School

December 18- Dan Frank Head of School Holiday Break – No School January 1 Associate Head of School for Lisa Dwelle Finance and Operations February 19 Presidents’ Day – No School

Ingrid Moore Director of Lower School March 5-9 Spring Break – No School

Susan Atkinson Director of Middle School March 30-April 2 Holiday Break – No School

Parent/Teacher Conferences – No Carol Moore Director of Upper School April 13 School for Lower and Middle School Cary Jamieson Director of the Bryan Innovation Lab May 21 Upper School Recognition Assembly

Chad Montgomery Director of Plant Operations May 28 Memorial Day – No School

Shawn Morrison Director of Development May 31 Grade 5 Recognition Assembly

Robin Oliff Director of Admissions June 1 Grade 8 Recognition Assembly

Shahwar Qureshi ’90 Director of Technology June 3 Baccalaureate

Bruce Secrest Director of Athletics June 4 Graduation Director of Marketing Rachel Williard and Communications Director of the Center for the Charlene Wilton Advancement of Learning (CAL)

4 Welcome Guide 2017-2018 Welcome Guide 2017-2018 5 THE STEWARD SCHOOL fuels the mind, stirs the imagination, and unleashes the possibilities At Steward, we engage students with hands-on learning paired with rigorous academic study. A Steward education is about more than memorizing facts—we recognize that in the 21st century, facts are as easy to come by as a Google search. Our students not only gain knowledge, but they also learn to apply that knowledge, to create and innovate with it. This environment helps shape today’s students into the type of leaders our world will need in the future.

STEWARD’S PURPOSEFUL SIZE ATHLETICS AT STEWARD

Our size – which is intentional – enables this atmosphere of Eight out of ten Middle and Upper School students engagement. Every voice is heard. Steward is large enough participate on one of our 49 competitive athletic teams. to provide the resources for students to explore their Because of Steward’s purposeful size, expert coaches interests and curiosities across academics, athletics, and the are able to get to know each player, on and off the field. DISCOVERING STEWARD arts concurrently. Importantly, Steward is also small enough They focus on developing the whole athlete, emphasizing to give them the personalized attention they need to pursue character, confidence, and leadership. Steward’s athletic PREPARING STUDENTS TO SUCCEED IN COLLEGE AND these. program teaches lessons that serve our students long after they retire their Spartans jerseys. IN LIFE IN A WORLD THAT’S RAPIDLY CHANGING BRYAN INNOVATION LAB THE ARTS AT STEWARD While we don’t know what the job Experiential learning comes to life in the Bryan Innovation Lab classrooms, demonstration kitchen, gardens, and The arts at Steward are a core part of our curriculum. Each market will look like when the class of GRADUATES wetlands. Students are inspired as they connect global JK-12 student has a chance to shine in performing and thought leadership with interactive problem-solving visual arts. Arts education develops important traits such & opportunities, in order to discover, engage, and excel in our as creativity, collaboration, and initiative. This is beneficial WE DO KNOW rapidly changing world. Visiting innovators from around the both in the academic setting and also for students’ futures, the adults of tomorrow need to be globe frequently lead workshops for students, faculty, and as they will need design and innovation skills in their the Richmond community. careers.

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Traditional educational methods alone won’t give students all they need for non-traditional careers. When choosing a school, you must consider this: STEWARD AT A GLANCE it’s not just about NOW it’s also about the NEXT

Across the country, statistics show that student engagement plummets from 80% in elementary school to just 40% by the beginning of high school. Gallupup Student Poll STUDENTS RETENTION DIVERSITY TARGET STUDENT/ CLASS SIZE FACULTY RATIO robust academics 4 THE STEWARD SCHOOL inspiration IS DEFYING THE TREND Debbie Robson Merit Scholarship engagement engagement is at the million is given in Merit awards are available for provides four years of full Upper School Steward’s by preparing students for college and ﬁnancial aid each year. new Upper School students. for life in a community deﬁned by core, which nurtures tuition to two rising ninth graders each year. 6 mission care leadership potential THE BASICS

DRESS CODE Laptops must meet the following requirements: HEALTH INFORMATION HEALTH FORMS AND PHYSICAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS Students are expected to abide by the dress code at all Wireless Connectivity: must support 802.11 ac, g, or n The clinic is staffed by Afi Farjadi, RN, and is located in times while on campus. Good taste and common sense (or more) the Lower School building. For all new students, the Commonwealth of Virginia should dictate parental and student choice of school Diagonal Screen Size: at least 11 inches School Entrance Health Form needs to be updated and Parents can help ensure the well-being of all our clothes. As a general rule, if a student thinks something Display: 1024x768 or more signed by your child’s pediatrician. Your child’s physical students by: may not be appropriate, he or she should not wear it. RAM: 2048 MB (4 GB) or more exam must have been completed after May 1, 2017, in order It is impossible to anticipate every situation or fashion CPU: 1 GHz or more n Notifying the school nurse of any health concerns or for this form to be valid. Please return this form by August 1, trend. Therefore, The Steward School reserves the Storage: 16 GB or more chronic health conditions that may affect your child’s 2017. Forms can be found online on the 2017-18 School Year right to determine if a student is dressed and groomed Battery: 6 hours school day. Information page. appropriately. The policy for The Steward School’s dress Internet Browser: Internet Explorer, Chrome, or Safari code will be based on what is understood to be acceptable Operating System: Windows 7 or higher; Mac 10.7 or n Following state guidelines by keeping all immunizations If your child plans to participate in a sport during the school in most current social and business situations. Specific higher current. year, an Athletic Physical Form must be completed and information for each division is located in this booklet under Preferred Features: camera and microphone returned to the school by the first day of practice. n Encouraging good hygiene/hand washing practices at the appropriate division’s section. Protective Case: sturdy enough to handle a fall No student will be allowed to participate in team practices home and school. Video Output: VGA or HDMI output until this form is on file. Your child’s physical for this form must be dated on or after May 1, 2017, as it certifies that he Charger n Keeping an ill child home and letting the school know if or she is physically able to participate in athletics beginning TECHNOLOGY Warranty: We strongly recommend that parents the illness is contagious. purchase an extended warranty for the device at the in August. This form is also located on the 2017-18 School Students in JK-8 are assigned iPads to use throughout the time of purchase. The Steward School Help Desk will be Please review the School Clinic Information and Policies on Year Information page of the website. During the first week school year. The iPads have a variety of apps, including available for first-level support. If the problem can be the website and in the Student and Parent Handbook for of practice you will be provided with a Consent to Play iMovie, Explain Everything, and Book Creator. Additionally, easily fixed, the Help Desk will do so. If not, students important information about illness, dispensing medication, Form and a Concussion Form to complete and return. each student will have a Google Apps for Education account will be provided with a loaner device for no longer than required immunizations, and our food allergy policy. to store his or her files. Each student in grades 9-12 is If your child has life-threatening allergies that require two days while the family repairs or replaces the device. required to bring a laptop of his or her choosing. epinephrine at school, please have your pediatrician fill out Just like textbooks, the student owns and is ultimately the Allergy Action Plan form, which can be found on the responsible for the upkeep of the device. website.

If you have any questions about device selection, please All health forms should be completed prior to the start of contact Director of Technology Shahwar Qureshi ’90 at school and returned to the reception desk in Wilton Hall. [email protected]. Forms may be mailed to the attention of Jenn Downey.

8 Welcome Guide 2017-2018 Welcome Guide 2017-2018 9 Beadle Program – As part of the school’s community Community Week (Middle School) – A week-long service requirement, each student in grades 9-12 must minimester program held in the fall. Sixth graders get spend at least one day of the school year serving as a acclimated to life in the Middle School and participate volunteer, or “beadle,” in the Upper School Office. Students in field trips around the Richmond community. Seventh may be asked to file, run errands, stuff envelopes, or graders participate in community service projects other similar activities. The term “beadle” comes from the throughout Richmond and spend one night at a camp medieval word for a clerk in the service of the court. outside of Charlottesville. Eighth graders spend the week at Wilderness Adventure in southwestern Virginia. BlackBox Theatre – A small, experimental performance space in the Cramer Center used for more intimate Convocation – An all-school gathering at the opening performances, such as grade-level plays, and for Middle of the school year, Convocation is an opportunity to School theatre and Upper School acting classes. welcome new students, to hear from a guest speaker, and to collectively and ceremonially begin the year together. Blue and Gold Spirit Challenge – All members of each family are assigned to a color team (blue or gold). Each Cosby/Taylor Hall – The building that houses the Upper school year, the teams face off in various spirit challenges, School. and the winning team is announced at the Spartan Spirit STEWARD SPEAK Reveal in May. Students are given new blue or gold Cramer Center – The Paul R. Cramer Center for the Arts is spirit shirts each year to wear on designated spirit days the fine arts facility of The Steward School. It features the throughout the year to show pride for their teams. 500-seat Lora M. Robins Theatre; the BlackBox Theatre; WANT TO KNOW WHAT MAKES THE STEWARD EXPERIENCE UNIQUE? THE FOLLOWING GLOSSARY music classrooms, art studios, and rehearsal space; FEATURES DESCRIPTIONS OF HELPFUL STEWARD-RELATED PROGRAMS, PEOPLE, TERMS, AND TIDBITS. Board of Trustees – The governing body of The Steward photography and computer lab classrooms; and the Carolyn School. R. Brandt Gallery, among other components.

Admissions Ambassadors – Students who give tours and Arts Guild – The Arts Guild was created to encourage the Bryan Innovation Lab – In this unique learning space, Debbie Robson Merit Scholarship – The Debbie Robson help prospective students and families. Steward and greater Richmond communities to embrace students grapple with real-world issues, challenging their Merit Scholarship provides four years of full Upper School the visual and performing arts at The Steward School. critical thinking skills and resourcefulness. By interacting tuition to two rising ninth graders. Recipients are chosen Admissions Programs – Presentations for prospective JK-12 Volunteers meet regularly to promote and assist the artists on the basis of academic distinction and extracurricular families to learn more about Steward. They are held in the with the building and utilizing its grounds, students build at the school. If you are interested in participating please involvement in areas such as athletics, arts, innovation, or fall and winter of each year. Current families are encouraged skills necessary to succeed—and lead—in our rapidly visit www.stewardschool.org/arts-guild. community service. to tell their friends about the programs! changing world. Artist-In-Residence Program – Visiting professional artists Division Director – A term for the principals of each Advisor – A faculty member assigned to a small group of come to Steward to share their expertise as they teach and Buddy Families – Every new family is assigned to a current division. Ingrid Moore is the director of Lower School, Susan Middle or Upper School students. The advisor’s job is to work directly with Steward student artists. family who will welcome them and serve as a point of Atkinson is the director of Middle School, and Carol Moore serve as a mentor to the students and a point of contact for reference. is the director of Upper School. the parents. Athletic Awards Ceremonies – Held at the end of each athletic season, these ceremonies honor Upper and Middle Center for the Advancement of Learning (CAL) – Dixon Hall – The building that houses the Lower School. AfterSchool Care Program – This after-school program for School student-athletes. Awards—typically including Most Steward’s resource center for tutoring, enrichment, and Improved Player and Most Valuable Player—are presented, parent resource materials; its central location is in Dixon Lower and Middle School students runs until 6 p.m. daily Final Recognition Assemblies (Lower and Middle and parents are encouraged to attend. Hall, with satellite tutoring areas throughout the campus. (except holidays). The schedule varies for early dismissal Schools) – The recognition ceremonies for fifth and eighth Each division has a staff person designated to coordinate days. The program can be used daily or on an as-needed graders, as well as select awards for their accomplishments. basis. Baccalaureate – Baccalaureate features a formal procession resources and support for students, parents, and faculty. of seniors led by the junior marshals, two student Families of fifth and eighth graders are encouraged to attend. Alumni Association – The association through which speakers, an address by the director of Upper School, and Class Sponsor – A faculty advisor to a particular class, musical performances. The Senior Program, which follows grades 9-12, who helps the class organize events and alumni continue the spirit and traditions of Steward while Grade-Level Plays – Each Lower School grade meets with Baccalaureate, features a faculty member’s personal projects throughout the year. providing service to the school. They sponsor a fundraiser the Lower School theatre teacher for an intensive five- and heartfelt tribute to each graduating senior and is a during SpartaFest, hold functions and socials for alumni, and week period to produce a play in the BlackBox Theatre. testament to the relationships that bind our community Code of Responsibility – The code that, in short, requires award scholarships and gifts to graduating seniors. Students learn about stage direction, memorization, acting together. all Steward students to be good citizens. The Code of techniques, and stage voices. Parents are invited to the final Art Gallery – Professional artists exhibit their work in the Responsibility is printed in its entirety in the Student and productions. Carolyn R. Brandt Gallery throughout the year. Each exhibit Beach Day – An event held every May in the Lower School Parent Handbook, which can be found online. when students wear summer attire and spend part of the is displayed for four to six weeks, and a reception is held in Grade-Level Dinners and Meetings (Grades 9-12) – An day enjoying a variety of fun activities. Past activities have honor of each artist. All students and parents are invited to opportunity for the parents of a particular class to get included a moonbounce, parachute games, and snow cones. visit the gallery. together to learn about the Upper School program and Parent volunteers are always needed! college admissions process. Grade-level meeting dates are noted in the Steward calendar.

10 Welcome Guide 2017-2018 Welcome Guide 2017-2018 11 Graduation – The final exercise for the senior class, this Lower School Room Parents – A Lower School room Parent Division Coordinator – Each division (Lower, Summer Experience – Steward’s summer program. The event is held in June in the Multipurpose Gym. Faculty and parent acts as a liaison between parents and their grade- Middle and Upper School) has a lead parent volunteer. Summer Experience offers academic, innovation, sports, staff are required to attend. A reception follows. level teachers. They help coordinate parent volunteers, The parent division coordinator organizes parent grade- fine arts, and recreational camps for all ages. The Summer organize classroom parties, and share communication level coordinators, distributes information, answers parent Experience brochure is generally available in February. Grandparents Association (GPA) – The mission of the regarding grade-level and school events. Room parents questions, arranges socials, and assists with the volunteers Grandparents Association is to add an extra dimension to serve as another point of contact for new families and help in the whole division. Talent Night – A showcase of student talent, from singing the exceptional educational design of The Steward School. facilitate opportunities for social interactions. and dancing to comedy skits and gymnastics. Lower School This goal will be manifested through custom-crafted Parent Grade-Level Coordinator (Middle and Upper students perform in one show, and Middle and Upper services so that the entire Steward community is enriched Main Stage Productions – The Theatre Department Schools) – Each Middle and Upper School grade has a School students perform in another. Parents are encouraged by the grandparents’ knowledge, experience, and wisdom. presents three large-scale plays each year (October, set of parent volunteers who serve as the grade-level to attend! February, and April) for the entire community. April’s representatives. These parents help distribute information Grandparents and Special Friends Day – A musical production is typically a full-length musical. Students to the class, arrange parent socials, gather volunteers for Thanksgiving Program – An annual event, the Thanksgiving program put on during a school day in May by Lower School from all divisions may audition for plays as appropriate. All school events, assist with new families, and support other Program is a school-wide opportunity for students, faculty, students for the grandparents and special family friends technical elements are built by students in the Upper School opportunities that arise during the school year. and staff to stop and give thanks. Part of the program of our JK-5 students. Parents do not attend this event, Technical Theatre class. includes the time-honored Steward tradition of Timothy but they attend the same program held the prior evening. Program Committee – The primary committee within the Turkey, a kindergarten student dressed as a turkey and Middle and Upper School students share a special day with Middle School – Grades 6-8, located in the Middle school that oversees the academic program of The Steward serenaded by the student body with a rendition of music grandparents and special friends in the fall. School Building. School. This includes the head of school, department heads, teacher Bonnie Anderson’s original song about Timothy. Middle/Upper School librarian, college counselor, director Holiday Program – A festive program put on every Minimester (Upper School) – A minimester program Trucks and Shucks Oyster Roast – An annual event at of technology, division directors, and curriculum chairs. December by the Lower School under the direction of the is held every March before spring break. Ninth graders Historic Tredegar in downtown Richmond that brings The committee is charged with discussing all facets of the music teachers. participate in a program that includes community service Steward parents, alumni, and friends together for live school program. and college campus visits. Tenth and eleventh graders music, local food and beverage trucks, and freshly roasted Homecoming – An event held in conjunction with coordinate internships with businesses or organizations in Ring Ceremony – The ceremony during which members of oysters. All proceeds benefit The Steward School Alumni SpartaFest, Homecoming includes a varsity soccer game which they are interested. Twelfth graders work on their the junior class receive their class rings and are welcomed as Association. and a dance for Upper School students at which the king Senior Projects. Travel abroad is also an option during this upperclassmen and school leaders. and queen are crowned. week. Upper School – Grades 9-12, located in Cosby/Taylor Halls. Senior Breakfast – A breakfast sponsored by the Alumni Honor Code Signing – At the beginning of each year, Oratorical Program – A showcase of student oratorical Visiting Innovators Program – The Bryan Innovation Lab Association and held every spring for the seniors and their students JK-12 sign a pledge that they will abide by the talent. Students in grades 1-5 practice, both at home and Visiting Innovators Program features nationally-recognized parents. school’s Honor Code. at school, to perfect their presentations before presenting experts who are leading thinkers and change-makers in them to a larger audience. SpartaFest – A fall festival organized by the Parents their fields. While on campus, these innovators share their Honor Council (Upper School) – A student-run organization Association. This Saturday festival includes a soccer game, expertise in a variety of ways—they speak to our students, with faculty advisors, the Honor Council holds meetings with Order of the Shield – A secret society made up of bake sale, carnival games, music, alumni fundraisers, and a work with classes on relevant issues, make presentations students accused of lying, cheating, or stealing. The Honor individuals who embody school enthusiasm, spirit, and wide variety of games and activities. that are open to the Richmond community, and conduct Council then recommends punishments for guilty students. pride. This select group of individuals will proudly wear the workshops for families. official costume of the Steward mascot, Sparty, or serve as Spartan Club – The Spartan Club is a group of committed International Student Program (ISP) – Steward has Sparty’s handler at designated school functions throughout parents, volunteers, alumni, and staff who believe in The Whirled Peace Day – During September, all student artists a strong International Student Program. Students from the academic year. Steward School’s commitment to student athletics and the participate in a worldwide event promoting world peace. countries such as China, Germany, Italy, Korea, and lifelong interpersonal and individual values that athletics On the International Day of Peace, the Steward community Spain are able to succeed at Steward due to the cultural Pancakes for a Purpose – Pancake breakfast and fun run develop. They raise money for the Athletic Department. If gathers together for a thematic celebration to display and language support they receive through ESL classes, held each spring. Net proceeds from the event go directly to you are interested in becoming a member of the Spartan pinwheels of peace. academic support, field trips, and more. the Debbie Robson Merit Scholarship Fund. Club, please visit www.stewardschool.org/spartanclub. Wilderness Adventure – A highlight of the last year of Lora M. Robins Theatre – The 500-seat main stage theatre Parents Association (PA) – The Parents Association Spirit Committee – The Spirit Committee is a group of Middle School, Wilderness Adventure allows eighth-grade located in the Cramer Center. supports the school by carrying out activities and events committed students, parents, faculty, and staff who work students to enjoy a week in the Virginia mountains caving, that foster community building, demonstrate appreciation together to enhance Spartan spirit and blue/gold pride canoeing, mountain biking, and bonding as a class. Lower School – Grades JK-5, located in Dixon Hall. for the faculty and staff, provide parent education, and within the entire Steward community. To get involved, visit create fellowship among the parents of Steward students. Lower School Jamboree – A special celebration for Lower stewardschool.org/volunteerinterest. Wilton Hall – The main administration building, which All parents are members of the Parents Association, School students and their families, the Jamboree typically includes a library and boardroom and is located in the center are welcome to attend meetings, and are encouraged is scheduled for a varsity basketball game in January. Steeber Commons – Named for Trustee Don Steeber, this of the Steward campus. to volunteer. To get involved, visit stewardschool.org/ Lower School students, teachers, and families cheer on the is the common area in the Upper School that is used for volunteerinterest. Spartans and enjoy special Lower School-oriented halftime meetings, receptions, and other gatherings. Students also activities. may use the space for collaborating with classmates.

12 Welcome Guide 2017-2018 Welcome Guide 2017-2018 13 FOR PARENTS

PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES PARENT ENRICHMENT SCHOOL SUPPLIES  Blackboard: Blackboard Mass Communication AND EDUCATION Service enables the school to quickly and efficiently Parent/teacher or parent/advisor conferences are a part Lower and Middle School supply lists will be available with communicate emergencies, weather-related closures, of healthy communication between the school and The Parent Enrichment and Education curriculum is other back-to-school information on the school’s website and other situations to all parents, faculty, and staff families. Steward is committed to keeping the lines of specifically designed to help students, parents, faculty, starting in June. simultaneously, directly to their home, cell, and other communication open. Specific parent/teacher conference and members of our community define the values of contact phone numbers in our database. days are set aside each year for all three divisions. respect, responsibility, honor, and compassion. Interactive In addition to these days, teachers are available for programs are held throughout the school year by trained SAFETY AT STEWARD Blackboard has the ability to: conferences throughout the year. facilitators and/or professional experts. They highlight core The safety and security of our students, faculty, and staff • reach all of our parents and guardians at rates of up development issues, stimulate parent/teacher dialogue, and are our top priorities. We want to make sure that the to 6,000 calls per minute; teach skills that encourage healthy lifestyle choices and Steward community is well informed at all times and that WELCOME BACK COFFEE AND decision making. • send notifications, even when Steward phone lines SPARTICIPATION FAIR we are prepared for any type of emergency that may occur. are down; Parents receive lanyards with identification badges to wear • rapidly deliver first-hand information during a All parents are invited to join the school for a welcome back TEXTBOOK ORDERING when they are visiting campus. crisis situation; coffee and sparticipation fair on Tuesday, August 29 at 8 INFORMATION The Steward School has implemented two emergency alert a.m. in the Bryan Innovation Lab. At this event, you’ll learn • translate an emergency message for non-English notification services: CampusAlert System and Blackboard. speaking parents. about the many ways you can get involved with the Parents The school uses an online bookstore for textbooks. Textbooks Association, Spartan Club, Spirit Committee, Arts Guild, may be ordered from MBS Direct once class schedules are  CampusAlert: The CampusAlert System helps protect and more. For more information or to get involved, visit received. The MBS Bookstore will open on July 24. From July and warn more than 600 students, faculty, and staff CARPOOLS stewardschool.org/volunteer. 24-August 6 there will be free shipping for Steward families. of various safety concerns, including weather-related You will receive an email from the school during the summer emergencies, environmental hazards, and security Carpools are arranged by individual parents. The school’s that will contain a link to the store and further information breaches, by offering both tonal and voice alerts across website can be a valuable tool for finding other students THE SPARTAN SHOP about ordering procedures. Students have the option to use our 37-acre campus. Steward was the first independent within your zip code. Once you have received your website eBooks when available. login information, you can search the online directory by zip The school store, located in the Athletic Center, stocks or public secondary school in Virginia to have a system of code. Carpool maps, procedures, and Lower School numbers school supplies, spirit wear, snacks, and spirit items ranging this type in place. The Campus Alert System is composed will be provided at orientation in August. from clothing and glassware to stationery and gift items. of four Directional Array Speakers (DAS), which Hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The have the capability to produce tone alerts and voice store is closed on Friday. announcements that are strategically placed to ensure coverage of the whole campus. When an alert is sounded, campus-wide tonal and verbal messages will correspond to the type of emergency that exists.

14 Welcome Guide 2017-2018 Welcome Guide 2017-2018 15 PHILANTHROPY AT STEWARD TUITION/PAYMENT PLANS

At Steward, your gift has an immediate impact on the  100% of tuition due on July 31, 2017. lives of students, faculty, and staff, and on the programs  that strengthen the Steward experience. Every gift, no 65% of tuition due on July 31, 2017, with the balance matter the size, makes a difference. due on January 31, 2018. There is a $75 additional charge for this option (billed in January). There are three primary ways to make a gift to Steward: the Annual Fund, which directly supports faculty and students  10 equal payments, with the first payment due April 30, each year; capital gifts, which are larger and generally given 2017, and the tenth payment due on January 31, 2018. over a period of years; and planned giving. There is a $150 additional charge for this option ($15 billed monthly).  The Annual Fund: The Annual Fund directly supports academics, athletics, fine arts, scholarships, digital learning, Terms: A late charge of 1.5% per month (18% per annum) and professional development at The Steward School. It is applied to delinquent accounts. A $35 fee will be assessed touches nearly every aspect of the school, from course on all returned checks. materials and faculty salaries to equipment and supplies for the arts, academic, and athletic programs. The Annual Fund Reenrollment contracts are available in February each brings together alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and other year. Accounts must be current to receive reenrollment friends of the school in demonstrating commitment to the contracts. A deposit of $1,000 per student is due at the continued strength of our programs. time of reenrollment. The deposit is applied to the student’s account in July.  The Founders Society: The Founders Society is a leadership giving club recognizing donors who support the school at the $1,000 or higher level each year. At the LUNCH OPTIONS beginning of the year, Founders Society members are invited to a special celebration honoring them for their leadership Dining services are provided by Meriwether Godsey. support of the school. Enrollment forms are available on the 2017-18 School Year Information page under the Admissions tab. Here you will  Special Friend-Raising Events: Each year, the school also find answers to frequently asked questions. Enrollment and its supporting organizations (the Alumni Association, forms are due to the Business Office by June 23, 2017, for Parents Association, Arts Guild, and Spartan Club) host new families, or with completed contracts after that date. special events that support Steward’s mission, while also Lunch program fees are billed in July and January. contributing to the growth and vitality of the school in a variety of ways. While these organizations individually host events, raffles, sales, and membership drives each year to MEAL PLANS raise money, the ultimate goals of these organizations are community building and “friend-raising.”  GRADE K-4 STUDENTS may choose a five-meal plan, three-meal plan, Pizza Mondays, or beverage only.  Fall Social August 30 Costs per year are as follows (including beverages):  SpartaFest Fall Festival October 14 • Five-meal plan – $1,055  The Ray Tate Spartan Golf Classic October 16 • Three-meal plan (M/W/F) – $630  Grandparents and Special Friends Day • Pizza Mondays – $235 (2 slices) or $275 (3 slices) Middle and Upper Schools October 20 Lower School May 11 • Beverage only at lunch – $160 • Two-day beverage only – $70  Trucks and Shucks Oyster Roast November 17  Family Bingo Night January 26  GRADE 5-12 STUDENTS  Gala February 24 Costs per year are as follows (including beverages):  Spring Social April 27 • Five-meal plan – $1,055 • Snack and drink (Grades 6-8 only) – $185 For more information on giving options, please contact • Beverage only at lunch – $150 the Development Office at 804.565.2327 or visit www. stewardschool.org/give. Beverages offered: milk (2%, skim, chocolate), lemonade, juice, water, iced tea 16 Welcome Guide 2017-2018 Welcome Guide 2017-2018 17 AFTERSCHOOL CARE PROGRAM  Monday-Thursday: Tops Supervision is provided in the Lower School Dining Commons, the Lower School Library, various classrooms, and on the • Collared shirts, sweaters, turtlenecks, dresses, or blouses; Lower School playground. The cost is as follows: $8/hour for sweatshirts and pullovers may be worn over these items students who attend daily (four or five days per week), $10/ • Shirts with buttons down the front must be fully buttoned hour for students who attend weekly (three or fewer days per week), and $12/hour for drop-in students. AfterSchool Bottoms Care charges begin at 3:10 p.m. Please note that there is an additional $30 late fee for each 15 minutes (or any part • Khaki pants, chinos, colored denim, or corduroys (no blue denim, please) thereof) past the 6 p.m. pick-up time. Please review the AfterSchool Care Enrollment Letter on the website whether • Pants must fit and, if belt loops are visible, belts must be or not you plan to make use of this service on a regular basis. worn Other than AfterSchool Care, supervision for children after • Shorts, skirts, or dresses must measure mid-thigh length 3:10 p.m. is not available, and emergencies and delays can or longer LOWER SCHOOL occur. Students not picked up from carpool by 3:25 p.m. will • Leggings may be worn only with tunic tops that are be sent to AfterSchool Care. mid-thigh length or longer

NAMES TO KNOW DAILY SCHEDULES Footwear Ingrid Moore Director of Lower School Junior Kindergarten BOOKS • All footwear should be sensibly chosen for safety, activity, Fifth-grade students only: Review the book order form and season (athletic footwear must be worn for P.E. and Linda Dunville Lower School Division Assistant Arrival Supervision begins at 7:30 a.m. athletics) Tardy at 8 a.m. for your student’s grade level. You may purchase your Becky Groves Lower School Academic Dean Dismissal 3 p.m. books through MBS Direct, our online book vendor, and will Hair receive an email with specific instructions about purchasing Susan Holt Lower School Dean of Students AfterSchool Care Program 3-6 p.m. daily books in mid-July. • Hair should be neatly cut and groomed and not distract Director of the Center for the from the learning environment Charlene Wilton Advancement of Learning (CAL) Kindergarten-Grade 5 Not Allowed Jay Parrish CAL Division Assistant Arrival Supervision begins at 7:30 a.m. SCHOOL SUPPLIES Tardy at 8 a.m. • Skin-tight or oversized clothing Coordinator of Auxiliary Mary Hopkins The 2017-18 School Year information on the website Programs Dismissal 3:10 p.m. • Tops with spaghetti straps includes supply lists for each grade. You may elect to Debra Fitzgerald Registrar Carpool 3:10-3:25 p.m. purchase your supplies at the store of your choice. In • Visible undergarments AfterSchool Care Program 3:10-6 p.m. daily Afi Farjadi, RN School Nurse addition to school supplies, you are responsible for • Garments that reveal cleavage or midriff providing an extra pair of tennis shoes to be left at school • Pajama bottoms, fleece pants, sweatpants, or yoga pants ABSENCES for P.E. The Spartan Shop will once again offer pre-packaged IMPORTANT FALL DATES school supplies for grades K-5. • Flip flops in Lower School Please notify the office when your child is absent, will be • Hats indoors Class Assignments Emailed Mid-August arriving late, or leaving early. Emailing the Lower School Office at [email protected] is the preferred STUDENT GIFTS • Clothing with rips or holes Grades JK-5 New Student August 24, 9-11 a.m. method of notification. Ms. Dunville can also be reached and Parent Orientation Please do not deliver flowers, candy, or gifts to your child at • Garments with marketing or promotional messages at 804.565.2310. When absent, if your child is well enough school. This interrupts instructional time. First Day of School August 28 to do homework, please request it in the morning when School Begins 8 a.m.  Friday: Dismissal 11:30 a.m. notifying the office of the absence. Excessive absences during the school year will require a meeting with the The Monday-Thursday dress code applies, along with the Welcome Back Coffee and August 29, 8 a.m. DRESS CODE Sparticipation Fair Bryan Innovation Lab director of Lower School. following: Students are expected to dress appropriately as members September 7 • Blue jeans may be worn Back-to-School Night 5-5:45 p.m. or 6-6:45 p.m. of a JK-12 learning community, while being able to express TEACHER ASSIGNMENTS their individuality and be comfortable at school. The • In Lower and Middle School, athletic shorts (mid-thigh Picture Day September 14 length or longer) may be worn Teacher assignments will be emailed to you mid-August. Steward School dress code is designed to promote respect • Steward t-shirts may be worn (seniors may wear Steward Please keep in mind that our faculty and administration for self, others, and the academic environment. Fall Carnival October 31 or college/university t-shirts) work hard to determine the best placement for each student. 18 Welcome Guide 2017-2018 Welcome Guide 2017-2018 19  Dress-Up Days:  Rising first and second graders are encouraged to read Students are expected to dress up a bit more than on a as much and as often as possible. There is no reading list normal school day to reflect the nature of certain events, because we want your child to choose any book that is on including school-wide assembly days, athletic assemblies, his/her reading level and is interesting. (The students call it recognition assemblies, field trips, and other events as a “just right” book.) Be sure your child has a good selection announced. Tucked-in button-down shirts, ties, dress pants of books from which to choose. Make regular trips to the with belts, blouses, slacks, dresses, skirts, and dress shoes library, and let your child be involved in choosing books that are common apparel for Middle and Upper School dress-up interest him or her. Letting your child pick out the book is days. the critical factor in the desire to read it!

Lower School Steward “dress attire” is a navy blue Steward  Rising third, fourth, and fifth graders are encouraged to shirt with plain khaki pants, skirts, or shorts. Only solid navy maintain the practice of daily reading over the summer. blue cardigans or Steward sweatshirts may be worn over the Students are encouraged to choose a favorite book to Steward shirts. Plain navy blue turtlenecks (or t-shirts) may share with their classmates at the beginning of the school be worn underneath the shirts. year. There is no assigned reading; however, if you are looking for age-appropriate suggestions, book lists and resources are available. For more information, please see CELL PHONES the summer reading letter on the website for your grade level. If you wish to keep track of summer reading, a Students are not allowed to use cell phones during school sample reading log is available on the website. hours. If a student needs to call a parent, he or she is welcome to use the phone in the Lower School Office.  For all readers…Summer reading should be fun! So find a comfy beach chair or hammock and ENJOY!

LOST AND FOUND LOWER SCHOOL ORIENTATION Please label all clothing and lunch boxes with your child’s Relax! We’ll walk you through the important information name. Feel free to look for any missing items in the Lost and at the Lower School Orientations and camps: Found. Small items, such as jewelry, are kept in the office.  Junior Kindergarten Camp June 26-30 Scribbles and Wiggles 9-11:30 a.m.

SUMMER READING  Kindergarten Discovery Camp July 24-28 9-11:30 a.m. The Lower School encourages summer reading for all students. Each student, with parental guidance, will select  JK/Kindergarten Parent Coffee July 24 his or her own books to read. The purpose of summer 9-10 a.m. reading is to provide an opportunity for students to develop  Grades JK-5 New Student/ August 24 better reading proficiency by practicing their reading skills, Parent Orientation 9-11 a.m. as well as to promote the enjoyment of reading. Children’s Spartan Shop Open 8 a.m.-12 p.m. magazines, joke books, non-fiction books, poetry, and biographies should be added to the usual collection of storybooks and chapter books. Summer is also the perfect MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW! LOWER SCHOOL CHECKLIST time for your child to get his or her OWN library card! Questions? Don’t hesitate to call Linda Dunville, All forms are available on the website. Below is an abbreviated list to double check that you’ve completed all your back-to-school tasks. Basic guidelines for summer reading follow. Lower School division assistant, at 804.565.2310 or Detailed informational letters can be found on the website. email her at [email protected]. ACADEMICS HEALTH INFORMATION ADDITIONAL INFORMATION  Rising JK, kindergartners, and first graders are encouraged q COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA q LUNCH PROGRAM REGISTRATION q SUMMER READING to read often with their parents. Practice and repetition are SCHOOL ENTRANCE HEALTH FORM q STUDENT DISMISSAL FORM extremely beneficial to these young students. q BOOKS (for grade 5) q ALLERGY ACTION PLAN q LOWER SCHOOL STEWARD q SUPPLIES and EXTRA TENNIS SHOES Required for students with life-threatening allergies requiring epinephrine at school. UNIFORM SHIRT ORDER FORM

20 Welcome Guide 2017-2018 Welcome Guide 2017-2018 21 DAILY SCHEDULES

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8

Period 1 60 minutes 8:00-9:00 a.m. A B C D E F G A

Period 2 60 minutes 9:05-10:05 a.m. B C D F C G C B

Community Time 25 minutes 10:05-10:30 a.m.

Period 3 60 minutes 10:35-11:35 a.m. C D E G D E E D

Lunch 30 minutes 11:35 a.m.-12:05 p.m.

Period 4 60 minutes 12:10-1:10 p.m. E E F B F A A F

Period 5 60 minutes 1:15-2:15 p.m. F G A A G D B C

MIDDLE SCHOOL Period 6 60 minutes 2:20-3:20 p.m. G H H H B H H H

NAMES TO KNOW IMPORTANT FALL DATES AFTERSCHOOL CARE PROGRAM SCHEDULES Supervision is provided in the Middle School Dining Schedules for all Middle School students will be mailed in Susan Atkinson Director of Middle School Schedules Mailed Mid-July Commons. The cost is $7.50 per hour. AfterSchool begins mid-July and will also be available online. New families will Cindy Arrington Middle School Division Assistant August 10, 7-8 p.m. OR at 3:30 p.m. and ends at 6 p.m. daily. Please note that there receive login information via email. Mandatory Parent/ August 30, 5-5:45 p.m. Louise Robertson Middle School Academic Dean Student-Athlete Meeting is an additional $30 late fee for each 15 minutes past the Varsity Gym 6 p.m. pick-up time. Mark Nugent Middle School Dean of Students Grade 6 and New Student August 17 FINE ARTS Chris Petrie Middle School Dean of Student Support Orientation - for parents 9-10:30 a.m. - for students 9 a.m.-1 p.m. ABSENCES All Middle School students participate in the fine arts Catesby Jones Middle School Division Coordinator Middle School Fall Athletic each marking period. Each quarter, sixth-grade students August 21 Coordinator of Auxiliary Practices Begin Please notify the division assistant when your child will be are exposed to one of the disciplines: art, choral music, Mary Hopkins Programs absent, arriving late, or leaving early. Emailing the Middle instrumental music, or theatre. In seventh grade, students First Day of School August 28 School Office at [email protected] is the choose two of those disciplines for a year-long course. In Bruce Secrest Director of Athletics preferred method of notification. Ms. Arrington can also be eighth grade, students choose one discipline for a year-long Welcome Back Coffee and Augusts 29, 8 a.m. Debra Fitzgerald Registrar Sparticipation Fair Bryan Innovation Lab reached at 804.565.2312. Your student should be able to course. In addition, students may participate in clubs and Afi Farjadi, RN School Nurse obtain most assignments online. in the school’s theatre productions throughout the school Picture Day August 31 year.

Back-to-School Night September 7 CELL PHONES (parents meet teachers) 6-8 p.m. PHYSICAL EDUCATION September 7 Students are not allowed to use their cell phones during Grade 8 Parent Meeting 8 p.m., Steeber school hours. If a student needs to call a parent, he or she Every Middle School student is required to wear a P.E. t-shirt Commons is welcome to use the phone in the Middle School Office. during Physical Education class. This t-shirt will be supplied Grade 8 Wilderness Adventure Students must keep their cell phones in their lockers or their for your child at the beginning of the school year. Students September 25-29 Grades 6-7 Community Week backpacks. They must be turned off and cannot be visible in are asked to provide their own navy blue or black workout Middle and Upper School the classrooms or hallways. shorts. Students are responsible for taking t-shirts and October 20 Grandparents Day shorts home over the weekend, laundering, and bringing them back for the following week of class. Students are SCHOOL SUPPLIES responsible for providing an extra pair of tennis shoes to be left at school. The 2017-18 School Year Information tab on the website includes supply lists for each grade.

22 Welcome Guide 2017-2018 Welcome Guide 2017-2018 23 DRESS CODE  Friday: SUMMER READING LOCKERS The Monday-Thursday dress code applies, along with the Students are expected to dress appropriately as members All Middle School students are required to read a minimum All Middle School students are assigned lockers in the following: of a JK-12 learning community, while being able to express of five books of their choice over the summer. Upon their Middle School building. You do not need to purchase a their individuality and be comfortable at school. The • Blue jeans may be worn return, students should turn in pledged reading logs lock—lock-free lockers are visible evidence of Steward’s Steward School dress code is designed to promote respect • In Lower and Middle School, athletic shorts (mid-thigh acknowledging the books. A suggested reading list and Honor Code. Note: Locker shelves are not needed. for self, others, and the academic environment. length or longer) may be worn reading log are provided for each grade on the school’s New students will be given locker assignments and website. An assignment on the reading will be given during instructions for setting up lockers during Middle School  • Steward t-shirts may be worn (seniors may wear Steward Monday-Thursday: the first week in English class. Orientation on August 17. or college/university t-shirts) Tops  Dress-Up Days: • Collared shirts, sweaters, turtlenecks, dresses, or blouses; sweatshirts and pullovers may be worn over these items Students are expected to dress up a bit more than on a SUMMER MATH MIDDLE SCHOOL ORIENTATION normal school day to reflect the nature of certain events, • Shirts with buttons down the front must be fully buttoned Although the summer is typically filled with activities, there Relax! We’ll walk you through the important information including school-wide assembly days, athletic assemblies, is also some quiet time—the perfect time for brushing up at the Middle School Orientation for all new Middle Bottoms recognition assemblies, field trips, and other events as on math skills. This practice will help students to review School parents on August 17, 9-10:30 a.m. The Spartan Shop announced. Tucked-in button-down shirts, ties, dress pants concepts that were taught the previous year. Each grade will be open from 8-11:30 a.m. Your student will stay on • Khaki pants, chinos, colored denim, or corduroys (no blue with belts, blouses, slacks, dresses, skirts, and dress shoes denim, please) level has chosen the key math skills on which to focus August 17 for a half-day program, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. are common apparel for Middle and Upper School dress-up during the summer. On the school’s website, there are • Pants must fit and, if belt loops are visible, belts must be days. printable packets for students to complete, as well as online worn practice problems through www.ixl.com. Research supports MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW! • Shorts, skirts, or dresses must measure mid-thigh length the theory that the reinforcement of skills contributes to a or longer ATHLETICS smoother transition to new skills and concepts. The summer Questions? Don’t hesitate to call Cindy Arrington, • Leggings may be worn only with tunic tops that are assignments are designed for the typical student to spend Middle School division assistant, at 804.565.2312 or In grades 6-12, Steward has 37 athletic teams. Steward mid-thigh length or longer approximately ten hours total, and it is best if students email her at [email protected]. competes as a member of the Tidewater Conference of complete some work each week. This will count as a quiz Footwear Independent Schools. In addition to our high participation grade on the first day of school. Students must show their rate and our philosophy of Honor the Game, Steward • All footwear should be sensibly chosen for safety, activity, work either on a separate piece of paper or neatly in the and season (athletic footwear must be worn for P.E. and Athletics boasts a winning tradition, including five state margins to receive credit. athletics) championships at the varsity level. There is a no-cut policy for Middle School teams. Specific information about fall Hair sports and practices will be emailed in July and posted on • Hair should be neatly cut and groomed and not distract the website. from the learning environment GIRLS FALL SPORTS BOYS FALL SPORTS Not Allowed Cross Country Cross Country MIDDLE SCHOOL CHECKLIST Field Hockey Soccer All forms are available on the website. Below is an abbreviated list to double check that you’ve completed all your back-to-school tasks. • Skin-tight or oversized clothing Volleyball • Tops with spaghetti straps Tennis (varsity) • Visible undergarments ACADEMICS HEALTH INFORMATION GIRLS WINTER SPORTS BOYS WINTER SPORTS • Garments that reveal cleavage or midriff q SUMMER READING q COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL ENTRANCE HEALTH FORM Basketball Basketball • Pajama bottoms, fleece pants, sweatpants, or yoga pants Cheerleading Swimming q SUMMER MATH q ALLERGY ACTION PLAN • Flip flops in Lower School Swimming Required for students with life-threatening allergies requiring epinephrine at school. • Hats indoors q CLASS SCHEDULES You should receive yours in July. • Clothing with rips or holes GIRLS SPRING SPORTS BOYS SPRING SPORTS q ATHLETIC PHYSICAL, CONSENT TO PLAY, AND CONCUSSION FORMS Golf Baseball Required for all students wishing to participate on a sports team. The Athletic • Garments with marketing or promotional messages q BOOKS Physical Form is due prior to the first practice. The additional forms will be handed Lacrosse Golf out the first week of practice to be signed and returned. Soccer Lacrosse q SUPPLIES Tennis (MS) Tennis ADDITIONAL INFORMATION q LUNCH PROGRAM REGISTRATION

24 Welcome Guide 2017-2018 Welcome Guide 2017-2018 25 UPPER SCHOOL

NAMES TO KNOW IMPORTANT FALL DATES

Carol Moore Director of Upper School Schedules Mailed Mid-July Lee Healey Upper School Division Assistant August 10, 7-8 p.m. Mandatory Parent/ OR August 30, 5-5:45 Elizabeth Simpson Upper School Academic Dean Student-Athlete Meeting p.m. Varsity Gym Melissa Freed Upper School Curriculum Dean JV/Varsity Fall Athletic August 14 Gardner Mundy Upper School Dean of Students Practices Begin Grade 9 and New Student August 16 Livia McCoy Upper School Dean of Student Support Orientation - for parents 9-10:30 a.m. - for students 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Heather Jeter Director of College Counseling New International Student August 16, 17 Bruce Secrest Director of Athletics Orientation

Debra Fitzgerald Registrar First Day of School August 28 Afi Farjadi, RN School Nurse Welcome Back Coffee and August 29, 8 a.m. Sparticipation Fair Bryan Innovation Lab

Picture Day August 31

Back-to-School Night September 6 (parents meet teachers) 6-8 p.m. September 25 Grade 9 Parent Meeting 7:45 a.m. September 25 Grade 12 Parent/Student Meeting 6:30 p.m. September 27 Grade 10 Parent Meeting 7:45 a.m. September 27 Grade 11 Parent/Student Meeting 6:30 p.m.

Upper School Class Trips September 29

Middle and Upper School October 20 Grandparents Day 26 Welcome Guide 2017-2018 Welcome Guide 2017-2018 27 DAILY SCHEDULES ATHLETICS Bottoms

In grades 6-12, Steward has 37 athletic teams. Steward • Khaki pants, chinos, colored denim, or corduroys (no blue Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 denim, please) competes as an associate member of the Tidewater Period 1 60 minutes 8:00-9:00 a.m. A B C D E F G A Conference of Independent Schools. In addition to our high • Pants must fit and, if belt loops are visible, belts must be participation rate and our philosophy of Honor the Game, worn Period 2 60 minutes 9:05-10:05 a.m. B C D F C G C B Steward Athletics boasts a winning tradition, including five • Shorts, skirts, or dresses must measure mid-thigh length Community state championships at the varsity level. or longer Time 25 minutes 10:05-10:30 a.m. Specific information about fall sports and practices will be • Leggings may be worn only with tunic tops that are Period 3 60 minutes 10:35-11:35 a.m. C D E G D H H D emailed in July and posted on the website. mid-thigh length or longer Period 4 60 minutes 11:40 a.m.-12:40 p.m. E G F H B A A E GIRLS FALL SPORTS BOYS FALL SPORTS Footwear Cross Country Cross Country Lunch 30 minutes 12:40-1:10 p.m. • All footwear should be sensibly chosen for safety, activity, Field Hockey Soccer and season (athletic footwear must be worn for P.E. and athletics) Period 5 60 minutes 1:15-2:15 p.m. F E H A G D F C Volleyball

Tennis Period 6 60 minutes 2:20-3:20 p.m. G H A B F E B H Hair GIRLS WINTER SPORTS BOYS WINTER SPORTS • Hair should be neatly cut and groomed and not distract Basketball Basketball from the learning environment Cheerleading Swimming ABSENCES SCHEDULES Swimming Not Allowed • Skin-tight or oversized clothing Please notify the division assistant in the morning Schedules for all Upper School students will be mailed in GIRLS SPRING SPORTS BOYS SPRING SPORTS when your child will be absent, arriving late, or leaving mid-July and will also be available online. New families will Golf Baseball • Tops with spaghetti straps early. Emailing the Upper School Office at Lee.Healey@ receive login information via email. Lacrosse Golf • Visible undergarments stewardschool.org is the preferred method of notification. Soccer Lacrosse • Garments that reveal cleavage or midriff Ms. Healey can also be reached at 804.565.2308. For Tennis • Pajama bottoms, fleece pants, sweatpants, or yoga pants policies regarding numbers of absences and academic CELL PHONES • Flip flops in Lower School repercussions, please refer to the Student and Parent Cell phones may not be used during classes unless a faculty • Hats indoors Handbook online. DRIVER’S EDUCATION member gives permission to do so. Please see the Student • Clothing with rips or holes and Parent Handbook for further details. If you are interested in information about Driver’s Education, • Garments with marketing or promotional messages EXAMS please contact Lee Healey at 804.565.2308 or [email protected].  Friday: Final exams are given at the end of each semester and are SCHOOL SUPPLIES The Monday-Thursday dress code applies, along with the worth 20 percent of the semester grade. Dates for exams School supplies vary by subject. Students will receive specific following: coincide with published schedules for the start of winter DRESS CODE supply lists from their teachers on the first day of school. break and the end of school. Specific exam schedules are • Blue jeans may be worn Students are expected to dress appropriately as members generally posted four to six weeks before exams begin. • In Lower and Middle School, athletic shorts (mid-thigh of a JK-12 learning community, while being able to express Please do not plan on starting a vacation on or before the length or longer) may be worn FINE ARTS their individuality and be comfortable at school. The final day of an exam period. Steward School dress code is designed to promote respect • Steward t-shirts may be worn (seniors may wear Steward More than 90 percent of Upper School students participate for self, others, and the academic environment. or college/university t-shirts) in the arts. Performing arts include acting, choral music, LOCKERS instrumental music (concert band and jazz band), and  Monday-Thursday:  Dress-Up Days: technical theatre. The visual arts include numerous courses Students are expected to dress up a bit more than on a All Upper School students are assigned lockers in the Upper Tops in traditional art, photography, and graphic arts. Advanced normal school day to reflect the nature of certain events, School building. You do not need to purchase a lock—lock- Placement Studio Art is offered. All visual arts students • Collared shirts, sweaters, turtlenecks, dresses, or blouses; including school-wide assembly days, athletic assemblies, free lockers are visible evidence of Steward’s Honor Code. exhibit their work in the community. In addition, there are sweatshirts and pullovers may be worn over these items recognition assemblies, field trips, and other events as Schedules, advisor information, and locker assignments performance opportunities in the school’s three main stage • Shirts with buttons down the front must be fully buttoned announced. Tucked-in button-down shirts, ties, dress pants will be mailed to new students in mid-July. theatre productions throughout the school year. with belts, blouses, slacks, dresses, skirts, and dress shoes are common apparel for Middle and Upper School dress-up days.

28 Welcome Guide 2017-2018 Welcome Guide 2017-2018 29 SUMMER READING COMMUNITY SERVICE

Each student will be responsible for reading 2-4 books The Steward School believes that community service is a over the summer, depending on his or her class level, and vital part of being a steward and seeks to find ways to instill completing a double-entry reading journal. All students in this belief in its students. the college preparatory class will be responsible for reading one assigned book. In addition, each student in college Community service requirements by grade level: preparatory English will read a book of his or her own  Ninth Grade choosing, as long as it is on or above grade level and at least • 10 hours of service to the school. 200 pages. Please note that rising juniors must read their American Studies term paper book as the second reading • The Freshman Minimester program will include approximately 20 hours of service with a community organization. Any assignment. Seniors will be reading two different assigned service time missed by a student (excused or unexcused) texts. must be completed through an approved organization outside All students in the honors level courses will be reading two of school hours. Students will be required to make up seven assigned books, as well as a book of their own choosing. hours for each service day missed, not to exceed 20 hours Participants in AP Language and AP Literature will have total. additional assignments as well. More detailed information  Tenth Grade for each course is provided on the 2017-18 School Year • 10 hours of service to the school. Information page on the website. Please email Stephanie Arnold at [email protected] if there are • 20 hours of service with an approved community any questions. organization.  Eleventh Grade • 10 hours of service to the school. SUMMER MATH • 20 hours of service with an approved community organization. The primary purpose of summer math assignments is to  Twelfth Grade: help students stay in touch with those skills that they will • 10 hours of service to the school. need for success in the next level of math. Mathematics is a cumulative discipline in which repeated practice of certain • 20 hours of service with an approved community organization. skills leads to a greater facility of manipulation, as well as an • Government service hours can be applied to total. understanding of how certain concepts relate to each other. • Students completing a service-oriented Senior Project Each course may have a written assignment, which students can apply those hours with prior approval by the dean of need to bring to class on the first day of school. In addition to students. the written assignment, students will review concepts online Students are responsible for applying for volunteer at www.ixl.com. The summer assignments are designed for positions (if applicable), scheduling work hours with their UPPER SCHOOL CHECKLIST the typical student to spend about ten hours over the course organizations, and having all necessary forms completed All forms are available on the website. Below is an abbreviated list to double check that you’ve completed all your back-to-school tasks. of the summer. For example if there are 20 topics to be and turned in to the school on time. All parts of the covered in ten hours (600 minutes), then the student should community service requirements must be completed in expect to spend about 30 minutes per topic. Please note that order to graduate or advance to the next grade. HEALTH INFORMATION ADDITIONAL INFORMATION this is just a guideline, as some topics may take less time to ACADEMICS q COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA q LUNCH PROGRAM REGISTRATION complete while others may take longer, and some students q SUMMER READING SCHOOL ENTRANCE HEALTH FORM will take longer than ten hours to complete the whole packet. UPPER SCHOOL ORIENTATION q SUMMER MATH q COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS FORM We hope that familiarity with each of the topics will reinforce q ALLERGY ACTION PLAN what has been learned and hence ease the challenge of a new Relax! We’ll walk you through the important information q A.P. SUMMER WORK Required for students with life-threatening and more difficult level of mathematics in the coming year. at the Upper School Orientation for all new Upper School allergies requiring epinephrine at school. parents on August 16, 9-10:30 a.m. The Spartan Shop will be q VISUAL ARTS SUMMER WORK Detailed assignment information is available on the Steward q ATHLETIC PHYSICAL, CONSENT TO open from 8-11:30 a.m. Your student will stay on August 16 website. If you have questions about summer math work, q CLASS SCHEDULES PLAY, AND CONCUSSION FORMS please call the school to ask—math teachers will be available for a full-day program, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. You should receive yours in July. Required for all students wishing to participate to help all summer. on a sports team. The Athletic Physical Form MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW! q BOOKS is due prior to the first practice. The additional forms will be handed out the first week of Questions? Don’t hesitate to call Lee Healey, Upper q SUPPLIES practice to be signed and returned. School division assistant, at 804.565.2308 or email her at [email protected]. 30 Welcome Guide 2017-2018 Welcome Guide 2017-2018 31 11600 Gayton Road Richmond, Virginia 23238 804.740.3394 www.stewardschool.org