Orientation and Opening Days
In a few short weeks the HSC community will begin the 2010/2011 academic year. As in previous years, September is a very busy month, filled with various activities to launch the school year. For your convenience, these activities have been highlighted in Upcoming Events in this communiqué. Please note that the first full day of classes is Wednesday, September 8, 2010.
Montessori School Orientation for New Students
All new students in Montessori are requested to attend an orientation on Tuesday, August 31, 2010 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This visit will require one parent to attend with the student. The students will participate in a music activity and bus orientation session, as well as a visit to their classroom to meet their teacher.
First Day of School for Montessori Students
In order to ensure individual attention on the first few days of school, we stagger the starting dates in September for new students. New parents will receive a letter from the Head of School, indicating their child’s first day of school.
The first full day of school for returning students is Wednesday, September 8, 2010, beginning at 8:30 a.m.
Junior School Orientation for New Students JK – Grade 4
All new Junior School students and their parents are invited to attend a New Parent/Student Welcome Lunch scheduled to take place at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 31, 2010. All students should wear their No. 2 fall/summer dress uniform.
A bus orientation session for all students will take place following the lunch.
First Day of School for Grades JK – 4
The first full day of school for returning students is Wednesday, September 8, 2010 beginning at 8:30 a.m. Students should wear their No. 2 fall/summer dress uniform and bring their gym kit.
Middle School Orientation for Grade 5 Students and Newly Enrolled Students in Grades 6 – 8
All newly enrolled students in Grades 6 – 8 and all Grade 5 students are requested to attend an Orientation Morning on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Artsplex.
The students will meet their teachers and the House Captains, have a tour, and orient themselves to routines before the first official day of school. Students do not need to bring any school supplies with them for the Orientation Morning. All students should wear their No. 2 fall/summer dress uniform.
Please join us for the New Parent/Student Welcome BBQ, scheduled to take place from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
First Day of School for Grades 5 – 8
The first full day of school for returning students is Wednesday, September 8, 2010, beginning at 8:30 a.m. No. 2 fall/summer dress uniform must be worn and students should bring their gym kit. Students should come equipped with one notebook and writing materials for the first day. Specific requirements for each class will be given out in the first week of school by Form and rotary teachers.
Senior School Orientation for Grade 9 Students
All Grade 9 students are requested to attend a half-day orientation session on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Students will participate in cooperative games and activities conducted by the Prefects, tour the school, receive their timetable, meet their Tutorial Leader and receive their locker assignment. Lunch will be provided for students. Please dress in casual summer wear.
First Day of School for Grades 9 – 12
The first full day of school for returning students is Wednesday, September 8, 2010, beginning at 8:40 a.m. No. 2 fall/summer dress uniform must be worn and students should bring school supplies, course materials and their gym kit. This is a full day of classes.
Please note that the College does not provide transportation on Tuesday, September 7, 2010. Full service commences on Wednesday, September 8, 2010.
