DAY STUDENT HANDBOOK | 2017

Baylor Who’s WhoWe know you have plenty of questions about your new school, and sometimes it’s just nice to know who to ask!

➡ You can search a directory of faculty, staff, and administrators at www.baylorschool.org.

HeadmasterScott Wilson ’75swilson@baylorschool.org(423) 757-2804

Assistant HeadmasterShaw Wilsonshwilson@baylorschool.org(423) 757-2814

Upper School HeadDavid Padilladpadilla@baylorschool.org(423) 757-2513

Dean of StudentsSharon Wangswang@baylorschool.org(423) 757-2512

Admin. Asst. to Upper School DeansSusan Griffithsgriffith@baylorschool.org(423) 757-2510

RegistrarMichael Clarkmclark@baylorschool.org(423) 757-2511

Middle SchoolDean of StudentsPriscilla Birdsallpbirdsall@baylorschool.org(423) 757-2856

Middle SchoolAdmin. Asst.Teresa McDowelltmcdowell@baylorschool.org(423) 757-2636

Middle School Head Information about thenew Middle School Head will be announced in May.

MIDDLE SCHOOL

UPPER SCHOOL

Chief InformationOfficer/TechnologyShawn Arringtonsarrington@baylorschool.org(423) 757-2606

TECHNOLOGY

Student BillingAlbert Whitingawhiting@baylorschool.org(423) 757-2844

BUSINESS

Medical AssistantMelissa Ebelmebel@baylorschool.org(423) 267-8506, ext. 239

HEALTH CENTER

Admin. Asst. to Athletic DirectorEddie Ettereetter@baylorschool.org(423) 757-2527

Athletic DirectorThad Lepciotlepcio@baylorschool.org(423) 757-2528

ATHLETICS

On behalf of the faculty and staff of Baylor School, I am honored to welcome you into the Baylor family. I am confident that you will

discover that everyone here, from classroom teachers to support staff, is committed to making the relationship between your family and Baylor the strongest possible. To begin that process, please make a note of the important information included in this packet. If you have any questions leading up to the orientation sessions and the beginning of the 2017-18 school year, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the individuals listed on this page for assistance. Thanks for reading, and Go Big Red!

| Who’s Who

MS Parent Checklist |

M.S. Parent ChecklistMAY

o Friday, May 26 Fall Season Athletics & Activities, Arts and Elective Forms Due Return completed forms to the Middle School office.

JULY

o All parents and students should review the Summer Reading Requirements.

o July 20 – 21 Used Uniform Sale 1 – 5 p.m. | Parry Center All parents and students should review the Baylor dress code and plan uniform purchases.

o July 17 – August 4 Photo ID’s Visit the Baylor Campus Store to have your picture taken for the directory and your Tiger Swipe i.d. card.

o Friday, July 21 Deadline to Update Student Medical Information All parents are required to update their student medical information through Magnus Health Student Medical Records (SMR). Access your medical forms by clicking on the Magnus link in your School Admin parent portal at www.baylorschool.org/magnus by July 21 or one week before your child’s first athletic practice or camp that occurs before July 21. You will use the same login/password that you use to access your child’s grades, schedule, etc.

If you are having technical difficulty with the Magnus system, please contact customer support at service@magnushealthportal.com or (877) 461-6831.

o Thursday, July 27 Open Parent Meetings (optional) 4 p.m. | Barks Hall, Room 101 Parents of new Middle School students are invited to choose among three dates (July 27, Aug. 1, or Aug. 3) for an informal Q&A session. Parents need attend only one of these scheduled meetings. Parents are welcome to ask any questions about Baylor, including technology questions.

AUGUST

o Purchase Classroom Supplies Supply lists can be found online.

o Tuesday, August 1 or Thursday, Aug. 3 Open Parent Meetings (optional) 4 p.m. | Barks Hall, Room 101 Parents of new Middle School students are invited to choose among three dates (Aug. 1 or Aug. 3) for an informal Q&A session. Parents need attend only one of these scheduled meetings. Parents are welcome to ask any questions about Baylor, including technology questions.

o Friday, August 4 Class Schedules Available Online Schedules can be accessed through NetClassroom using the parent username and password.

o August 13 – 15 Used Uniform Sale Sun. & Mon. 2 – 4 p.m. | Tues. 12:30 – 2 p.m. | Parry Center All parents and students should review the Baylor dress code and plan uniform purchases.

o Monday, August 14 Orientation (required for all new parents and students) 1 – 4 p.m. | Parents: Alumni Chapel/Students: Field House Students will spend some time being active outside and should dress accordingly. Sixth grade parents will have an oppor- tunity to meet with their child’s adviser and teachers. New seventh and eighth grade parents will meet with seven - eight team leaders, the Middle School Dean of Students and the Middle School Head.

o Wednesday, August 16 First Day of School All teams begin sports practice with the following exceptions:

7th & 8th Grade Football: Monday, July 31 8 a.m. | Students: Fieldhouse/Parents: Film Room

6th Grade Football: Monday, August 7 9 a.m. | Students: Fieldhouse/Parents: Film Room

Girls Soccer: Wednesday, August 9 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. | Fieldhouse

Softball: Monday, August 14 5:00 p.m. | Fieldhouse

o Thursday, August 31 7th + 8th Grade Open House (recommended) 7 – 9 p.m. | Barks Hall All seventh and eighth grade parents will have the opportunity to meet with their child’s teachers and adviser.

OCTOBERo October 2 – 4 Sixth Grade Trip All sixth grade students go to Nature’s Classroom in Mentone, Ala.

o Fall Break begins at noon on Oct. 5 – classes resume Oct. 10.

NOVEMBERo Friday, November 10 Middle School Parents’ Day

➡ Purchase uniforms at: www.educationaloutfitters.com or www.landsend.com.

M.S. Sample Schedule

F G A B C D E

D E F G A B C

8:00 AM

10:05 AM

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Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch

Chapel Help Help Help Flex Chapel Help

After SchoolActivities

After SchoolActivities

After SchoolActivities

After SchoolActivities

After SchoolActivities

After SchoolActivities

After SchoolActivities

8:40 AM A B C D E F G

C D E F G A B

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11:55 AM

1:15 PM

1:45 PM

10:00 AM

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1:40 PM

TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY MONDAY TUESDAY

Community Time: Help/Clubs

PLC Advisor Meetings: Dept./Full Faculty

Community Time: Help/Clubs

Community Time: Help/Clubs

PLC

myBaylor + SchedulesBeginning July, 2017, Baylor will launch “myBaylor,” a new communica-tion platform for students, parents, faculty, and other members of the school community. One of myBaylor’s convenient features will be the ability to check individual schedules on various digital platforms.

| MS Sample Schedule

US Parent Checklist |

U.S. Parent Checklist

➡ Purchase uniforms at: www.educationaloutfitters.com or www.landsend.com.

JUNE/JULY

oAll parents and students should review the online Summer Reading Requirements.

o July 17 – 28 Summer Jump-Start (for freshmen students who are new to Baylor) NOTE: Upper School parents new to Baylor are invited to attend an information session and luncheon. July 28 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Location TBD

o July 18 – 19 iPad Training (for day students who are new to Baylor)

o July 21 Deadline to Update Student Medical Information All parents are required to update their student medical information through Magnus Health Student Medical Records (SMR). Access your medical forms by going to www.baylorschool.org/magnus by July 21 or one week before your child’s first athletic practice or camp that occurs before July 21.

If you are having technical difficulty with the Magnus system, please contact customer support at Magnus Health SMR: (877) 461-6831 or service@magnushealthportal.com.

o July 20 – 21 Used Uniform Sale 1 – 5 p.m. | Parry Center All parents and students should review the Baylor dress code and plan uniform purchases.

AUGUSTo August 13 – 15 Used Uniform Sale Sun. & Mon. 2 – 4 p.m. | Tues. 12:30 – 2 p.m. | Parry Center All parents and students should review the Baylor dress code and plan uniform purchases.

o August 16 First Day of School (chapel dress) Teachers will notify students of textbook and supply requirements in opening classes.

SEPTEMBERo September 27 – 29 Freshman Trip All ninth grade students go to Camp Alpine in Mentone, Ala.

OCTOBERo Fall Break begins at noon on Oct. 5/classes resume Oct. 10.

| US Sample Schedule

U.S. Sample Schedule

myBaylor + SchedulesBeginning July, 2017, Baylor will launch “myBaylor,” a new communica-tion platform for students, parents, faculty, and other members of the school community. One of myBaylor’s convenient features will be the ability to check individual schedules on various digital platforms.

Help PLC Help Meetings: Dept./Full Faculty

Help Help PLC8:00 AM

10:05 AM

3:30 PM

Chapel Community Time: Help/Clubs

Advisory Community Time: Help/Clubs

Assembly Chapel Community Time: Help/Clubs

F111:45

L: 11:45 – 12:20

G111:45

L: 11:45 – 12:20

A111:45

L: 11:45 – 12:20

B111:45

L: 11:45 – 12:20

C111:45

L: 11:45 – 12:20

D111:45

L: 11:45 – 12:20

E111:45

L: 11:45 – 12:20

L: 12:45 – 1:20

F212:20

L: 12:45 – 1:20

G212:20

L: 12:45 – 1:20

A212:20

L: 12:45 – 1:20

B212:20

L: 12:45 – 1:20

C212:20

L: 12:45 – 1:20

D212:20

L: 12:45 – 1:20

E212:20

Athletics/Co & Extra-Curriculars

Athletics/Co & Extra-Curriculars

Athletics/Co & Extra-Curriculars

Athletics/Co & Extra-Curriculars

Athletics/Co & Extra-Curriculars

Athletics/Co & Extra-Curriculars

Athletics/Co & Extra-Curriculars

8:40 AM A B C D E F G

D E F G A B C

C D E F G A B

G A B C D E F

10:40 AM

11:45 AM

1:25 PM

2:30 PM

10:00 AM

10:35 AM

11:40 AM

1:20 PM

2:25 PM

TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY MONDAY TUESDAY

Dress Code + Uniforms |

Dress Code + Uniforms

WHAT WILL I WEAR DURING THE SCHOOL DAY?Monday/Chapel• boys: button down uniform dress shirt with tie and uniform pants or shorts• girls: button down uniform dress shirt with uniform pants, shorts or any uniform skirt

Tuesday – FridayB-shirt (casual polo-type shirt) with uniform pants or shorts. Girls may also wear any approved uniform skirt.

WHERE CAN I PURCHASE MY UNIFORMS?Uniform items can be purchased throughout the summer by visiting the Campus Store or Educational Outfitters in Chattanooga. Items can also be purchased online from Educational Outfitters or Lands’ End.

WHAT ABOUT SHOES, SOCKS, BELTS, ETC.?These items are part of the official uniform, so note the following:• Belt must be worn with uniform pants and shorts.• Socks must be visible and in good taste.• Most students wear tennis shoes for comfort, but most closed-toe shoes are acceptable.

➡ Educational Outfitters: www.educationaloutfitters.com.

➡ Lands’ End: www.landsend.com/school.

Uniform Pants, Shorts, or Any Uniform Skirt

B-Shirt(tucked in)

B-Shirt(tucked in)

Belt

Uniform Pants or Shorts

Uniform Pants, Shorts, or Any Uniform Skirt

Button Down Uniform Dress

Shirt

Belt

Uniform Pants

or Shorts

TUESDAY-FRIDAY UNIFORMS MONDAY/CHAPEL UNIFORMS

Button Down Uniform Dress

Shirt

Tie

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AUGUSTWednesday, Aug. 16 ...............................Classes Begin

SEPTEMBERMonday, Sept. 4 .....................................Labor Day (no class)Monday, Sept. 11 ...................................Yearbook Pix (Middle School)Monday, Sept. 18 ...................................Yearbook Pix (9th/10th Grades)Wed.- Fri., Sept. 27-29 ...........................Freshman TripMonday, Sept. 25 ...................................Yearbook Pix (11th/Faculty & Staff)

OCTOBER Mon.-Wed., Oct. 2-4 ...............................6th Grade Trip Thurs.- Mon., Oct. 5-9 .............................Fall Break (begins at noon)Tuesday, Oct. 10 .....................................Classes ResumeFri.- Sun., Oct. 13 - 15 ............................Alumni/Reunion WeekendMonday, Oct. 16 .....................................Senior Portraits Friday, Oct. 20 ........................................Senior PortraitsMonday, Oct. 23 .....................................Yearbook Pix (finalretakesforall/Faculty&Staff)Friday, Oct. 27 .........................................Upper School Parents’ Day

NOVEMBER Monday, Nov. 6 .......................................Senior Portraits/Harrison HallSat.- Mon., Nov. 18-27 ...........................Thanksgiving BreakTuesday, Nov. 28 ....................................Classes Resume

DECEMBER Wednesday, Dec. 20 ..............................Christmas Break (begins at noon)

JANUARY Monday, Jan. 8 .......................................Classes Resume

FEBRUARY Thurs.-Mon., Feb. 15-19 ........................Winter Break (begins at noon)Tuesday, Feb. 20 ....................................Classes Resume

MARCH Fri.-Wed., March 16-21 ..........................8th Grade TripThurs.-Mon., March 22-April 2 ..............Spring Break (begins at noon)Tuesday, April 3 ......................................Classes Resume

APRIL Mon.-Fri., April 9-13 ...............................Faculty/Staff Appreciation WeekFriday, April 27 ........................................Grandparents’ Day

MAYThurs.-Thurs., May 24 – 31 .....................Senior TripFriday, May 25 ........................................Last Day of MS classesMonday, May 28 .....................................Memorial Day (no class)Tue.-Thurs., May 29 – 31 ........................Upper School Exams

JUNEFriday, June 1 .........................................Upper School Graduation

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