Jim Andersen, Head of Upper School

September 13, 2024

 

"Take a chance! All life is a chance. The man who goes furthest is generally the one who is willing to do and dare."  - Dale Carnegie

In this email you will find information about:

• Progress Report 1.1 

• STUCO Officers 

• Senior Parent Reception - Monday, September 16 6:00-7:30pm Arlington Lakehouse

• Senior Portraits 

• Parking

• Uniforms

• Course List and Materials Ordering

• US Trips 

CHECKPOINT 1.1 is September 20. Parents and students will be able to access current grades on the designated dates throughout the school year (approximately every 3 weeks) via their portal. These are called checkpoints and give a glimpse of progress in each course. Attendance (tardies and absences) can be viewed in the portal as well by parents and students.

ANNOUNCING OUR 2024-2025 STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS: Congratulations to all the students and we look forward to a great year! 

Freshmen

Secretary -  Parker Neeley
Treasurer - Chloe Eden
Vice President - Blake Buljan
President - Gia Puri

Sophomores

Secretary - Deven Rohatgi/Nayna Salazar
Treasurer - Lilly Rose Childs
Vice President - Skye McGraw
President - Joshua Dees

Juniors

Secretary - Keilah Reynolds
Treasurer - Vincent Walters
Vice President - Simran Singhal
President - Brandt Pettigrew

Seniors

Secretary - Tiffany Tu
Treasurer  - Veng Seng Lor
Vice President - Caden Beam
President - Vincent Germain

SENIOR PORTRAITS: All Seniors will have their portraits taken on Tuesday, September 17 or October 25 in the US Commons and outdoors for their yearbook photo. Portraits may be purchased, but this is optional. These portraits will be used for our yearbook and it is required that they be taken. There is a casual and a formal portrait taken of each of our seniors. Please click the link to sign up for your senior portrait session. 

PARKING: Student parking tags are available in the US office. In order to pick up your parking tag, your form and payment must be submitted to Mrs. Blake.  

UNIFORMS: There have been inventory issues with Dennis Uniform. Please do your best to approximate our uniform dress code while this is resolved. For the most part, all of our students have been in the proper uniform.  Thank you for your efforts and patience. School Uniform Store

COURSE LIST AND MATERIALS ORDERING: (The US and Honors US History text is now available for purchase)

The bookstore is open and has the required materials to purchase for each course. The course number listed gives the best match. Courses not listed do not require material. Supplies needed will be discussed the first day of each class by the teacher. The verification code for the bookstore is Oakridge1979.
 

US School Trips

9th- An amazing 4-night/5-day trip to Big Bend and Carlsbad Caverns! Click HERE for details and to register.Join Grand Classroom for Parent Webinar: Upper School Trips - Mon. 9/9 @ 7p cdt

Orchestra- A 3-night/4-day trip: Disney World Orchestra Adventure! Click HERE for details and to register. Join Grand Classroom for Parent Webinar: Upper School Trips - Mon. 9/9 @ 7p cdt

 

The  Upper School Team

Bookstore Instructions 
School Uniform Store
School Spirit Store
Lunch Account Information