Upper School Opening Days Schedule August 27 September 16

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1 Upper School Opening Days Schedule August 27 September 16 1

2 THE MASTERS SCHOOL UPPER SCHOOL OPENING DAYS SCHEDULE Table of Contents General Information 3 Saturday, August 27 4 Sunday, August 28 4 Monday, August 29 5 Tuesday, August 30 7 Wednesday, August 31 8 Thursday, September 1 9 Friday, September 2 11 Saturday, September 3 14 Sunday, September 4 15 Monday, September 5 16 Tuesday, September 6 17 Wednesday, September 7 18 Thursday, September 8 18 Friday, September 9 18 Saturday, September Sunday, September Friday, September

3 General Information The Fonseca Center Hours TBD Sports Snack Break in The Fonseca Center Take a break and recharge for the afternoon with some healthy snacks. Monday, August 29 through Thursday, September 1 1:00 to 2:30 PM Campus Store Hours Have you had a chance to get some Masters swag? Swing by the Campus Store to see what they have to offer! Sunday, August 28 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM Monday, August 29 through Friday, September 2 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM (Closed from 12:45 to 1:45 PM) Open Gym Hours in The Fonseca Center Feel free to use the gym during these times. Monday, August 29 7:00 to 9:00 PM Wednesday, August 31 8:00 to 9:30 PM Thursday, September 1 7:00 to 9:00 PM Metro-North Shuttle Bus Need a lift to and from the train station? Remember to catch the bus! Pick-Up: 8:07 AM Drop-Off: 6:00 PM - Meet in the circle in front of Masters Hall 3

4 Proctor Check-In 4:00 to 6:00 PM Dorm Proctors arrive to check-in with the Dorm Directors. This is required. Saturday, August 27, 2016 Dorm Team Dinner 6:00 PM Proctors, Dorm Directors, and Dorm Parents will gather for dinner in their respective dorms. This is required for all Proctors and dorm staff. 8:00 to 9:30 AM Peer Leader Check-In 9:00 to 9:45 AM TBD Details will be shared with students over the summer. Sunday, August 28, 2016 Peer Leader and Proctor Training 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM The Fonseca Center Sharon Room Peer Leaders and Proctors will meet with their faculty and staff advisors for a training session. Students will also train with their respective leadership program during this time. This will include a working lunch. This is required for Upper School Peer Leaders and Proctors. Preseason Boarding Student Check-In 1:00 to 3:00 PM Masters Hall Welcome to Masters! This is the time to arrive and check-in for new and returning boarding student athletes and dancers ONLY. NOTE: Schedules will be posted on LMS by Friday. Finalized physical schedules will be given to students on the first day of classes Boarding Life - Family Presentation 3:30 to 4:30 PM The Fonseca Center Sharon Room At this time, there will be a Boarding Life Presentation with the Director of Residential Life. This session is strongly recommended for preseason boarding students and their families. 4

5 Meet the Parents Boarding Families 4:30 to 5:00 PM Respective Dorm Common Rooms Boarding families with preseason students will get to meet their students Dorm Parents at this time! Enjoy light refreshments as you connect with those who will be your students adult support systems in the dorms. This session is strongly recommended for preseason boarding students and their families. Picnic Dinner 5:30 to 7:00 PM Outside of Grab dinner while getting to know your new community members and reconnecting with familiar faces. All preseason students, families, faculty, and staff are welcome. This is an opportunity for families to meet their students coaches. Family Farewells for Boarders 7:00 to 7:10 PM The time has come to say farewell to your family. Get ready to begin your new academic year at Masters! Dorm Meeting 7:15 PM Head over to your dorm to meet with your Dorm Parents. Boarding Families Coffee and Dessert 7:15 to 8:15 PM Estherwood Saying goodbye is difficult talking with others having the same experience can make it easier. And chocolate cake always helps! Meet other boarding families, the Head of School, and residential faculty members at this reception. 7:00 to 8:00 AM Monday, August 29, 2016 Preseason Day Student Check-In 8:00 to 9:00 AM Masters Hall Welcome to Masters! This is the time to check-in for new and returning day student athletes and dancers ONLY. NOTE: Schedules will be posted on LMS by Friday. Finalized physical schedules will be given to students on the first day of classes Athletics and Dance Company Meeting and Practice 9:15 to 11:00 AM Meet in Athletes and dancers will meet with the Director of Athletics and our faculty dance instructor in the Claudia Boettcher Theatre at this time for a review of the week and will then depart for practice/rehearsal from there. This is required for all preseason athletes and dancers. 5

6 International Student Meeting New Preseason Students Only 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM Library Conference Room Have questions about what it means to be an international student at Masters? International students will meet with the International Student Advisor during this session. This is required for NEW international students participating in preseason. Lunch 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM Movie 12:00 to 2:30 PM Catch a flick with your peers without having to leave campus! Athletic Practice 3:00 to 5:00 PM Predetermined Locations This is required for athletes. Dance Company 3:00 to 5:00 PM Dance Studio This is required for dancers. Dinner 5:30 to 7:00 PM Show-Up and Go Trip 6:30 to 8:30 PM Meet in the circle in front of Masters Hall Feel like getting off campus for a bit? Join us for a trip to the Ridge Hill Mall! Proctor Meeting 6:30 to 7:30 PM Library Conference Room Proctors will meet with the Director of Residential Life at this time. This is required for Proctors. Dorm Check-In 10:00 PM All boarders must check-in with their dorm parents at this time. 6

7 Tuesday, August 30, :00 to 8:00 AM Athletic Practice 9:00 to 11:00 AM Predetermined Locations This is required for athletes. Dance Company 9:00 to 11:00 AM Dance Studio This is required for dancers. Baseline Testing 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Speak to the Director of Athletics or coach for details. Lunch 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM Movie 12:00 to 2:30 PM Catch a flick with your peers without having to leave campus! Athletic Practice 3:00 to 5:00 PM Predetermined Locations This is required for athletes. Dance Company 3:00 to 5:00 PM Dance Studio This is required for dancers. Dinner 5:30 to 7:00 PM Proctor Meeting 6:30 to 7:30 PM Library Conference Room Proctors will meet with the Director of Residential Life at this time. This is required for Proctors. 7

8 Trip to Ardsley 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Meet in the Circle in front of Masters Hall Head to Ardsley, where you ll find Starbucks, CVS, sushi, and wings! Dorm Check-In 10:00 PM All boarders must check-in with their dorm parents at this time. 7:00 to 8:00 AM Athletic Practice 9:00 to 11:00 AM Predetermined Locations This is required for athletes. Dance Company 9:00 to 11:00 AM Dance Studio This is required for dancers. Lunch 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM Wednesday, August 31, 2016 Movie 12:00 to 2:30 PM Catch a flick with your peers without having to leave campus! Athletic Practice 3:00 to 5:00 PM Predetermined Locations This is required for athletes. Dance Company 3:00 to 5:00 PM Dance Studio This is required for dancers. 8

9 Dinner 5:30 to 7:00 PM Proctor Meeting 6:30 to 7:30 PM Library Conference Room Proctors will meet with the Director of Residential Life at this time. This is required for Proctors. Trip to Palisades Mall 6:30 to 9:30 PM Meet in the circle in front of Masters Hall Do you need toiletries? Feel like getting off campus for a bit? Join us for a trip to the Palisades Mall! Dorm Check-In 10:00 PM All boarders must check-in with their dorm parents at this time. 7:00 to 8:00 AM Athletic Practice 9:00 to 11:00 AM Predetermined Locations This is required for athletes. Dance Company 9:00 to 11:00 AM Dance Studio This is required for dancers. Thursday, September 1, 2016 Math and Language Placement Exams 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Math Commons (Room 302) or Language Commons (Room 309) Only for fall athletes who need to take a placement exam. Students not participating in preseason who need to take a placement exam will have the opportunity to do so at a later date. Lunch 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM 9

10 Movie 12:00 to 2:30 PM Catch a flick with your peers without having to leave campus! Athletic Practice 3:00 to 5:00 PM Predetermined Locations This is required for athletes. Dance Company 3:00 to 5:00 PM Dance Studio This is required for dancers. Dinner 5:30 to 7:00 PM Show-Up and Go Trip 6:15 to 9:00 PM Meet in the circle in front of Masters Hall Check out a movie for this Show-Up and Go Trip! Proctor Meeting 6:30 to 7:30 PM Library Conference Room Proctors will meet with the Director of Residential Life at this time. This is required for Proctors. Trip to Ardsley 7:00 to 9:00 PM Meet in the circle in front of Masters Hall Take a break from campus and head to Ardsley, where you ll find Starbucks, CVS, frozen yogurt, and wings! Dorm Check-In 10:00 PM All boarders must check-in with their dorm parents at this time. 10

11 7:00-8:00 AM Friday, September 2, Community Weekend Begins Campus Store Open! 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Closed 12:45 to 1:45 PM) Go to the campus store to buy last minute school supplies or a new Masters sweatshirt! College Counseling Office Open 9:00 to 10:45 AM and 3:30 to 4:15 PM College Counseling Office The College Counseling Office will have open office hours from 9:00 to 10:45 AM and 3:30 to 4:15 PM. Families and students: Feel free to stop by and introduce yourself and ask any questions you might have. Athletic Practice 9:00 to 11:00 AM Predetermined Locations This is an open practice for parents who would like to attend. This is required for athletes. Dance Company 9:00 to 11:00 AM Dance Studio This is required for dancers. New Student Check-In 9:00 to 10:30 AM Masters Hall All NEW students (ALL 9 th graders and new 10 th and 11 th graders) who were not participating in preseason will check in at this time. Go to your grade level table outside of Masters Hall to begin the process. Boarders will receive their room keys at this time. Student Proctors will be available to help boarders move into their dorm rooms during this time frame as well. NOTE: Schedules will be posted on LMS by this date. Finalized physical schedules will be given to students on the first day of classes. Non-Preseason Boarding Student Check-In 9:00 to 10:30 AM Masters Hall All boarders who were not participating in preseason will check in at this time. Go to the Residential Life level table outside of Masters Hall to begin the process. Boarders will receive their room keys at this time and student Proctors will be available to help boarders move into their dorm rooms during this time frame as well. NOTE: Schedules will be posted on LMS by this date. Finalized physical schedules will be given to students on the first day of classes 11

12 Parent Association Hospitality Tent 9:00 to 11:00AM In Front of Masters Hall This is a great place to meet other families in the Masters community. Campus Tours Tour 1: 10:00 AM Tour 2: 12:00 PM Meet in the Admission Waiting Room in Masters Hall Take an optional tour of the campus, led by one of our Gold Key tour guides. Meet Your Advisor 11:00 AM to 12:45 PM New students (ALL 9 th graders and new 10 th and 11 th graders) and their families go to the at 11:00 AM. Find a seat and wait for further instructions on where to meet your Advisor. Advisors will schedule individual meetings with each student and family. While you re not meeting with your advisor, feel free to grab some lunch! NOTE: New students who participated in preseason are required to attend today s new student programs. Lunch 11:30 AM to 12:45 PM Lunch is available for students and their families. Weather permitting there will be both indoor and outdoor seating available. Welcome Meeting 1:00 to 2:00 PM All new students and their families, as well as student leaders will gather in the to be welcomed by administrators, teachers, and student leaders. Speakers: Laura Danforth, Head of the School Matt Ives, Head of the Upper School Jeff Carnevale, Dean of the Class of 2020 Jonathan Greenberg, Senior and Co-Chair of Community Government Ingrid Hirt, Senior and Co-Chair of Community Government New Student Orientation 2:15 to 4:45 PM 2:15 to 3:15 Student Panel 3:15 to 4:00 IT Session 4:00 to 4:45 Peer Group Meetings During this session, all new students (ALL 9 th graders and new 10 th and 11 th graders) will attend a Q&A session for tips about adjusting to Masters, learn about technology at Masters, and have an opportunity to meet with their Peer Leaders in small groups while getting to know fellow new students. This is required for all new students. 12

13 Question and Answer Panel for New Families 2:15 to 3:25 PM Estherwood New families will join key administrators, including the Dean of Students, the Head of the Upper School, the Academic Dean, the Director of Residential Life, and the Director of Athletics to participate in a question and answer panel discussion. We know you have a lot of questions. This is your chance to have them answered! College Counseling Office Open 3:30 to 4:15 PM College Counseling Office The College Counseling Office will have open office hours from 9:00 to 10:45 AM and 3:30 to 4:15 PM. Feel free to stop by and introduce yourself and ask any questions you might have. New International Parent Meeting 3:30 to 4:00 PM Alumnae/i Room All new international students parents will meet with the International Student Advisor to answer questions about what to expect throughout the year. What is unique about the international student experience? Where do students go during breaks? What are student and parent expectations? All of these questions will be answered during this session. Communication with Masters 3:30 to 4:15 PM Library Conference Room Our Director of Communications will offer an optional presentation to families, explaining what to expect in communications from Masters, how best to communicate with the school, and on how to access the mymasters parent portal. Boarding Life Presentation 4:00 to 5:00 PM The Fonseca Center Sharon Room The Director of Residential Life will make a presentation to new boarding families and be available to answer your questions. This session is strongly recommended for families of boarding students. Meet the Parents Boarding Families 5:00 to 5:30 PM Respective Dorm Common Rooms Boarding families will get to meet their students Dorm Parents at this time! Enjoy light refreshments as you connect with those who will be your students adult support systems in the dorms. This session is strongly recommended for families of boarding students. Picnic Dinner 5:30 to 6:30 PM Outside of Families and students will gather for a barbecue dinner. Bring your appetite! 13

14 Boarding Families Say Goodbye 6:30 to 6:45 PM The time has come to say farewell to your students as they begin their new academic year. Boarding Family Dessert 6:45 PM Estherwood Saying goodbye is difficult talking with others having the same experience can make it easier. And chocolate cake always helps! Meet other boarding families, the Head of School, and residential faculty members at this reception. All Boarder Meeting 7:00 to 8:00 PM Boarding students will meet in the with the Director of Residential Life for special information regarding being a boarder at Masters. Dorm Meetings 8:00 PM Boarders will meet with the dorm staff in their respective common rooms. 7:30 to 9:30 AM Saturday, September 3, Community Weekend Language Placement Testing 9:00 to 11:00 AM Language Commons (Room 309) New students who need to take a language placement test will be notified in advance by . English language testing is for all new international students placed in English as a Second Language (ESL) courses. Lunch 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM New International Student Orientation 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM Library Conference Room All new international students will meet with the International Student Advisor to review key information and events for the year, and to answer any questions students may have. This is required for ALL NEW international students. 14

15 New York City Orientation and Field Trip 1:00 to 6:00 PM Masters Hall Boarding students will travel into New York City for a scavenger hunt in order to familiarize themselves with neighborhoods and methods of transportation. Dinner 6:00 to 7:00 PM Dorm Lip Sync Practice 9:00 to 10:00 PM Boarding students will meet with their dorms in order to practice for the Dorm Lip Sync competition the following night. Dorm Check-In 10:00 PM All boarders must check-in with their dorm parents at this time. 8:00 to 9:30 AM Lunch 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM Sunday, September 4, Community Weekend Dorm Olympics 1:00 to 4:00 PM Dorm Common Room Your dorm is your team! Join the rest of the residential life community for some friendly competition. Head s Dinner 5:30 to 7:00 PM Meet in Common Room then head to the This dinner is hosted by the Proctors and is required for all boarding students. Dorm LipSync Contest 8:00 PM Let s start this evening with some computer information and end on a fun note! 15

16 Dorm Check-In 10:00 PM All boarders must check-in with their dorm parents at this time. Brunch 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM Monday, September 5, Community Weekend (Labor Day) Show-Up and Go Trip Ridge Hill Mall 1:00 to 5:00 PM Meet in the circle in front of Masters Hall Take a trip off campus to the Ridge Hill Mall! A Walk Along the Palisades 1:00 to 5:00 PM Meet by the Tennis Courts Join your peers for a casual stroll along the Palisades cliffs. The view is worth it! We ll also stop for ice cream on the way home. Dinner 5:30 to 7:00 PM Dorm Check-In 8:00 PM All boarders must check-in with their dorm parents at this time. 16

17 Tuesday, September 6, Upper School Classes Begin (Delayed Start at 9am) 7:00 to 9:00 AM Upper School Morning Meeting 9:00 to 9:30 AM Welcome back to Masters! Today is your first day of classes! 12 th Grade Class Meeting and College Counseling Review 9:30 to 10:45 AM 9 th, 10 th, and 11 th Grade Class Meetings 9:45 to 10:15 AM 9 th Grade Great Hall 10 th Grade Strayer Gym 11 th Grade 9 th, 10 th, and 11 th Grade Advisory Meetings 10:15 to 11:00 AM Locations: TBD 12 th Grade Advisory Meetings 10:45 to 11:00 AM Locations: TBD Morning Classes 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM Lunch 12:30 to 1:30 PM Student Leaders Lunch 12:30 to 1:15 PM Estherwood Various student leaders, the Head of School, the Head of the Upper School, and the Dean of Students will all gather for lunch at this time. This is required for pre-determined student leaders. Afternoon Classes 1:30 to 3:00 PM Dinner 5:30 to 7:00 PM 17

18 Wednesday, September 7, :00 to 8:00 AM Upper School Classes 8:00 AM Thursday, September 8, :00 to 8:00 AM Upper School Morning Meeting 8:00 AM Classes immediately follow morning meeting. 7:00 to 8:00 AM Friday, September 9, Community Weekend Begins Class Trips and College Visits Ninth Grade - Overnight Retreat at YMCA Camp Tenth Grade and Eleventh Grade - Day Trips Twelve Grade - College Visits *More details to come at a later date. Please connect with the Class Deans for more information. Brunch 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM Saturday, September 10, Community Weekend Ninth Grade Overnight Retreat Return from YMCA Camp Head s Dinner 5:30 to 7:00 PM Meet in Common Room then head to the This dinner is required for all boarding students. 18

19 Performance - TBD 7:30 PM Details to come. Open Dorm! 9:00 to 10:45 PM TBD (one of the five dorms) Come join other boarders for some food and music after the on-campus performance! 10:00 to 11:30 AM Upper School Trip to the NY Red Bulls vs. DC Game 11:00 AM Meet in the circle in front of Masters Hall Sunday, September 11, Community Weekend Friday, September 16, 2016 All School Meeting - Convocation 8:00 AM Graduation Terrace Join our Head of School for your official all school meeting at this time. 19