Upper School Back to School

Summer Work

Summer Reading: All Upper School students are expected to complete the summer reading texts by the first day of classes. Summer reading will be assessed in all grades during the first week of school. AP English has summer assignments in addition to the required reading. If you have any questions, please reach out to your teacher or the department chair.

For Math Summer work, in an effort to maintain all of the knowledge and skills that students have acquired this school year, we have prepared a list of topics on IXL that we would like students to work on this summer. We ask that they spend 30 minutes or reach a SmartScore of 80 on each skill, whichever comes first. To access this practice, go to https://www.ixl.com/signin/garrisonforest and sign in. If a student is new to Garrison Forest School, or has forgotten their IXL login, please contact our department chair, Mr. Beam, at jamesbeam@gfs.org. Use the search bar at the top of the page and enter the shortcut code to find the skills in the appropriate PDF linked below.

All questions regarding Upper School summer reading and math packets may be directed to Courtney Gotlin, Upper School Administrative Assistant at courtneygotlin@gfs.org.

ENGLISH

AP English

English I

English II / English II Honors

English III / English III Honors

English IV

Literature and Composition

MATH

Algebra I

Algebra II

Algebra II and Trigonometry Honors

AP Calculus AB

AP Calculus BC

AP Statistics

Calculus

Functions and Trigonometry

Geometry

Geometry and Trigonometry Honors

Precalculus

Precalculus Honors

Statistics

HISTORY

AP US History

PSYCHOLOGY

AP Psychology

SCIENCE

AP Biology

AP Chemistry: Information will be on Schoology. The teacher will enroll students in the class. 

AP Environmental Science: Read the book, Silent Spring by Rachel Carson

Health forms are due no later than Monday, July 24. Please click here to review more details and download all necessary forms. 

Returning families: Please be sure to carefully review all sections of the health profile; if anything has changed regarding your student’s health in the past year, please update that section, as you may need to provide additional information. Thank you!

Please complete the forms below and return to us via email. For your convenience, forms may be downloaded/printed and completed by hand or filled out electronically. Thank you!

Upper School Required Forms (includes Field Trip permission, Handbook acknowledgement, general permissions and cell phone usage forms): Download/print or Fillable/electronic

College Counseling Permission to Release School Records (Required for 12th Grade students)

Transportation Form

Uniform Requirements

Boarding Forms

Please send all Boarding Student forms to the Director of Residential Life, RachelWaller@gfs.org.

Boarding Student Permission Form (required for all new and returning boarding students)

Boarding Student Roommate Questionnaire (required for all new and returning boarding students)

Boarding Student Guardian Form (Required for international students only; Boarding students must have a guardian in order to be on campus. If you are having trouble securing a guardian, we recommend working with Student Health Advocates (SHA), a concierge service that helps link international boarding families with guardians in the US. Please visit this page for more details about Boarding Student Guardians)

OPTIONAL DROP-IN: The Upper School will host an optional drop in session in Centennial Courtyard at 10:00 AM on Friday, August 4. Please join Lauren Bussey, Head of the Upper School and Lauren Baylor, Dean of Students, for conversation and an opportunity to tour the Upper School. Light refreshments will be provided.

ORIENTATION AND START OF SCHOOL: Please make a note of the orientation dates and times appropriate for your family. General guidelines are:

UPPER SCHOOL ORIENTATION:  Monday, August 28, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
We are excited to welcome all students who are new to the Upper School, including those rising from the GFS Middle School, to New Student Orientation on Monday, August 28th.  Students will have the opportunity to meet their advisor, get to know their classmates, ask questions of returning Upper School students, attend a technology training session, and bond with other new-to-Upper School students!

In addition to new students, all members of the Class of 2024 are expected to attend Orientation after Senior Brunch at Lochinvar. Be on the lookout for more details from Dean Baylor regarding orientation and your little sisters in July!

NEW PARENT & CAREGIVER WELCOME AND INFO SESSION: Monday, August 28, 2:45 PM - 5:00 PM
During Orientation Day on Monday, August 28, parents and caregivers of all new to Upper School students are invited to attend Parent and Caregiver Orientation. You will have the opportunity to connect with other parents in the community, meet your daughters’ advisor, and attend an informational session lead by the Upper School administrative team.

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
Tuesday, August 29: First day of classes! Classes will begin at 8:00 AM. All Upper School students should plan to arrive to campus between 7:30 and 7:55 AM.

PRESEASON FOR ATHLETES
Preseason for fall sports (Cross Country, Field Hockey, Soccer, Tennis and Volleyball) will begin on Tuesday, August 15. To see the full schedule, please click here to visit the Preseason page. 

The Garrison Forest Virtual Bookstore is open for business beginning July 24. Free shipping is provided for orders of $99.00 or more which are placed between July 31 and August 13. 

• Please click here to order books. This will take you directly to the Garrison Forest online store where you will login or create an account. Select the Upper School tab and select your courses.
• Once you have selected the materials you wish to purchase, you will be asked for your payment method and shipping information. You will receive an order and shipping confirmation via email after completing your order.

If you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to call 800-325-3252 or email us at directinfo@mbsdirect.net (please forward all previous correspondence when replying). If you have shipped books for a boarding student to school, the Director of Residential Life, Rachel Ayers Waller, will hold the books until your daughter arrives on campus.

 

UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS

SCHOOL STORE

GRIZZLY GEAR

Located in the O'Zone, Grizzly Gear offers a selection of gently used uniforms and spirit wear for purchase. Cash, check, and credit card accepted. All proceeds benefit the Parent Association.

August Dates

• Saturday, August 12; 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, August 16; 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Grizzly Gear donations are being collected in the lobby of Manor House throughout the summer.

If you would like to volunteer for Grizzly Gear or have questions please email Grizzly Gear Parent Liaison Danielle Brown.