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Studentsare required to have their own Mac or PC laptop to meet their own general academic computing needs in and out of class. A student with only a Chromebook or an iPad may be unable to complete academic classwork. Learn more about student computer specifications.

Preseason will run from Saturday, August 24 through Saturday, August 31 for Fall season varsity sports. Preseason is by coach invitation only; if you are interested in participating, please email the coach of your sport. Please note: George School requires that all students submit proof of health insurance and complete a physical examination conducted between March 1 and August 1, 2024. Students who do not have completed medical forms will not be permitted to engage in preseason or any school activities on campus.

Previously, Joellen has worked in Occupational Health at Hershey Medical Center, Gynecological Oncology at Yale New Haven Hospital and as an adjunct professor at Drexel and Penn State Universities. She holds the ANCC-Family Nurse Practitioner Certification. Joellen is committed to the belief that student health and wellness is key to a successful educational experience.

Caroline Hedde is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor who has supported high school students in public and private school settings. She has experience delivering college, career, academic, and mental health counseling with a focus on adolescent anxiety and stress management. She has a holistic approach to wellness and enjoys incorporating deep breathing exercises into her work with students. Caroline has post-graduate training in Motivational Interviewing.

Alejandra received her B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication/ Chicanx & Latinx Studies and M.S. Ed. in Counseling and Mental Health Services. Alejandra Carranza comes to George School from The School District of Philadelphia with a decade of school and behavioral health counseling experience. As a dedicated and equity-minded professional, Alejandra has championed the needs of students of color, including increasing educational access, creating multicultural campus and community programming, and promoting minority leadership within student, city, and state government. As a mental health professional, Alejandra practices trauma-informed care with students.

Dr. Mariam Mahmud comes to George School from the Bucks County Center for Integrative Medicine where she practices pediatric primary care with an emphasis on developmental pediatrics, mental healthcare, nutrition/lifestyle, botanicals, and mind-body medicine. In addition to her clinical work Dr. Mahmud is the School Board Director for Central Bucks School District and is on the School Health Committee for the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Indira works closely with the nurses to administer procedures to help ensure a high level of care for students. From billing, insurance submissions, and managing policies and procedures to sitting with a student who needs emotional support or grabbing a meal for them in the dining hall, she does everything she can to help the students and staff of our center.

1. Please record your IB candidate personal code and pin, which can be found on the GS exam registrations portal page. You will have access to this page until sometime mid-summer. This information will be required to access IB results at , and these results should be available on Saturday, July 6.

2. Seniors, please make sure that College Counseling has an accurate and updated record of the college or university that you will be attending. In the next week, I will automatically request that your IB results be sent to this college or university, and I use the list that College Counseling has on file. I can request that IB scores from this year and last year be sent to one domestic US college or several universities abroad; after that point or at any later date (if, for instance, you wanted to transfer schools), you must make an official request to IB (for the fee of $17) that your transcript be sent. If you do not want me to send your IB scores to your college, please let me know IN WRITING by no later than Friday, May 24. Also, please note that you are responsible for checking with your college/university in the late summer/fall to ensure that your IB results have arrived and been credited (as applicable).

If you have any questions, please do let me know. While I know that we await the IB results with anticipation, I hope that you feel satisfied and fulfilled by the IB work that you have done and the skills that you have developed. It has been my pleasure and privilege to work with you all in my role as IB Coordinator this year, and, while I know it can be a challenging journey at times, I am appreciative of your perseverance and positivity along the way! I honor your many successes and accomplishments!

Participation in the George School Fund plays a vital role in ensuring that George School remains a nurturing and dynamic environment for learning and personal growth. As the 2023-2024 school year comes to a close, please consider making a gift by June 30.

All traffic will enter campus via Farm Drive. Main Drive will be closed. Here is a campus map. Seniors must arrive no later than 8:30 a.m. and report to the Dining Room. Guests arriving separately from students can arrive between 8:00-9:15 a.m. and proceed to the William Penn Outdoor Auditorium.

Seniors and families who would like to purchase a personalized keepsake blanket and coordinating pillow with the retiring tree logo can order here: -school. They are available to order May 1- June 5. All orders will be shipped by the week of June 30.

Students will learn important information about the Common App personal statement and supplemental essays. They will finish the workshop with a greater understanding of the writing required for their college applications, and a structure for moving forward over the summer.

About the WASH: The Waghorne Academic Study Hub (WASH) is a tutoring center open to all students. It is home to Math Help, the Writing Center, and to a peer tutoring program in a variety of subjects. It is open Monday to Thursday, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

***Leave requests for any boarding seniors who would like to spend the night off campus after prom are also due Friday, May 17. A parent/guardian/host will need to pick you up following the dance. No more than four guests are allowed at a day student home.

Course Description: Senior year is stressful. Help set your child up for success by giving them a head start on the college application process. This college essay class is a one-week, half-day course open to rising seniors, and it is capped at twelve students to ensure more personalized instruction. It is taught by a longstanding George School English Department faculty member with extensive experience teaching 11th and 12th graders how to develop successful college essays. The goal of the session is to finish with a solid college essay draft though the process and progress will be distinct to the individual.

The George School Summer Academy offers summer programming designed to help students explore new subjects, interests, and ideas, and build critical skills for the upcoming school year. Small class sizes support individualized instruction.

We recommend that you bookmark this page as your back-to-school planning hub to get ready for the upcoming school year. This page will be updated periodically as more details become available. Review the important dates below to make your travel plans early.

Please note: George School requires that all students submit proof of health insurance and complete a physical examination conducted between March 1 and August 1, 2024. Students who do not have completed medical forms will not be permitted to engage in any school activities on campus.

The week will wrap up with George School Westtown Day on Friday. The day will be packed with endless Cougar cheers and events. Athletic competitions begin at 4:00 p.m. Join us for a community BBQ dinner from 5:00-7:30 p.m. under a tent between Walton Center and the Meetinghouse. Register here.

As tradition dictates you must be wearing white on top and have started your GS career in your 9th grade year. Please be there promptly at 11:40 a.m., dropping your backpacks on the opposite side of the street as you arrive. The photo will take about 10 minutes.

Day students who park their cars on campus during the school day must complete the Vehicle Registration Form and send it to par...@georgeschool.org. Both the student and their parent/guardian must sign the form. Students will receive an email when their decal is ready for pickup.

Boarders return on Monday, March 25, and classes resume on Tuesday, March 26. International students who are flying back to campus from out of the country may return on March 24 if needed.

Pickups at Newark Liberty Airport and JFK Airport will be scheduled based on demand. While we can always schedule a pickup through our partner Sterling Limousine, we cannot offer shuttle rates unless we have four or more passengers on a given trip.

All families receiving financial aid are required to reapply each year. The Financial Aid Office sent all returning families who are currently receiving financial aid a detailed email about the process. Please complete your financial aid application by the January 15 deadline.

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