Upper School New Families

Welcome to Upper School

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Trevor Worcester
Head of Upper School 
worcestert@greenhill.org
(972) 628-5447

On behalf of the faculty and administration, greetings and welcome to our new Upper School families! I am excited to meet each of you, our newest members of the community, over the next several weeks.

In fact, please save the date of Saturday, May 10, when we welcome all our new Upper School families to our New Family Placement Testing Day, where you get more detailed information about scheduling and meet members of your mentor family groups!

As you have seen throughout the admissions process, the Upper School provides a diverse set of offerings for every student to explore, discover their passions, and then dive further into those areas of interest. Whether you are excited to perform on the main stage in Rose Hall, to access state-of-the-art opportunities in the STEM + Innovation Center, or to take advantage of the new Athletic Performance Center now under construction, there is something for every member of this community!

It’s an exciting time to be at Greenhill, and we are so happy you have chosen to join this wonderful community. Welcome and see you soon!

Preparing for the School Year

Health Information

Please help us provide the best care possible for your students by submitting your health information on time. Read below for important information and due dates.

Note: All your health tasks need to be completed or uploaded to MyGreenhill.

  • DUE MAY 1:
    • Complete the Health Conditions and Allergies form in the MyGreenhill portal.
    • Upload Immunizations Document into in the MyGreenhill portal. 
  • DUE JUNE 1:
MyGreenhill Portal Tasks

Please make sure to enter your child's Emergency Contact Inforamtion in their MyGreenhill profile on the Contact Card. This is due by Thursday, May 1.

One of the best ways to enhance safety and security is by knowing each other – the students, families, and employees – who comprise our community. To help facilitate greater connections between each member of the community, we ask that parents and guardians upload a photo into their MyGreenhill portal by Thursday, May 1.

Complete the Grandparent/Special Friend Information Form in the MyGreenhill portal.

Cheer Tryouts: Week of April 14-17

If your student is interested in trying out for the JV or Varsity Cheer team, they need to fill out this information form and attend these important sessions in Cox Gym in the Phillips Family Athletic Center:

  • Monday, April 14 @ 4:30 – 6:00 pm: Routine
  • Tuesday, April 15 @ 4:00 – 5:30 pm: Routine
  • Thursday, April 17, starting @ 4:30 pm: Tryouts 

 Click here for a campus map.

May Practices for Fall Sports

Upper School student-athletes who are interested in participating in a fall sport are highly encouraged to attend the May practices listed below. Practices will be held at the Shirley Family Track & Field (football), Phillips Family Gymnasium (volleyball), and the turf field (field hockey). Cross country will meet at the Tom Perryman Alumni Center (TPAC) steps.

  • Monday, May 12: Practice #1, 4:15 – 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday, May 13: Practice #2, 4:15 – 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday, May 14: Practice #3, 4:15 – 6:00 pm
  • Thursday, May 15: Practice #4, 4:15 – 6:00 pm
  • Friday, May 16: Practice #5, 4:15 – 6:00 pm

 Click here for a campus map.

Upcoming Events
  • Saturday, May 10 @ 8:30 am – 1:30 pm: Upper School New Family Placement Testing and Orientation. Please note: There will be parent/guardian programming throughout the morning, so you are encouraged to attend even if your child can not. If your child has a conflict, please email Alma Saldana, Upper School Office Coordinator.
  • June – July: New Family Events throughout the Summer hosted by Greenhill School and the Parents’ Association
  • Thursday, August 14: New Families Dinner and Celebration
  • Tuesday, August 19: Upper School New Student and Family Orientation
  • Thursday, August 21: First Day of Classes
Resources
Technology

At Greenhill, we have a 1:1 device program for students in prekindergarten through twelfth grade. Fifth through twelfth grades are issued a laptop to use throughout the school year. Students are expected to use their Greenhill-issued device for all their Greenhill work. Because we want to ensure the devices our students use support learning in the classroom, the cost of classroom technology is incorporated into tuition.

 

The Greenhill Experience

Founded in 1950, Greenhill School is the leading independent, coeducational day school in the greater Dallas area, serving 1,404 students in grades prekindergarten through 12. We embrace complexity, act with integrity, respect the power of difference, and excel in new ways.
 

The Greenhill Experience

Founded in 1950, Greenhill School is the leading independent, coeducational day school in the greater Dallas area, serving 1,404 students in grades prekindergarten through 12. We embrace complexity, act with integrity, respect the power of difference, and excel in new ways.