…grade, students are developing their reading, writing, math, and critical thinking skills through their class work. Their brains are constantly developing. As this happens, they’re already doing “test prep.” “Even if you’re a math whiz, it doesn’t do you any good to be doing test prep and sitting for tests in ninth grade,” Ellsworth said. “Some schools don’t even accept tests taken before 11th grade. Carnegie Mellon, for instance, frowns on the practice.” At Greenhills, students take the PSAT in 10th grade, then the school offers a free ACT practice test over the winter. After those tests, students meet with…
This year, new students, including all incoming 6th graders, are invited to set up their lockers during our New Student Student Orientation on August 28 from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Returning students can choose to drop their things off during normal school hours (Monday – Thursday, 9:00am – 3:00pm) before school starts, or on the first day of school. We’ve made these changes in order to broaden the timeframe students have to set up their lockers. Should families be unable to drop by our campus before the school year begins, students are welcome to bring their materials with them…
…(and include more references to general knowledge acquired in other disciplines) we really want to encourage them to bring the growth mindset to their work. Collaboration, dealing with mistakes, the ability to notice that an approach isn’t working: these are the hallmarks of students who believe that they can work their way into success at math. How much more empowering an idea than the thought that one is either born with the ability to “do math”—or not! For more information on research about how students learn math you can visit: http://joboaler.com/ https://chronicle.com/article/Carol-Dwecks-Attitude/65405/ http://www.ted.com/talks/angela_lee_duckworth_the_key_to_success_grit — By Ruth Miller, Math Department Chair…
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…speaking unit in Civics class and continued throughout the year as a collaborate real-world problem solving and service learning project. Over the course of a few months, students probed into their selected topics, blogging like real journalists on topics ranging from the Muslim Mosque debate, homelessness and poverty, bullying in schools, alternative energy, texting while driving, dolphin protection, etc. After conducting their thorough research, students were required to design an action project that would elicit others’ awareness about their chosen issue. Projects ranged from interactive websites to movies to service projects. “We did our SAP on childhood obesity because we…
Our community was shocked and saddened to learn of the death of long-time teacher and alum Stephen (Steve) Jones on May 6, just five months after his retirement from the school. Mr. Jones moved to Ann Arbor at the age of 4 when his father, The Rev. Gordon Jones became the rector of St. Andrews Church in Ann Arbor. He first crossed the threshold of Greenhills School in September 1971 as a hesitant eighth grader. He previously recalled that the school took some getting used to not only because the dress code required that he wear a coat and tie,…
This year, students and prospective students at Greenhills are continuing to lead the way in helping the Enrollment Management Association learn about its new method of assessing character traits like empathy, teamwork, and integrity. The EMA approached Greenhills last year about beta testing a new Character Skills Assessment, a tool that will help admission officers understand more about the unique contributions applicants might make to their school communities. The assessment is designed to measure values and character in action, and each is part of what independent schools are looking for in potential students. Greenhills is one of only 45 schools…
…unique contributions applicants might make to the Greenhills community. In past years, the SSATB has administered tests that measure academic aptitude, and schools across the country like ours use those tests as part of the application process. But there is much more to an application than simply academic achievement—or even academic potential. This new companion assessment, the CSA, hopes to gauge those values and character traits that we’re looking for in prospective Greenhills students. Participation is optional, of course, and in the next week all currently enrolled 6th through 10th graders will be invited to take the 30-minute assessment online…
This year, new students, including all incoming 6th graders, are invited to set up their lockers during our New Student Student Orientation on August 28 from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Returning students can choose to drop their things off during normal school hours (Monday – Thursday, 9:00am – 3:00pm) before school starts, or on the first day of school. We’ve made these changes in order to broaden the timeframe students have to set up their lockers. Should families be unable to drop by our campus before the school year begins, students are welcome to bring their materials with them…
…including the implementation of middle school skills clinics, an application for a national Quality Program Award, and increased coverage of Greenhills sports on social media, the Greenhills website, and live-streaming via the Gryphon Sports Live student broadcast team. “I’m very proud to be honored like this — it’s really the pinnacle of my career,” Seng said. “But I’m equally proud of what we’ve been able to do with our athletic program, and what we can do going forward. Thank you to our outstanding coaches and athletic staff, thank you to our really excellent and hard-working student athletes, and go Gryphons.”…
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The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, adjacent to the Kansas City Convention Center — where the AP Calculus Read is held — reminds every calculus student and teacher of Riemann Sums. For 14 of the past 17 years, I have spent a week during June living in an alternate reality: I grade AP Calculus tests. There were about 850 readers this year, including approximately 100 newbies (we call them “acorns”), table leaders, question and exam leaders, and one Chief Reader. Half of us come from secondary schools and half from colleges, community colleges and universities. We come to Kansas…
…who has been the leading force in this project and much more than just an advisor. She has been guiding us every single step of the way. This book would not begin to exist without her. We would like to thank all the artists and writers for contributing to our book. We could not be happier with the pieces you have decided to share with us. Lastly, The Evergreen isn’t going away. Look out for our printed edition being released this spring. Your Editors – Ridhi, Seyyal, Jenny Read the 2021 Evergreen embedded below, or download a PDF version here….
Ann Arbor.com just named recent graduate Katherine Ford its Young Citizen of the Year, an award which recognizes leadership and community service on the part of area high school students. Greenhills’ Braeleigh Apley ’12 was among the finalists. Read full story….
Greenhills boys’ tennis coach Eric Gajar has been named Ann Arbor.com’s Coach of the Year. This fall Gajar led the Gryphon netters to their third consecutive Division 4 state title. Under Gajar’s tutelage, Greenhills has won or shared the state championship six of the past nine seasons and finished runner up twice in that span. In addition, senior John Adams was named to the All-Washtenaw County Boys Tennis Team, while junior Thane Feldeisen, sophomore Mithun Saha and senior doubles partners David Goldfarb and Shamik Ganguly were named to Class B-C-D First Team. Seniors A.J. Gay and Ben Froelich received Honorable…
