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s c h o o lGreenhill
G Middle & Upper Schools
We seek excellence in everything we do. We’re that rare school that fully commits its resources and talents to a balanced
program in academics, arts and athletics—ensuring excellence in all three areas.
As an inclusive community since its founding, Greenhill celebrates diversity in
all its forms.
If excellence and diversity are as important to you
as they are to us, Greenhill will feel like home.”
SCOTT GRIGGS , HEAD OF SCHOOL
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The correct answer is not F, even though we love our peacocks! We just don’t think
peacocks alone can justify a decision as important as where you will spend the years
from fifth through twelfth grade developing your intellect, discovering your talents,
pursuing your passions, making lifelong friends, and preparing for college.
Please read on to find out why answers A–E are all
absolutely correct.
A Because, like the real world, Greenhill is coed.
B Because our rigorous, nationally recognized program
prepares students for success in college, career and life.
C Because we appreciate and cultivate what’s unique and
singular in every student.
D Because students really mean it when they say that Greenhill
feels like a family.
E Because Greenhill values diversity in every sense of the word.
F Because peacocks roam the campus at will and are part of the
Greenhill family, too.
Why Greenhill?
Love Learning
LAURA ROSS, HEAD OF UPPER SCHOOL
“THE MOST IMPORTANT ASPECT OF THE SCHOOL IS THE QUALITY OF STUDENT-FACULTY INTERACTION.”
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Education for the real world
People come in different sizes, shapes, and colors.
Some people love poetry, some know they are
meant to be artists, and some are born athletes.
Some students dream in numbers, and others are
constantly coming up with new inventions or finding
themselves setting their innermost thoughts to
melodies. And some students don’t yet know what
their intellectual or artistic or athletic passions are,
but they are eager to find out. That’s the real world—
people with a vast assortment of backgrounds,
interests, and talents, female and male.
And that’s Greenhill School—diverse, collaborative,
dynamic, and full of new and challenging ideas.
ACADEMICS
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No cookie cuttersGreenhill students are aware of the schoolwide
respect and appreciation for their individual interests,
personalities, abilities, and goals. Classes and advi-
sory groups are small, and schedules are structured
so that there is ample time for teachers to really get
to know each student. That feeling of being known
and understood is the safe home base that empow-
ers students to challenge themselves and to reach for
new intellectual and creative experiences.
“Greenhill makes me think of the word ‘indi-
vidual.’ The school lets each child thrive in his or her
own way—they’re not producing cookie cutter kids,”
reflects a Greenhill parent.
A high school senior describes it this way: “It’s
a great environment for me to experiment with dif-
ferent things, to try out arts and science, to figure out
what I’m interested in. I really appreciate the indi-
vidual freedom that Greenhill offers students. We’re
always encouraged to express ourselves and develop
our own identities.”
Cultivating a lively sense of curiosity is the first order of business in
Middle School. A classic liberal arts foundation facilitates the development of solid
analytical, critical thinking and writing skills. As students progress through Upper
School, teachers encourage them to build on what they’ve learned—to explore new
subject areas, take creative risks, and discover who they want to be.
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I think my students would describe me as the nutty book lady. I’m so passionate about reading it’s not even funny. Sixth graders are their own unique breed—there’s a give and take—I can joke with them, they can joke with me. They’re beginning to be independent, although there are days when they still really need me.
I enjoy the kids that read a lot because I love talking with them about books, but it’s those other kids—the ‘reluctant read-ers’—that I always have in my sights. If I take the time to find out what that reluctant reader is interested in and offer a book that’s at the appropriate level, I’m almost guaranteed to hear, ‘Hey, maybe reading isn’t so bad. It’s actually okay.’
I can’t tell you how it warms my heart when I get an email from a parent or when I hear from a student two years later who says, ‘I’ve been reading ever since you got me hooked.’”
Book loveMONICA BULLOCK, 6TH GRADE ENGLISH TEACHER, TEAM LEADER
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CLASSMATES AROUND THE WORLDAs a member of Global Online Academy, students have the opportunity to take classes like Arabic or Applying Philosophy to Modern Global Issues with teachers and students from around the world, building an international perspective while learning new subjects.
Student reflections on the Washington trip are incredibly powerful. Observing legislative operations provides a window to the past and a view of the future that gives life to the entire government process.”
SUSAN PALMER, HEAD OF MIDDLE SCHOOLS
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Making ChoicesThe curriculum in Middle School offers unique
course offerings that build a base of skills for Upper
School study. For example, in fifth grade, each
student takes a language carousel of Spanish, Latin
and Chinese, giving them a foundation for language
learning. Then students select one of those languages
for deeper study in their remaining Middle School
years. Students also learn problem-solving and
engineering skills in an interdisciplinary course
called Exploratory Design and in electives like
Robotics.
In the Upper School, the range of choices
expands tremendously. The breadth and depth of
courses—including a full complement of Advanced
Placement offerings—looks more like a catalog for a
college than a high school.
“In Middle School, I thought it was crazy how
much variety and choice we had with electives.
In Upper School there are even more—so many
classes that sound really interesting.” Here are a few
examples of electives offered each year:
• Literature and History of the Southwest from
Conquistadors to Cowboys
• 2D Animation and Computer Game Design
• Sports and Society
• Más Cine: Cinema of Mexico, Argentina and
Spain
• Biotechnology
• Understanding 9/11
Endless PossibilitiesThe vast number of elective offerings, combined with
a robust Upper School tutorial program which allows
for independent study with faculty, means the num-
ber of subjects available to a student is endless. Past
tutorials have included learning to translate ancient
Greek, understanding the fundamentals of micro-
economics, and an analysis of Tudor England. If a
student has the desire, and a faculty member willing
to support their work, then anything is possible.
As seniors, students also have an opportunity to
apply for a yearlong in-depth study in the Capstone
Program. Capstones span all subjects and in recent
years have included a critique of programming in the
Collin County Teen Court System, the study of avian
heart development in prenatal, neonatal and adult
ducks, and an immersion in Edgar Allan Poe.
Beyond the Classroom WallsGreenhill’s academic philosophy embraces experien-
tial learning both inside and outside of the classroom.
In eighth grade, all students visit Washington, D.C. as
a culminating academic experience that bridges their
study of American History with their study of global
cultures. In Upper School, students partner with
Dallas-area nonprofits in Service Learning Classes,
conduct research at laboratories at UT Dallas and UT
Southwestern, or intern at local area businesses dur-
ing short-term Senior Projects.
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Languages and lunch
JAVY, 5TH GRADE, CAME TO GREENHILL IN 5TH
I like the Greenhill campus, how you have to walk outdoors a lot. It feels very welcoming here. All the teachers and the students include you, there’s no excluding anyone in activi-ties. I remember on the first day of school, everyone came together and talked to each other. I felt like I fit in right away.
Chinese is my favorite class right now. I love all of the languages because I feel like I do well in them and can speak clearly in them. All of my teachers at Greenhill make our classes fun—it’s such a great place and I love being here.
I also love the cafeteria! My favorite foods are fish and chocolate chip cheesecake.”
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My favorite thing about Greenhill is the teachers. They really care about us as individuals and they want us to do well. They meet with each of us one-on-one to ensure that we know the material and to help us. They have an approach that I really like.
This year, I play field hockey in the fall, swim in the winter, and play tennis in the spring. Last year was my first year to play sports competitively. I really like the girls on the field hockey team. They weren’t my close friends when I joined the team, but they were people I wanted to get to know. I think that be-ing on a team has made us closer.
My favorite subject is Spanish. I feel like I am accomplishing something learning a new language. There are so many opportunities for me to use the language outside of school. Plus, my sis-ter, who also went to Greenhill, studied abroad in Barcelona during college and I really want to go abroad as well.
I am in orchestra and choir. We usually take different electives every trimester because they encourage us to try new things. But I wanted to take two yearlong courses, because I like playing the violin, and I also really like to sing. I talked to the Assistant Head of Middle School and told him that I wanted to take both in order to see which one I wanted to focus on later in my Greenhill career. On the last day of school last year, he told me that I was going to be able to do both!”
“Learning, playing, speaking, singing
LILY, 8TH GRADE, CAME TO GREENHILL IN PRE-K, FAVORITE SUBJECT: SPANISH
A wonderful camaraderieOur intensive advisory program is one of Greenhill’s
keys to develop an individual, customized educa-
tional approach for each child. In Middle School,
students meet regularly in groups with their faculty
advisor. Each meeting has a different focus, including
practicing organizational skills (critical for Middle
Schoolers), character education, and community
building. There is also one-on-one time for discus-
sion of social, academic, or personal issues. The
resulting strong bonds between students and faculty
are a hallmark of Middle School life.
In Upper School, the emphasis in advisory
meetings shifts to shaping each student’s course of
study and activities with an eye toward ensuring both
a balanced, inspiring experience and an appropri-
ate, substantive transcript. And advisors make sure
to leave time for discussing social issues or giving
advice on how to make good decisions.
“It’s a wonderful camaraderie. We treat them as
adults to the extent they let us and they treat us as
friends to the extent that’s appropriate,” says Barbara
Currier, Upper School math teacher.
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Student supportThe advisor serves as the advocate for each student
and is their first line of support. Advisors monitor
academic progress and social and emotional well-
being, at times referring students to Student Support
Services for additional help if needed.
Student Support Services consists of two teams
—Learning Assistance and Guidance Counselors—
working together to ensure that students thrive. The
Learning Assistance team recognizes that students
learn in different ways and need help at different
times. Collaborating with parents, teachers, and
students, the team ensures that each student’s
individual learning needs are addressed. These
relationships help to build confidence in students
who may be struggling.
Guidance Counselors help students to navigate
the developmental changes that occur throughout
a student’s academic career. They offer short-term
counseling and connect families to expert resources
through the Dallas area. They also offer wellness
programming, giving students healthy strategies for
navigating friendships, managing stress, and taking
care of themselves. “Greenhill does an incredible
job of figuring out ways to help students who may
need social or emotional support,” says Upper School
Counselor Priya Singhvi.
“GREENHILL CHALLENGES AND PUSHES YOU. BUT YOU KNOW THAT EVERYONE AT THE SCHOOL—FROM THE TEACHERS TO THE COUNSELORS TO THE DEAN OF STUDENTS—BELIEVES IN YOU. THEY HELP YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY.” (JUNIOR)
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When I was a student, I was better at history and English than math until my senior year of high school. Then I had a wonderful teacher who turned me around in terms of math. I’ve modeled much of my career on my experience in her classroom that year.
I use any number of ways to engage the kids, and get them to engage back. I can analogize anything to food (we talk about infinite cake), make corny jokes, and invent or appropriate characters with crazy names for all my problems, like Amanda B. Reckonwith and Lawson D. Woods (I listen to way too much Car Talk!). The truly gratifying moments are when you’re working together on a hard concept and you see a revelation ripple through the classroom.
I’ve always felt I was born to do this—I can’t think of doing anything else that would be as much fun.”
Born to teach
MICHAEL LEGACY, MATH DEPARTMENT CHAIR
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“GREENHILL HAS A REPUTATION AS AN ACADEMICALLY CHALLENGING SCHOOL—EVERYBODY KNOWS THAT IN DALLAS AND IN OTHER PARTS OF THE COUNTRY. I KNOW THAT IF I CAN SUCCEED HERE, I CAN DO ANYTHING. AND I’VE HEARD FROM ALUMS THAT GREENHILL REALLY PREPARES STUDENTS FOR COLLEGE, WHETHER IT’S A LARGE UNIVERSITY OR AN IVY LEAGUE SCHOOL.” (SENIOR)
MULTIPLE CHOICEThe design of our Upper School curriculum, combined with our flexible trimester schedule, allows students to try a broad range of new (and some unusual) subjects, crafting a highly individualized academic path throughout their four years.
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Fill your plate and come back for seconds (and thirds)“Students want to try everything, and we can accom-
modate that because of our flexible schedules,” said
Michael Orman, Director of Technical Theater, refer-
ring to Greenhill’s award-winning fine arts programs.
With dozens of course offerings in the visual and
performing arts, students can dip their toes into a
broad range of creative experiences or dive deeply
into the intensive study of one or two disciplines.
Middle School students begin with a general
introduction to the history and practice of the fine arts.
By seventh grade, they are prepared to choose from a
range of courses that allows them to experiment with
their individual interests—from visual arts to debate
to drama to music performance.
A SAMPLING OFOUR REPERTOIRE OF FINE ARTSDrawingPrintmakingPaintingCeramicsSculptureGlassworkingAnimation and ModelingDigital ImagingPhotographyPolicy DebateVideo ProductionDramaTechnical TheaterTheater ProductionLincoln-Douglas DebateChoral SingingConcert BandChamber OrchestraMusic TheoryDanceChoreography
ARTS
COOPER , JUNIOR, ACTOR, SINGER, COMEDIAN, BASKETBALL PLAYER
“Try something!As Greenhill students, we are given so many opportunities to try new things and see what we like. In eighth grade, I participated in the Shakespeare competition as a part of Renaissance Day and I received ‘best actor.’ It really boosted my self-esteem, so I tried out for Improv and the fall play.
At first, I didn’t realize what a big deal making the Improv troupe was, but then I realized that they only took four new members. We practice in the morning before school and do shows at lunch and off-campus—we have an incredibly tight bond, even tighter than the bond I have with the basketball team. Being goofy and making other people laugh is a great outlet for me and helps me manage some of the stress that comes with being at a challenging school like Greenhill.
Being at Greenhill is a lot like a college experience. There are so many opportunities here to explore what you love, from academic electives like African American history to the arts to sports. Maybe you try something and don’t like it, but then you move on to the next thing. There are so many ways for you to find success or find passion.”
THE MARSHALL FAMILY PERFORMING ARTS CENTERThis new facility, which includes a 600-seat proscenium theater, 150-seat studio theater, dance and choral hall, and video production room, is currently under construction with plans to open in the fall of 2015.
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It’s hard to believe that our students routinely have films accepted at prestigious film festivals, like South by Southwest. The courses I teach now—digital art and filmmaking classes—didn’t exist when I started here in 1998. I was that frus-trated guy that was making my own films on 16mm, 8mm, and occasionally 35mm film, and I knew this computer world was right around the corner. I asked for permis-sion to start a film class, and I was given one trimester to try. That was 15 years ago.
That’s how all my classes came about. I think that’s part of what makes Green-hill an amazing school. Teachers can build and develop classes every year. Seeing our colleagues taking the initiative and being so creative pushes us to do more.
Advanced Video Production is probably my favorite class to teach. It’s magical. The issues we talk about in this class are the same issues they’ll be thinking about always as artists. It’s about telling a story and pacing and how much time you should spend dealing with actors or thinking about camera movements. The great thing about filmmaking is that it’s a conglomeration of all different kinds of arts and media. It’s unbelievably exciting because there are so many facets.”
African masks completed by 6th graders
Video magic
CORBIN DOYLE , VIDEO PRODUCTION AND DIGITAL ART TEACHER
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Creative highways and bywaysOnce students reach Upper School, their options ex-
pand again. The specific passions of our arts faculty—
all dedicated professional artists—result in some
unusual opportunities for learning and creating.
Greenhill, for example, is one of only three high
schools in the nation that teaches the historical art of
making ambrotype and tintype photographs (think
of antique Civil War photos). Frank Lopez, Middle
School and Upper School photography instructor, be-
lieves that this process “engages students’ perception
of their place in history and how their portraits may
one day become a part of a dialogue for future genera-
tions.” The resulting photographs are stunning and
dramatic, and they win prestigious awards each year.
Our arts teachers are eager to work one-on-one
to guide any student down a unique creative byway,
via an independent study, an advanced tutorial, or an
honors project, in the unlikely event that one of our
courses does not address a particular interest.
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Award-winning student photography: Figure of Girl (left) and Neighbors (right)
Coming together as a team and as a community
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“When I started at Greenhill in preschool, I dreamed about being on the football team. I really looked up to the football players. Then, as a freshman, when I received my jersey for the first time, I felt such a sense of honor and pride at being on the team. I learn so much from football. There is an incredible sense of teamwork and commitment, starting with the summer practices and going throughout the entire season.
I also love playing on Friday nights. So many people come out to the games, parents and students from Upper, Middle and Lower School. It’s a great feeling to know that you are part of the reason that our community is coming together.
In the winter and spring I play soccer and baseball. I feel lucky being able to play three sports. Being on a team helps you learn about dedication and hard work. It also forces you to manage your time. My classes require me to know more than basic facts—you have to know why things happen, and be able to explain them. In order to do that well, I have to do my homework and prepare for class dis-cussions, fitting it all in around practices and games. I know that I am learning skills that I will use even after I leave Greenhill.”
BRENT, SENIOR, VARSITY FOOTBALL CAPTAIN, SOCCER, BASEBALL,HONOR COUNCIL PRESIDENT
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VARSITY AND JV SPORTSBaseballBasketballCheerleadingCross countryField hockeyFootballGolfLacrosseSoccerSoftballSwimmingTennisTrack & fieldVolleyball
MIDDLE SCHOOL SPORTSBaseballBasketballCross countryField hockeyFootballLacrosseSoccerSoftballSwimmingTennisTrack & fieldVolleyball
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“MY FAVORITE GREENHILL MEMORY
WILL BE THE FEELING OF BEING ON A
TEAM, WHETHER IT’S BASKETBALL OR
LACROSSE, KNOWING THAT I AM NOT ONLY
TRYING TO PLAY WELL FOR MYSELF, BUT FOR
OTHERS AND THE SUCCESS OF THE TEAM.
MY CLOSEST FRIENDS ARE MY TEAMMATES.”
(JUNIOR)
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At Greenhill, we help every student find a way to enjoy
the pursuit of fitness and wellness. For those who
thrive on competitive sports, we have 23 varsity pro-
grams and a total of 70 teams in grades seven through
twelve.
“Our Middle School physical education program
begins with a broad introduction to athletics,” says
Toni Opplinger, Assistant Head of Athletics and Physi-
cal Education. Courses cover a wide range of team and
individual sports, including all the customary school
sports as well as swimming and tumbling. Students
learn the rules and conventions of each sport in addi-
tion to the principles of fitness and wellness.
Join the competition… or stretch your muscles in other waysIn seventh and eighth grade, students continue their
physical education by either joining one of Greenhill’s
competitive athletic teams or taking a PE class. In
Upper School, competitive sports practices are held
4:00–6:00 pm each afternoon. Upper School students
may also choose from a range of PE courses including
Ultimate Frisbee, dance, yoga or a total body fitness
program. Our high performance center, equipped
with free weights, machines, elliptical trainers,
treadmills and bikes, is staffed early until late—giving
ample time for year-round training.
We have an impressive competitive sports record
at Greenhill. In fact, our teams have captured more
conference championships than any other coed
Southwest Preparatory Conference member over the
last decade—and we train and practice hard to main-
tain or better our performance every year. Even more
important, we want to foster lifelong habits of fitness
and wellness in every single student.
“Success in athletics is like success in academics or the arts—
it requires commitment, focus and relentless effort,” says Head of Athletics and
Physical Education Chad Wabrek.
ATHLETICS
ALEX, 11TH GRADE, LOVES VOLLEYBALL, SOCCER, AND BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY
Friends and fans
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Playing volleyball is an important aspect of Greenhill life for me because my teammates are some of my closest friends. Through guided high-performance workouts and preseason two-a-days, you spend a lot of time with your teammates during the summer. In order for a team to succeed, everyone has to be comfortable around each other and trust each other. Playing a sport I love with people I love makes representing Greenhill on the court much more enjoyable.
Getting to the finals of SPC in volleyball last year was my most memorable experience at Greenhill so far. Throughout the tournament we were shown unreal support from our fans… it was an honor to know that Greenhill has the best fans in SPC.”
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In order to support our competitive sports teams, we have a targeted, sports-specific, high performance training program. Our two full-time directors of our high performance training program work with each student, creating workouts that strengthen the muscles needed to perform well in a given sport.
This customized approach helps our students maximize their own performances, and by training together as a team, they form bonds that enhance team-work during competition. They receive a college-level athletic ex-perience, combined with a high-level academic program, both of which require relentless effort. It’s the best of both worlds.”
CHAD WABREK , HEAD OF ATHLETICS AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
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“SPORTS ARE REALLY IMPORTANT HERE. BUT STUDENTS WHO ARE GREAT ATHLETES ARE ALSO GREAT ARTISTS AND STUDENTS. IT’S BALANCED.” (JUNIOR)
Celebrate differences
“THERE ARE LOTS OF DISCUSSIONS ABOUT CHARACTER AND HONOR HERE. THERE’S ALWAYS DIALOGUE ABOUT WHAT WE VALUE AND WHO WE WANT TO BE AS WE’RE GROWING UP.” (SENIOR)
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Honor. Respect. Compassion.These core values are central to Greenhill; they aren’t just empty words. They define the way we treat each other, both in our school community and beyond. They’re what makes Greenhill … Greenhill.
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That sense of community is the result of many
Greenhill traditions, programs, and opportunities
to connect with other students and faculty. For new
Upper School students, it all begins in May with a
cookout for all rising ninth-grade students—current
eighth-graders and those new to Greenhill. New
families are also paired with a “buddy” family. The
summer cookout comes next, just before school
starts in the fall, when current students volunteer
as “buddies.” It’s an avenue into the community—
buddies show the new students the ropes and
introduce them to their friends. That first day of
school is so much easier with a few friendly, familiar
faces in the halls and classrooms.
Lead, publish, explore, laugh
There’s an extracurricular activity or club for almost
every student interest—and if students come up with
an idea for a club that no one has thought of before,
they are encouraged to enlist a faculty sponsor and
start a new one. Time for these activities is built right
into the daily schedule, ensuring that every student
can participate. Clubs and extracurriculars range
from educational to entertaining, from serious to just
for fun. They’re another great way to find friends and
a comfortable niche in the Greenhill community.
It’s impossible not to notice. The Greenhill campus is a welcoming
environment that feels like home. One senior describes it this way: “Greenhill is a
really special community. There is such a feeling of togetherness, even across grade
levels. It almost feels like everyone is my brother or sister—like an extended family.”
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Having switched schools before, I was not nervous to come to Greenhill as a sophomore. I was excited because Greenhill has a different feeling than other schools, either public or private.
Making friends wasn’t difficult. We are all part of a family here. The students are so accepting and there is such a diversity of thought. People won’t ostracize you for your beliefs, and that is important for high school students, especially in a place with so many unique backgrounds. Everyone is so open. I felt welcome immediately.
The teachers are also incredible. They show a level of consideration toward students that I haven’t experi-enced other places. They listen to what you want to do, to your dreams, and they help you figure out how to make it happen.”
Making dreams come true
WT , JUNIOR, FILMMAKER, SWIMMER, WRITER
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A SAMPLING OF CLUBS AND LEADERSHIP ORGANIZATIONSAmateur Musicians PerformingBusiness ClubCharacter Council (Middle School)Diversity ClubEcology ClubFirst Lego League, Math Competition ClubHonor Council (Upper School)ImprovLanguage ClubsPeer Assistance and LeadershipPolitical Action ClubQuiz BowlStudent CouncilTrue Colors (Gay/Straight Alliance)
Not just smart. Heart smart.One of the most significant changes we’ve made over the last few years is to move from strictly community service to service learning—integrating service experiences into classroom learn-ing. If you clean up a creek, that’s service. But if you figure out why the creek is dirty and where it’s flowing to and where that trash is going and what’s it doing to the water, that’s service learning.
When alumni come to visit they always want to tell me where they are volunteering or what nonprofit board they are on. They are engaged in all kinds of community service and they attribute it directly to their Greenhill experience. I believe that teaching children to volunteer is no different from teaching them to read and write—it’s a life skill that will be with them always.
I want our kids to be heart smart—not just smart. It’s such a privilege for them to be students here. We teach them how important it is to give back.”
SALLY ROSENBERG , DIRECTOR OF SERVICE LEARNING AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
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HEART OF THE HILLGreenhill sets aside time every month for groups of students of all ages to do activities together (we call them Heart of the Hill Legacy Groups, and they feel like families of brothers and sisters). The older students like mentoring girls and boys from younger grades, and the Lower School children are thrilled to have the chance to spend time with big kids.
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From the inside outThe boundaries of the Greenhill community extend
far beyond the campus perimeter. Our award-
winning community service program offers dozens
of service opportunities for our Middle and Upper
School students. From local food banks to tutoring
inner-city children to assisting in animal shelters
to mentoring refugees—these are experiences that
bring students the realization that they truly can
make a difference. By the time they graduate, they’ve
developed valuable service skills and a habit of offer-
ing their time and effort to the greater community.
WHO’S HELPING WHOM? “This year we collected cans for North Dallas Shared Ministries and we came up with a creative idea to have a bake sale, but instead of paying with money, you pay with cans. We got so many cans and we were really happy. I feel like my purpose is to get everyone to participate in these projects and to help people. It’s exciting to know that you make a difference in someone else’s life.” MEGAN, 7TH GRADE
College: Map your own directionThe process of selecting and applying to college is
different for every individual, and Greenhill’s college
counseling program is structured to offer many differ-
ent kinds of guidance to students as they navigate their
way. There are large forum meetings for families to get
answers to general questions and small group classes
for students to learn the ins and outs of the search and
application process. As juniors, students begin meet-
ing one-on-one with their college counselors to map
out customized plans for research, college visits, and
preparing applications—and most important, to have
the chance to talk, unwind, and keep a sense of humor
about the process.
“I love my college counselor—she helps me
through everything. The college counselors here are
with you every step of the way to make sure you find
the place where you’re going to fit in best,” says a
senior in the midst of the college application process.
College admission deans and representatives
visit the campus throughout the year to present infor-
mation and recruit—they know that Greenhill students
are among the most talented and best prepared in
the country. At the same time, our three full-time
college counselors and other senior administrators
make nearly 50 college visits each year, so that their
knowledge and advice are always up to date and their
relationships with college admission offices are cur-
rent and strong.
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I wanted to try a lot of things and challenge myself in lots of different areas, and I’ve had the opportunity to do that. My freshman year, I performed in the fall drama and I loved it, but then I decided that I wanted to try cheerleading for a few years. I was even part of the Junior Classical League, competing in Latin competitions, like performing dramatic interpretations of Latin poetry.
Eventually, I focused on visual arts, taking classes in painting, drawing and photography. Mr. Lopez’s tintype photography uses historical methods that link art and history in a unique way.
Ideally, I’d love to be a curator, so at Yale I’m planning on majoring in art history with a double major in studio art. I know that Greenhill has prepared me to succeed.”
Ready for the next step
SOPHIA , CLASS OF 2014, ATTENDING YALE UNIVERSITY
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COLLEGES SELECTED BY RECENT GREENHILL GRADSBrown UniversityCarnegie Mellon UniversityColumbia UniversityCornell UniversityDartmouth CollegeDuke UniversityGeorge Washington UniversityGeorgetown UniversityHarvard UniversityIndiana UniversityUniversity of MichiganNew York UniversityNorthwestern UniversityOberlin CollegeUniversity of PennsylvaniaPrinceton UniversityRice UniversityUniversity of Southern CaliforniaSouthern Methodist UniversityStanford UniversityTexas A&M UniversityUniversity of Texas, AustinTulane UniversityWashington University in St. LouisYale University
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Experience the difference.
“I WAS SURPRISED AT THE FRIENDLINESS
OF EVERYONE. I THOUGHT IT WOULD
BE HARD TO MAKE FRIENDS. BUT THERE
WERE 30 PEOPLE WHO WERE NEW IN MY
GRADE SO IT TURNED OUT TO BE EASY.”
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Come visit and experience that special welcoming environment at Greenhill. Spend a day with a student in your grade. Look in on some classes, sports, and extracurriculars. Join us for lunch and check out our peacocks. We’re pretty sure you’ll want to come back—as soon as possible!
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Call us! Admission Office972.628.5910admission@greenhill.orgwww.greenhill.org
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Green hill School4141 Spring Valley Road Addison TX 75001 972.628.5400 www.greenhill.org
It is the policy of Greenhill School to administer its educational programs, including admission and financial aid, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, or disability.
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