9am-11:30am (students only) 

Students should be dropped off at the front entrance between 8:50am-9:00am. Please send your scholar with a water bottle and sack lunch, as they will be on campus for several hours.

11:30am-1pm Family Orientation (with parents!)

Parents and Guardians will need to return to the campus for the family orientation, which will begin promptly at 11:30am in the gymnasium. This will be a time for parents to ask questions, meet the 6th grade teachers, and help their student navigate textbook checkout and locker setup.

Monday, August 5th 

12pm: Orientation for NEW 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th Grade Families

The orientation will begin promptly at 12pm in the gymnasium. After the presentation from Headmaster Franco, students and their parents will have the opportunity to visit classrooms, locate their lockers and textbooks, and meet with various teachers and administration.

2:30pm: Orientation for Returning 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th Grade Families

The orientations will begin promptly at 2:30pm in the gymnasium. After the presentation from Headmaster Franco, students and their parents will have the opportunity to visit classrooms, locate their lockers and textbooks, and meet with various teachers and administration.

How will I find out who my child’s teachers are?

• After dropping off communal supplies, families will be directed to pick up their scholar’s schedule, on which you’ll find a list of courses, their room numbers, and, their teachers.
• Please Note: Orientation is meant to provide your family an introduction to the teacher and the classroom. There will be further opportunities throughout the year to meet with teachers about specific issues or concerns pertaining to your child.

What should we bring?

• • Please bring all school supplies with you to drop off in your child’s classroom. If your family pre-purchased an EduKit, it will be waiting for you at the school!
  • Please bring the first literature book listed on the Classics to Keep. If your family pre-purchased your literature books from Monkey & Dog Bookstore, they will be waiting for you at the school.
  • If you have not done so already, be sure to bring up-to-date shot records to drop off with the School Nurse.

Medication Drop Off

Orientation will provide Great Hearts Arlington parents the opportunity to bring in all prescribed/over-the-counter medications that your child will need for the upcoming school year. The appropriate Request for Medication Administration form below will need to be filled out when the medication is dropped off. This will also be the scheduled time to fill out and turn in all other medical forms and action plans.

REQUEST FOR MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION FORM (OVER THE COUNTER MEDICATION)

REQUEST FOR MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION FORM (PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION)

May I walk my student to class on the first day of school?

Our carline procedures make it unsafe for parents to get out and walk students into the school building. Allowing your child to hop out of the car in carline that morning and walk into his/her new school ready for a great day of learning is a gift, especially for children who may be inclined to suffer separation anxiety. We will have lots of teachers available outside and in our hallways to make sure our newest scholars are given a warm welcome and make it to the right place. Please do not park and walk your students in.

First Day of School FAQ

UPPER SCHOOL FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FAQ

24-25 Upper School Carline Map (Different from last year!)

For any questions about Upper School Orientation, please reach out to the Upper School Assistant Headmaster, Luke.Ayers@greatheartstxschools.org.