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.

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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

G Reach your potential.

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

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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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