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Welcome to Her World: Exploring Ashley Hall’s Humanities Programs
An evening designed to educate parents about Ashley Hall’s humanities curriculum spiral and the teaching philosophy used at Ashley Hall to deepen critical thinking, foster language appreciation, and enhance cultural perspective.
Event Schedule:
Check in (Smith Street Gate) | 5:40pm-6:00pm
Welcome and Evening Overview (Dining Commons) | 6:00pm-6:25pm
Welcome, Carolyn Newton, History Department Chair
The Ashley Hall Learning Spiral, Dr. Nick Bozanic, Assistant to the Head for Academic Affairs
The Student Experience, Natalie Smith, class of 2018
Early Education Center (EEC) and Lower School, (Pardue Hall) | 6:30pm–7:55pm
EEC Director, Dana Van Hook, and Lower School Director, Polly Rainey, introduce the manner in which literacy, language, and social studies are explored and studied in their respective divisions. After the overview, guests will have the opportunity to visit student- led stations showcasing projects, experiences, and techniques.
Upper School: Grades 7 through 12 featuring the History, English, Modern Languages, and Classics Departments, (Jenkins Hall)
Session I | 6:30pm–6:55pm
- Classics Department Panel Discussion (Jenkins Hall, Hoshall Room, 3rd floor)
- Modern Languages Department Presentation and Discussion (Jenkins Hall, Room 300)
Session II | 7:00pm–7:25pm
- History and English Departments: Grades 8 through 9, Harkness Discussion (Rivers Library, 2nd floor Conference Room)
- History and English Departments: Grades 10 through 12, Harkness Discussion (Jenkins Hall, Room 302)
Session III | 7:30pm-7:55pm
- Classics Department Panel Discussion (Hoshall Room, Jenkins Hall, 3rd floor)
- Modern Languages Department Presentation and Discussion (Jenkins Hall, Room 300)
Departure | 7:55pm
Please be certain to leave your comment card in the baskets provided in Jenkins Hall or Pardue Hall. Thank you to all of the students, faculty, staff and parents who have contributed to make this a special evening of sharing and learning, and thank you to all of our guests for your interest in Ashley Hall.