2021-2022 Ashley Hall Orientation

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Ashley Hall is a jewel in the heart of downtown Charleston. But it’s not our historic buildings and oak-canopied grounds that make our campus so special. It’s our students. And our exceptional program and faculty. And the vibrant learning community that together they create. Ashley Hall is a community that challenges, celebrates and supports young women at every stage of their education. Explore this section to learn more about our mission, our history, and our vision for the girls of the 21st century and beyond.

Programs

An Ashley Hall education reflects a thoughtful and developmentally appropriate approach to the teaching and learning process. Our program is designed to meet the needs of the individual student, recognizing and honoring how she learns best. We call it a Learning Spiral— a continuum of concepts and interwoven, spiraling progression of academic mastery. Take a look and explore our spiral to learn more.

Admission

An Ashley Hall girl is her own person. She brings with her unique talents, needs, dreams and hopes. And just like our students, our admission process is also unique. We want to get to know every applicant to ensure Ashley Hall is the perfect fit. All the details are here.

Alumnae

The Ashley Hall Alumnae Association is one of the ongoing gifts of an Ashley Hall education. Our graduates become part of a network of dynamic women across the globe who are doing incredible things. We want to keep in touch, and this section of our website is your invitation to connect.

Ashley Hall Orientation Days, August 16 & 17, provides parents with all the information needed to begin their student’s school year smoothly, including introduction and training of our Learning Commons, the Ashley Hall online parent portal. We can’t wait to see everyone on campus!

Please find below schedule details as they relate to each division:

EARLY EDUCATION CENTER (EEC) ORIENTATION SCHEDULE

Friday, August 13 | Live Virtual Orientations
Virtual orientations provide EEC parents with all the information needed for students to begin the school year smoothly. Your child’s teacher will reach out to you with an appropriate link for the virtual orientation.

EEC Virtual Orientation Schedules:
– Pre-Primary 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
– Primary 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
– Pre-Kindergarten 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Tuesday, August 17 | EEC Classroom Visits
Parents and their children are invited to visit EEC classrooms and meet their teachers.

–Pre-Kindergarten/ Primary: 8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
–Pre-Primary: 9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.

For more back-to-school details, please access the Learning Commons, the Ashley Hall parent’s portal.

LOWER SCHOOL ORIENTATION SCHEDULE (Kindergarten-Grade 4)

In order to welcome families back on campus in a safe and manageable way, detailed Lower School information will be shared by video prior to Orientation Day. Please take time to view this video prior to coming to campus so that we may answer any questions while you are with us.

Friday, August 13 | Lower School Virtual Orientation Video Available
You will receive an orientation video created specifically for Lower School families along with class lists on Friday, August 13 in the afternoon. Again, many details will be shared in this communication so please stay tuned.

Monday, August 16 | Classroom Visit to Meet Your Teacher
During your time on campus you will meet your daughter’s teacher and have time to visit the School Store for gently-used uniforms and Ashley Hall Spirit Wear. Please note the specific times for each grade level below:

–Kindergarten: 8:30 a.m. Classroom Visit | 9:30 a.m. School Store Visit
–First Grade: 9:30 a.m. Classroom Visit | 10:30 a.m. School Store Visit
–Second Grade: 8:30 a.m. School Store Visit | 9:30 a.m. Classroom Visit
–Third Grade: 10:30 a.m. Classroom Visit | 11:30 a.m. School Store Visit
–Fourth Grade: 8:00 a.m. School Store Visit | 9:00 a.m. Classroom Visit

For more back-to-school details, please access the Learning Commons, the Ashley Hall parent’s portal.

INTERMEDIATE PROGRAM ORIENTATION SCHEDULE (Grades 5 & 6)

In order to welcome families back on campus in a safe and manageable way, detailed Intermediate Program information will be shared by video prior to Orientation Day. Please take time to view this video prior to coming to campus so that we may answer any questions while you are with us.

Friday, August 13 | Virtual Orientation Video Available

You will receive an orientation video created specifically for Intermediate Program families on Friday, August 13 in the afternoon. Again, many details will be shared in this communication so please stay tuned.

Monday, August 16 | Classroom Visits to Meet Your Teacher

During your time on campus you will meet your daughter’s teacher and have time to visit the School Store for gently-used uniforms and Ashley Hall Spirit Wear. Please note the specific times for each grade level below:

Fifth Grade: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Classroom Visits | 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. School Store Visit
Sixth Grade: 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Classroom Visits | 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m School Store Visit

For more back-to-school details, please access the Learning Commons, the Ashley Hall parent’s portal.

NAUTILUS PROGRAM ORIENTATION SCHEDULE (Grades 7 & 8)

Orientation Day gives the opportunity for 7th and 8th students and their parents to receive critically important information needed to begin the school year smoothly. It is expected that every student will attend, and strongly recommended that at least one parent make plans to be with us as well. We will pre-record and post portions of our parent meeting in hopes we can reach parents who may have conflicts, but we do ask that you attend in person if you are able.

9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | 8th grade students & parents meeting in Davies Auditorium
9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | 8th grade students & parents meeting with advisors (locations will be posted)
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | 7th grade students & parents meeting in Davies Auditorium
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | 7th grade students & parents meet with advisors (locations will be posted)

For more back-to-school details, please access the Learning Commons, the Ashley Hall parent’s portal.

UPPER SCHOOL ORIENTATION SCHEDULE (Grades 9-12)

Orientation Day gives the opportunity for Upper School girls and their parents to receive critically important information needed to begin the school year smoothly. It is expected that every student will attend, and strongly recommended that at least one parent make plans to be with us as well. We will pre-record and post portions of our parent meeting in hopes we can reach parents who may have conflicts, but we do ask that you attend in person if you are able.

August 17: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | 9th, 10th , 11th, and 12th grade students and parents meet with administration and advisors

Location: Davies Auditorium

For more back-to-school details, please access the Learning Commons, the Ashley Hall parent’s portal.

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Ashley Hall is a K-12 independent school for girls, with a co-ed preschool, committed to a talented and diverse student population. We consider for admission students of any race, color, religion, and national or ethnic origin.