News from the Upper School
Seeing the sunshine over the last couple of days has been good! The weekend weather promises to be equally enjoyable, and I hope you all can take advantage of the mild temperatures.
Pictured above - US students participated in the inaugural Griffin Hunt to celebrate the 100th day of school. Students in all divisions were challenged to find 100 red Griffins hidden around campus. Students of all ages participated in the fun, and we hope this will be a new SDS tradition! Big thanks to Erin O'Neal and Jillian Sorrenti for spearheading the activity.
Upper School teachers continue to offer students fun, relevant learning opportunities. Highlighted below are French students making crêpes to celebrate La Chandeleur. Students learned about the tradition, prepared the batter, and made their own crêpes. They also flipped a crêpe while holding a coin in their opposite hand. According to the tradition, catching the crêpe ensures financial prosperity in the coming year. Judging by SDS’s results, many students will be getting a raise in their allowance soon! I've enjoyed the food from the French classes lately!
On Wednesday, the Parent's Community will host their second (and last) All Parent Meeting for this school year at 8:30 AM in the Dent Gallery. Please join us if you can.
Please remind your students to do their best to make it to school and classes on time. We have seen an uptick in lateness recently.
Progress reports for students earning a 76 or below in any course have been entered into FACTS and are ready for review. Please reach out to classroom teachers with questions or concerns.
Finally, I hope everyone had a chance to read the environmental sensor (vape detector) communication sent earlier this week. In short, sensors have been installed on campus. Please see the email sent on Tuesday for more information.
Check below for a list of notable dates, and refer to the school calendar for ongoing updates.
All the best for a fantastic weekend!
Paige
Sunday, February 4, 2024 | SAT Prep with Dr Duncan | Seminar Room | 1:00 - 3:00 pm |
Sunday, February 11, 2024 | SAT Prep with Dr Duncan | Seminar Room | 1:00 - 3:00 pm |
Thursday, February 15, 2024 | Early Dismissal | 12:05 | |
Friday, February 16, 2024 | Student Holiday | ||
Monday, February 19, 2024 | School Holiday for Presidents Day | ||
Monday, February 26, 2024 | Special Studies Week | ||
Sunday, March 3, 2024 | SAT Prep with Dr Duncan | Seminar Room | 1:00 - 3:00 pm |
Thursday, March 14, 2024 | Early Dismissal | 12:05 | |
Friday, March 15, 2024 | Upper School in session (LS/MS Conf Day) | ||
Thursday, March 21, 2024 | Upper School Play | 6:00 PM | Dent Gallery |
Friday, March 22, 2024 | Upper School Play | 6:00 PM | Dent Gallery |
Monday, April 1, 2024 | Start of Spring Break | ||
Monday, April 8, 2024 | First day back after Spring Break | ||
Thursday, April 11, 2024 | Spring Band Concert | Stone Gym | 6:30 PM |
Friday, April 12, 2024 | Spirit of the Griffin Assembly | Stone Gym | 1:00 - 2:15 pm |
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 | Seniors & Faculty Luncheon | 11:30 - 12:25 | |
Saturday, April 20, 2024 | Practice AP Stats test at Clemson | Clemson |
8:00 AM - 2:30 PM |
Saturday, April 27, 2024 | Envirothon Team Competition | Columbia | all day |
Friday, May 3, 2024 | Junior Senior Breakfast | Dining Commons | 7:30-8:30 |
Friday, May 3, 2024 | Senior Parade | 9:00 AM | |
Monday, May 6, 2024 | AP Exams start | ||
Monday, May 6, 2024 | AP Government exam | 8:00 AM | |
Monday, May 6, 2024 | AP Chemistry and AP Art History | 12:00 PM | |
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 | AP Human Geography and AP Micro | 8:00 AM | |
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 | AP Seminar and AP Statistics | 12:00 PM | |
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 | AP English Literature | 8:00 AM | |
Thursday, May 9, 2024 | AP Environmental Science | 8:00 AM | |
Friday, May 10, 2024 | AP European History and AP US History | 8:00 AM | |
Monday, May 13, 2024 | AP Calculus AB and BC | 8:00 AM | |
Monday, May 13, 2024 | AP Pre-Calculus | 12:00 AM | |
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 | AP English Language | 8:00 AM | |
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 | AP French and AP World History | 8:00 AM | |
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 | AP Computer Science | 12:00 PM | |
Thursday, May 16, 2024 | AP Spanish | 8:00 AM | |
Thursday, May 16, 2024 | AP Biology | 12:00 PM | |
Friday, May 17, 2024 | AP Physics | 8:00 AM | |
Friday, May 17, 2024 | AP Latin | 12:00 PM | |
Monday, May 13, 2024 | SDS Exams start | ||
Monday, May 13, 2024 | C Block Exam | 9:00 AM | |
Monday, May 13, 2024 | A block Exam | 1:00 PM | |
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 | B Block Exam | 9:00 AM | |
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 | G Block Exam | 1:00 PM | |
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 | E Block Exam | 9:00 AM | |
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 | D Block Exam | 1:00 PM | |
Thursday, May 16, 2024 | F Block Exam | 9:00 AM | |
Thursday, May 16, 2024 | H Block Exam | 1:00 PM | |
Friday, May 17, 2024 | Make-up Exams/last day of school | ||
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 | Band Awards Night | Dent Gallery | 5:30-7:00 PM |
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 | Prom - 10th - 12th grades only | 7:00 PM start | |
Thursday, May 23, 2024 | Upper School Awards Night | Mandatory - Juniors and Seniors in Stone Gym | 5:30 - 7:30 PM |
Friday, May 24, 2024 | Graduation | Senior Courtyard | 9:00 AM |
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 | First day of '24-'25 school year | early dismissal |
College Counseling Corner
If you would like to take the March 8th SAT, the deadline to register is February 21st.
Junior Families - please schedule your family meeting with your college counselor if you have not done so already.