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Family Weekend Is Here!
We are excited to welcome you to our Family Weekend programming, which begins tomorrow. Please visit the Family Weekend webpage for planning purposes—and be sure to register.
We hope you will enjoy this opportunity to get a unique glimpse into your child’s daily life at Andover—with live classroom visits with your child’s teachers and live meetings with your child’s advisor point person and house counseling team—as well as a broad exposure to the programs across Andover. Additionally, we offer prerecorded sessions for viewing at your convenience.
Your student’s personalized Family Weekend schedule is now available on The Hive. If you need help logging in or have any technical questions, please email the Office of Information Technology Help Desk. Please reference this FAQ document for further information.
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Midterm Reports Posted
The Dean of Studies Office has posted Term 1 midterm reports in the Student Reports section of The Hive. Midterm grades are P/LP/F (pass/low pass/fail) for all courses. End-of-term grades will use the Academy’s regular 0–6 scale, with the exception of English 100 (pass/low pass/fail) and Physical Education (pass/fail). A schedule of all reports that will be posted this year by your child’s instructors and advisor point person is also available on The Hive.
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Winter Term Course Requests
Students will be working with their advisor point person through October 30 to submit course requests for winter term. Requests will be processed during the first three weeks of November. Schedules for winter will be released in late November.
Information about various academic policies related to course requests can be found in the Blue Book. Diploma requirements and course descriptions can be found in the Course of Study. Both documents are on The Hive under the Resources tab.
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AP Exam Information for 2021
College Board is currently planning for paper and pencil AP exams to take place at Phillips Academy May 3–14, 2021. Remote learning students should reach out to local schools to arrange for testing in their area. Please go to the College Board website for detailed information.
AP exam registration, now open, will take place during two time periods:
- Early registration runs October 19–November 9, 2020. The cost is $95 per AP exam plus a $5 nonrefundable administrative charge.
- Late registration runs February 8– March 1, 2021. The cost is $135 per AP exam plus a $5 nonrefundable administrative charge.
PA students will receive an email from the Phillips Academy Standardized Testing Office with registration instructions. Exam fees will be paid through a tuition account. (BlueCards will not be charged.) Please note that AP exams are optional and not required for college applications. Students who are unsure about taking AP exams should speak to a teacher or college counselor.
Visit this website for specific information on registration and exam dates and fees. Questions regarding the AP registration process? Please email Debra Colombo.
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Election Speaker Series Continues
The Oliver Wendell Holmes Library’s 2020 Presidential Election Speaker Series provides the Andover community the opportunity to hear from important public intellectuals about historical and contemporary aspects to the project of American democracy.
- Friday, October 23, at 7 p.m.: “Black Voters and the Realignment of American Politics” with Robert Greene II. Zoom link. Passcode: 858880
- Wednesday, October 28, at 7 p.m.: “Contemporary Conservative Politics” with Ramesh Ponnuru. Zoom link. Passcode: 398581
Please note that the Q&A portion is reserved for questions from students.
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PSPA Virtual Mixers on Saturday
Please plan to join fellow parents and guardians this Saturday, October 24, for one of the PSPA’s Virtual Mixers, which are happening at two times—4 p.m. and 8 p.m.—to accommodate various time zones. Zoom links and passcodes are readily available on the Family Weekend webpage.
November 5K: Mark your calendar for our first-ever virtual 5K walk/run the weekend of November 7th. Details coming soon!
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Addison Open for Visitors
The Addison Gallery of American Art is pleased to reopen to PA students and the public! The safety of on- and off-campus communities is a top priority, so all visits require advance reservations. The Addison is open Tuesday through Thursday for PA staff, faculty, and students who are currently part of the weekly COVID-19 testing program, and Friday through Sunday for PA parents and the general public. Visit our website for exhibition information, hours, and to make your reservations.
The Addison staff will continue to offer a lively program of virtual events as well as support faculty and students with remote learning. However, there is no substitute for direct engagement with works of art. It is our hope that our carefully planned reopening will allow the Addison to serve as a resource for respite, encouragement, and strong community connection in these challenging times.
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Student Documentary on YouTube
An official selection in the All American High School Film Festival, Listening to Silence: Three Generations of Asian Students’ Stories at Phillips Academy is a documentary by Sophie Huang ’20 about Asian and Asian American students at Andover. Part of the film explores topics addressed in the senior elective Silences and Gaps: The Record of Chinese Students at Phillips Academy, 1878–2000, co-taught by Dr. Hijoo Son, history and social science instructor, and Dr. Paige Roberts, director of Archives and Special Collections.
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End of Term Move-Out
Boarding students residing on campus will be required to pack up and move out of their dorm rooms at the end of fall term. Phillips Academy has partnered with Collegeboxes to provide a solution for those who need to store their belongings. Collegeboxes will provide packing kits (boxes, labels, markers), and students will be responsible for packing and labeling all items. Collegeboxes will pick up the items, place them in storage, and then deliver them to your child’s dorm room just before the start of next term. There are costs associated with this service. Below is the essential information and important dates.
Monday, November 9
- Last day to sign up AND still receive a supply kit
Friday November 13
- ABSOLUTE last day to sign up (must purchase/find your own boxes)
- Final delivery of previously ordered supply kits (boxes)
Pick Up
- All boxes must be packed and everything labeled and organized BEFORE the student leaves campus.
Questions? Please email Claudia Scofield or call 978-749-4124. Detailed information about all end-of-term tasks will in next week’s Parent Bulletin.
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Andover Summer Accepting Applications
Do you know someone who might benefit from a summer at Andover? A younger sibling, a friend’s child, or the child of a colleague? Whether it’s through an on-campus residential experience or one of the online eSummer offerings, there’s something for everyone—and it’s never too early to spread the word. Andover Summer recently launched its summer application for students in grades 6–11, and we will be hosting a series of admissions webinars beginning Thursday, October 22. To sign up or simply learn more about our summer programs, please visit www.andover.edu/summer. Don’t put life on hold: plan now for a transformative summer!
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Pot Pourri Yearbook Deadlines
- Placing a Family Ad with a special message to your child and whatever photos you wish to include (deadline is October 31!)
- Submitting your child’s Senior Portrait (deadline is January 10)
- Purchasing a yearbook
Senior parents, please don’t miss those deadlines! Families of juniors, lowers, and uppers, please refer to this document for information on how you can help with content this year and how to purchase a yearbook. Questions? Just send us an email.
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Sykes Wellness Center Reminder
Dr. Amy Patel, our medical director, continues to share brief weekly updates on the Academy’s public health metrics, local and campus risk levels, and resulting action plans. We encourage you to watch her videos.
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Religious News and Services
Muslim Student Association Family Weekend Chat—There will be a casual meeting to chat about MSA functions and to hear about student needs and wishes on Saturday, October 24, at 6 p.m. (special time). Parents invited! Zoom link. Passcode: 379800
Jesus and Justice—FOCUS, the Andover Christian Fellowship, and the Protestant Chaplaincy present “Jesus and Justice: What does the Bible say about Justice?” on Sunday, October 25, at 5:30 p.m. All are welcome (Christian or not) to be present and to explore how the Bible describes God’s love for justice and what that means in our lives. The virtual gathering will include a message from the organization FOCUS, discussion, and prayer. Zoom link. Passcode: 2020
Weekly Religious Services:
- Fridays, 1 p.m.—Muslim Student Association (MSA) Friday prayers in the meditation room, lower level of Cochran Chapel. All students not in quarantine are welcome. Questions? Email Mr. Noureddine El-Alam, advisor.
- Fridays, 5:30–6:30 p.m.—Jewish Shabbat Service and Jewish Student Union (JSU) Meeting: Led by Rabbi Michael Swarttz. Zoom link.
- Sundays, 6 p.m.—Protestant (Ecumenical) Service: Led by the Reverend Gina M. Finocchiaro, interim Protestant chaplain. Music by Michael Belcher and others. Zoom link. Passcode 2020
- Sundays, 6:45–7:30 p.m.—Roman Catholic Worship: Worship with the Catholic Community at Andover, followed by fellowship and discussion led by Dr. Mary Kantor and the Catholic Student Fellowship (CSF) leaders. The worship format follows the Liturgy of the Word (scripture service with reflection, music, and prayers) of the first half of the Catholic Mass, but is not a full live or recorded Mass. Zoom link.
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You Are Invited!- October 22–25: Family Weekend 2020
- October 23: “Black Voters and the Realignment of American Politics” with Robert Greene II (Oliver Wendell Holmes Library 2020 Presidential Election Speaker Series)
- October 28: “Contemporary Conservative Politics” with Ramesh Ponnuru (Oliver Wendell Holmes Library 2020 Presidential Election Speaker Series)
- October 29: The Parent Fund: A Critical Resource During Challenging Times
- October 29: Meet Our 16th Head of School, Raynard S. Kington, MD, PhD, P’24, hosted by the New York Regional Leadership Team
- November 5: Wine Tasting with Lindsay Hoopes ’99
- November 11: 11th Annual Veterans Day Program with Cmdr. Sali Gear, USN, ’79
- November 12: A Conversation with Megan Greene ’97 and Tedd Parker P’23
- November 17: Meet Our 16th Head of School, Raynard S. Kington, MD, PhD, P’24, hosted by the Pan-European Regional Leadership Team
- December 9: Meet Our 16th Head of School, Raynard S. Kington, MD, PhD, P’24, hosted by the Southern California Regional Leadership Team
- December 15: Meet Our 16th Head of School, Raynard S. Kington, MD, PhD, P’24, hosted by the Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia Regional Leadership Teams
All events are virtual unless otherwise noted. Please join us!
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