ONGOING
11:30 A.M - CONTINUED
future of academic technology at Nobles.
■■ The
■■ Diversity at Nobles
(also at 10:45 a.m..)
■■
Steven Tejada, Dean of Diversity Initiatives; panel of students
DESCRIPTION: Nobles is committed to a pluralistic community because
students learn both inside and outside of the classroom, from
teachers and from each other. Come learn more about diversity at
Nobles.
■■ Performing Arts
(also at 10 a.m.)
At Nobles
LOCATION: Vinik Theatre – Arts Building
SPEAKERS:
Dan Halperin, Director of Theatre, panel of students
DESCRIPTION: Join department faculty and students to learn about
curricular and extracurricular opportunities in theatre, dance and
music.
■■ Tours
■■ Tours of Wiggins Dormitory
(panel offered at 10 a.m. only)
LOCATION: Room 111—Shattuck Schoolhouse
SPEAKER:
Cassie Velázquez, Senior Associate Director of Admission
process. This session will focus on the admission interview, teacher
recommendations, standardized testing, and the admission calendar.
ATHLETIC CONTESTS AT NOBLES TODAY:
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM • VARSITY FIELD HOCKEY GAME VS THAYER ACADEMY
(TURF FIELD)
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM • GIRLS JV VOLLEYBALL MATCH VS DEERFIELD
(RAPPAPORT NORTH)
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM • JV FIELD HOCKEY GAME VS THAYER ACADEMY
(TURF FIELD)
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM • BOYS VARSITY SOCCER GAME VS THAYER ACADEMY
(‘49 - GREEN FIELD)
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM • BOYS JV SOCCER GAME VS THAYER ACADEMY
(WAYNE FIELD)
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM • GIRLS VARSITY VOLLEYBALL MATCH VS DEERFIELD
(RAPPAPORT SOUTH)
of Campus (last tour departs at 11:15 a.m.)
LOCATION: Putnam Library
■■ Applying to Nobles
(also at 9:15 a.m..)
DESCRIPTION: Let us demystify what can be a confusing admission
English Faculty: Dick Baker, Bill Bussey, Adam Cluff, Julia Russell
History Faculty: Doug Jankey, Louis Barassi, Brian Day, Fred Hollister,
Meg Hamilton, Nahyon Lee, Sara Masucci
■■ Mathematics Faculty: Maura Sullivan, Bill Kehlenbeck, Steve
Toubman, Colette Finley
■■ Modern Language Faculty: Tomoko Graham, Ray Sun, Henry Kinard,
Meg Jacobs, Jacqui Cronin
■■ Science Faculty: Lindsey Tonge and Ross Henderson
■■ Classics Faculty: Mark Harrington and Meghan Glenn
■■ Performing Arts Faculty: Todd Morton and Michael Turner
■■ Information Technology and Media: Dan Weir
■■ EXCEL (Service and Travel/Immersion): Amy McBrien,
Laura Yamartino, Linda Hurley, Holly Bonomo, Henry Kinard
■■
LOCATION: Room 119—Shattuck Schoolhouse
SPEAKERS:
Curriculum Fair
LOCATION: Gleason Hall, Shattuck Schoolhouse
LOCATION: Wiggins Dormitory
Dormitory tours will depart immediately following the 5-day
boarding panel
■■ Visual
Arts at Nobles
■■ Foster
Gallery
Explore the studios of the Visual Arts Wing located in the Pratt Building to understand the integral role the Visual Arts play in every Nobles
student’s education. Faculty and students will be on hand to answer
questions.
Stop by and see a preview of Allison Luce’s installation, AEVUM
SPATIVMQVE ANTIQVVM. Ms. Luce is the 2015-16 Artist-inResidence for Noble and Greenough School. Her work explores the
ephemeral nature of existence and the mystery of eternity through her
ceramic sculptures and installations. Coming from Charlotte, North
Carolina, Ms. Luce has exhibited widely through the South, MidAtlantic, the Northeast and Germany.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM • GIRLS JV SOCCER GAME VS THAYER ACADEMY
(MASON FIELD)
CREATE
YOUR OWN
NOBLES
Noble and Greenough School is a rigorous academic community
dedicated to inspiring leadership for the public good. Through
mentoring relationships, we motivate students to achieve their
highest potential and to lead lives characterized by service to others.
THE NOBLES COMMUNITY:
n Generates critical, creative, socially conscious thinkers;
n Upholds a commitment to diversity;
n Develops character and intellect in deliberate conjunction;
n Cultivates purposeful citizenship on local, national and
global levels;
n Builds independence and self-respect through challenge
and achievement;
n Espouses humility, humor, collaboration, honesty and respect
DISCOVER
YOUR
NOBLES
Welcome to the fall open house!
OCTOBER 17, 2015
We invite you to use your time with us this morning
to explore many aspects of life at Nobles, including
academics, the arts, athletics, student life and our extensive
travel/immersion and service programs. Please take a
few minutes to familiarize yourself with the morning’s
schedule; you are free to choose which panels you want to
attend and when. Campus tours are offered throughout the
morning, departing from the Putnam Library (but keep
in mind that applicants to Nobles will tour with a current
student during your visit). Welcome to our school!
SPEAKER AND
EVENTS SCHEDULE
9:15 A.M.
■■ Academic Life
(also at 10:45 a.m.)
In The Upper School
LOCATION: Towles Auditorium – Baker Building
Michael Denning, Head of the Upper School, panel of students
DESCRIPTION: At Nobles, we feel a deep sense of obligation to prepare
and inspire our students to assume responsibility for every community
they enter. To this end, our academic programs aim to develop in our
students the intellectual skills, capabilities and confidence necessary
to tackle the most difficult challenges and solve the most complex
problems. We also endeavor to prepare leaders who will inspire
and instill confidence while working collaboratively with others. The
academic program in the Upper School begins with a more structured
curriculum of skills-based, college-preparatory classes for ninth and
tenth graders and concludes in the junior and senior years with a wide
array of research, applied-learning and Advanced Placement classes.
SPEAKERS:
■■ Transition To Upper
(also at 11:30 a.m.)
School
LOCATION: Recital Hall—Arts Building
SPEAKERS: David Ulrich, Kimya Charles, Class IV Deans,
panel of ninth grade students
DESCRIPTION: Parents of incoming ninth grade students are often
concerned about the adjustment to life at a new school. Faculty and
students will address the issues of the transition to Nobles. Topics
will include course schedule, homework expectations, making friends,
advising, and the afternoon program.
■■ Applying to Nobles
(also at 11:30 a.m.)
LOCATION: Room 111—Shattuck Schoolhouse
SPEAKER:
Cassie Velázquez, Senior Associate Director of Admission
DESCRIPTION: Let us demystify what can be a confusing admission
process. This session will focus on the admission interview, teacher
recommendations, standardized testing, and the admission calendar.
■■ Athletics at
(also at 10 a.m.)
Nobles
LOCATION: Lawrence Auditorium–Shattuck Schoolhouse
SPEAKERS:
Alex Gallagher, Athletic Director; panel of students
DESCRIPTION: Successful varsity athletic teams receive all the publicity,
but a strong athletic program begins with solid coaching and skill
development. We will discuss the philosophy behind athletics at
Nobles and our approach for all participants.
■■ Life In The Middle School
(also at 10:00 am and 10:45 a.m.)
LOCATION: Morrison Forum—Pratt Middle School
SPEAKERS: John Gifford, Head of Middle School, Colette Finley, Middle
School Dean, panel of middle school students
DESCRIPTION: The seventh and eighth grade years are a period of
tremendous growth for students. The intellectual, emotional and
physical changes that occur make this an especially important time
to have a comfortable environment in which to learn and grow. Ask
John Gifford, Colette Finley and Middle School students questions
about academic rigor and skill development, the social adjustment to
a new school and the transition to the Upper School at Nobles. You
will also learn about the Afternoon Program, consisting of offerings
in many sports as well as non-competitive activities, and our many
clubs and organizations, including the Middle School Book Club, the
Middle School Multicultural Association and the Community Service
Organization.
10:00 A.M.
■■ Athletics at Nobles
(also at 9:15 a.m.)
LOCATION: Lawrence Auditorium–Shattuck Schoolhouse
Alex Gallagher, Athletic Director, panel of students
DESCRIPTION: Successful varsity athletic teams receive all the publicity,
but a strong athletic program begins with solid coaching and skill
development. We will discuss the philosophy behind athletics at Nobles
and our approach for all participants.
SPEAKERS:
■■ The Present &
(also at 11:30 a.m.)
Future of Technology at Nobles
LOCATION: Room 113–Shattuck Schoolhouse
SPEAKER:
Alycia Scott-Hiser, Director of Academic Technology
DESCRIPTION: Topics include our use of Google Apps for Education and
other online tools including teacher web sites, the evolution of the iPad
program, our growing computer science department offerings and the
future of academic technology at Nobles.
■■ The Five Day Boarding
(only offered once today)
Program
LOCATION: Wiggins Dormitory—Common Room
Karen Gallagher, Director of Residential Life,
panel of students
DESCRIPTION: The Nobles five-day boarding program offers a unique
opportunity for students interested in a valuable residential life
experience during their high school years. The program challenges
residents to be productive and positive members of a special family
within the Nobles community. Our on-campus student to faculty ratio
is 2:1 and it allows us to create a safe and purposeful environment in the
residence halls which is conducive to academic excellence. We believe
that a Nobles boarder receives the best of both worlds: the support and
constant presence of a loving family and the academic guidance and
supervision of a supportive faculty. A panel of boarding students will
be available to answer any questions that families may have about the
program. A tour of the facility will be offered after the panel.
SPEAKERS:
■■ Questions and
(also at 10:45 a.m.)
Answers with the Head Of School
LOCATION: Recital Hall—Arts Building
SPEAKER:
Bob Henderson, Head of School
DESCRIPTION: As you consider a variety of educational options, it is
important to ask the tough questions of each institution. Bob Henderson
will be available to answer any and all questions about Nobles. Take this
opportunity to discuss the school’s educational philosophies and the
future of Nobles.
■■ Life In The Middle School
(also at 9:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.)
LOCATION: Morrison Forum—Pratt Middle School
John Gifford, Head of Middle School, Colette Finley, Middle
School Dean, panel of middle school students
DESCRIPTION: The seventh and eighth grade years are a period of
tremendous growth for students. The intellectual, emotional and
SPEAKERS:
physical changes that occur make this an especially important time
to have a comfortable environment in which to learn and grow. Ask
John Gifford, Colette Finley and Middle School students questions
about academic rigor and skill development, the social adjustment to
a new school and the transition to the Upper School at Nobles. You
will also learn about the Afternoon Program, consisting of offerings
in many sports as well as non-competitive activities, and our many
clubs and organizations, including the Middle School Book Club, the
Middle School Multicultural Association and the Community Service
Organization.
■■ Science at Nobles
(only offered once today)
LOCATION: Room 216—Baker Building
Jen Craft, Head of Science Department, panel of students
DESCRIPTION: The Nobles science curriculum is designed to nurture the
development of strong analytical and critical thinking skills in students
and a dynamic curiosity for the world around them. Join department
head Jen Craft and a panel of students for a Q & A session on what it’s
like to study science at Nobles.
SPEAKERS:
■■ Performing Arts
(also at 11:30 a.m.)
At Nobles
LOCATION: Vinik Theatre – Arts Building
Dan Halperin, Director of Theatre, panel of students
DESCRIPTION: Join department faculty and students to learn about
curricular and extracurricular opportunities in theatre, dance and music.
SPEAKERS:
10:45 A.M.
■■ Academic Life
(also at 9:15 a.m..)
In The Upper School
LOCATION: Towles Auditorium – Baker Building
Michael Denning, Head of the Upper School, panel of students
DESCRIPTION: At Nobles, we feel a deep sense of obligation to prepare
and inspire our students to assume responsibility for every community
they enter. To this end, our academic programs aim to develop in our
students the intellectual skills, capabilities and confidence necessary
to tackle the most difficult challenges and solve the most complex
problems. We also endeavor to prepare leaders who will inspire
and instill confidence while working collaboratively with others. The
academic program in the Upper School begins with a more structured
curriculum of skills-based, college-preparatory classes for ninth and
tenth graders and concludes in the junior and senior years with a wide
array of research, applied-learning and Advanced Placement classes.
SPEAKERS:
■■ Life In The Middle School
(also at 9:15 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.)
LOCATION: Morrison Forum—Pratt Middle School
SPEAKERS: John Gifford, Head of Middle School, Colette Finley, Middle
School Dean, panel of middle school students
DESCRIPTION: The seventh and eighth grade years are a period of
tremendous growth for students. The intellectual, emotional and
physical changes that occur make this an especially important time to
have a comfortable environment in which to learn and grow. Ask John
Gifford, Colette Finley and Middle School students questions about
academic rigor and skill development, the social adjustment to a new
school and the transition to the Upper School at Nobles. You will also
learn about the Afternoon Program, consisting of offerings in many
sports as well as non-competitive activities, and our many clubs and
organizations, including the Middle School Book Club, the Middle School
Multicultural Association and the Community Service Organization.
■■ Diversity at Nobles
(also at 11:30 a.m..)
LOCATION: Room 119—Shattuck Schoolhouse
SPEAKERS:
Steven Tejada, Dean of Diversity Initiatives, panel of students
DESCRIPTION: Nobles is committed to a pluralistic community because
students learn both inside and outside of the classroom, from teachers
and from each other. Come learn more about diversity at Nobles.
■■ Questions and
(also at 10:00 a.m..)
Answers with the Head Of School
LOCATION: Recital Hall—Arts Building
SPEAKER:
Bob Henderson, Head of School
DESCRIPTION: As you consider a variety of educational options, it is
important to ask the tough questions of each institution. Bob Henderson
will be available to answer any and all questions about Nobles. Take this
opportunity to discuss the school’s educational philosophies and the
future of Nobles.
■■ EXCEL
(Service, Travel/Immersion and Applied
Learning) at Nobles
LOCATION: (Room 126 – Shattuck Schoolhouse)
SPEAKER:
Ben Snyder, Director of EXCEL
DESCRIPTION: Unique among independent schools nationwide, EXCEL
(Experiential and Community Engaged Learning) touches the lives of
every Nobles student. From hands on, project based learning inside the
classroom to challenging service and immersion programs connecting
Nobles with over 100 partner organizations in Greater Boston, across
the country and in twelve different countries around the world, it is
through EXCEL that Nobles best develops citizenship, collaborative
and problem solving skills, empathy, resilience, character and an
understanding of appropriate risk taking.
11:30 A.M
■■ Financial
Aid (only offered once today)
LOCATION: Room 117–Baker Building
SPEAKER:
Nan Bussey, Director of Financial Aid
DESCRIPTION: Whether at the high school or college level, the process of
applying for financial aid can be daunting. From direct grants to loans,
Nan Bussey will provide an overview of the various options available to
finance an independent school education. She will also review the forms
required for the financial aid process as well as answer any specific
questions that you might have.
■■ Transition To
(also at 9:15 a.m..)
Upper School
LOCATION: Recital Hall—Arts Building
SPEAKERS: David Ulrich, Kimya Charles, Class IV Deans,
panel of ninth grade students
DESCRIPTION: Parents of incoming ninth grade students are often
concerned about the adjustment to life at a new school. Faculty and
students will address the issues of the transition to Nobles. Topics
will include course schedule, homework expectations, making friends,
advising, and the Afternoon Program.
■■ The Present & Future
(also at 10:00 a.m..)
of Technology at Nobles
LOCATION: Room 113–Shattuck Schoolhouse
SPEAKER:
Alycia Scott-Hiser, Director of Academic Technology
DESCRIPTION: Topics include our use of Google Apps for Education and
other online tools including teacher web sites, the evolution of the iPad
program, our growing computer science department offerings and the