BACK-TO-SCHOOl Survival Kit & FAQs

INFORMATION FOR ALL PARENTS (Kindergarten - Grade 12):

• Key Calendar Dates for the 2012-2013 Academic Year               
  
• Complete All-School Calendar for 2012-2013  (www.pingry.org/calendar)
  
• Important Details About Pingry Parent Email Communications
  
• Form I? Form II? Freshman? Grade 11? Form VI?
  The Pingry system of class "Forms" can sometimes be confusing for many students and families who are new to the Pingry community. If you're feeling a little lost in translation with all of these Roman numerals, this chart will help to smooth your Pingry transition.
                    
• How to Use the Online Calendar on Pingry.org             
  
• Campus Speed Limits and Safe Driving Reminder
  
• Parent Portal Instructions, Usernames & Passwords                            
  
• Transportation Form (B6T) 
• Letter from Headmaster Nat Conard           
  
• Letter from PSPA President Michelle Keller                            
  
• Pingry's Social Media Channels: Get Online and Join the Conversation!             
  
• DATE CHANGE: Save the Date for Pingry's Fall Benefit (December 1)
  
• Annual Pingry Family Party at Friday Night Lights Football Game (October 26)         
  
• Information on Student Accident Insurance Coverage
• Volunteer Today! Parent Helpers Needed for PSPA Events and Activities
• Letter from Pingry Fund Chair Janice Beckmen 
• Honeywell Instant Alert System Test & Profile Update Instructions
• PSPA Wine Pull Participation Details: Uncork the Fun Now!
  
                 

INFORMATION FOR UPPER SCHOOL DIVISION PARENTS (Grades 9-12):

• Upper School 1:1 Laptop Program Details
• Weekly Schedule for the Upper School Division
  
• Senior Off-Campus Privileges
• Student Car Registration & Driving Permission
• Driver's Education Program 
• Fitness Education Exemption Policy
  
• Medical Form (Grades 6-12)
• Self-Administration of Medication Form (Grades 6-12 ONLY)
• Concussion and Head Injury Fact Sheet
• NJSIAA Steroid Testing Consent Policy
• Frequently Asked Questions for Form III (Grade 9)
  
• Important Student Handbook Policy Updates & Additions
• List of Upcoming Events for Upper School Parents
• Upper School Community Service Program 
• Student IDs and Yearbook Photos
• Information on Private Music Lessons
• Admission News & Registration for Sibling Day
• DATE CHANGE: Save the Date for Pingry's Fall Benefit (December 1)
  
• Pingry Students to Perform at Carnegie Hall
  
• Annual Pingry Family Party at Friday Night Lights Football Game (October 26)
• College Counseling News: Class of 2013
• Reminder: Dedicated Parking Spot for Visiting College Admission Reps
• Honeywell Instant Alert System Test & Profile Update Instructions
• Global Programs Opportunities for 2012-2013
• PSPA Wine Pull Participation Details: Uncork the Fun Now!
  

INFORMATION FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL DIVISION PARENTS (Grades 6-8):

• Letter from Middle School Director Phil Cox
• Student Dress Code Details
  
• Medical Form (Grades 6-12)
• Self-Administration of Medication Form (Grades 6-12 ONLY)
• Concussion and Head Injury Fact Sheet
• Student Host Family Needed
• Middle School Community Service Program
• Student IDs and Yearbook Photos
• Information on Private Music Lessons
• Admission News & Registration for Sibling Day
• Baseline Concussion Testing Instructions
• NEW! Interscholastic Competition for Grade 6 Students
• DATE CHANGE: Save the Date for Pingry's Fall Benefit (December 1)
  
• Pingry Students to Perform at Carnegie Hall
  
• Annual Pingry Family Party at Friday Night Lights Football Game (October 26)
• Grade 6 Interscholastic Sports: Schedule & Permission Form
• Information for Grade 6 Student Government Elections
  
• Grade 6 Community Service Program Information
• Reminder: Dedicated Parking Spot for Visiting College Admission Reps
• Grade 6 Interscholastic Sports: Program Update, Schedules, and Forms
• Honeywell Instant Alert System Test & Profile Update Instructions
• Global Programs Opportunities for 2012-2013
• PSPA Wine Pull Participation Details: Uncork the Fun Now!
  
  
  

INFORMATION FOR LOWER SCHOOL DIVISION PARENTS (K-Grade 5):

• Important Letter from the School Nurse
• Letter from Lower School Director Ted Corvino
  
• Medical Form (K-Grade 5)
• Before Care Program Registration Form
  
• After Care Program Registration Form
  
• After Care Emergency Medical Treatment Form
• Emergency School Closings: Alternate Contacts & Arrangements
  
• Student Dress Code Details
  
• Car Pool Guidelines and Procedures
• Back Door Car Pool Registration Form
• Grade 5 Music Registration
• Important Lower School Travel Advisories
• Order Form for Pingry Bookstore Merchandise and Apparel
• Fall Enrichment Program Registration 
• DATE CHANGE: Save the Date for Pingry's Fall Benefit (December 1)
  
• Pingry Students to Perform at Carnegie Hall
  
• Annual Pingry Family Party at Friday Night Lights Football Game (October 26)
• Honeywell Instant Alert System Test & Profile Update Instructions
• PSPA Wine Pull Participation Details: Uncork the Fun Now!