“Hollywood and Whatsoever Things are True” - The Hill School

The Hill Days
A WEEKLY NEWSLETTER FOR DAY STUDENT FAMILIES
“Hollywood and Whatsoever Things are True”
The Hill School is excited to welcome back Frank Runyeon, The Hill School class of 1971,
tonight, September 23rd, at 7:30 PM in the Dining Hall (note location change). Mr.
Runyeon is an American actor who is best known as starring opposite Meg Ryan as Steve
Andropoulos on As the World Turns. He was famously Father Michael Donnelly on the Emmy
award-winning Santa Barbara, and appeared as a tycoon on General Hospital. He has
also guest starred in reoccurring roles on primetime television.
Mr. Runyeon is a graduate of Princeton with a degree in Religion and Yale divinity School
and General Theological Seminary, from which he received his Masters, with honors, in
1994. He has translated and adapted six Biblical texts for performances as one-man
dramas and is also a popular youth speaker on the subject of mass media. Mr. Runyeon is
currently writing an autobiographical book Escape From Hollywood: An Actor’s Journey to
Faith.
Hollywood and Whatsoever Things Are True is required for the Sixth Form and is optional
for the Fifth Form. First Presbyterian Church is a co-sponsor and local church youth groups
will be joining us for the evening.
23 September 2011
Volume 1, Issue 5
Upcoming
Events:
“Hollywood
and
Whatsoever”
7:30 PM
Dining Hall
(REQUIRED 6th Form)
9.23
G Schedule 9.24
College
Nights
7:30 PM
Academic Building
(Required 5th Form/
9.27
Optional 6th Form)
G Schedule 9.28
C Schedule 10.1
Saturday, September 24th, is a “G” schedule.
Please refer to our website www.thehill.org for the latest news and photos.

College Night
The College Advisers’ Office will be hosting a program with a number of college representatives
on Tuesday, September 27th, from 7:15 PM - 8:30 PM. Fifth Form students are required
to attend; Sixth Form students are encouraged to attend. Future dates for College Night are
October 8th, and October 11th.
Gifts from Home
Parents who are interested in our Gifts from Home should visit http://www.thehill.org/RelId/951523/ISvars/default
Gifts_from_Home_packages.htm. Packages available are: Birthday Celebration (includes cake), Cupcakes Galore, Flowers
Galore, Balloon Crazy, Rise & Shine, Energy Booster, Warm Enough, and Be Mine.
Questions about the Gifts from Home packages may be directed to Dan Katzenmoyer, catering manager, at dkatzenmoyer@thehill.org
or 610-705-1104.

Wednesday, September 28th, is a “G” schedule.
The Fourth and Fifth Forms will be meeting at 10:40 AM in the Center For The Arts (CFTA).
Saturday, October 1st, is a “C” schedule.
What time do day students need to arrive in the morning
Day students may arrive any time prior to their first class. Each day will change depending on his/her schedule.
My child wants to stay in the evening to complete his work. Where is he able to work during study hall
Third Formers may not use the library during the fall term and are to depart campus by 7:30 PM. Day students who are on
campus in the evening must sign in at the Ryan Library the same time the boarders check into the dormitory. Day students are
permitted to use the library or work with an instructor; day students may not be in the dormitory during study hall hours. The
library is closed at 9:00 PM on Sundays and is closed on Tuesday evenings.
What time in the evening must day students depart campus
Day students must depart by their form check in after break. Third Form (winter/spring) is 10:00 PM, Fourth form is 10:15
PM, and the Sixth Form is 10:45 PM.
Does my child need to attend dinner
Day students who are on campus during a seated dinner must attend the meal with the boarders.
If my child is ill and will not be at school, who do I call
Students who are ill or have a fever are not to attend school and a parent is to call The Health Center by 8:25 AM.
I was able to schedule my child for an orthodontist appointment, but I will need to pick her up during the school day.
Who should I contact about her appointment
Parents are to call The Health Center for all medical appointments. Day students are to report to the Health Center to depart
campus and need to report to The Health Center upon their return to campus.
My child is on the bus for an awful long time. Who do I contact about his bussing situation
Families having bussing issues need to contact their local school district personally.
Can my child drive to school
Day students may drive to school and from school only. Students are required to complete a form in the Deans’ Office to receive
a parking permit. At no time are boarders allowed to ride with day students.
Are day students involved in the Student Government Association (SGA)
Day students are members of the SGA. In the spring, current day students vote for one male representative and one female
representative. For the 2011-12 school year, Nana Owusu ‘14 and Leah Proctor ‘14 are the day student representatives on
SGA.
Where can day students keep their belongings (books and equipment)
Day students are provided with a locker for books in the Student Center and a locker in the athletic facility for sport equipment.
Students are to lock their lockers.
Why won’t my child answer her phone when I call
Cell phones are to be be set to vibrate or quiet. Students are busy with classes and other commitments during the day and are
not permitted to use their cell phones freely. Our guiding principle is that cell phones should never interfere with personal interaction
between members of our community.
Frequently Asked Questions
If my child earns a detention, is he required to come to detention on a weekend
Yes, detention for all students is Saturday evenings from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM and Sunday mornings from 8:00 AM to
11:00 AM.

My son wants to use The Writing Center. Who should he contact
The Writing Center is open during the academic day and in the evenings. Students are to email Mr. Reid (treid@thehill.org)
for an appointment.
My daughter wants to invite a few boarding students to spend the night. How do we do so
Boarding students are to complete a card stating that they would like to spend the night at your house. As a host, day parents
are to call the Deans’ Office to confirm the invite. Please have first and last names of the students who will be spending the
night. Boarders may not spend the night off campus on closed weekends.
My child lost his swipe card and mailbox key. Who should he contact for a replacement
Students should contact Mrs. Weil in the Student Activities Office as soon as possible so the missing swipe card can be deactivated
and a replacement card issued. Mailbox keys are issued by the Business Office.
Can my child participate in weekend activities
All students are encouraged to participate in activities. Students can view the activities on Blackboard and on the calendar
sent to students each week. Students who are interested in an activity are to sign up on Blackboard.
Our school district transportation has a two-hour delay and our child will arrive late to school. Who should I call
When day students are going to arrive late for classes, a parents is to call the Deans’ Office (610.705.1335) by 8:25
AM. (The same applies if your child’s school is closed because of inclement weather.)
What are Social Saturdays
Social Saturdays are permitted once a term for day students to spend the night on campus for recreational purposes. Day
students are to request an overnight at the Student Activities Office and complete a form by 1:30 PM on Thursday. Parents
are to call Mrs. Weil (610.705.1286) to confirm by Friday at noon.
Can our child stay overnight while we are out of town
Day students may only stay overnight for inclement weather or for required events that end/return late or depart prior to
8:25 AM. Day students will often stay with other day students at their homes.
Can my child board for more than one year
Parents who are interested in having their child board are to contact Mr. Eccleston (teccleston@theill.org).