2022-2023 Things to Know and Do

The 2022-2023 school year is approaching fast. Below is important information to help you get ready.

Family Handbook
Now is the time to familiarize yourself with school policies, programs, and other information about Greenhills in the Student and Family Handbook.
> View the Family Handbook
GryphOn and Student Email Access
Parent Guide for Accessing GryphOn for the First Time
Gryphon is Greenhills’ password-protected, web-based student- and parent-portal. If you are new to Greenhills or have never used GryphOn before, please follow the steps below to set up your account.
> See the Parent GryphOn Guide

Email Accounts for New Students Arriving Monday, July 25
Parents of new students will receive information for student account access on Monday, July 25. Please communicate the account information to your student and ask them to follow the instructions outlined in the email. If you do not receive an email by Tuesday, July 26, or if you have trouble accessing email or GryphOn, please email techsupport@greenhillsschool.org.

Student Access to GryphOn for the First Time
New students will be able to access GryphOn after they have received their school email. A step-by-step guide will be provided in the student account access communication referenced above.
COVID-19 Vaccination and Boosters Required
Greenhills School requires all employees and students to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including any booster shots recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Please complete the Vaccine Status Form in GryphOn to submit your child's proof of vaccination and/or any booster updates.
1. Visit the Files & Forms page in GryphOn
  You may also navigate to Files & Forms by clicking your name at the top right of the screen, or clicking the link in the banner notifying you of Forms to Review
2. Upload a photo/scan of your student’s vaccination card and click Submit
COVID-19 Immunization Exemption
Any students requesting medical, religious, or emergency use authorization status exemption must complete the COVID-19 Immunization Exemption Request form by August 5 (upper school sports begin on August 8).
1. Download the COVID-19 Immunization Exemption Request Form
2. Fill in your child’s information and save the PDF
3. Visit the Files & Forms page in GryphOn
  You may also navigate to Files & Forms by clicking your name at the top right of the screen, or clicking the link in the banner notifying you of Forms to Review
4. Upload the PDF form(s) and click Submit
Email Greenhills Health Services at healthservices@greenhillsschool.org with any questions.
Technology Recommendations and Student Laptop Policy
Greenhills School requires students to bring a laptop to school. A 1:1 device for students allows us to continue to boost our instruction technology capabilities, help students to collaborate and communicate on devices that they feel most comfortable with, and decrease the usage of shared devices.
> Review the Student Laptop Policy
Acceptable Use Policy (Student Signature Required)
Each year all students must review the Acceptable Use Policy contained within the Student and Family Handbook. If you have any issues or questions, please email techsupport@greenhillsschool.org.
1. Read the Acceptable Use Policy linked here
2. Visit the Files & Forms page in GryphOn
  You may also navigate to Files & Forms by clicking your name at the top right of the screen, or clicking the link in the banner notifying you of Forms to Review
3. Complete the form(s) and click Submit
Student Courses
Parents will receive an email the week of July 18 notifying you that your child's course assignments are visible in GryphOn. Please note that the Academic Office will continue balancing sections and making small adjustments, so schedules (i.e. class periods and teachers) will not be published until the week of August 15.
1. Log into GryphOn
2. Parents click Your Child's Name (click Children if there are multiple students enrolled, and select the individual child's name) from the main menu.
  Students click "My Day"
3. Click the "Course Requests" tab
The right side of the screen will show you/your child's course enrollment. To see the course description, click on the arrow next to the grade level on the left to expand the course list, then click on the course name to open the description.
> Log into GryphOn
Book Ordering Information
Greenhills hosts an online bookstore through BNC K-12, part of MBS Direct, to make ordering books convenient and fast for parents. The course catalog is linked to your student's assigned materials so you know you're getting the right course materials, and most orders are shipped within 24 hours.

Note About Digital Book Options
Many courses offer options for hard copy books, digital books, or a combination of both. Only one option is required for each class. Families may choose between any of the format options available for their classes, unless noted in MBS that the physical textbook is required or the digital version is preferred.
> Order Books Through BNC K-12
Calendar, Daily Schedule, and Major Dates
The calendar can be accessed from the Greenhills website, as well as through the GryphOn portal, and includes events, activities, athletic schedules, performances, and more. This is a dynamic calendar, and changes and/or new events may be added throughout the course of the school year. Links are available to subscribe to calendars so they will sync to your phone and/or computer’s calendar app.
> Website calendar (greenhillsschool.org/calendar)
> Major dates list
> Daily schedule
Class Retreats
Early in the school year, students will
- Middle School Class Retreats: September 16
- Upper School Class Retreats
  - September 14 at 5:00pm – September 16: 9th Grade Retreat
  - September 14 – 16: 10th Grade Retreat
  - September 15 – 16: 11th – 12th Grade Retreat
New Families: Orientations and Summer Gatherings
Greenhills will host several events later this summer to welcome our new families and help them feel prepared for the upcoming school year. More information about the events below has been or will be communicated to new families directly.
- 6th Grade Locker Night: August 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
- 9th Grade Fresh Orientation for Students: August 24, 11:00am - 2:30pm
- New Parent Social: August 24, 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Classroom Materials Lists
Middle School
Middle school teachers have prepared lists of materials students will use throughout the school year, which they should have on the first day of school.
> 6th Grade Materials List
> 7th Grade Materials List
> 8th Grade Materials List

Upper School
Individual teachers will inform upper school students of required supplies for their respective classes.
Athletics Information
More information about Greenhills' athletics program is below, and middle school and upper school students are encouraged to complete the interest form and to contact coaches directly if they have any questions.
> Athletic Program Overview
> Upper School Fall Athletic Information
> Upper School Sports Interest Form
> Middle School Athletic Information
> Middle School Sports Interest Form

Student Physicals Required
All students planning to participate in athletics need to submit a MHSAA Physical Form completed on or after April 15th, 2022. Completed forms are required by the first day of practice.
1. Download the MHSAA Physical Form
2. Fill in your child’s information and have a physician sign
3. Visit the Files & Forms page in GryphOn
  You may also navigate to Files & Forms by clicking your name at the top right of the screen, or clicking the link in the banner notifying you of Forms to Review
4. Upload a scan/photo of the completed and signed form(s) and click Submit
Medication Authorization
Michigan law requires a physician’s written order, along with the parent/guardian signature of authorization, for administration of all prescribed medications, including EpiPens and inhalers. Only parent/guardian signature of authorization is required for non-prescription drugs used on an occasional basis, such as Benadryl or ibuprofen. A new form must be provided each year.
1. Download the Medication Authorization form
2. Fill in your child’s information (a physician signature is required for prescription medication)
3. Visit the Files & Forms page in GryphOn
  You may also navigate to Files & Forms by clicking your name at the top right of the screen, or clicking the link in the banner notifying you of Forms to Review
4. Upload a scan/photo of the completed and signed form(s) and click Submit
Email Greenhills Health Services at healthservices@greenhillsschool.org with any questions.
Food Allergies and Special Dietary Needs
Lunch is provided by our partner Plum Market. If your student has special dietary needs and/or food allergies, please share these directly with Plum Market Campus Director Francine Mays by emailing francine.mays@plumfoodservice.com.
Greenhills Parent Organization (GPO)
All parents are automatically members of the Greenhills Parent Organization (GPO). This year's GPO grade reps are linked below, and they will contact you regarding opportunities to connect, engage, and volunteer throughout the year. Please feel free to reach out to your grade rep with any questions about GPO or Greenhills.
> Learn more about GPO leadership
After School at Greenhills
The After School Group (ASG) runs after every school day from 3:30pm to 6:00pm for a flat fee of $7.50 per day. Students can work on homework, socialize, enjoy quiet time, listen to music, participate in outside activities, and more. All middle school students staying past 3:30pm are required to sign into ASG.
> Learn more about ASG
Drop-Off, Pick-Up, and Traffic Patterns
Greenhills School is open at 7:45am, at which time students are permitted to enter the building and prepare for their day in their assigned grade forums. Students may arrive as early as 7:00am and wait in the All-School Forum until the building is fully open at 7:45.

Classes begin at 8:30am. So students have enough time to prepare and begin class, we recommend that students arrive at Greenhills at or before 8:15am. For faster drop-off, please know that traffic will start to get heavy at 8:10. Traffic and direction support from the Gryphon Guards is present at the Main Entrance drop-off area to facilitate a safe and efficient movement of cars and pedestrians. Please pull as far forward as possible when space is available. For faster traffic flow and pedestrian safety, there is no left hand turn in or out of our main entrance to Greenhills Dr. Please approach campus from the south end of Greenhills Dr.
> Additional Information and Traffic Flow Map
Morning Bus Transportation Option
Greenhills offers a morning transportation service for families in Plymouth, Canton, Northville, Novi, and surrounding communities at a limited number of stops. The cost is $500 per semester, per family. There is no charge for the first two weeks of school so any families considering the service can try it, risk-free.

2022-2023 Schedule
- 7:34am to 7:38am – Five Mile and Sheldon Road (North central parking lot, near Curves)
- 7:46am to 7:50am – CVS parking lot (Sheldon/Ann Arbor Road)
To register, please complete this online form, or email Transportation Supervisor Lisa Hogan with any questions.

Things to Know and Do

The 2022-2023 school year is approaching fast. Below is important information to help you get ready.

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