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New Family Orientation - Session 4: Learning at Andover

Session 4 PowerPoint Session 4 Q&A (with timestamps) Key TakeawaysLearning has structure and skills grow over time: Students follow a weekly schedule with classes, advising, activities, and study time. The first weeks focus on getting used to routines. Over time, students learn to manage their time, stay organized, and build strong study habits. Support for ninth graders is built in: The fall term is pass/fail to reduce pressure. Assignments for ninth grade courses are clearly posted in…

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New Family Orientation - Session 3: Inside the Andover Experience

Day Student Breakout Room starts at 05:42.0 Boarding Student Breakout Room starts at 47:54.0 Closing starts at 1:33:10 Key Takeaways Adjustment takes time: It's normal for students to feel tired, overwhelmed, or unsure in the first few weeks. Connection builds belonging: Students make friends during meals, activities, study time, and everyday moments. Independence grows over time: Students are given structure and support while learning to manage their time and responsibilities. Use…

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New Family Orientation - Session 2: Health & Wellness at Andover

Session 2 Question & Answers (with timestamps) Key TakeawaysSubmit health forms via the Medicat Health Portal by July 1. Access to care: Walk-ins are welcome; a 24/7 on-call clinician is available; students can schedule appointments through the Medicat Health Portal. All medications, including over-the-counter, must be documented. Families are encouraged to help students practice taking ownership of their health over the summer. Contact InformationEmail: sykeswellness@andover.edu Phone:…

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New Family Orientation - Session 1: Getting Started at Andover

Session 1 PowerPoint Session 1 Q&A (with timestamps) Key Takeaways Who to contact with questions or concerns Arrival logistics and registration timelines Packing guidance and what to expect the first week The role of your student’s core team Understanding off campus permissions and leaves Resources Guide for New Families Academic Calendar Family Webpage and Frequently Asked Questions Andover Event Guides App (download from the App Store or Google Play). The Opening of…

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Family Webinar Series: Advising and Course Selection

Panelist: Ken Shows, Associate Dean of Studies for Advising and Associate Director of College Counseling E-mail: kshows@andover.edu Questions Submitted & Answers Documents mentioned: Course of Study College Counseling Resources https://www.andover.edu/learning/college-counseling https://media.andover.edu/collegecounseling Encourage your student to stop by CCO during conference period or make an appointment. Email: college-counseling@andover.edu Phone: 978-749-4150 Family Weekend…

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Family Webinar Series: Student Learning in Action at the Addison Gallery & Peabody Institute

PanelistsAs Head of Education at the Addison Gallery of American Art, Jamie Gibbons provides leadership, strategy, and direction for the Addison’s mission as a teaching museum. She has been at the Addison for almost 18 years, and somehow still loves her job. Email: jgibbons@andover.eduAngela Parker delights in creating custom interdisciplinary lessons for Phillips Academy students in her role as the Educator for Academy Engagement at the Addison Gallery of American Art. She is always…

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Family Webinar Series: Community Engagement

For questions about Community Engagement, please email Monique Cueto-Potts (mcuetopotts@andover.edu) You can also follow Community Engagement on Instagram and on Facebook. Recorded on 3/4/26

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OWHL Scholar – Bianca Janna Mohamed ’26 – The Arab Spring Egypt: Modern History, Graffiti, and Andover

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OWHL Scholar – Isabel Djerejian ’26 – The Last Generation of Artsakh

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